YesWelder CUT-65DS PLUS
#12 in Over 45 AFull review
A 65 A cutter for home fabricators who cut 1/2 in plate and want gouging in the same box. Check that the compressor keeps up before buying.
Amazon $309.98$309.98
The YesWelder CUT-65DS PLUS is the better plasma cutter overall, rated 3.6 to 3.5. The YesWelder CUT-65DS PLUS leads on value and duty cycle. The Hypertherm Powermax 65 SYNC wins on warranty and cut. The YesWelder CUT-65DS PLUS costs $3,865.02 less ($309.98 vs $4,175).
Hypertherm Powermax 65 SYNC
#16 in Over 45 AFull review
An industrial 65 A cutter for farms, trailer builders and shops that cut 3/4 in plate often. It is more machine than most home shops need.
Amazon $4,175$4,175
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the YesWelder CUT-65DS PLUS for value ($551.08 per inch of rated cut ($309.98, 9/16 in) vs $5,566.67 per inch of rated cut ($4,175, 3/4 in)) and duty cycle (60% at full output (65 A) vs 50% at full output (65 A)).
- Choose the Hypertherm Powermax 65 SYNC for warranty (6-year warranty on the machine vs 2-year warranty on the machine) and cut (3/4 in rated cut on mild steel vs 9/16 in rated cut on mild steel).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 45 A plasma cutter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | YesWelder CUT-65DS PLUS | Hypertherm Powermax 65 SYNC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 89 $551.08 per inch of rated cut ($309.98, 9/16 in) | 12 $5,566.67 per inch of rated cut ($4,175, 3/4 in) |
| Cut 20% | 8 9/16 in rated cut on mild steel | 33 3/4 in rated cut on mild steel |
| Duty cycle 15% | 100 60% at full output (65 A) | 75 50% at full output (65 A) |
| Pilot arc 10% | 100 pilot arc | 100 pilot arc |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty on the machine | 100 6-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| YesWelder CUT-65DS PLUS | Hypertherm Powermax 65 SYNC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum output | 65 A | 65 A |
| Rated cut, mild steel | 9/16 in | 3/4 in |
| Sever cut, mild steel | 1 in | 1 1/4 in |
| Rated duty cycle | 60% at 65 A | 50% at 65 A, 40 °C |
| Pilot arc | Yes | Yes |
| Arc start | Blowback | - |
| Air and build | ||
| Air supply | 6 cfm, 70 psi | 7.5 cfm, 85 psi |
| CNC port | No | No |
| Weight | 14 lb | 61.7 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 6 years |
| Released | - | 2022-01 |