VEVOR Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet Buying Guide (2026): 93×43 to 100×95 mm Lenses, 2 vs 4 Sensors, Cut Mode, Euro Prices

An auto-darkening welding helmet looks like clear dark glass until the arc strikes; then its sensors switch the filter to a welding shade in a fraction of a second, so you can line up the torch with the hood already down. VEVOR’s EU store had 6 auto-darkening helmets in stock on October 29, 2026, from 33,90 € to 51,90 €, in two families: the CRIUS with 2 arc sensors and a 93 × 43 mm lens, and the METIS with 4 sensors and lenses from 100 × 59.4 up to 100 × 95 mm. Only 18,00 € separates the cheapest from the dearest (our arithmetic), so the real choice is about four things: how big a view you want, whether you also plasma cut (the 2-sensor models have no cut mode), battery and warning features, and how much you will pay for graphics.

• The 6 helmets at a glance
• Lens size: 93×43 vs 100×95 mm
• 2 sensors vs 4, and the missing cut mode
• Batteries, solar and low-voltage warning
• Same helmet, different price: graphics
• Read the listing twice
• Who each helmet is for
• Shipping, returns and warranty
• FAQ

The 6 VEVOR welding helmets at a glance

All six list a response time of “≤1/20000S”, true colour, a “1/1/1/1” optical clarity rating, solar assistance with replaceable CR2032 coin cells, and adjustable headgear. All six pages share one review pool: 4.6 out of 5 from 138 reviews, 82% five-star and 4% one-star.

Lens size: 93×43 vs 100×95 mm

The viewing window is the biggest difference you will notice under the hood. The CRIUS 93 × 43 mm window is about 40 cm². The METIS BY601E (100 × 59.4 mm) is about 1.5 times that area, the BY801E (100 × 80 mm) twice, and the BY950T-1 (100 × 95 mm) about 2.4 times (our arithmetic). A taller window lets you see more of the joint and the work around it without moving your head, useful for out-of-position welds and beginners who are still learning where to look. Buyers on the bigger models single this out: “View is large and very clear” (100 × 80, United States) and “the best helmet I’ve ever owned with clear and wide vision” (100 × 95, Ireland). The extra glass costs very little here: the 100 × 95 is 1,00 € more than the 100 × 80 matte black and 18,00 € more than the 93 × 43 matte black (our arithmetic).

2 sensors vs 4, and the missing cut mode

Arc sensors are the small eyes on the filter that detect the arc. With 4 sensors there is a better chance that one still sees the arc when part of the helmet is blocked by your arm, the workpiece or a corner; with 2, a blocked view is more likely to let the filter go light. The 2-sensor CRIUS helmets also have only two shade ranges, DIN 4 (grind) and DIN 9–13 (weld). The 4-sensor METIS helmets add a DIN 5–9 cut mode, and VEVOR’s BY950T-1 page says: “For cutting, use DIN 5-9”. If you also run a plasma cutter, a METIS is the better fit; on a CRIUS you would cut in weld mode at DIN 9, the darkest end of that cut range. VEVOR describes the METIS BY601E as compatible with MIG, TIG, stick and plasma.

Batteries, solar and low-voltage warning

Every helmet here has a solar cell that helps power the filter, plus replaceable CR2032 coin cells: one in the CRIUS, two in the METIS. The METIS spec lists also show “Low Voltage Warning: Yes”; the CRIUS spec lists do not have that row. A warning matters because a flat battery is the usual reason an auto-darkening filter stops darkening. Whatever helmet you buy, keep a spare CR2032 in the drawer. One buyer of the 93 × 43 in Romania wrote that the battery could not be changed by following the diagram (our translation), so read the manual before the first battery swap. None of the six pages lists delay or sensitivity settings, so do not assume you can tune them.

Same helmet, different price: graphics

Two pairs here are the same helmet in a different finish. The CRIUS BY433E costs 33,90 € in matte black and 44,90 € with blue lightning graphics: 11,00 € for the print (our arithmetic), with identical specs. The METIS BY801E costs 50,90 € in matte black and 51,90 € in the cyberpunk style, only 1,00 € more. A yellow flame CRIUS was also listed at 33,90 € but was out of stock.

Read the listing twice

• One review pool for every helmet. All six pages show the same 4.6 stars from 138 reviews; each review names the lens size it is about, so filter by your model.
• Optical class. The pages claim a 1/1/1/1 optical clarity rating, but a buyer of the 100 × 95 in France wrote that the documentation delivered with the helmet says class 1/1/1/2, not 1/1/1/1 as on the site (our translation). If optical class matters to you, check the paperwork when it arrives. None of the pages states the European standard the filter is certified to, so check the manual or ask VEVOR.
• The size selector can mislead. On the matte black pages the 100 × 95 size shows “See available options”; it is in stock, but only in glossy black, on its own page at 51,90 €.
• Low stock and “Clearance”. The matte black 100 × 80 page said “Only 1 Left”, and the BY601E title starts with “Clearance”. If either sells out, the cyberpunk 100 × 80 (+1,00 €) or the 100 × 95 (+1,00 €) are the near-identical alternatives (our arithmetic).
• Cover lenses wear out. The clear outer cover lens takes the spatter. VEVOR’s Q&A points to a 20-pack of 121 × 118 mm outer covers listed for CRIUS and METIS helmets (16,90 €), but it was out of stock on October 29, 2026. One buyer of the BY601E said his helmet “came with a set of replacement cover lenses”.

Who each helmet is for

VEVOR CRIUS BY433E, matte black: 33,90 €

For: occasional MIG, TIG or stick welding and grinding on a tight budget; at 0.6 kg it is the lightest here. Skip if: you plasma cut (no cut mode), weld in awkward positions (2 sensors) or want a big view.

VEVOR METIS BY601E, 100 x 59.4 mm: 40,90 €

For: most beginners: 4 sensors, the DIN 5–9 cut mode, two batteries and a low-voltage warning for 7,00 € more than the cheapest CRIUS (our arithmetic). A 73-year-old US buyer learning to weld called the quality a pleasant surprise, and another said “The quality is comparable to helmets costing 2 to 3 times as much.” Skip if: you want the tallest window; the 100 × 95 is 11,00 € more.

VEVOR METIS BY801E, matte black / cyberpunk: 50,90 € / 51,90 €

For: a bigger 100 × 80 mm view; a French buyer of the cyberpunk found the field of view large and the helmet easy to adjust and comfortable, though he felt flipping it back could be improved (our translation). Skip if: you are paying this much anyway: the 100 × 95 costs the same as the cyberpunk.

VEVOR METIS BY950T-1, 100 x 95 mm: 51,90 €

For: the biggest view here, about 2.4 times the CRIUS window, for the price of the cyberpunk 100 × 80. A buyer in Norway was charged VAT twice and says VEVOR refunded it within hours of an email. Skip if: you only weld a few minutes a month; the BY601E does the same jobs for 11,00 € less.

VEVOR CRIUS BY433E, blue lightning: 44,90 €

For: someone who wants the graphics. Skip if: you care about the spec: for 4,00 € less the METIS BY601E has 4 sensors, a cut mode and a bigger lens (our arithmetic).

Safety. An auto-darkening helmet only protects you when the filter works: test it on a spark or short arc before each session, replace a cracked or pitted cover lens, and change the battery as soon as the warning shows. Wear safety glasses under the helmet for grinding, leather gloves and non-synthetic clothing, and ventilate. Pick the shade the manual gives for your process and current; when in doubt, start darker.

Shipping, returns and warranty

• Shipping: all 6 pages showed “FREE Shipping” and “Get it Sun. Nov. 1 – Fri. Nov. 6” for Ireland on October 29, 2026. The shipping policy says “All products are currently free shipping, except in some remote areas.”
• Returns and warranty: “All our products come with a 12-months warranty and can be returned for free within 30 days of delivery for approved reasons!”

Related on SiftGuide

Choosing the welder too? Our VEVOR MIG welder buying guide compares gasless and multi-process welders, and the VEVOR plasma cutter buying guide covers pilot arc vs contact cutters. All our guides are on the SiftGuide links page.

FAQ

Which VEVOR welding helmet is cheapest?
The CRIUS BY433E in matte black at 33,90 € (93 × 43 mm, 2 sensors, DIN 4 and 9–13). The cheapest 4-sensor helmet with a cut mode is the METIS BY601E at 40,90 €. Prices as shown on the EU store on October 29, 2026, delivery set to Ireland.

Can I use these for plasma cutting?
The METIS helmets have a DIN 5–9 cut mode, and VEVOR says “For cutting, use DIN 5-9”. The CRIUS helmets have only DIN 4 grind and DIN 9–13 weld modes.

What batteries do they use?
Replaceable CR2032 3 V coin cells (one in the CRIUS, two in the METIS), helped by a solar cell. Only the METIS spec lists include a low-voltage warning.

Are they good for TIG?
All six titles list TIG, MIG and ARC (stick) welding and grinding. None of the pages lists sensitivity or delay controls, which some TIG welders like to adjust, so check the manual if that matters to you.

What optical class are they?
The pages claim 1/1/1/1. One buyer reported that the documentation delivered with the 100 × 95 says 1/1/1/2, so check the paperwork that comes with yours.

Can I get replacement cover lenses?
VEVOR lists a 20-pack of 121 × 118 mm outer cover lenses for its CRIUS and METIS helmets, but it was out of stock on October 29, 2026.

Sources: VEVOR EU product pages, spec lists, reviews and Q&A for the CRIUS BY433E (matte black, blue lightning, yellow flame), METIS BY601E, METIS BY801E (matte black, cyberpunk), METIS BY950T-1 and the CRIUS/METIS outer cover lens pack; VEVOR EU Shipping Policy and Return & Refund Policy; all checked October 29, 2026. Product images are VEVOR’s official images.