There is no doubt that both of these welder machines are hands down the best in their specifications. However, when it comes to allocating the highest marks in a test of good performance, it is an overall opinion that the Hobart 190 scores higher than Lincoln 180 mainly because of its better ease of usability and a much more informative users manual. It comes in very handy for home-based DIY projects giving you a very refined weld. However, Lincoln 180 beats Hobart 190 with its lower price.