ESAB Rebel EMP 235ic vs Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder

Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)

In brief

Rebel EMP 235ic and POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder are two mig/mag welding (wire feed) in a similar class. Choose Rebel EMP 235ic if max wire feed speed matters more; choose POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Rebel EMP 235ic scores 80/100 against 67/100 for POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder.

Parameter
ESAB Rebel EMP 235ic Rebel EMP 235ic ESAB F3 · Advanced
Identity
Launch year 2022
Use tier F3 — Advanced F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~2500–3500 € ~1100–1300 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 29.21 × 68.58 × 49.53 cm 27.3 × 55.9 × 39.4 cm
Weight (kg) 28.6 kg 18.6 kg
Voltage (V) 230 V
Category specs
Welding type Multi-process MIG/MAG
Max wire feed speed (m/min) 17.8 m/min 12.7 m/min
Max welding current (A) 250 A 211 A
Max wire diameter (mm) 1.2 mm 1.2 mm
Duty cycle (rated current) (%) 25 % 30 %
Synergic control True
Gasless capable True True
Power source technology Inverter Inverter
Aluminium ready True True
Pulse capable False False
Input voltage Dual voltage Dual voltage
Supported spool Ø300 mm (~15 kg) Ø200 mm (~5 kg)
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The power source is equipped with ESAB's exclusive sMIG (Smart MIG) technology, an intelligent control system that continuously monitors arc characteristics to adapt to the operator's technique, ensuring a stable and repeatable weld. The interface is built around a multilingual color TFT display, which includes welding parameter guides and an integrated spare parts list.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Rebel EMP 235ic 3000 € vs POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder 1200 € — POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder wins (+150%)
  • Max wire feed speed: Rebel EMP 235ic 17.8 m/min vs POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder 12.7 m/min — Rebel EMP 235ic wins (+40%)

Which one to choose

Choose Rebel EMP 235ic if…

you value max wire feed speed.

See the Rebel EMP 235ic sheet →

Choose POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder if…

you value price.

See the POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder sheet →

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