Lincoln Electric Handy MIG vs Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 350MP
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
Handy MIG and POWER MIG 350MP are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F4), very different prices (~18×). Handy MIG costs less (~€375) and is the entry-level choice; POWER MIG 350MP offers more capability at a higher price (~€6750). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Handy MIG
Lincoln Electric
F1 · Entry
|
POWER MIG 350MP
Lincoln Electric
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~300–450 € | ~6000–7500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22.4 × 45.7 × 32.5 cm | 48 × 98.5 × 80.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 20.8 kg | 116 kg |
| Voltage (V) | 115 V | — |
| Maximum speed | — | 17700 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | Multi-process |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 7.6 m/min | 17.7 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 88 A | 350 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 0.9 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 20 % | 60 % |
| Synergic control | False | True |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Transformer | — |
| Aluminium ready | False | True |
| Pulse capable | False | True |
| Supported spool | Ø100 mm (~1 kg) | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | It integrates a digital control panel with MSP3 technology and synergic features that allow setting welding parameters through a single control. It does not require external software for normal use, but internally manages complex welding profiles to optimize penetration and arc stability on various materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Handy MIG 375 € vs POWER MIG 350MP 6750 € — Handy MIG wins (+1700%)
- Max wire feed speed: Handy MIG 7.6 m/min vs POWER MIG 350MP 17.7 m/min — POWER MIG 350MP wins (+133%)
- Synergic control: POWER MIG 350MP yes, Handy MIG no
- Aluminium ready: POWER MIG 350MP yes, Handy MIG no
- Max wire diameter: Handy MIG 0.9 mm vs POWER MIG 350MP 1.2 mm — POWER MIG 350MP wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
Choose POWER MIG 350MP if…
you value max wire feed speed, synergic control and aluminium ready.
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