Everlast PowerPlasma 52i
#3 in Over 45 AFull review
For a home or farm shop cutting up to 1/2 in steel on 240 V that wants a pilot arc and a long warranty. The dual voltage input lets it trim sheet metal on a household outlet too.
Amazon $799$799
The Everlast PowerPlasma 52i rates 4.2 among over 45 A plasma cutters; the Hypertherm Powermax 45 SYNC rates 3.8 among up to 45 A ones. The Everlast PowerPlasma 52i costs $1,986 less ($799 vs $2,785).
Hypertherm Powermax 45 SYNC
#2 in Up to 45 AFull review
A professional 45 A cutter for fabrication shops and farms with a 240 V circuit that cut 5/8 in steel regularly. Pick it for long consumable life and easy setup, not low price.
Amazon $2,940 Welder Supply $2,785$2,785
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 size classes (over 45 A and up to 45 A), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Everlast PowerPlasma 52i | Hypertherm Powermax 45 SYNC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 67 $1,065.33 per inch of rated cut ($799, 3/4 in) | 20 $4,456 per inch of rated cut ($2,785, 5/8 in) |
| Cut 20% | 33 3/4 in rated cut on mild steel | 75 5/8 in rated cut on mild steel |
| Duty cycle 15% | 100 60% at full output (50 A) | 75 50% at full output (45 A) |
| Pilot arc 10% | 100 pilot arc | 100 pilot arc |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 100 6-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Everlast PowerPlasma 52i | Hypertherm Powermax 45 SYNC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum output | 50 A | 45 A |
| Rated cut, mild steel | 3/4 in | 5/8 in |
| Sever cut, mild steel | 15/16 in | 1 1/8 in |
| Rated duty cycle | 60% at 50 A, 40 °C | 50% at 45 A, 40 °C |
| Pilot arc | Yes | Yes |
| Arc start | Blowback | - |
| Air and build | ||
| Air supply | 5 cfm, 75 psi | 6.7 cfm, 90 psi |
| CNC port | Yes | No |
| Weight | 32 lb | 31 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 6 years |
| Released | - | 2024-05-01 |