Lincoln Electric Handy MIG vs Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 210 MP

Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)

In brief

Handy MIG and POWER MIG 210 MP are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F3), very different prices (~5.9×). Handy MIG costs less (~€375) and is the entry-level choice; POWER MIG 210 MP offers more capability at a higher price (~€2200). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Identity
Launch year 2014
Use tier F1 — Entry F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) ~300–450 € ~2000–2400 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 22.4 × 45.7 × 32.5 cm 27.3 × 48.3 × 35.6 cm
Weight (kg) 20.8 kg 18.1 kg
Voltage (V) 115 V 230 V
Category specs
Welding type MIG/MAG Multi-process
Max wire feed speed (m/min) 7.6 m/min 12.7 m/min
Max welding current (A) 88 A 210 A
Max wire diameter (mm) 0.9 mm 1.2 mm
Duty cycle (rated current) (%) 20 % 25 %
Synergic control False True
Gasless capable True True
Power source technology Transformer Inverter
Aluminium ready False True
Pulse capable False False
Input voltage Dual voltage
Supported spool Ø100 mm (~1 kg) Ø200 mm (~5 kg)
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The power source is equipped with an advanced digital control panel featuring an integrated color display, which hosts proprietary software specifically designed to guide the operator step-by-step through the machine's configuration. Although it is not possible to interface with external software programs via a computer, the internal operating system offers highly intuitive menus and sophisticated synergic controls. These tools automatically adjust the optimal voltage and wire feed speed parameters based on the inputted material thickness and the selected shielding gas type. No updates via cloud connection are required, thereby guaranteeing the full and continuous operability of the welder even in completely isolated work environments or remote construction sites.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Handy MIG 375 € vs POWER MIG 210 MP 2200 € — Handy MIG wins (+487%)
  • Max wire feed speed: Handy MIG 7.6 m/min vs POWER MIG 210 MP 12.7 m/min — POWER MIG 210 MP wins (+67%)
  • Synergic control: POWER MIG 210 MP yes, Handy MIG no
  • Aluminium ready: POWER MIG 210 MP yes, Handy MIG no
  • Max wire diameter: Handy MIG 0.9 mm vs POWER MIG 210 MP 1.2 mm — POWER MIG 210 MP wins (+33%)

Which one to choose

Choose Handy MIG if…

you value price.

See the Handy MIG sheet →

Choose POWER MIG 210 MP if…

you value max wire feed speed, synergic control and aluminium ready.

See the POWER MIG 210 MP sheet →

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