Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 180 Dual vs Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder leads on the available specs (starting with price); POWER MIG 180 Dual makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case. On the category's overall technical index, POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder scores 67/100 against 52/100 for POWER MIG 180 Dual.
| Parameter |
POWER MIG 180 Dual
Lincoln Electric
F2 · Intermediate
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POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder
Lincoln Electric
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1500–1800 € | ~1100–1300 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 25.91 × 47.24 × 35.56 cm | 27.3 × 55.9 × 39.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 29.03 kg | 18.6 kg |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 12.7 m/min | 12.7 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 180 A | 211 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.14 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 30 % | 30 % |
| Synergic control | False | — |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Transformer | Inverter |
| Aluminium ready | True | True |
| Pulse capable | False | False |
| Input voltage | Dual voltage | Dual voltage |
| Supported spool | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | As a traditional transformer-based welder, the POWER MIG 180 Dual is entirely analog, featuring no software interfaces, digital displays, or synergic controls. Adjustments are made exclusively via physical dials on the front panel: a stepped switch for voltage (following the transformer taps) and a continuous potentiometer for wire feed speed. This complete absence of complex electronics or cloud dependence ensures maximum long-term reliability and straightforward repairability. | — |
The differences that matter
- Price: POWER MIG 180 Dual 1650 € vs POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder 1200 € — POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder wins (+38%)
- Max wire diameter: POWER MIG 180 Dual 1.14 mm vs POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder 1.2 mm — POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder wins (+5%)
Which one to choose
Choose POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder if…
you value price and max wire diameter.
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