YesWelder TIG-205P
#1 in DC TIGFull review
A cheap, light DC TIG for steel and stainless at home. Add a pedal for the best control.
Amazon $219.99$219.99
The YesWelder TIG-205P rates 4.1 among DC TIG TIG or stick welders; the ArcCaptain ARC200 rates 3.9 among stick ones. The ArcCaptain ARC200 costs $110 less ($109.99 vs $219.99).
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
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 (DC TIG and stick), 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 | YesWelder TIG-205P | ArcCaptain ARC200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 95 $1.10 per amp ($219.99, 200 A maximum) | 88 $0.55 per amp ($109.99, 200 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 100 60% at full output (200 A) | 50 duty cycle not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 25% | 75 high-frequency start, pulse, dual voltage | 100 dual voltage, lift TIG, voltage reduction device |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty on the machine | 25 2-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| YesWelder TIG-205P | ArcCaptain ARC200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Processes | DC TIG, stick | DC lift TIG, stick |
| Maximum output | 200 A | 200 A |
| Maximum on 120 V | 160 A | 200 A |
| Duty cycle | 60% at 200 A | - |
| Input | 120 V and 240 V | 120 V and 240 V |
| Features | ||
| Pulse | Yes | No |
| Foot pedal in the box | No | No |
| TIG torch in the box | Yes | No |
| Voltage reduction device | - | Yes |
| Weight | 10.7 lb | 7.9 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |