Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder vs Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder and POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.8×). POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder costs less (~€1200) and is the entry-level choice; POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder offers more capability at a higher price (~€4500). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder
Lincoln Electric
F3 · Advanced
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POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder
Lincoln Electric
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2022 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~4200–4800 € | ~1100–1300 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.72 × 95.25 × 95.25 cm | 27.3 × 55.9 × 39.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 113.4 kg | 18.6 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 17.78 m/min | 12.7 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 300 A | 211 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.2 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 60 % | 30 % |
| Synergic control | True | — |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Inverter |
| Aluminium ready | True | True |
| Pulse capable | True | False |
| Input voltage | Dual voltage | Dual voltage |
| Supported spool | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Features a 7-inch color LCD display with an intuitive interface. It includes Ready.Set.Weld technology for guided setup, ArcFX for real-time visual feedback of the arc, and memory recall to easily save and access up to 20 custom weld parameter presets. | — |
The differences that matter
- Price: POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder 4500 € vs POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder 1200 € — POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder wins (+275%)
- Max wire feed speed: POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder 17.78 m/min vs POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder 12.7 m/min — POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder wins (+40%)
Which one to choose
Choose POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder if…
you value max wire feed speed.
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