I Tig weld for a living. Been using the Hobart one for about 2 years. I love it. My coworker has the speedglass one and says the headgear is basically the same thing. Super comfortable.
I have the Viking 3350 and I love it. Used my Miller Hobby up until buying the Viking, now the Miller collects dust. I can now weld twice as far away from my work, because the vision is so much better. I stay cleaner and breath less fumes. The Viking also adjusts away from your face so you can fit a respirator under it.
You need something with at least 4 light sensors. Which most of these have. You will weld in random positions with things blocking your vision. If it has a grind feature, make sure its very easy to change to. Working fast does not mean taking 45 seconds to click through settings to change back and forth from grind/weld. Most times you will place your helmet to the side and use your burner glasses to torch or regular safety glasses for grinding. Individual preferences include headwear comfort (and replacement cost), replacement lens cost, how easy it is to take apart to clean, air filter and hardhat attachments, and magnification lenses. I keep three helmets to make my life easier. my everyday helmet, one with magnification lenses, and a old school non battery helmet for just in case moments. If you're in welding school, trade helmets and see the difference in each brand. Some have a slightly gold or green shade. Some people prefer a specific tint. I would also think about how easy your helmet is to modify. When welding all-position you may have to add sleeve guards to help protect your neck.
My current main daily hood is speedglas G5-02. Bought it as soon as it was released in the States. Up until that the speedglas 9100xx and 9100xxi we're both great hoods. Only downside was 3 sensors on bottom of lense with the 9100xx models. Sometimes you get into a situation when it won't trigger hood to darken. The G5-02 has 4 (2 top and 2 bottom of lense), and you can lock shade to fixed for really akward stuff by chance your hood sensors area blocked in a tight area or you're looking at the weld to the side with confined space still allowing you to get the job done and being protected from light. viewing area is massive with the G5-02 and super light. My main gripe with the G5-02 is lack of shade 5 for plasma/torch cutting. That was really handy with the 9100xx and xxi and I hated loosing it. Also had a viking 3350. Was a decent hood but headgear adjusters wore out very quickly. About 2500 flips and you'd need to keep cranking in the adjusters so it would kind of stay up and not fall in your face. Lense quality is good with Lincoln in my experience. Very durable but no where near speedglas quality. If you want the best buy a speedglas. They will go through hell and keep on working and when you do inevitably break something parts are not expensive compared to how much the hoods cost new. The lenses are what's expensive. Hope someone finds this helpful.
i used to be a Miller die hard until i got my first Speedglas the 9100FX with the 9100XXi filter, and now i have the Speedglas G5-01, and i can honestly say nothing compares to a Speedglas
I have a Jackson nex gen, Miller digital infinity and the 3m spedglas 9100xxi. 3m is my favorite by far. A lot more comfortable and a lot clearer viewing imo
I concur with the speedglass for professional enviroments it has the cool tube or the papr. which makes it really nice for industrial applications for structural welding. i have used lincoln, miller, hobarts,esab etc I have pulled steel remnants out of my nose this means you are breathing metal vapor. which destroys your respiration and circulatory system also will cause long term brain damage. Also it is a full helmet. also 3m offers the welding visor that attaches to a construction helmet and the speedglass is the only one i have seen with a construction grade helmet. also it has the face shield built in so you never have to come out of the helmet for grinding or inspection i have not seen all the features offered by 3m on the other helmets. however it costs just the helmet with the welding visor is 1000 dollars. with the papr is 2000. But its your health on the line..
I had days looking for information on Welding helmet since I require some for my workers and this top that you present to us is great, all of high quality and maximum protection, I have used some and the one that has suited me best is with Lincoln Electric VIKING 3350, the same It helped me a lot to see this video and new products, I already have an idea of where to locate them more easily and make purchases ....
I have the 3m speedglas, I dont care for a grinding shield and i didn't like how small the window was. So I bought the infinity and I gotta say I am in love with the infinity
I do care for the grinding shield because now i can grind by just flipping up the front instead of having to remove the helmet and swap to the full face shield that we have to wear when grinding. I agree with the tiny window though, but as this was supplied by the company, complete with air fed bits that come with it, i'll put up with it.
I use the Speedglas 9100 featured here and I'm surprised it could review highly because the viewing area is pretty small, the headband is wanky BS, and it arc flashes a lot. Also it has no easy grind mode button. Overall it's a really outdated helmet. I consider the Speedglas 9002 to be superior because the headband is higher quality, and it is easier to tilt it forward to look downward.
i know right so many review vids and no-one seems to put the damn helmet lens in front of the camera i dont really give a shit what the helmet looks like i care about how the arc looks through the lens
Same. Millwright. Dropped helmet off of 140 ft grain elevator and because it was so light, all it did was pop the lens out. My only complaint is the lip under the lens tends to hold spatter when doing overhead welds
@@SpudKai I ended up going the speedglas 9100 FX. Reason being it's heavier duty and I overhead mig weld a lot. Also there's much more availability in spare parts etc. The cleanspace2 respirator fits perfectly under that hood I'm very happy with it. I think I'll get an optrel if I ever go back to tig welding
none of the helmets except the 3m speed glass belongs to the top 5 helmets the real top 5 would be things like optrel panoramxxx optrel cristalx optrel vegaview 3m H751120 esab sentinetel etc
Given that in 2019 the welding industry confirmed a definate link between electric arc fumes and lung cancer, ANY mask used in an environment where there is a risk of breathing in the fumes MUST be air fed! The place where i work shockingly forked out nearly £40,000 kitting out the welders with 3M Speedglass 9100 FX masks. In a more typical fashion, bought them in July and then kept them in a storeroom until they had installed some lockers with an electric point for each battery charger LAST year and only issued them last November. I don't know where these masks sit in the world of air fed masks, but after getting used to the initial slightly claustrophobic sensation, i like it. The only downside i've found is you have to have to take preventative precautions when you fart while wearing it... Fortunately we use air tools and the linisher is ALWAYS at hand! Just aim the exhaust at the offending orafice and all is well
You didn’t tell us the number of auto darling sensors for each helmets ,this is very important to know,if you have only two sensors one goes 😎out u will lose eye protection.😎
Hi, I've started welding recently and I think I received a bit of arc eye for my second time welding. I'm not sure how, as I was wearing my helmet (a lincoln electric I bought a Home Depot, so I imagine it should be fine). Is it possible to get arc eye even while wearing protection?
Yes the home depot hoods require manual change of shade color, with that lil tab on your head. Every shade setting has an optimal amp range. So if you have it set to grind mode or to low, you'll burn yaself
@@RiceBoy7thst can you elaborate a little more on the amp ranges? Also would the auto darkening ones need manual change of the shades? Or even the true color ones?
@@tayarajeffrey2560 I've got the optrel Panorammaxx CLT, most of my buddies got the 3M Speed glass 9000xii, high end helmets have manual and auto darkening features, it's necessary cause the environment/weather/visibility you welding in not always the same. Higher amperage, means your running more current right, thicker base metal thicker= rod or spool whatever right. So when you're running more current you need a darker shade. I'm not sure of specific ranges but on my helmet, 10 is good for burning 6010 and 7018 1/8" anywhere from 85-130 amps.
Old school helmets, you would have to change the physical piece of glass out and swing your helmet down while closing your eyes when you start your weld
Pretty sure shade 13 is like if your running 250-300 amps so, your gear gonna be dependent on kinda work you doing. Grind mode exterior buttons are very useful.
There is not one video on UA-cam that actually proves high intensity UV , IR , etc. rays, are effectively blocked by any welding helmet. Why does Pyramex make their ARC safety glasses. They are designed to use under the welding helmet. Why is this? Is is because a $600.00 helmet doesn't work properly?
That or a Huntsman. Wore those for almost 40 years. Drop a Pipeliner or Huntsman off a 50 ft structure...just replace the the cheap lens and keep on welding. While I did test a few of the early auto darkening hoods, they wouldn't hold up in a rough welding environment. But.....if a new wizz bang hood floats your boat...then go for it.
In my opinion the Miller Elite helmet doesn't compare to the t94 not even a little bit it takes two batteries to run it and I find it's not even half the helmet that the t94 is
he is correct on using a flash time at 1/25000 .DO NOT scrimp and buy a China cheapo. i used a 1/10000 helmet all day one time and felt like i had a sandbox in my eyes due flash burn. protect your eyes
I wonder where that hood came from, litterlarly Beijing China? the lowest priced 40 dollar harbor freight/walmart hood I've ever seen was still 1/20,000 sec. Dark state
@@fukngroovnkc3700 that speed would be close enough to weld with. it is the moment where the arc is struck and the flash occurs that you want to limit with a low speed helmet. all those arcing flashes is what does the eye damage when you weld for hours.. ALSO check if the helmet you buy is susceptible to cold weather. some lenses will turn all or partial black when frozen if left sitting in an unheated shop or truck. i lost a 300 dollar Speedglas helmet that way. stay safe
@@fukngroovnkc3700 many of the after market copy import flash helmets when they first came on the market were 1/10,000th and you want to avoid buying them. its like buying sunglasses with a label saying high UV protection or spf30 sun screen. just because they say something on the package does not mean it actually is. spend some extra bucks for better quality.
@@videosrfun4me189 it's a Good thing to pay attention to, I'm guessing if a manufacturer was to this day making hoods with that slow of a dark state they just simply would not state the filters dark state speed. So, if ANY hood doesn't show the dark state speed in the manufacturers specifications, simply avoid buying 🔥👀🔥👀🔥👀🔥
My Miller digital elite sucks ass. Let's lights glare in and for aluminum it really sucks. Mig cant really see path of travel. Just nothing near as good as my old speedglas. Pretty sure my miller is making me go blind. Dont skimp out on helmet and price is not always as indicator of quality. My miller was well over 300.
I used a 3350 for a year, and I’ve loved it, I’ve used a 9100fx for 2 months at a new job that requires paprs, I’m already thinking about pulling the trigger on a g5-02
@@victormares3241 He has a point though. Just look at the other things that have comprised the 'top five...' Which makes you wonder how he came to pick out these three helmets? NONE of which featured a fresh air feed.
Just a series of ads, not reviews. Even contradictory with con being high price in the text (not budget friendly) 6:32 yet you say good value for money on the same item. 👎🏼
"not only is it essential for your safety but..." (0:12s into the video) Man is not even wearing gloves, talk about safety haha, I am dying over here and no one else will find this funny
What a stupid video. Speaking from a welders point of view. I have many of the speed glass helmets and the 9100xx does indeed come with side windows that are non removable. If you don’t like them you blank them out. And your comments on lock in the shades. All adf filters lock there shades in lol.
I miss my speedglas but I kept getting a bad flash mid weld on aluminum. Never could figure it out so 10 flashes later I finally had to ditch it. It was old. My Miller is making me go blind probably go back to a new speedglas
@@onetimer13541 I had the same issue with my ( really old) XL. Went to a new 9100 and no more issues. What seems to be the issue , with older auto hoods is the newer machines have a different arc. Especially from an old transformer machine to a inverter type. The arc is so much cleaner it doesn’t seem to sense it as well. At least that’s all I can find on it. My XL still does fine on old machines or stick welding tho.
Is that supposed to be the best welding helmet? The best are clearly the Panoramaxx from Optrel. The video is really well done, but unfortunately it's just not true!
The side views are maybe pointless, but just plain Kool as shit. I don't see how anyone can say they aren't comfortable, the head ergonomics on the 9100 seem unbeatable, however they dont currently have the best true color anymore as other companies found a way to filter out more green . I want to check out the panoramic lens next, I bet everyone else will follow when their patent expires
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I Tig weld for a living. Been using the Hobart one for about 2 years. I love it. My coworker has the speedglass one and says the headgear is basically the same thing. Super comfortable.
I'm gunna go ahead and point out the guy stick welding bare-handed in the intro XD hilarious
Pretty sure he’s also using a car battery as well 😂
Not gonna lie, I’ve never used gloves when I stick weld. 😬
Bruhhhhh
@@DaCake2 not wise in a professional environment
Yea so
I use 3m speed glass . And love it . Comfortable all day . I won’t ever use another helmet 🤙
I have the Viking 3350 and I love it. Used my Miller Hobby up until buying the Viking, now the Miller collects dust. I can now weld twice as far away from my work, because the vision is so much better. I stay cleaner and breath less fumes. The Viking also adjusts away from your face so you can fit a respirator under it.
Try Optrel. If you like the viking hoods Optrel is twice as light and much better auto dark plus 2.5 light shade for grinding mode
@@johnw4590 Thanks, I’ll give one a try when I retire the Viking.
You need something with at least 4 light sensors. Which most of these have. You will weld in random positions with things blocking your vision. If it has a grind feature, make sure its very easy to change to. Working fast does not mean taking 45 seconds to click through settings to change back and forth from grind/weld. Most times you will place your helmet to the side and use your burner glasses to torch or regular safety glasses for grinding. Individual preferences include headwear comfort (and replacement cost), replacement lens cost, how easy it is to take apart to clean, air filter and hardhat attachments, and magnification lenses. I keep three helmets to make my life easier. my everyday helmet, one with magnification lenses, and a old school non battery helmet for just in case moments. If you're in welding school, trade helmets and see the difference in each brand. Some have a slightly gold or green shade. Some people prefer a specific tint. I would also think about how easy your helmet is to modify. When welding all-position you may have to add sleeve guards to help protect your neck.
My current main daily hood is speedglas G5-02. Bought it as soon as it was released in the States. Up until that the speedglas 9100xx and 9100xxi we're both great hoods. Only downside was 3 sensors on bottom of lense with the 9100xx models. Sometimes you get into a situation when it won't trigger hood to darken. The G5-02 has 4 (2 top and 2 bottom of lense), and you can lock shade to fixed for really akward stuff by chance your hood sensors area blocked in a tight area or you're looking at the weld to the side with confined space still allowing you to get the job done and being protected from light. viewing area is massive with the G5-02 and super light. My main gripe with the G5-02 is lack of shade 5 for plasma/torch cutting. That was really handy with the 9100xx and xxi and I hated loosing it.
Also had a viking 3350. Was a decent hood but headgear adjusters wore out very quickly. About 2500 flips and you'd need to keep cranking in the adjusters so it would kind of stay up and not fall in your face. Lense quality is good with Lincoln in my experience. Very durable but no where near speedglas quality. If you want the best buy a speedglas. They will go through hell and keep on working and when you do inevitably break something parts are not expensive compared to how much the hoods cost new. The lenses are what's expensive. Hope someone finds this helpful.
You really dropped 900 for a hood? Bruh
What’re your thoughts on g5-01?
@@Mikey-ym6ok yeah just over $900 with extra lenses and overnight shipping
@@romy7533 no personal experience with that hood but it is a heavier duty hood than the g5-02
i used to be a Miller die hard until i got my first Speedglas the 9100FX with the 9100XXi filter, and now i have the Speedglas G5-01, and i can honestly say nothing compares to a Speedglas
I’ve had many over the years. Speed glass is my favorite!
I have a Jackson nex gen, Miller digital infinity and the 3m spedglas 9100xxi. 3m is my favorite by far. A lot more comfortable and a lot clearer viewing imo
The 3m has worse clarity than most cheaper ones
How much one?
No mention of the Optrel Crystal 2? Definitely the best at the moment.
My last job bought me a speedglas 9100 FX with the flip up grinding shield. I didn't realize how expensive they were but I love it!
I have a a 3m speed glass and a yeswelder and I prefer the yeswelder over the 3m and sometimes they are less then 110 bucks.
I concur with the speedglass for professional enviroments it has the cool tube or the papr. which makes it really nice for industrial applications for structural welding. i have used lincoln, miller, hobarts,esab etc I have pulled steel remnants out of my nose this means you are breathing metal vapor. which destroys your respiration and circulatory system also will cause long term brain damage. Also it is a full helmet. also 3m offers the welding visor that attaches to a construction helmet and the speedglass is the only one i have seen with a construction grade helmet. also it has the face shield built in so you never have to come out of the helmet for grinding or inspection i have not seen all the features offered by 3m on the other helmets. however it costs just the helmet with the welding visor is 1000 dollars. with the papr is 2000. But its your health on the line..
I had days looking for information on Welding helmet since I require some for my workers and this top that you present to us is great, all of high quality and maximum protection, I have used some and the one that has suited me best is with Lincoln Electric VIKING 3350, the same It helped me a lot to see this video and new products, I already have an idea of where to locate them more easily and make purchases ....
I have the 3m speedglas, I dont care for a grinding shield and i didn't like how small the window was. So I bought the infinity and I gotta say I am in love with the infinity
I do care for the grinding shield because now i can grind by just flipping up the front instead of having to remove the helmet and swap to the full face shield that we have to wear when grinding.
I agree with the tiny window though, but as this was supplied by the company, complete with air fed bits that come with it, i'll put up with it.
I really hope lincoln electric makes a 3350 with a 2.0 light state filter on that giant lens. I don't care if it only goes to shade 12.
I use the Jackson NexGen or Boss electronic filters and I have no complaints
love that they talk about safety right as a guy is welding without gloves lol
this is good for covid protection. protection level 90% 9/10 doctors and scientist recommended.
The Vulcan helmet is much more superior than I thought would be.
Not a single passive hood on the list, I been running a FibreMetal Pipeliner for 20 years
I use the Speedglas 9100 featured here and I'm surprised it could review highly because the viewing area is pretty small, the headband is wanky BS, and it arc flashes a lot. Also it has no easy grind mode button. Overall it's a really outdated helmet.
I consider the Speedglas 9002 to be superior because the headband is higher quality, and it is easier to tilt it forward to look downward.
I’m all about lightweight and good color
I have the Lincoln 3350 and I love it .
It's hard to beat a pancake I prefer it over my digital elite.
Thanks for the video!!!!!
Miller infinity is my go to I have the 3350 its eee try the miller first I made the mistake
could U show us what these helmets look like, when U are looking through them welding? thank u so much! u'r a life saver!!
i know right so many review vids and no-one seems to put the damn helmet lens in front of the camera i dont really give a shit what the helmet looks like i care about how the arc looks through the lens
Excellent video
Speedglas G5-01 best helmet on the market
don't let the helmet get below freezing. i have lost two speedglas helmets by forgetting to take them in on cold nights
I use the optrel vegaview 2.5 and never going back haha
Same. Millwright. Dropped helmet off of 140 ft grain elevator and because it was so light, all it did was pop the lens out. My only complaint is the lip under the lens tends to hold spatter when doing overhead welds
Can you wear a respirator under the optrel?
@@Daemon_venator yes please I need to know this. Like the miller welding respirator
@@SpudKai I ended up going the speedglas 9100 FX. Reason being it's heavier duty and I overhead mig weld a lot. Also there's much more availability in spare parts etc. The cleanspace2 respirator fits perfectly under that hood I'm very happy with it. I think I'll get an optrel if I ever go back to tig welding
optrel the best helmet!
Bohler guardian 50 is also a very good one...
Thank you
none of the helmets except the 3m speed glass belongs to the top 5 helmets the real top 5 would be things like optrel panoramxxx optrel cristalx optrel vegaview 3m H751120 esab sentinetel etc
Don’t diss the Lincoln like that
Given that in 2019 the welding industry confirmed a definate link between electric arc fumes and lung cancer, ANY mask used in an environment where there is a risk of breathing in the fumes MUST be air fed!
The place where i work shockingly forked out nearly £40,000 kitting out the welders with 3M Speedglass 9100 FX masks. In a more typical fashion, bought them in July and then kept them in a storeroom until they had installed some lockers with an electric point for each battery charger LAST year and only issued them last November.
I don't know where these masks sit in the world of air fed masks, but after getting used to the initial slightly claustrophobic sensation, i like it.
The only downside i've found is you have to have to take preventative precautions when you fart while wearing it...
Fortunately we use air tools and the linisher is ALWAYS at hand!
Just aim the exhaust at the offending orafice and all is well
Thanks for your valuable feedback! Appreciated 🙌
You didn’t tell us the number of auto darling sensors for each helmets ,this is very important to know,if you have only two sensors one goes 😎out u will lose eye protection.😎
Miller digital infinity?
I've had 2 Speedglas 9000 for 20 years for 1 and 15 years for the other and have zero interest in looking at the others.
Same here. Bought one in '99 a second around 2010. Used EVERY day as a structural ironworker. The guys said they wouldn't last ...
By top 5, I assume that means most popular, for sure these aren’t the best 5 available…. How about stuff from Optrel?
How about giving sizes and weights in metric, a system 95% of the planet use?
what kind of a pain is changing batteries , that is the biggest complaint that I have with the helmet I have
could you do a clarity tests?
Seriously, why isn't there a KEMPPI helmet in the list? Are they too expensive or too good?
Notice all the helmets are linked through Amazon affiliate links. There’s also no mention of Snap on or Mac Tools
Thanksa lot !! Love it
Useful!
I hate 3m 9100 series we have them at work I use my personal sentinel instead much more comfy and better view by far
How does it say 2024 but made 3 years ago?
Hi, I've started welding recently and I think I received a bit of arc eye for my second time welding. I'm not sure how, as I was wearing my helmet (a lincoln electric I bought a Home Depot, so I imagine it should be fine). Is it possible to get arc eye even while wearing protection?
Yes the home depot hoods require manual change of shade color, with that lil tab on your head. Every shade setting has an optimal amp range. So if you have it set to grind mode or to low, you'll burn yaself
@@RiceBoy7thst can you elaborate a little more on the amp ranges? Also would the auto darkening ones need manual change of the shades? Or even the true color ones?
@@tayarajeffrey2560 I've got the optrel Panorammaxx CLT, most of my buddies got the 3M Speed glass 9000xii, high end helmets have manual and auto darkening features, it's necessary cause the environment/weather/visibility you welding in not always the same. Higher amperage, means your running more current right, thicker base metal thicker= rod or spool whatever right. So when you're running more current you need a darker shade. I'm not sure of specific ranges but on my helmet, 10 is good for burning 6010 and 7018 1/8" anywhere from 85-130 amps.
Old school helmets, you would have to change the physical piece of glass out and swing your helmet down while closing your eyes when you start your weld
Pretty sure shade 13 is like if your running 250-300 amps so, your gear gonna be dependent on kinda work you doing. Grind mode exterior buttons are very useful.
need the lightest helmet possible
Then an Optrel Crystal 2.0 or Optrel Panoramaxx is exactly what you need, thank me later 👍
Fibre metal futura. Nothing touches it. I love mine. Put an adf in it, yer good to go.
There is not one video on UA-cam that actually proves high intensity UV , IR , etc. rays, are effectively blocked by any welding helmet.
Why does Pyramex make their ARC safety glasses.
They are designed to use under the welding helmet.
Why is this?
Is is because a $600.00 helmet doesn't work properly?
Best bet, is just get a pipeliner. No batteries cheap lens will never fail. Ez.
That or a Huntsman. Wore those for almost 40 years. Drop a Pipeliner or Huntsman off a 50 ft structure...just replace the the cheap lens and keep on welding. While I did test a few of the early auto darkening hoods, they wouldn't hold up in a rough welding environment. But.....if a new wizz bang hood floats your boat...then go for it.
40. Years of welding I love my huntsman be a man not a sissy when you're battery is dead o no. Mine has no battery
7:05 "... it has 4 sensors ..." - But we see only 3 :))))
Actually, it is prepaid adverts for housewives.
How much
Check the links in the description to get the current prices in your local currency 👍
I’ve been using the Jackson safety welding helmet for 2 months and it’s a okay helmet not the best and the Head strap is really uncomfortable .
Thanks for sharing your experience with the community, mate!
Try the Miller helmet
👍
In my opinion the Miller Elite helmet doesn't compare to the t94 not even a little bit it takes two batteries to run it and I find it's not even half the helmet that the t94 is
how much to miller sir tnx
Check the links in the description to get the current prices in your local currency 👍
Optrel crystal 2.0
he is correct on using a flash time at 1/25000 .DO NOT scrimp and buy a China cheapo. i used a 1/10000 helmet all day one time and felt like i had a sandbox in my eyes due flash burn. protect your eyes
I wonder where that hood came from, litterlarly Beijing China? the lowest priced 40 dollar harbor freight/walmart hood I've ever seen was still 1/20,000 sec. Dark state
@@fukngroovnkc3700 that speed would be close enough to weld with. it is the moment where the arc is struck and the flash occurs that you want to limit with a low speed helmet. all those arcing flashes is what does the eye damage when you weld for hours.. ALSO check if the helmet you buy is susceptible to cold weather. some lenses will turn all or partial black when frozen if left sitting in an unheated shop or truck. i lost a 300 dollar Speedglas helmet that way. stay safe
@@videosrfun4me189 yeah flash burn is scary no joke🔥👀🔥 but I was just wondering who made a 1/10,000 sec. Weld hood
@@fukngroovnkc3700 many of the after market copy import flash helmets when they first came on the market were 1/10,000th and you want to avoid buying them. its like buying sunglasses with a label saying high UV protection or spf30 sun screen. just because they say something on the package does not mean it actually is. spend some extra bucks for better quality.
@@videosrfun4me189 it's a
Good thing to pay attention to, I'm guessing if a manufacturer was to this day making hoods with that slow of a dark state they just simply would not state the filters dark state speed. So, if ANY hood doesn't show the dark state speed in the manufacturers specifications, simply avoid buying
🔥👀🔥👀🔥👀🔥
My Miller digital elite sucks ass. Let's lights glare in and for aluminum it really sucks. Mig cant really see path of travel. Just nothing near as good as my old speedglas. Pretty sure my miller is making me go blind. Dont skimp out on helmet and price is not always as indicator of quality. My miller was well over 300.
I wouldn't trust anything that 3m pushes. Lol
I used a 3350 for a year, and I’ve loved it, I’ve used a 9100fx for 2 months at a new job that requires paprs, I’m already thinking about pulling the trigger on a g5-02
Optrel e684 for me,
Sentinel A50 is the best
that's true most comfortable helmet!
I have a feeling this was written by someone who knows absolutely nothing about welding...
stfu
@@victormares3241 He has a point though. Just look at the other things that have comprised the 'top five...'
Which makes you wonder how he came to pick out these three helmets? NONE of which featured a fresh air feed.
The 3350 fits like crap over a respirator.
I still love my huge, heavy fiber metal. Hooks into my "Frankenstein's " on my hard hat.
3M 9100 is No. 1？ You fxxking kidding me?
Needs more padding and ads
Just a series of ads, not reviews. Even contradictory with con being high price in the text (not budget friendly) 6:32 yet you say good value for money on the same item. 👎🏼
"not only is it essential for your safety but..." (0:12s into the video) Man is not even wearing gloves, talk about safety haha, I am dying over here and no one else will find this funny
What a stupid video. Speaking from a welders point of view. I have many of the speed glass helmets and the 9100xx does indeed come with side windows that are non removable. If you don’t like them you blank them out. And your comments on lock in the shades. All adf filters lock there shades in lol.
I miss my speedglas but I kept getting a bad flash mid weld on aluminum. Never could figure it out so 10 flashes later I finally had to ditch it. It was old. My Miller is making me go blind probably go back to a new speedglas
@@onetimer13541 I had the same issue with my ( really old) XL. Went to a new 9100 and no more issues.
What seems to be the issue , with older auto hoods is the newer machines have a different arc. Especially from an old transformer machine to a inverter type. The arc is so much cleaner it doesn’t seem to sense it as well. At least that’s all I can find on it.
My XL still does fine on old machines or stick welding tho.
Is that supposed to be the best welding helmet? The best are clearly the Panoramaxx from Optrel. The video is really well done, but unfortunately it's just not true!
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Useless video without personal experience input.. Next.
The side views are maybe pointless, but just plain Kool as shit. I don't see how anyone can say they aren't comfortable, the head ergonomics on the 9100 seem unbeatable, however they dont currently have the best true color anymore as other companies found a way to filter out more green . I want to check out the panoramic lens next, I bet everyone else will follow when their patent expires
How much
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