Everlast PowerTIG 200DV
#1 in AC/DC TIGFull review
A durable, fully equipped AC/DC TIG for a serious home or small shop welder who values duty cycle and warranty over price.
Amazon $1,079$1,079
The Everlast PowerTIG 200DV is the better TIG or stick welder overall, rated 4.4 to 3.9. The Everlast PowerTIG 200DV leads on duty cycle and features. The ArcCaptain TIG200P AC/DC wins on value. The ArcCaptain TIG200P AC/DC costs $429.01 less ($649.99 vs $1,079).
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Everlast PowerTIG 200DV for duty cycle (60% at full output (200 A) vs 25% at full output (200 A)) and features (high-frequency start, pulse, foot pedal in the box, dual voltage vs high-frequency start, pulse, dual voltage).
- Choose the ArcCaptain TIG200P AC/DC for value ($3.25 per amp ($649.99, 200 A maximum) vs $5.39 per amp ($1,079, 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 | Everlast PowerTIG 200DV | ArcCaptain TIG200P AC/DC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 38 $5.39 per amp ($1,079, 200 A maximum) | 70 $3.25 per amp ($649.99, 200 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 100 60% at full output (200 A) | 12 25% at full output (200 A) |
| Features 25% | 100 high-frequency start, pulse, foot pedal in the box, dual voltage | 75 high-frequency start, pulse, dual voltage |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 100 5-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Everlast PowerTIG 200DV | ArcCaptain TIG200P AC/DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Processes | AC/DC TIG, stick | AC/DC TIG, stick |
| Maximum output | 200 A | 200 A |
| Maximum on 120 V | 125 A | 120 A |
| Duty cycle | 60% at 200 A | 25% 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 | No |
| TIG torch in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Voltage reduction device | - | Yes |
| Weight | 56 lb | 26.5 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |