A complete DC TIG kit for steel and stainless with a long warranty, for a home shop that wants everything in one box.
Amazon $620The Everlast Power i-TIG 200T is the better TIG or stick welder overall, rated 3.9 to 3.7. The Everlast Power i-TIG 200T leads on warranty and features. The ArcCaptain TIG200P DC wins on value. The ArcCaptain TIG200P DC costs $390.01 less ($229.99 vs $620).
A feature packed budget DC TIG for steel and stainless hobby work. Buy elsewhere if a stated duty cycle matters to you.
Amazon $229.99Prices 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 Power i-TIG 200T for warranty (5-year warranty on the machine vs 2-year warranty on the machine) and features (high-frequency start, pulse, foot pedal in the box, dual voltage vs high-frequency start, pulse, dual voltage).
- Choose the ArcCaptain TIG200P DC for value ($1.15 per amp ($229.99, 200 A maximum) vs $3.10 per amp ($620, 200 A maximum)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every DC TIG TIG or stick welder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Everlast Power i-TIG 200T | ArcCaptain TIG200P DC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 37 $3.10 per amp ($620, 200 A maximum) | 92 $1.15 per amp ($229.99, 200 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 38 35% at full output (200 A) | 50 duty cycle not published (neutral score used) |
| 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 | 25 2-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Everlast Power i-TIG 200T | ArcCaptain TIG200P DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Processes | DC TIG, stick | DC TIG, stick |
| Maximum output | 200 A | 200 A |
| Maximum on 120 V | 125 A | - |
| Duty cycle | 35% 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 | - |
| Voltage reduction device | - | Yes |
| Weight | 25 lb | 10.2 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
