A complete, hard working AC/DC TIG for the home fabricator who welds aluminum often. Its duty cycle beats most machines near its price.
Amazon $689 AHP $670The AHP AlphaTIG 203Xi is the better TIG or stick welder overall, rated 4.2 to 3.8. The AHP AlphaTIG 203Xi leads on duty cycle and value. The AHP AlphaTIG 203Xi costs $129.99 less ($670 vs $799.99).
A complete AC/DC TIG kit for a home shop that wants everything in one box. Choose the bundle by torch size.
Amazon $799.99Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the AHP AlphaTIG 203Xi for duty cycle (60% at full output (200 A) vs 40% at full output (200 A)) and value ($3.35 per amp ($670, 200 A maximum) vs $4 per amp ($799.99, 200 A maximum)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every AC/DC TIG TIG or stick welder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | AHP AlphaTIG 203Xi | Weldpro 200 AC/DC TIG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 68 $3.35 per amp ($670, 200 A maximum) | 57 $4 per amp ($799.99, 200 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 100 60% at full output (200 A) | 50 40% at full output (200 A) |
| Features 25% | 100 high-frequency start, pulse, foot pedal in the box, dual voltage | 100 high-frequency start, pulse, foot pedal in the box, dual voltage |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty on the machine | 50 3-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| AHP AlphaTIG 203Xi | Weldpro 200 AC/DC TIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Processes | AC/DC TIG, stick | AC/DC TIG, stick |
| Maximum output | 200 A | 200 A |
| Maximum on 120 V | 150 A | - |
| Duty cycle | 60% at 200 A | 40% at 200 A |
| Duty cycle ambient | 40 °C | - |
| Input | 120 V and 240 V | 120 V and 240 V |
| Features | ||
| Pulse | Yes | Yes |
| Foot pedal in the box | Yes | Yes |
| TIG torch in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 40 lb | 31 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
