YesWelder TIG-205P
#1 in DC TIGFull review
A cheap, light DC TIG for steel and stainless at home. Add a pedal for the best control.
Amazon $219.99$219.99
The YesWelder TIG-205P rates 4.1 among DC TIG TIG or stick welders; the YesWelder TIG-200P AC/DC rates 3.4 among AC/DC TIG ones. The YesWelder TIG-205P costs $340 less ($219.99 vs $559.99).
YesWelder TIG-200P AC/DC
#11 in AC/DC TIGFull review
A budget way into aluminum TIG for a hobbyist who can add a pedal. Short welds at full power suit it best.
Amazon $559.99$559.99
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different process classes (DC TIG and AC/DC TIG), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own process peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | YesWelder TIG-205P | YesWelder TIG-200P AC/DC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 95 $1.10 per amp ($219.99, 200 A maximum) | 79 $2.80 per amp ($559.99, 200 A maximum) |
| Duty cycle 20% | 100 60% at full output (200 A) | 25 30% at full output (200 A) |
| Features 25% | 75 high-frequency start, pulse, dual voltage | 75 high-frequency start, pulse, dual voltage |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty on the machine | 25 2-year warranty on the machine |
Specifications
| YesWelder TIG-205P | YesWelder TIG-200P AC/DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Processes | DC TIG, stick | AC/DC TIG, stick |
| Maximum output | 200 A | 200 A |
| Maximum on 120 V | 160 A | 140 A |
| Duty cycle | 60% at 200 A | 30% at 200 A |
| Input | 120 V and 240 V | 120 V and 240 V |
| Features | ||
| Pulse | Yes | Yes |
| Foot pedal in the box | No | No |
| TIG torch in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 10.7 lb | 19.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |