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 2.8. The Everlast Cyclone 212i leads on warranty and value. The Vulcan OmniPro 220 wins on weight. The Everlast Cyclone 212i costs $100 less ($999.99 vs $1,099.99).
Vulcan OmniPro 220
#15 in Dual voltageFull review
A full featured dual voltage multiprocess welder you can buy off the shelf at Harbor Freight. The easy synergic setup is the draw, but the 90 day warranty is a real drawback at this price.
Harbor Freight $1,099.99$1,099.99
Prices were last checked November 3, 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 warranty (5-year warranty on the machine vs 0.2-year warranty on the machine) and value ($4.35 per amp ($999.99, 230 A maximum) vs $5 per amp ($1,099.99, 220 A maximum)).
- Choose the Vulcan OmniPro 220 for weight (49 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 | Vulcan OmniPro 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 57 $4.35 per amp ($999.99, 230 A maximum) | 46 $5 per amp ($1,099.99, 220 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 0 15% at full output (230 A) | 19 25% at 200 A, about 21% at full output |
| 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% | 38 59 lb | 56 49 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 0 0.2-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Everlast Cyclone 212i | Vulcan OmniPro 220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 230 A (125 A on 120 V) | 220 A (140 A on 120 V) |
| Rated duty cycle | 15% at 230 A, 40 °C | 25% at 200 A |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.375 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 0.045 in | 0.025 to 0.045 in |
| Largest spool | 12 lb | 12 lb |
| Synergic settings | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 59 lb | 49 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 0.2 years |
| Released | - | 2019-09 |