Lincoln Electric Easy-MIG 180 vs Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 350MP Aluminum One-Pak
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
Easy-MIG 180 and POWER MIG 350MP Aluminum One-Pak are not direct competitors: different use classes (F2 vs F5), very different prices (~12.1×). Easy-MIG 180 costs less (~€700) and is the entry-level choice; POWER MIG 350MP Aluminum One-Pak offers more capability at a higher price (~€8500). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Easy-MIG 180
Lincoln Electric
F2 · Intermediate
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POWER MIG 350MP Aluminum One-Pak
Lincoln Electric
F5 · Professional
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F5 — Professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~600–800 € | ~7500–9500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 25.8 × 46.2 × 35.6 cm | 48 × 98.5 × 80.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 25.4 kg | 122.9 kg |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 12700 mm/min | 17700 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | Multi-process |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 12.7 m/min | 17.7 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 180 A | 350 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.14 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 30 % | 60 % |
| Synergic control | False | True |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Transformer | Inverter |
| Aluminium ready | True | True |
| Pulse capable | False | True |
| Input voltage | 230 V (single-phase) | Dual voltage |
| Supported spool | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | As a manual transformer-based MIG/MAG welder, it lacks digital displays, software interfaces, or synergic controls. Parameter adjustment is done via two simple analog selectors on the front panel: one for voltage (stepped adjustment) and one for wire feed speed. No application or cloud connection is required for operation. | The system relies on its integrated electronics and digital panel to select synergic programs and operating modes, including Power Mode and Pulse-on-Pulse. It requires no external software to operate, running entirely via the onboard hardware controller, which automatically adjusts voltage and current parameters based on the material, wire diameter, and shielding gas used. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Easy-MIG 180
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POWER MIG 350MP Aluminum One-Pak
Most capable Professional
Highest technical score among the 6 MIG/MAG welding (wire feed) over €5,000 machines: 100/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Easy-MIG 180 700 € vs POWER MIG 350MP Aluminum One-Pak 8500 € — Easy-MIG 180 wins (+1114%)
- Synergic control: POWER MIG 350MP Aluminum One-Pak yes, Easy-MIG 180 no
- Max wire diameter: Easy-MIG 180 1.14 mm vs POWER MIG 350MP Aluminum One-Pak 1.7 mm — POWER MIG 350MP Aluminum One-Pak wins (+49%)
- Max wire feed speed: Easy-MIG 180 12.7 m/min vs POWER MIG 350MP Aluminum One-Pak 17.7 m/min — POWER MIG 350MP Aluminum One-Pak wins (+39%)
Which one to choose
Choose POWER MIG 350MP Aluminum One-Pak if…
you value synergic control, max wire diameter and max wire feed speed.
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