10 Best Welding Helmets of 2024

This helmet uses 4C lens technology to bring you crystal clear vision of the arc and puddle. It increases your control while reducing eye strain, which is ideal if you suffer from sensitive eyes.

The lens also has an optical rating of 1/1/1/1, which gives this lens industry-leading clarity. The 12.5-inch square viewing window has an auto-darkening range of 5-13, covering all types of welding techniques.

The power comes from solar cells and a CR2450 battery to prolong the running life for as long as possible. It also benefits from 4 arc sensors and a 3-way control for delay, sensitivity and shade.

This is a professional-grade helmet with a low profile. It is comfortable to wear, thanks to the 6 contours that mold to the operator’s head, along with perfect weight balance.

For a budget option, this scores pretty highly for customer satisfaction. But how well does it compare for features and performance? It uses TOOLIOM’s True Color technology to provide a clear view by reducing the lime-green tint.

The viewing area of the lens is larger than the Lincoln, at 4.33 by 3.54 inches, and you do get solar cells, coupled with a 3V lithium-ion battery for extended life and continuous auto-shade adjustment.

The shade range is also a little less, at 9 to 13, so it might restrict what type of welding you can undertake. For the budget model, we suppose there are always limitations because the price dictates the quality. However, it is still a useful welding mask that might otherwise have won the best beginner accolade.

We chose this as our best choice for the TIG welding helmet, but it is a multi-functional mask capable of MAG, DC, AC and MIG welding, so it is a true all-rounder. It has an accurate shade range of 4 to 13, although it has a passive permanent shade for UV and IR of 13. Still, this doesn’t affect the view through the screen.

It has 4 premium redundant arc sensors, making it effective at detecting and responding to changes in light. This reduces retinal damage and minimizes harmful radiant bypass to avoid eye stress.

It has an easy-to-operate interface, enabling you to switch from weld to grind with ease, and it has a delay status to protect your eyes from dark status to bright light.

This Jackson helmet has a shade range of 9 to 13, so it’s not as universal as some on the list, but it does have 4 sensors to detect changes in the light and give you a clear view no matter what the conditions.

It has easy-to-use controls, as well as a viewing area of 3.93 x 2.36 inches. It offers an unobstructed view during all stages of the welding process. It also means you don’t have to lift the hood at any point, reducing the risk of injury and exposure to molten metal and fumes.

It also allows you to choose from grind to weld mode, which is invaluable when you are MIG, TIG and arc welding. This may not be the lightest helmet to make the list, but it is the best lightweight model, at just 2 pounds.

This welding helmet comes with a viewing window of 3.66 x 1.69 inches, and it has a shade range of 9 to 13. The darkness level changes instantly thanks to a probe that detects changes in the light in 1/25,000th of a second.

It has battery power and solar power, as well as a sensitivity adjustment and delay setting, to help your eyes adjust when the light changes rapidly. It has 2 arc protectors, so not as many as some on the list, but it still offers enough protection for the novice welder.

This helmet has an operating temperature of between minus 10 degrees Celsius and plus 65 degrees Celsius (14 and 149 degrees Fahrenheit), so it can withstand extreme swings in conditions. It even has an optical grade of 1/1/1/1.

This welder’s mask has 2 arc sensors that detect rapid changes in light to protect against damage to the eyes. When it responds, the adjustment occurs in 3/10,000th of a second, so it is almost instant.

The viewing window measures 3.64 X 1.67 inches, and the helmet is constructed from lightweight material to reduce strain on the user’s head and neck.

This has a shade range of 9 to 13, so it is suited to almost all kinds of welding applications.

It has an adjustable auto-darkening and delay timer, so you can set it to your personal preference.

This YesWelder helmet is a multi-purpose tool for MIG, TIG, arc, MMA and plasma applications. It even has a grind screen. The optical clarity is 1/1/12, and the viewing screen is one of the largest on offer at 3.94 x 3.66 inches.

It uses True Color technology to give you the best possible view coupled with a shade range of 5 to 13 and a changing light response time of 1/10,000th of a second. This is thanks, in part, to the 4 premium sensors.

The helmet is powered by solar cells and a lithium-ion CR2450 battery with an average battery life of 3,000 hours.

This helmet has an auto-darkening filter that switches in 1/25,000th of a second. Even in a power failure, the user remains UV, and IR protected. The optical grading is 1/2/1/2, so it isn’t quite the pinnacle of excellence compared to other similar models, but it still meets the ANSI Z87.1 standards for protection.

The light level of the filter is DIN4, and the time it takes to go from dark state to bright takes just 0.1 to 1-second. The viewing window measures 3.62 x 1.65 inches, and the helmet is lightweight, allowing for prolonged use.

The unit is powered by solar cells and a lithium CR2032 battery that provides a maximum life of up to 5,000 hours.

This DEKOPRO helmet scores better than the other one for the optical grading, with a 1/1/1/2 score. The auto-darkening filter switch changes from light to dark in 1/25,000th of a second, protecting your eyes from retina flashes and other bright lights.

It has a shade range of 9 to 13, and is both solar cell-powered, with lithium-ion CR2450 batteries for the optimum running time. The screen measures 3.9 by 3.2 inches, and the helmet is lightweight and comfortable to use for prolonged periods.

To cater to the individual user, it has a delay adjustment and a sensitivity adjuster, as well as enhanced visibility and color recognition.

This is a professional-grade welding helmet that provides you with a continuous stream of filtered fresh air. The 3M filter purifies the air you breathe, meaning that you get better quality air than you would outside.

Also, because the air is always circulating, it keeps you cool under what could be heated conditions, leaving you refreshed to weld for longer without stopping. These types of welding helmets are for professionals who need added protection.

It has a quick-charge battery bank and a low charge indicator. The respirator element straps to your waist with a belt, and the air tube feeds up to the mask. The mask itself has a large viewing window, and thanks to the constant supply of air, it never fogs, giving you a clear line of sight.

The downside with these air fed helmets is the price. This 3M model will set you back a couple thousand dollars. When you compare that to the standard helmets, you can see why only the professionals would be interested in this model.