TOP 10 MIG Welders of 2023

The Hobart Handler 210 has the typical great quality Hobart build with durable parts that stand the test of time. The 210 is more suited to autobody repair and construction than the 190 and 140 and it welds up to 3/8 inch. It’s also a flexible unit with the capacity to weld off 115V and 230V. At under $1000 it’s lot cheaper than the Ironman 240 and is a wise choice if you’re looking for a welder that packs real power but isn’t the price of the heavy industrial welders. It you’re looking for the all round MIG package for power, versatility, quality and value for money, the Hobart 210 is our top pick.

Yeswelder have become one of the major players in the welding equipment market over the past few years, mainly through their immensely popular range of budget welding helmets, and they’ve now started creating their own welding machines as well.

It’s quite unbelievable how they’ve managed to put a welder on the market for such a cheap price. Most of us started out skeptical about the quality of these and how they’d stand the test of time, but they have held up really well.

For under $500 you can get a selection of features that have typically only been available to welders with much higher budgets. It’s compatible with 110V and 220V with over 200A power to give you more options on how thick metal you can weld. But best of all is that it’s not only capable of MIG, flux core and stick, it’s also capable of lift TIG with additional Yeswelder kit. This is an amazing feature if you want to try your hand at TIG welding in the future and don’t want to pay an extra few hundred bucks for a TIG welder.

The main downsides of this machine are that the user interface isn’t the best and a lot less intuitive than Lincoln and Miller machines. It also doesn’t have settings on the inside of the case like many other brands which is why we haven’t rated it as well for beginners who will need more detailed instructions and guidance.

As for other cool features of this machine, it lays really nice weld bead, it has a really compact, lightweight design, the duty cycle is really well rated, the case is made from metal, the 2T/4T switch and it has synergic control MIG.

Overall, this is an amazing lightweight machine with professional capabilities and is definitely our favorite MIG welder for the money.

You may find the price is cheaper on Amazon, however, take into consideration that you get better customer support if you purchase from the Yeswelder website and you can also use our 10% off discount code provided. We’ve supplied links to both Yeswelder and Amazon above.

Miller have spent time crafting a machine to the highest manufacturing standards that is perfect for reducing set up times and welding up to 3/8 in steel. The most notable feature is the Advanced Autoset feature which gets you welding out the box in no time. All you have to do is select your wire diameter, process type and metal thickness and you’re good to go. You can input your parameters manually if you’d prefer, but the Autoset is so advanced that you really won’t need to, the arc quality is spot on. It’s a versatile unit that is dual-voltage and is super lightweight so it’s easy to carry with the handle on the top. There are plenty of other fine details in this machine like the ‘Auto Spool Gun Detect’ which can automatically detect a spool gun and ‘Smooth-Start Technology’ to enable smooth welds. You have to pay a bit more for this welder, but you get a quality machine with fine attention to detail.

Another quality machine from Hobart that has 25A for 190A output range so you can weld up to 5/16 in steel. The power input is only 230V so you won’t be able to use this on your standard household power outlet. The 190 is a wise choice if you’re considering buying a 140A welder but think you may want to upgrade in the future. It’s not much more expensive and you can always turn the 190 down but you can’t turn a 140 up. There’s loads including for the price, you get power, durability, a good duty cycle and all the extras you need to get started, including .030 contact tips, 0.30 flux cored wire and gas gauges.

The Lincoln EasyMIG 180 is a well-built welder that’s reliable and will serve a range of light fabrication and workshop projects. Its power input is 230V but it doesn’t have the power of the Hobart 190. This is a great entry level 230V welder that will give you quality welds. It won’t tackle thicker metal but this will do the job for most hobby welders. It’s a great choice for a hobbyist if you have a convenient 230V power outlet.

The Hobart Handler 140 is an excellent choice for beginner welders, which is why it’s probably the most popular welder on the market. This thing is solidly built and is a step above many of the other 140A welders. The arc runs smooth and produces great results. It’s suitable for a range of general repair tasks and projects like trailer frames, autobody repair and anything up to 1/4 inch thick. If you’re just getting into welding, you can’t go wrong with this little machine! There’s a great settings chart on the inside of the box to help beginners choose the right weld parameters.

If you’re a beginner welder but don’t mind splashing the cash for a top of the range welder, then try the Millermatic 141. Miller have really pushed the boundaries of usability with this welder and it features an auto-set feature for an easy set up, and infinite voltage and wire speed control. All you have to do is select the thickness of the metal you’re welding and you’re ready to start welding straight away. If you open up the machine you can tell that all the parts are great quality and really durable as well. There are more powerful welders on the market for the price, but there’s nothing better for welding up to 3/16 inch steel.

Forney have built a simple, mid range MIG welder that’s solid and reliable. It has some good power for the price but doesn’t have as good a duty cycle as the Hobart 190 or Lincoln 180. Forney aren’t one of the big three brands but this machine is still solidly built and I’d feel comfortable buying this. If you want a basic 220v welder without any special features, this is a good choice.

The Lincoln EasyMIG is a reliable 110v MIG welder. It doesn’t have the versatility of infinite wire feed speed like the Hobart and Miller 140A MIG welders and doesn’t offer the same value for money as the Hobart Handler 140, making it a less popular model.