ArcCaptain TIG200P DC
#5 in DC TIGFull review
A feature packed budget DC TIG for steel and stainless hobby work. Buy elsewhere if a stated duty cycle matters to you.
Amazon $229.99$229.99
The ArcCaptain TIG200P DC rates 3.7 among DC TIG TIG or stick welders; the ArcCaptain ARC250 rates 3.4 among stick ones.
ArcCaptain ARC250
#5 in StickFull review
A strong, cheap 230 V stick welder for farm and structural repairs, with lift TIG if you add a torch.
Amazon $229.99$229.99
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 | ArcCaptain TIG200P DC | ArcCaptain ARC250 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 92 $1.15 per amp ($229.99, 200 A maximum) | 65 $1.05 per amp ($229.99, 220 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 50 duty cycle not published (neutral score used) | 100 60% at full output (220 A) |
| Features 25% | 75 high-frequency start, pulse, dual voltage | 30 lift TIG |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty on the machine | 25 2-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| ArcCaptain TIG200P DC | ArcCaptain ARC250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Processes | DC TIG, stick | DC lift TIG, stick |
| Maximum output | 200 A | 220 A |
| Duty cycle | - | 60% at 220 A |
| Input | 120 V and 240 V | 240 V |
| Features | ||
| Pulse | Yes | No |
| Foot pedal in the box | No | No |
| TIG torch in the box | - | No |
| Voltage reduction device | Yes | - |
| Weight | 10.2 lb | 11.5 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |