Everlast Cyclone 212i
#7 in Dual voltageFull review
A dual-voltage multiprocess welder for a hobby shop that wants MIG, stick and TIG with real 240 V power. The 5 year warranty beats most rivals at this price.
Everlast $999.99$999.99
The Everlast Cyclone 212i is the better MIG welder overall, rated 3.6 to 2.6. The Everlast Cyclone 212i leads on value and warranty. The Lincoln Power MIG 220 AC/DC wins on weight. The Everlast Cyclone 212i costs $1,999 less ($999.99 vs $2,998.99).
Lincoln Power MIG 220 AC/DC
#15 in Dual voltageFull review
The Lincoln to buy if you want one dual voltage machine that also does real AC TIG on aluminum. Skip it if you only MIG and stick weld steel.
Amazon $2,998.99$2,998.99
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 212i for value ($4.35 per amp ($999.99, 230 A maximum) vs $13.04 per amp ($2,998.99, 230 A maximum)) and warranty (5-year warranty on the machine vs 3-year warranty on the machine).
- Choose the Lincoln Power MIG 220 AC/DC for weight (51 lb vs 59 lb).
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 212i | Lincoln Power MIG 220 AC/DC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 57 $4.35 per amp ($999.99, 230 A maximum) | 0 $13.04 per amp ($2,998.99, 230 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 0 15% at full output (230 A) | 0 15% at full output (230 A) |
| Processes 15% | 100 MIG, flux-core, stick, lift TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum | 100 MIG, flux-core, stick, TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum |
| Weight 10% | 38 59 lb | 53 51 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 50 3-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Everlast Cyclone 212i | Lincoln Power MIG 220 AC/DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 230 A (125 A on 120 V) | 230 A (125 A on 120 V) |
| Rated duty cycle | 15% at 230 A, 40 °C | 15% at 230 A |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.375 in | - |
| Inverter | Yes | - |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | Yes | Yes |
| TIG | Lift TIG | HF TIG |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | Yes |
| Wire sizes | 0.023 to 0.045 in | 0.025 to 0.045 in |
| Largest spool | 12 lb | - |
| Synergic settings | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 59 lb | 51 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2025-07 |