Lincoln Electric Handy MIG vs Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
Handy MIG and POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.2×). Handy MIG costs less (~€375) and is the entry-level choice; POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder offers more capability at a higher price (~€1200). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Handy MIG
Lincoln Electric
F1 · Entry
|
POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder
Lincoln Electric
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2022 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~300–450 € | ~1100–1300 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22.4 × 45.7 × 32.5 cm | 27.3 × 55.9 × 39.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 20.8 kg | 18.6 kg |
| Voltage (V) | 115 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 7.6 m/min | 12.7 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 88 A | 211 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 0.9 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 20 % | 30 % |
| Synergic control | False | — |
| 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 |
The differences that matter
- Price: Handy MIG 375 € vs POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder 1200 € — Handy MIG wins (+220%)
- Max wire feed speed: Handy MIG 7.6 m/min vs POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder 12.7 m/min — POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder wins (+67%)
- Aluminium ready: POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder yes, Handy MIG no
- Max wire diameter: Handy MIG 0.9 mm vs POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder 1.2 mm — POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
Choose POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder if…
you value max wire feed speed, aluminium ready and max wire diameter.
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