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 $999The Hobart Handler 210i is the better MIG welder overall, rated 3.8 to 3.0. The Hobart Handler 210i leads on value, warranty and weight. The Lincoln Power MIG 215 MPi wins on processes. The Hobart Handler 210i costs $1,249.99 less ($999 vs $2,248.99).
A dual voltage multiprocess welder for home and farm shops that want guided setup and a big name warranty. It costs more than import machines with similar output.
Amazon $2,248.99Prices 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hobart Handler 210i for value ($4.76 per amp ($999, 210 A maximum) vs $10.22 per amp ($2,248.99, 220 A maximum)), warranty (5-year warranty on the machine vs 3-year warranty on the machine) and weight (26 lb vs 48 lb).
- Choose the Lincoln Power MIG 215 MPi for processes (MIG, flux-core, stick, lift TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum vs MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum).
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 | Hobart Handler 210i | Lincoln Power MIG 215 MPi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 $4.76 per amp ($999, 210 A maximum) | 0 $10.22 per amp ($2,248.99, 220 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 33 25% at full output (210 A) | 46 30% at 215 A, about 29% at full output |
| Processes 15% | 60 MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum | 100 MIG, flux-core, stick, lift TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum |
| Weight 10% | 98 26 lb | 58 48 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty on the machine | 50 3-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| Hobart Handler 210i | Lincoln Power MIG 215 MPi | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 210 A (140 A on 120 V) | 220 A (140 A on 120 V) |
| Rated duty cycle | 25% at 210 A, 40 °C | 30% at 215 A |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.375 in | - |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | No | Yes |
| TIG | No | Lift TIG |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | Yes |
| Wire sizes | 0.024 to 0.045 in | 0.025 to 0.045 in |
| Synergic settings | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 26 lb | 48 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2022-07 |
