ArcCaptain TIG200P AC/DC vs ArcCaptain TIG200P DC

Last updated: November 2, 2026

The ArcCaptain TIG200P AC/DC rates 3.9 among AC/DC TIG TIG or stick welders; the ArcCaptain TIG200P DC rates 3.7 among DC TIG ones. The ArcCaptain TIG200P DC costs $420 less ($229.99 vs $649.99).

ArcCaptain TIG200P AC/DC vs ArcCaptain TIG200P DC

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 (AC/DC TIG and 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 weightArcCaptain TIG200P AC/DCArcCaptain TIG200P DC
Overall rating3.9/53.7/5
Value 30%70 $3.25 per amp ($649.99, 200 A maximum)92 $1.15 per amp ($229.99, 200 A maximum)
Duty cycle 20%12 25% at full output (200 A)50 duty cycle not published (neutral score used)
Features 25%75 high-frequency start, pulse, dual voltage75 high-frequency start, pulse, dual voltage
Warranty 25%100 5-year warranty on the machine25 2-year warranty on the machine

Specifications

ArcCaptain TIG200P AC/DCArcCaptain TIG200P DC
Output
ProcessesAC/DC TIG, stickDC TIG, stick
Maximum output200 A200 A
Maximum on 120 V120 A-
Duty cycle25% at 200 A-
Input120 V and 240 V120 V and 240 V
Features
PulseYesYes
Foot pedal in the boxNoNo
TIG torch in the boxYes-
Voltage reduction deviceYesYes
Weight26.5 lb10.2 lb
Warranty5 years2 years

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