ArcCaptain ARC200
#2 in StickFull review
A cheap, light stick welder for farm and home repairs, with lift TIG as an add on. Buy from the maker store, where it costs less.
Amazon $139.99 ArcCaptain $109.99$109.99
The ArcCaptain ARC200 rates 3.9 among stick TIG or stick welders; the ArcCaptain TIG200P AC/DC rates 3.9 among AC/DC TIG ones. The ArcCaptain ARC200 costs $540 less ($109.99 vs $649.99).
ArcCaptain TIG200P AC/DC
#8 in AC/DC TIGFull review
A well equipped AC/DC TIG for a home shop that wants aluminum on a budget and a long warranty. Buy it from the maker store, where it costs far less.
Amazon $899.99 ArcCaptain $649.99$649.99
Prices 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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different process classes (stick and AC/DC TIG), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own process peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | ArcCaptain ARC200 | ArcCaptain TIG200P AC/DC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 88 $0.55 per amp ($109.99, 200 A maximum) | 70 $3.25 per amp ($649.99, 200 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 50 duty cycle not published (neutral score used) | 12 25% at full output (200 A) |
| Features 25% | 100 dual voltage, lift TIG, voltage reduction device | 75 high-frequency start, pulse, dual voltage |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty on the machine | 100 5-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| ArcCaptain ARC200 | ArcCaptain TIG200P AC/DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Processes | DC lift TIG, stick | AC/DC TIG, stick |
| Maximum output | 200 A | 200 A |
| Maximum on 120 V | 200 A | 120 A |
| Duty cycle | - | 25% at 200 A |
| Input | 120 V and 240 V | 120 V and 240 V |
| Features | ||
| Pulse | No | Yes |
| Foot pedal in the box | No | No |
| TIG torch in the box | No | Yes |
| Voltage reduction device | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 7.9 lb | 26.5 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |