Everlast Cyclone 200ES
#3 in Dual voltageFull review
A light, low-cost dual-voltage MIG for a home garage that sometimes needs more than a 120 V outlet gives. The 5 year warranty adds peace of mind.
Amazon $589$589
The Everlast Cyclone 200ES is the better MIG welder overall, rated 4.2 to 2.9. The Everlast Cyclone 200ES leads on value, warranty and weight. The ESAB Rebel EMP 205ic AC/DC wins on processes. The Everlast Cyclone 200ES costs $3,410 less ($589 vs $3,999).
ESAB Rebel EMP 205ic AC/DC
#13 in Dual voltageFull review
A dual voltage multiprocess welder for shops that want AC TIG on aluminum alongside MIG and stick. Compare it with the Lincoln Power MIG 220 AC/DC, which does the same jobs for less.
Amazon $3,999$3,999
Prices were last checked November 1, 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 Cyclone 200ES for value ($2.94 per amp ($589, 200 A maximum) vs $19.51 per amp ($3,999, 205 A maximum)), warranty (5-year warranty on the machine vs 3-year warranty on the machine) and weight (26.5 lb vs 50 lb).
- Choose the ESAB Rebel EMP 205ic AC/DC for processes (MIG, flux-core, stick, TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum vs MIG, flux-core, stick, takes a spool gun for aluminum).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every dual voltage MIG welder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Everlast Cyclone 200ES | ESAB Rebel EMP 205ic AC/DC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 87 $2.94 per amp ($589, 200 A maximum) | 0 $19.51 per amp ($3,999, 205 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 18 25% at 180 A, about 20% at full output | 33 25% at full output (205 A) |
| Processes 15% | 80 MIG, flux-core, stick, takes a spool gun for aluminum | 100 MIG, flux-core, stick, TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum |
| Weight 10% | 97 26.5 lb | 55 50 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 50 3-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Everlast Cyclone 200ES | ESAB Rebel EMP 205ic AC/DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 200 A (115 A on 120 V) | 205 A (130 A on 120 V) |
| Rated duty cycle | 25% at 180 A, 40 °C | 25% at 205 A |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.25 in | 0.375 in |
| Inverter | Yes | - |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | Yes | Yes |
| TIG | No | HF TIG |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | Yes |
| Wire sizes | 0.023 to 0.045 in | 0.023 to 0.045 in |
| Largest spool | 12 lb | - |
| Synergic settings | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 26.5 lb | 50 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2018 |