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 rates 4.2 among dual voltage MIG welders; the Forney 190 MIG rates 3.4 among 240 V ones. The Everlast Cyclone 200ES costs $428.07 less ($589 vs $1,017.07).
Forney 190 MIG
#3 in 240 VFull review
A plain, durable 240 V transformer MIG for a home or farm shop that welds steel up to 3/8 in. Inverter rivals offer more duty cycle and processes for similar money.
Amazon $1,017.07$1,017.07
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different input voltage classes (dual voltage and 240 V), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own input voltage peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Everlast Cyclone 200ES | Forney 190 MIG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 87 $2.94 per amp ($589, 200 A maximum) | 52 $5.35 per amp ($1,017.07, 190 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 18 25% at 180 A, about 20% at full output | 0 15% at 140 A, about 8% at full output |
| Processes 15% | 80 MIG, flux-core, stick, takes a spool gun for aluminum | 40 MIG, flux-core |
| Weight 10% | 97 26.5 lb | 79 63 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 100 5-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Everlast Cyclone 200ES | Forney 190 MIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum output | 200 A (115 A on 120 V) | 190 A |
| Rated duty cycle | 25% at 180 A, 40 °C | 15% at 140 A |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.25 in | 0.375 in |
| Inverter | Yes | No |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | Yes | No |
| TIG | No | No |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | No |
| Wire sizes | 0.023 to 0.045 in | 0.024 to 0.035 in |
| Largest spool | 12 lb | 11 lb |
| Synergic settings | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 26.5 lb | 63 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | - | 2015-03 |