Lotos MIG225
#4 in Dual voltageFull review
A cheap dual voltage multiprocess welder with real 240 V output and a 3 year warranty. Good for a home shop that mostly welds short beads on mild steel.
Amazon $399.98 Lotos $319.98$319.98
The Lotos MIG225 is the better MIG welder overall, rated 4.1 to 3.6. The Lotos MIG225 leads on value, duty cycle and weight. The Everlast Cyclone 212i wins on warranty. The Lotos MIG225 costs $680.01 less ($319.98 vs $999.99).
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
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 Lotos MIG225 for value ($1.42 per amp ($319.98, 225 A maximum) vs $4.35 per amp ($999.99, 230 A maximum)), duty cycle (25% at full output (225 A) vs 15% at full output (230 A)) and weight (24.9 lb vs 59 lb).
- Choose the Everlast Cyclone 212i for warranty (5-year warranty on the machine vs 3-year warranty on the machine).
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 | Lotos MIG225 | Everlast Cyclone 212i |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $1.42 per amp ($319.98, 225 A maximum) | 57 $4.35 per amp ($999.99, 230 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 33 25% at full output (225 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, lift TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum |
| Weight 10% | 100 24.9 lb | 38 59 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty on the machine | 100 5-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Lotos MIG225 | Everlast Cyclone 212i | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 225 A (120 A on 120 V) | 230 A (125 A on 120 V) |
| Rated duty cycle | 25% at 225 A | 15% at 230 A, 40 °C |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.4 in | 0.375 in |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | Yes | Yes |
| TIG | Lift TIG | Lift TIG |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | Yes |
| Wire sizes | 0.023 to 0.04 in | 0.023 to 0.045 in |
| Largest spool | 2 lb | 12 lb |
| Synergic settings | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 24.9 lb | 59 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2024-09 | - |