The Hobart Handler 210i is the better MIG welder overall, rated 3.8 to 2.9. The Hobart Handler 210i leads on value, warranty and weight. The ESAB Rebel EMP 205ic AC/DC wins on processes. The Hobart Handler 210i costs $3,000 less ($999 vs $3,999).
A light dual voltage MIG for a home shop that needs to weld everything from body panels to trailer frames. It suits buyers happy to set the machine by hand.
Cyberweld $999 Welding Supplies from IOC $999A 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 $3,999Prices 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.
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 | Hobart Handler 210i | ESAB Rebel EMP 205ic AC/DC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 $4.76 per amp ($999, 210 A maximum) | 0 $19.51 per amp ($3,999, 205 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 33 25% at full output (210 A) | 33 25% at full output (205 A) |
| Processes 15% | 60 MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum | 100 MIG, flux-core, stick, TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum |
| Weight 10% | 98 26 lb | 55 50 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 50 3-year warranty on the machine |
| Hobart Handler 210i | ESAB Rebel EMP 205ic AC/DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 210 A (140 A on 120 V) | 205 A (130 A on 120 V) |
| Rated duty cycle | 25% at 210 A, 40 °C | 25% at 205 A |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.375 in | 0.375 in |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | No | Yes |
| TIG | No | HF TIG |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | Yes |
| Wire sizes | 0.024 to 0.045 in | 0.023 to 0.045 in |
| Synergic settings | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 26 lb | 50 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2018 |
