10 Reviews: Best Welding Helmet for Beginners (Dec 2023)

YesWelder, a well-known brand, is releasing a new Venom Graphic Auto Darkening Welding Helmet, which includes a super version of comfortable headgear. This helmet is worth considering as it has better clarity with True Color view and super large viewing size. Furthermore, the pivot style headgear provides unrivaled comfort you’ll enjoy.

Bought this helmet a couple months ago. I use it every day for work and absolutely love it. The wide view and true colour lens is amazing, and the fit is super comfortable. I would definitely recommend this helmet to anyone looking for a comfortable, quality piece of equipment.

by Jordon R.

YesWelder continues to offer an excellent helmet, but this time it is a collaboration with Atomic Dice Studios for a limited collection, exclusively custom-designed YesWelder Q800D darkening welding helmet. This helmet is ideal for anyone who wants to look decent while doing their hobby. The unique design of this helmet, on the other hand, helps to amplify your personality. The features such as the large viewing design, non-auto-darkening side view, and four premium sensors ensure that you will be comfortable.

This thing is sweet!!!! The extra wide lens makes all the difference in the world. I feel like I am just the coolest when I wear it. It is awesome!

by Christy S.

Perfect for TIG, MIG, and MMA welding projects, this helmet is for anyone. This Tekware Anti Fog up Welding Helmet does feature a two arc sensor and an 11/12 optical clarity. This stylish gear will help in ensuring that you enjoy superior comfort. Furthermore, it includes a large headgear that protects against UV and IR radiation as well as allows you to switch between dark and light modes in 1/1000 seconds.

Amazing for the price and the grafix are bright. And it comes with replacement glass. Adjustable brightness and delay adjustment 100% works just as good as expensive ones.

by Chuck N Around

Lincoln, on the other hand, offers a welding helmet with an excellent auto-darkening feature that switches from light to dark as soon as the welding process begins. It will revert to its normal state as soon as the welding stops. Despite the fact that welding is a dangerous and difficult job, wearing this helmet will keep you safe and comfortable, and it fits well on the head.

such an amazing hood. the large viewing area comes in handy when welding and the clarity of the 4c lens is unreal i have used a 3350 at work for the last 2 years and in my opinion its the best helmet on the market

by Mike Puckett

Another Lincoln’s welding helmet comes with an extended light shade ranging from 5 to 13, providing plenty of flexibility when it comes to plasma cutting, low-amp welding, and so on. It comes with an extremely comfortable X6 headgear that is designed to relieve pressure on the head and provide all-day comfort. But, best of all, it has a huge viewing area of 12.5 square inches. This is where the welding helmet truly shines.

Head gear took some getting used to. I am old school always used old school regular hoods. This is the best as far as color and clearity. I would recommend to anyone who is a seasoned welder. Rookies need to use a old flip lid to really appreciate it. Will never go with out this hood, but still carry old faithful.

by robert bergquist

This helmet has a visor that controls the knob where a user can adjust the visibility between 9 and 13, deciding on a number that suits him or her best. The user can see properly without encountering any barriers thanks to a visual area of 3.62′′ by 1.65′′. What’s more, because of its lightness, it may be used for long periods of time.

I needed an second welding helmet for work and didn't want to spend much. I got this one and really like it. It's comfortable, easily adjustable, works fine. It's a great but fur $30 you can't go wrong. I use it every day without issue.

by Anthony

This Hobart helmet, which comes at an affordable price, is a wonderful choice for someone just getting started in the welding field. To begin with, it features a large viewing surface of 9.3 square inches, which is good for beginners. This welding helmet also has a unique function that prevents darkening. It is equipped with a “grind mode” enabling visible grinding to avoid darkening.

Large viewing area and good quality. Very happy with this purchase

by PKB01

Continue to a helmet with a high-quality helmet shell that is curved to reduce heat and fogging while also improving fume deflection. Not only that, but it also came with fantastic headgear that can be adjusted for maximum performance and comfort. The headgear’s slider adjusts in a variety of ways, making it incredibly versatile in terms of the welder’s goals.

My wife bought this helmet for me when I started a new welding project and complained that I could not see out of my old, hobby-type helmet well enough to make a good weld. In the new project, the look of the weld makes a difference. With the new Auto-darkening helmet, I can make a great weld - an no grinding afterward! Love it!

by Cambria's rib

A Jackson helmet with a viewing size of 3.93” × 2.36” (equivalent to 9.3 square inches of viewing space) with selectable hues from 9 to 13. In addition, this helmet features sensitivity and delay controls that allow it to perform in accordance with your task. It’s quite light, and the comfort of this helmet is what makes it stand out.

I'm currently on my 3rd helmet. My first one lasted 3 yrs until it fell out of my truck and got ran over. My 2nd has lasted just over 4yrs and I still use it. The 3rd one is not even a year old and it was bought as a spare just in case something happens to my current one. I really love this helmet, it's very durable and well worth the cost. I've used 5 different brands and styles and this is the best I've found.

by Dan Peacher

This welding helmet is perfect for beginners since it comes in a variety of shade levels ranging from 5 to 13. As a result, you’ll be able to operate in any light. It also features a viewing surface of 3.86” x 1.73”, or 6.68 square inches, which isn’t bad for a helmet in this price category. It includes eight different shade levels, a solar-powered auto-darkening lens, and is quite comfortable to wear for long periods of time.

I have used this helmet for quite some time now and it works great. I had one of the old fixed shade helmet, which I got several flashes from because I did not flip down in time. This helmet takes all that trouble away and it works great. By the way, if you are an experienced welder you know that flashes are really a bad thing. They can cause serious eye problems and it is just not worth saving a few dollars. If you just learning I would highly recommend getting an auto darkening helmet. Welding takes time to learn but is really rewarding in the long term. To be able to use your helmet without the worry of getting a flash is great.

by Javawriter