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 3.0. The YesWelder CUT-65DS PLUS leads on duty cycle and warranty. The VEVOR CUT-65 Non-HF wins on value and cut. The VEVOR CUT-65 Non-HF costs $50.08 less ($259.90 vs $309.98).
VEVOR CUT-65 Non-HF
#21 in Over 45 AFull review
A low-cost 65 A pilot arc cutter for occasional home and farm cuts in steel up to 5/8 in. Buyers who cut plate for long stretches should look at a machine with a higher duty cycle.
Amazon $259.90$259.90
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 duty cycle (60% at full output (65 A) vs 20% at full output (65 A)) and warranty (2-year warranty on the machine vs 1-year warranty on the machine).
- Choose the VEVOR CUT-65 Non-HF for value ($415.84 per inch of rated cut ($259.90, 5/8 in) vs $551.08 per inch of rated cut ($309.98, 9/16 in)) and cut (5/8 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 | VEVOR CUT-65 Non-HF |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 89 $551.08 per inch of rated cut ($309.98, 9/16 in) | 99 $415.84 per inch of rated cut ($259.90, 5/8 in) |
| Cut 20% | 8 9/16 in rated cut on mild steel | 17 5/8 in rated cut on mild steel |
| Duty cycle 15% | 100 60% at full output (65 A) | 0 20% at full output (65 A) |
| Pilot arc 10% | 100 pilot arc | 100 pilot arc |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty on the machine | 0 1-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| YesWelder CUT-65DS PLUS | VEVOR CUT-65 Non-HF | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Input voltage | 120/240 V | 120/240 V |
| Maximum output | 65 A | 65 A |
| Rated cut, mild steel | 9/16 in | 5/8 in |
| Sever cut, mild steel | 1 in | 3/4 in |
| Rated duty cycle | 60% at 65 A | 20% at 65 A |
| Pilot arc | Yes | Yes |
| Arc start | Blowback | Blowback |
| Air and build | ||
| Air supply | 6 cfm, 70 psi | 95 psi |
| CNC port | No | No |
| Weight | 14 lb | 19.2 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |