ESAB Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder vs Lincoln Electric Handy MIG
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder and Handy MIG are two mig/mag welding (wire feed) in a similar class. Choose Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder if max wire feed speed matters more; choose Handy MIG if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder scores 41/100 against 20/100 for Handy MIG.
| Parameter |
Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder
ESAB
F2 · Intermediate
|
Handy MIG
Lincoln Electric
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | ~300–450 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22 × 59 × 38.5 cm | 22.4 × 45.7 × 32.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.6 kg | 20.8 kg |
| Voltage (V) | 120 V | 115 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 11.4 m/min | 7.6 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 125 A | 88 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 0.9 mm | 0.9 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | — | 20 % |
| Synergic control | — | False |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Transformer |
| Aluminium ready | — | False |
| Pulse capable | — | False |
| Supported spool | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) | Ø100 mm (~1 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
The differences that matter
- Price: Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 450 € vs Handy MIG 375 € — Handy MIG wins (+20%)
- Max wire feed speed: Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 11.4 m/min vs Handy MIG 7.6 m/min — Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder wins (+50%)
Which one to choose
Choose Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder if…
you value max wire feed speed.
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