Harbor Freight’s website likes to compare items to more expensive brands, so you can get an idea of what their Titanium welders are being compared to when you select one. The Titanium Easy-Flux 125 Amp welder is compared to a Hobart model that costs $300 more but is similarly specced. Going off user reviews, the Titanium one comes ahead with a 4.8/5 rating compared to 4.7/5. What you have to keep in mind is the welders from Harbor Freight are typically going to be for hobbyists and DIYers, and they will be priced accordingly. As a result, we don’t have a lot of professional reviews to look at.
Weld Guru rates the Hobart Handler 125 welder at 3/5 stars while pointing out its affordability and durable build, but the review also notes the lack of features. The Titanium Easy-Flux welder comes in a full star lower, and the lack of a digital screen and low duty time are major downsides, coupled with the same lack of features. Going up the price tier sees the Titanium MIG 170 welder secure a 3/5 star rating from Weld Guru — another average score.
Users on The Garage Journal and Welding Web forums tend to point people toward Hobart, Miller, or Lincoln models when asked about Titanium’s offerings. In the budget price range Titanium targets, the Welding subreddit’s buying guide also points people to Hobart and Lincoln. That doesn’t mean Titanium is junk, however.
