Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi
$2249
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Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi vs PrimeWeld TIG225X
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. PrimeWeld TIG225X is cheaper at $849. Every spec and price links to its source.
PrimeWeld
PrimeWeld TIG225X
$849Cheaper
Which is better: the Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi or PrimeWeld TIG225X?
The PrimeWeld TIG225X wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The PrimeWeld TIG225X is the cheaper at $849. The PrimeWeld TIG225X both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi | PrimeWeld TIG225X |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2249 | $849 |
| Brand | Lincoln Electric | PrimeWeld |
| Released | — | — |
| Welding processes | MIG;Flux-Core;DC-TIG;Stick | DC-TIG;AC-TIG;Stick |
| Input voltage | 120V/240V | 120V/240V |
| Phase type | single-phase | single-phase |
| Max output amps | 220 | 225 |
| Output range amps | 20-220 | 10-225 |
| Duty cycle percent | 30 | 40 |
| Duty cycle rating amps | 215 | 225 |
| Max steel thickness (in) | — | — |
| Inverter based | — | Yes |
| Spool gun capable | Yes | No |
| Weight (lb) | 48 | 41 |
Sources — Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi: lincolnelectric.com (verified 2026-07-11). PrimeWeld TIG225X: primeweld.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi and PrimeWeld TIG225X?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Welding processes: Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi MIG;Flux-Core;DC-TIG;Stick vs PrimeWeld TIG225X DC-TIG;AC-TIG;Stick
- Max output amps: Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi 220 vs PrimeWeld TIG225X 225
- Output range amps: Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi 20-220 vs PrimeWeld TIG225X 10-225
- Duty cycle percent: Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi 30 vs PrimeWeld TIG225X 40
- Duty cycle rating amps: Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi 215 vs PrimeWeld TIG225X 225
- Spool gun capable: Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi true vs PrimeWeld TIG225X false
- Weight (lb): Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi 48 vs PrimeWeld TIG225X 41