Optrel Crystal 2.0

[psacustomcreations]

This came in today. I got it based off the videos and reviews from Oscar, SCSmith and a few others.

The second photo is my phone held up to the lens.

It will be a day or two before I use it but I will make sure I post my thoughts as well.




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[Chris H]

So how do you like it? I am thinking of getting one but with the PAPR set up. Would love to know how you like it. Hearing good things and ready to pull the trigger if you give it a thumbs up. I will do a lot of gas shielded flux core for some heavier fabrication and don't want any of that in my lungs. Thinking the PAPR will be a good investment for my long-term health. Have had two cancers when I was in my 20's and not wanting a repeat of that experience. 51 now and every day is a blessing! just getting into welding in a serious way and love it.

[ben_john7]

Surprisingly, really, as the manufacturer claims, the view through the glass mask, as through a normal non-darkened window glass.

[psacustomcreations]

So how do you like it? I am thinking of getting one but with the PAPR set up. Would love to know how you like it. Hearing good things and ready to pull the trigger if you give it a thumbs up. I will do a lot of gas shielded flux core for some heavier fabrication and don't want any of that in my lungs. Thinking the PAPR will be a good investment for my long-term health. Have had two cancers when I was in my 20's and not wanting a repeat of that experience. 51 now and every day is a blessing! just getting into welding in a serious way and love it.

I have used my Crystal 2.0 several times now and like it. It does have a few differences over the Miller Digital Infinity.
The Optrel is much clearer in picture but of course has a smaller viewing area. This mostly makes a difference if you keep the hood down while moving items or going from spot to spot to tack or weld. The larger viewing area of the Miller made that easier so I didn't bump into things. The clarity of the Optrel makes it easier to actually see what you are doing.
I like the Miller headgear over the Optrel and will most likely swap the headgear and try out the Optrel that way. I have not done that yet so can't report on that.

[Oscar]

I have used my Crystal 2.0 several times now and like it. It does have a few differences over the Miller Digital Infinity.
The Optrel is much clearer in picture but of course has a smaller viewing area. This mostly makes a difference if you keep the hood down while moving items or going from spot to spot to tack or weld. The larger viewing area of the Miller made that easier so I didn't bump into things. The clarity of the Optrel makes it easier to actually see what you are doing.
I like the Miller headgear over the Optrel and will most likely swap the headgear and try out the Optrel that way. I have not done that yet so can't report on that.

You might want to wait on retrofitting the Miller headgear onto the Optrel as I and others have done. Optrel is planning to lend me one of their new headgears to evaluate soon.

[psacustomcreations]

You might want to wait on retrofitting the Miller headgear onto the Optrel as I and others have done. Optrel is planning to lend me one of their new headgears to evaluate soon.

Thanks for the heads up

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[Lis2323]

Thanks for the heads up

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“Heads up”!


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[cornchip]

i got the e684 just months before the 2.0 went on the market . wish i could of got a 2.0 instead as i would be much better in a poorly lighted garage

[Oscar]

Unless you plan on welding at super high amps, sell the e684 and then get the crystal 2.0.

[cornchip]

ya selling it may be a idea. ive only used it for tig and never had smoke or splatter on it. i do quit a bit of welding in a garage and the lighting isnt good. e684 is difficult to see at the 4shade. 2shade would be worlds better. for outside stick welding i just picked up a miller elite. i love the xmode for outside welding. ive had alot of trouble with other helmets outside as the sun can trigger the lens at the worst time

[ben_john7]

That's probably a great idea. I hope you manage to sell the mask and buy Crystal 2.0.