YesWelder MIG-205DS PRO
#1 in Dual voltageFull review
A low cost dual voltage multiprocess welder for home shops that want gas MIG, flux core and stick in one machine. The short 2 year warranty is the trade off for the price.
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The YesWelder MIG-205DS PRO is the better MIG welder overall, rated 4.3 to 3.8. The YesWelder MIG-205DS PRO leads on value, duty cycle and processes. The Hobart Handler 210i wins on warranty. The YesWelder MIG-205DS PRO costs $659.01 less ($339.99 vs $999).
Hobart Handler 210i
#6 in Dual voltageFull review
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.
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Prices 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 YesWelder MIG-205DS PRO for value ($1.66 per amp ($339.99, 205 A maximum) vs $4.76 per amp ($999, 210 A maximum)), duty cycle (60% at full output (205 A) vs 25% at full output (210 A)) and processes (MIG, flux-core, stick, lift TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum vs MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum).
- Choose the Hobart Handler 210i for warranty (5-year warranty on the machine vs 2-year warranty on the machine).
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 | YesWelder MIG-205DS PRO | Hobart Handler 210i |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $1.66 per amp ($339.99, 205 A maximum) | 50 $4.76 per amp ($999, 210 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 100 60% at full output (205 A) | 33 25% at full output (210 A) |
| Processes 15% | 100 MIG, flux-core, stick, lift TIG, takes a spool gun for aluminum | 60 MIG, flux-core, takes a spool gun for aluminum |
| Weight 10% | 100 22.7 lb | 98 26 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty on the machine | 100 5-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| YesWelder MIG-205DS PRO | Hobart Handler 210i | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 205 A (160 A on 120 V) | 210 A (140 A on 120 V) |
| Rated duty cycle | 60% at 205 A | 25% at 210 A, 40 °C |
| Thickest steel, one pass | 0.5 in | 0.375 in |
| Inverter | Yes | - |
| Processes and wire | ||
| Gas MIG | Yes | Yes |
| Stick | Yes | No |
| TIG | Lift TIG | No |
| Spool gun ready | Yes | Yes |
| Wire sizes | 0.023 to 0.045 in | 0.024 to 0.045 in |
| Synergic settings | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 22.7 lb | 26 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |