Welding Helmet Recommendation? Feedback??

[bimmer1980]

I'm in the market for a new welding helmet/hood. I'm currently using the Harbor Freight AutoDarkening and it is starting to flash when I start to weld.

I'm looking at the Kobalt helmet from Lowes for $119. Looks like it has a large viewing area.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Auto...met/1000003026

There is also the Vulcan helmet from Harbor Freight for $139 that seems to be an upgrade compared to the cheapie HF version...
https://www.harborfreight.com/arcsaf...met-63749.html

I know the Speedglass and Miller and Lincoln are also good, but not sure if I want to spend that much money....

Thoughts? What are you using?