Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder vs Lincoln Electric CITOLINE i300

Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)

In brief

POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder and CITOLINE i300 are two mig/mag welding (wire feed) in a similar class. Choose POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder if price matters more; choose CITOLINE i300 if max wire feed speed and max wire diameter matters more. On the category's overall technical index, CITOLINE i300 scores 90/100 against 67/100 for POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder.

Parameter
Identity
Launch year 2022
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) ~1100–1300 € ~1800–2400 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 27.3 × 55.9 × 39.4 cm 39.5 × 83 × 76 cm
Weight (kg) 18.6 kg 50 kg
Power (W) 15000 W
Voltage (V) 400 V
Category specs
Welding type MIG/MAG Multi-process
Max wire feed speed (m/min) 12.7 m/min 18 m/min
Max welding current (A) 211 A 300 A
Max wire diameter (mm) 1.2 mm 1.6 mm
Duty cycle (rated current) (%) 30 % 35 %
Synergic control True
Gasless capable True True
Power source technology Inverter Inverter
Aluminium ready True True
Pulse capable False False
Input voltage Dual voltage 400 V (three-phase)
Supported spool Ø200 mm (~5 kg) Ø300 mm (~15 kg)
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes Control over all operational functions is managed through an intuitive front-panel interface, featuring large LED displays that provide high readability even under strong lighting conditions. The power source integrates 24 factory-preset synergic programs, which are engineered to greatly simplify the configuration of welding parameters across various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and flux-cored wire. Operators can also easily access the traditional 2T and 4T trigger modes, alongside fully adjustable Run-In and Burnback functions to refine the welding arc. Consistent with most industrial systems in this specific equipment category, absolutely no connection to cloud services or reliance on external software applications is required.

The differences that matter

  • Price: POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder 1200 € vs CITOLINE i300 2100 € — POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder wins (+75%)
  • Max wire feed speed: POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder 12.7 m/min vs CITOLINE i300 18 m/min — CITOLINE i300 wins (+42%)
  • Max wire diameter: POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder 1.2 mm vs CITOLINE i300 1.6 mm — CITOLINE i300 wins (+33%)

Which one to choose

Choose POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder if…

you value price.

See the POWER MIG 211i MIG Welder sheet →

Choose CITOLINE i300 if…

you value max wire feed speed and max wire diameter.

See the CITOLINE i300 sheet →

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