Lotos TIG200ACDC
#6 in AC/DC TIGFull review
A cheap, complete starter kit for someone learning aluminum TIG. Expect to work in short runs.
Amazon $388.80$388.80
The Lotos TIG200ACDC rates 4.0 among AC/DC TIG TIG or stick welders; the Everlast PowerARC 210STL rates 3.9 among stick ones. The Lotos TIG200ACDC costs $50.20 less ($388.80 vs $439).
Everlast PowerARC 210STL
#1 in StickFull review
A stick first welder with a long warranty for farm and structural repair, with lift TIG if you add a torch.
Amazon $449 Everlast $439$439
Prices were last checked November 2, 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 process classes (AC/DC TIG and stick), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own process peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Lotos TIG200ACDC | Everlast PowerARC 210STL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $1.94 per amp ($388.80, 200 A maximum) | 37 $2.19 per amp ($439, 200 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 50 duty cycle not published (neutral score used) | 38 35% at full output (200 A) |
| Features 25% | 75 high-frequency start, foot pedal in the box, dual voltage | 100 dual voltage, lift TIG, voltage reduction device |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty on the machine | 100 5-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Lotos TIG200ACDC | Everlast PowerARC 210STL | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Processes | AC/DC TIG, stick | DC lift TIG, stick |
| Maximum output | 200 A | 200 A |
| Maximum on 120 V | - | 120 A |
| Duty cycle | - | 35% at 200 A |
| Duty cycle ambient | - | 40 °C |
| Input | 120 V and 240 V | 120 V and 240 V |
| Features | ||
| Pulse | - | No |
| Foot pedal in the box | Yes | No |
| TIG torch in the box | Yes | No |
| Voltage reduction device | - | Yes |
| Weight | - | 25 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2017-11-25 | - |