“The large viewing area and true color lens make a real difference.” Welding helmets have come a long way from the bulky, dark hoods many DIYers and home mechanics grew up using. Modern auto-darkening ...

The big drawback with a standard welding helmet is that you have to keep lifting it to see your work. Auto-darkening models go clear when you’re not welding, so you don’t need to do that. It’s more ...