Welders under $250

6 welders under $250 from Arccaptain and Yeswelder. Most cost $170 to $249, and half cost less than $220.

Arccaptain

TIG, Dual voltage

+Dual voltage input for 120V and 240V use

+Five processes covered in one unit

+DC TIG and cold TIG modes available

$249.99-29%List: ~~$349.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 11:43 PST - Details

ArccaptainSpec score 9.1

Stick, 200 Max output, Dual voltage

$159.99-11%List: ~~$179.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 11:43 PST - Details

YeswelderSpec score 9.5

TIG, 205 Max output

+Pulse mode: only 1 of 6 here have one

$219.99-8%List: ~~$237.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details

ESAB

Stick

+Stick process welder for general-purpose arc welding work

+Name specifies 1/8 inch electrode capacity for thinner material

$219.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:52 PST - Details

YeswelderSpec score 8.9

Multi-process, 165 Max output, Dual voltage

$249.99

as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details

ArccaptainSpec score 8.3

Multi-process, 135 Max output, 120V

$169.99

as of 11/04/2026 11:43 PST - Details

Compare specs

Welding process	Max output	Input voltage	Spec score	Price
TIG		Dual voltage	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:43 PST - Details
Stick	200	Dual voltage	9.1	$159.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:43 PST - Details
TIG	205		9.5	$219.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details
Stick			n/a	$219.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:52 PST - Details
Multi-process	165	Dual voltage	8.9	$249.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details
Multi-process	135	120V	8.3	$169.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:43 PST - Details

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