The Hobart Handler 210i rates 3.8 among dual voltage MIG welders; the Hobart Handler 140EZ rates 3.0 among 120 V ones. The Hobart Handler 140EZ costs $280 less ($719 vs $999).
A light dual voltage MIG for a home shop that needs to weld everything from body panels to trailer frames. It suits buyers happy to set the machine by hand.
Cyberweld $999 Welding Supplies from IOC $999A simple 120 V MIG for home garage repairs on thin steel. EZ Mode makes it one of the easiest machines to set up for a first welder.
Cyberweld $719 Tractor Supply $779.99Prices 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.
These two sit in different input voltage classes (dual voltage and 120 V), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own input voltage peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Hobart Handler 210i | Hobart Handler 140EZ |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 $4.76 per amp ($999, 210 A maximum) | 20 $5.14 per amp ($719, 140 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 33 25% at full output (210 A) | 10 30% at 90 A, about 12% at full output |
| Processes 15% | 60 MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum | 60 MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum |
| Weight 10% | 98 26 lb | 16 53 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 100 5-year warranty on the machine |
| Hobart Handler 210i | Hobart Handler 140EZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 120 V |
| Maximum output | 210 A (140 A on 120 V) | 140 A |
| Rated duty cycle | 25% at 210 A, 40 °C | 30% at 90 A, 40 °C |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.375 in | 0.188 in |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | No | No |
| TIG | No | No |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | Yes |
| Wire sizes | 0.024 to 0.045 in | 0.024 to 0.035 in |
| Synergic settings | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 26 lb | 53 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
