Miller 280045 Digital Infinity™ Welding Helmet, ClearLight™ 2.0, Black

I bought this for my job, where I weld 2 to 3 times a week. I've had it for about a month now and the only regret I have is that I waited so long to buy a quality hood. The view is so much clearer than the cheap Chinese auto darkens I've used, and miles above anything Lincoln makes. This hoods only real competitor is a speedglass. At first I was hesitant spending the money but I'm glad I pulled the trigger. To all new welders, its worth it. Buy a good hood first and learn how to weld by SEEING. This hood and a speedglass are the only hoods I'll use in the future. Also, the "x-mode" is a must have if you weld outside or in tight positions regularly, I can't express the frustration of having an auto darken hood and using it outside on a sunny day just for it to basically convert to a permanent shade hood from the sunlight. Or being flashed by a piece of tubing blocking the photosensor while you're contorted in a frame. The "x-mode" function is basically an electromagnetic field sensor, so bright shop lights and the sun won't trigger the darkening, and it can sense an arc around a corner or behind a plate. Now for the only negative. The headgear is weird. Its not uncomfortable after you spend a week figuring out how to adjust all the pieces and moving parts, and the hold up lock that a lot of folk complain about is completely fine (is snaps into the upright position, something no other hood I've had has done) but if you have longer hair you'll be wearing a cap whether you do normally do or not. Too many moving parts and adjustments in my opinion, I've gotten used to it but if I could change one part, that'd be it.

Great everything about this hood. I'm a Union Iron Worker, and surprise surprise, I've dropped this thing too many times, but she's still working perfectly. The screen is ridiculously big and clear. When they say "HD" they mean it! The liner is great, you'll have to play with it a bit to know all of the ways it can be adjusted, but once you figure it out, it's great. It cups the base of my skull and is even height adjustable, meaning that is the top of your head is a big dome or flat for some reason, you can adjust it.

I'm a reverse letter welder for my company. We build signs for businesses and every reverse letter welder before me never used a helmet, they would just turn their head to the side when they tack. I've never owned another helmet before this one so I can't attest to its proficiency but I attach my light to the top of the hood and get to work, thankfully I'm able to see better nowadays out of my right eye due to using the helmet so I can say it works haha

This welding hood works for me and I’m sure anyone else. If you are welding 10 hours a day you may change the head gear up, but this works for me as I am a full time equipment technician. Protection and view is 5 star. I can see as if it’s daylight. Will be buying again if needed!

This is my 5th helmet but my first name brand helmet. Don't let 4 stars fool you this is a great helmet but there are a few anoying features that make it not quite 5 stars. First the pros: - GREAT Lens. I love the clarity - easy and intuitive digital controls - auto on as soon as it detects a flash! (didn't know it did that. I love this feature!) - Nice and roomy with big view area - Flip up lock is sturdy and doesnt come down without effort despite the weight Now the cons: - Head gear is weird and finicky. I can't quite get it adjusted solidly to keep the display from slamming onto my nose when I flip it down. also taking it off and on seems to always be readjusting it. This has something to do with the weird hinged back - Helmet is HEAVY! it is trying to alway roll down on the top of my head - digital infinity lens is not compatible with any other standard helmet so I can't swap it into one of my cheapies that is much lighter - The lock up detent is only on the right side which feels weird. I'm worried that heavy helmet will wear that out. Bottom line: Digital infinity lens with is the best I have ever used (even better than the viking 3350) but I just wish they'd do something about the weight and headgear weirdness. on the plus side, it might protect you being hit in the face by a 2x4.

I have 2 different Lincoln welding hoods. Both of them have problems with the auto darkening when I am welding pipe with TIG out in the field. I have literally gotten flash burn twice because of it. I borrowed this hood from my field supervisor and it never had a problem with auto darkening activation while welding TIG… no matter how high or low the amps were, or what position I/the torch was in. This hood is solid through-and-through and it is extremely comfortable. It is also very clear and easy to see. Like I said, it worked better than both of my Viking hoods from Lincoln and even the 2 welding hoods that I borrowed from one of my Forman the day I got flashburned. That's why I immediately purchased one here on Amazon. If you weld handrail or any kind of pipe with tig, and you have problems with your auto darkening function… buy this and your problems will end.

i had a miller for the last 12 years i went with what i know and what a great helmet its comfortable on yor head and its bright and clear vision u see everything

Super clear lens!! I welded with a Lincoln electric 2450 for a week, before I purchased the digital infinity, with the clear light len. Ten times the clarity... The only thing that has given me problems is the locking of the head gear broke like the third week of use. Other than that I recommend it to everyone who asks about it.

Product is self explanatory. Works great for iron workers