Rank #10 in Best MIG Welder 2026: 10 Ranked by Numbers That Add Up
HITBOX HIM200 200A 4-in-1 MIG Welder, 240V
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The HITBOX HIM200 is tenth in this guide at £113.99, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 115 ratings. It is a 240V inverter that runs gasless flux-cored wire and, according to its own bullets, also does ARC and Lift TIG. The number printed largest on the listing is 200A — and that figure lives in the product title alone. The spec table never states an output current rating. What it does state is Wattage: 6 KW. At 240 Volts that is 25 amps drawn from the socket, which is a quarter of the 50 amps a listing claiming 12,000 watts implies. Worth checking your circuit either way, but this is the kind of number that survives being divided by the voltage next to it.
Two other figures are worth reading twice. The item weight is given as 4 kg, in both the Product Dimensions line and the Item Weight field, and no bullet in the listing quotes a different weight; one reviewer describes the machine as very light and very small. The star breakdown does not close, though. Seven one-star, two two-star, eight three-star, 18 four-star and 65 five-star ratings add up to 100, while the header reads 115 ratings — and the 4.3 average is exactly what those 100 would produce. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing as it is written, not from any test of our own.
How those 115 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £113.99 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 115 ratings (the star breakdown adds up to 100) |
| Wattage | 6 KW at 240 Volts — 25 amps drawn |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
| Item weight | 4 kg |
| Output current rating | Not stated in the spec table (200A appears in the title only) |
| Wire sizes | 0.6/0.8/0.9/1.0mm flux-cored |
| Included components | 1*HIM200, 1*electrode holder, 1*ground clamp, 1*flux wire, 2*nozzle, 1*manual |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I've had a Clarke 90 amp MIG welder for some years. I always ran it in gassless mode with flux cored wire, which makes sense for the occasional DIYer. This thing is a massive step up! Firstly the Clarke one was a linear transformer so it was large and heavy. This device despite being more than double the power, is very lgiht and very small due to the intverter electrical machine. The cable/hose to the welding gun is lighter and more flexible so is very easy to use. It was supplied with 3 x 0.8mm tips and 3 x 1.0mm tips. It came with 0.8mm flux cored wire. The set up couldn't be simpler. I did read the manual briefly but when I switched it on, I just pushed buttons and twiddled the knob. It was immediately obvious how to set the welding mode between MIG/TIG/MMA etc. The control knob immediately shows the thickness of steel. I bought some 1.0mm wire and found you need to change the wire drive wheel to the correct groove size. When I looked at the set up screen it was set for 1.0mm wire - I'm uncertain whether it did this automatically, or I tried it the previous day using 0.8mm wire but set for 1.0mm. Either way, it's totally simple and the screen clearly shows how it's set up.As for welding with it. It strikes up and maintains a steady arc beautifully. The arc is a steady high pitched hiss with no sputtering or spitting at all. It makes it look like I know what I'm doing! I had some 50 x 50 x 3mm angle so I chopped it into a few bits with a cutting disc and set about stitching it back together. After a couple of efforts I got a really clean smooth bead. I didn't quite get full thickness penetration so I have a bit of learning to do. I have a mate who I will ask to give me some lessons.The verdict is this welder seems to my untrained abilities, to be virtually idiot proof. With practice my own skills may reach the lofty heights of idiot.”
Verified purchase“Purchased in July 2025, used 3 times and then system to thread welding wire stopped working. Tried to contact HITBOX about this and got no response. As things stand a complete waste of moneyUpdate: September 2026. Anne from Hitbox Customer Care Team reached out and organized for a brand new welding machine to be delivered. This was fantastic customer service and more than I had been asking for so extremely happy with this response. The machine itself is a brilliant little piece of kit and a must for the amateur or casual welder. Highly recommended.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best MIG Welder 2026: 10 Ranked by Numbers That Add Up.
Questions people ask
How much power does the HITBOX HIM200 draw?
The HITBOX listing gives a wattage of 6 KW on a 240 Volt supply, which works out at 25 amps at the socket. The spec table gives no output current rating.
What does the HITBOX HIM200 weigh?
The spec table lists 4 kg, in the Product Dimensions line and again in the Item Weight field. No bullet in the listing quotes a different weight.
Does the HITBOX HIM200 need gas?
The listing says it runs on 0.6/0.8/0.9/1.0mm flux-cored wire without gas, and a flux wire is included in the box.
Is the HITBOX HIM200 a 4-in-1 machine out of the box?
The bullet lists MIG, ARC, Lift TIG and Spool Gun, but states the TIG gun is not included and the Spool Gun is not included, so those two functions need extra parts.
How does the HITBOX HIM200 differ from the HBM1200?
HITBOX describes the HIM200 as the upgraded version of the HBM1200 with an enhanced LED display. No current rating is given for either machine in the listing.
What does the listing say about HITBOX support?
The HITBOX bullet promises 24/7 online customer service. One review reports a wire feed failure after three uses with no initial reply, and an update saying HITBOX then supplied a replacement machine.
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