I have had 3 hobby type wire feed welders. Purchased about 1990, 1992, 2020.
First one was 120V basically a toy welder, it would weld but nothing more than small stuff. Better than nothing.
Second one was made in China 240V, much better than the first, could weld anything small say up to 1/4” plate. downsides: PITA to start a new roll of wire, gun was cheap and feed was finicky.
Third is a noticeable improvement Hobart 240V, it just makes much nicer welds, better arc, easy to start a new roll of wire, it just works like it should. I’m quite happy with it.
First one was 120V basically a toy welder, it would weld but nothing more than small stuff. Better than nothing.
Second one was made in China 240V, much better than the first, could weld anything small say up to 1/4” plate. downsides: PITA to start a new roll of wire, gun was cheap and feed was finicky.
Third is a noticeable improvement Hobart 240V, it just makes much nicer welds, better arc, easy to start a new roll of wire, it just works like it should. I’m quite happy with it.