Thanks to the Internet, there are now hundreds of welding projects and crafts from tables to jewelry holders, stoves to sculptures. Apart from welding for projects, there are plenty of needs for welding in the workplace. Luckily, welding machines have improved a lot and now we can appreciate multi-process welding machines.
The Miller Millermatic 211 and the Miller Multimatic 215 will both weld steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. They have a number of features to make the welding easier and more professional. Today, we will look at how the Miller Millermatic 211 and the Miller Multimatic 215 are similar and different. We will look at the specifics in a side by side chart and finish up with some pros and cons of each.
Let’s start with what the Miller Millermatic 211 and the Miller Multimatic 215 have in common.
Miller 211 vs 215 – Similarities
Size
The Miller Millermatic 211 and the Miller Multimatic 215 are compact in size and only weigh 38 pounds. This is a great convenience for moving around your workspace. They measure 20.5 x 12.5 x 11.25 inches. They are also both blue and black.
Power Supply
The Miller Millermatic 211 and the Miller Multimatic 215 can be used with a 120v or a 240v connection. The Multi-voltage plug allows you to quickly and simply choose the plug that fits the outlet and attach the 6.5ft power cable.
Auto Settings
The Miller Millermatic 211 has Advanced Auto-Set which includes 5 different wire and gas combinations. The Miller Multimatic 215 has Auto-Set Elite which has more automatic settings. Both mean that you can insert your wire and the machine will choose the right settings. You can also manually adjust the settings.
Quick Select Drive Roll
For an easy set up the drive rolls on the Miller Millermatic 211 and the Miller Multimatic, 215 have three grooves. Two are for different sized solid wire and the third is for flux-cored wire.
Fan-on-Demand
Sometimes, the Miller Millermatic 211 and the Miller Multimatic 215 power systems will need to cool down. For this, there is a fan that will only operate when necessary. This is an advantage because not only does it reduce the noise and the amount of energy consumed, but it also lowers the amount of contamination pulled through the machine.
Smooth Start Technology
A great feature for the perfectionist, Smooth Start Technology eliminates the splatter at the start of welding for a much smoother beginning.
Side by Side Comparison
Millermatic 211
- Size: 20.5 x 12.5 x 11.25 inches
- Weight: 38lbs
- Processes: MIG, flux-cored
- Power: 220AC/DC/ MVP for 120v or 240v
- LCD Display: No
- Dual Gas Connections: No
- Auto-Set: Yes- Advanced Auto-Set
- Smooth Start Technology: Yes
- Fan-on-Demand: Yes
- Quick Select Drive Roll: Yes
- Warranty: 3- year warranty
Miller Multimatic 215
- Size: 20.5 x 12.5 x 11.25 inches
- Weight: 38lbs
- Processes: MIG, flux-cored, DC stick, DC TIG
- Power: 220AC/DC/ MVP for 120v or 240v
- LCD Display: Yes, 3.5 inches
- Dual Gas Connections: Yes
- Auto-Set: Yes- Advanced Auto-Set
- Smooth Start Technology: Yes
- Fan-on-Demand: Yes
- Quick Select Drive Roll: Yes
- Warranty: 3- year warranty
Now let’s see how the two Miller welding machines differ.
Differences Between Miller Millermatic 211 and Miller Multimatic 215
Welding Processes
So, the main benefit of a multi-process welding machine is that they save the need for having various units.
Miller Millermatic 211
The Miller Multimatic is for MIG and flux-cored.
Miller Multimatic 215
As well as MIG and flux core, it handles DC stick and DC TIG.
The Winner Is- The Miler Multimatic 215
LCD Display
Regardless of whether you are using the automatic setting, or you have chosen manual settings, you need to be able to read your settings.
Miller Millermatic 211
This unit doesn’t have an LCD display. There are three dial knobs, clearly labelled, which you can use to set the machine.
Miller Multimatic 215
Here, you have a 3.5-inch LCD display with large numbers. There are touch buttons and two dial knobs.
The Winner Is- The Miller Automatic 215
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Dual Gas Connections
With two gas connectors, you don’t have to keep changing the connection depending on the process you are using.
Miller Millermatic 211
As this machine only requires a connection for MIG, it doesn’t need two connectors.
Miller Multimatic 215
At the back of the unit, there are two connectors, one is for TIG and the other for MIG.
The Winner Is- A Tie
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What’s Included
Whichever Miller welding machine you choose, the box will contain all you need to get started straight away.
Miller Millermatic 211
You will receive a 6.5ft power cord, a 10ft MIG gun, a 10ft work cable with clamp, and an AR/CO2 mix regulator. You will also find a spool of Hobart, two contact tips, hook and loop cod wraps, and a material thickness gauge. There is a Quick Select drive roll for 0.6mm or 0.8/0.9mm solid wire and 0.8/0.9mm flux-cored wire too.
Miller Multimatic 215
It comes with all of the above plus an extra 13ft cable electrode holder and a 25mm Dinse-style connector. The 10ft work cable also has a 25mm Dinse-style connector.
The Winner Is- The Miller Multimatic 215
Pros and Cons
Finally, we are going to list a few pros and cons of the multi-process welding machines from Miller.
Miller Millermatic 211
Pros:
- The automatic settings are really helpful for novices and professionals
- Consistently good welding
- Well-made machine, good quality materials
Cons:
- The price is too high
Miller Multimatic 215
Pros:
- Incredibly easy to set up and use, especially for those out of practice
- An excellent range of welding materials, sizes, and processes
- Much better value for money
Cons:
- Not everyone has been impressed by the durability of this machine
The Final Verdict
Today we have a clear winner- the Miller Multimatic 215. It’s only a couple of hundred dollars more than the Miller Millermatic 211 and it comes with two things that we really appreciated. First, there are more process options and with two gas connectors, you don’t need to worry about changing them over. Also, we thought the LCD display made it easier and clearer to choose the settings. As the Miller Multimatic 215 had all of the same technology (Smart Start, Fan-On-Demand, etc.) we didn’t feel that the Miller Millermatic 211 had any advantage over the Miller Multimatic 215.