Here's a list of the best budget welding helmets:Yeswelder LYG-M800H Auto Darkening Welding Helmet. 13.4 square inch viewport.Antra AH6-260 Cheap Auto Dark Welding Helmet.Deko Pro DX-800S Orange Solar Powered Welding Helmet.TACKLIFE PAH03D Welding Helmet Auto Darkening.Tanox ADF-206S Budget Welding Helmet.

When used properly, auto-darkening welding helmets are safe, if not safer than passive welding helmets. Be sure to purchase a good brand/product with good reviews. Safety is key in welding and you want the best protection from the harmful fumes and bright lights.

There are two common styles of welding helmets, a passive and an auto-darkening variable shade. A passive helmet has a dark tinted lens, typically a shade #10. When the helmet is in the down position, you will see through the dark lens. The lens will not switch from a light state to a darken state. It will remain dark. Therefore, when inspect