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Following on from saskia, for hobbyist/student level I would recommend this or something equivalent. Expected something naff but it's turned out to be a real workhorse. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2in1-SMD-Soldering-Iron-Station-Hot-Air-Gun-Rework-Welder-Desoldering-Tool-862D/153646417412
Vacuum desoldering stations are more for high volume production lines and not really necessary for the budgeted hobbyist. You have to ask yourself if it's really worth the money or can you do with a 20 dollar manual pump.