My big question is how you plan to use it. If it's shop only work, I doubt you'll see much of a difference between the two machines. However the ability to use it elsewhere on 110v power to me is a big advantage at times. There are any number of times when I don't use mig because my MM185 isn't usable on 110v power or very portable. Instead I shift to stick and use my Maxstar instead.


The number of time I need a portable machine is limited, but it is nice to have that option available when I want it.

 

Thanks for the input. I work in an architectural design practice and the machine will be used for small custom fab projects. Mostly furniture but I am planning on building a few outdoor gates for a project. I have access to a smaller 110 mig if I need it so I don't think the 220 requirement is a deal breaker.

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I have seen the Millermatic 190 and I didn't like it, check out this thread http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?447951-New-Millermatic-141-amp-190-Inverter-MIG-welders

I would wait for the 210 mp If I was shopping for a mig or wait for the 211.

 

I love my 211. The Zoro deal that many purchased is a super price. I would considering waiting since the 211 has the 110v and the 220 volt feature as stated. The 211 has great reviews here and even IF it has more power then needed . I'm sometimes avoid the first generation of anything. This has only been out a short time and I didn't check on any reviews of it. It only weighs 35 pounds too compared to the 211 at 74 pounds. Tough call. Good luck

 

Thanks for the advice guys, Im going to wait it out and go with the 211. Its tried and true and the 120 option may come in handy.

 

Personally, I'd give the MM 190 a try over the MM 211. I've never ran the MM 211 , however, all the feed back I've received on its performance makes it sound like 211 performs very similar to the MM 180. I've ran the MM 180, and compared to other units in it class I wasn't impressed. Weld puddle wet out is sluggish, and the upper end arc is harsh and produces a lot of spatter that can't be dialed out. The 180 was also very finicky about the brand of wire that you ran on it. As an example, I has a roll of Lincoln .030 L-56 that I was running on my Hobart Handler 187, on 1/8", the 187 was producing basically spatter free weld. I installed the same roll on the MM 180, and on 1/8", I couldn't get the spatter dialed out.

On the MM 190 , Miller is stating the wire drive can handle up to 15' lead. On the MM 211 Miller is recommending not to exceed a 10' gun lead