Sunstone Zapp Plus 2 vs Everlinx EVERARC
The Sunstone Zapp Plus 2 scores 0.3 higher than the Everlinx EVERARC; here is where each one earns its place.
- Prices checked Nov 13, 2026
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- Public scoring formula
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Short answer: Sunstone Zapp Plus 2 wins this one, 9.0/10 against 8.7/10, mainly on power control and eye protection. Everlinx EVERARC answers with return terms.
What really separates them?
Same regular price to the dollar ($1,699), but the EVERARC was on sale at $1,549 the day we checked. Same 3-year warranty, both built in the USA. The EVERARC goes finer: half-joule steps from 0.5 joule. The Zapp Plus 2 goes higher: 30 joules against 20. For permanent jewelry, the low end is where you live, so that's a point for Everlinx. But open the boxes: Sunstone includes shaded safety glasses, and Everlinx lists no eye protection with the bare welder. Its answer is the EVERSHIELD screen, sold in a bundle for $200 more. That gap is why the Sunstone scores higher here. The two brands also disagree on argon: Sunstone tells you to use it, Everlinx tells you that you don't need it. Returns are cleaner at Everlinx (30 days, no fee on welders); Sunstone keeps 10%.
Which one is for you?
Choose the Sunstone Zapp Plus 2 if
- You want the wider power range: 1–30 J against 0.5–20 J
- You want eye protection in the box: shaded glasses, where the EVERARC ships with none
- You carry it to events: 1.9 lb against 3 lb
Choose the Everlinx EVERARC if
- You want to spend less: $1,549 against $1,699
- You want the cleaner return terms: 30 days against 30 days, fee
Sunstone Zapp Plus 2 vs Everlinx EVERARC: the numbers
Add a third one| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| What you get | Welder only | Welder only |
| Power range | 1–30 J | 0.5–20 J |
| Power steps | 1 J steps | 0.5 J steps |
| Controls | Dial with a lock | Membrane buttons |
| Stylus cord | 72 in | 65 in |
| Welder weight | 1.9 lb | 3 lb |
| Runs on | Wall outlet | Wall outlet |
| Argon | Ready, tank extra | Optional, tank extra |
| Eye protection in the box | Shaded glasses | None in the box |
| Training in the price | Manual + support | Manual + support |
| Chain included | None (welder only) | None (welder only) |
| Warranty | 3-year | 3-year |
| Returns | 30 days, fee | 30 days |
| Built in | USA | USA |
| Safety certification | NRTL / ETL / CE (brand) | Not stated |
| Sold by | Sunstone | Everlinx |
| Where to buy | Check price at Sunstone | Check price at Everlinx |
✓ marks the better figure. "Not stated" means the brand doesn't publish it. Prices checked November 13, 2026 on each brand's own US store.
Which one gives you finer control over the weld?
Sunstone Zapp Plus 2: 1 to 30 joules, 30 settings on one dial, one weld per second; controls: dial with a lock. Everlinx EVERARC: 0.5 to 20 joules in half-joule steps, cycle time under one second; controls: membrane buttons. For bracelets, anklets and necklaces you spend your day at the low end of the range, on fine jump rings (Everlinx's own strength test used 22 gauge): a low starting point and small steps matter more than the top figure. A welder with no published joule range can still weld; you just can't compare it on paper.
What protects your eyes, and who teaches you?
Sunstone Zapp Plus 2: shaded safety glasses in the box; Basic ADL, Upgraded ADL, PJ Scope or 5x arm microscope sold separately; training: operator's guide and Sunstone's US-based phone and text support; no course in the price. Everlinx EVERARC: no eye protection listed in the box; the EVERSHIELD screen is sold in the bundle; training: user manual; Everlinx's course comes with the starter kit, not with the welder. A pulse arc weld is a bright flash a few inches from your face. Shaded glasses do the job; a screen that darkens for each weld lets you see the ring before and after without lifting anything.
Which one costs less to own?
On November 13, 2026, Everlinx EVERARC was $1,549 and Sunstone Zapp Plus 2 $1,699, each on its brand's own US store. That is $150 between them. Warranty: Sunstone Zapp Plus 2, 3-year manufacturer warranty; optional paid "forever warranty" plan (Sunstone Circle); Everlinx EVERARC, 3-year warranty ("Everlinx Assurance"). Returns: Sunstone Zapp Plus 2, 30-day return policy with a 10% restocking fee; refunds are paid by check (Sunstone refund policy); Everlinx EVERARC, returns within 30 days for EVERARC welders and bundles (Everlinx refund policy).
How portable are they, and what about argon?
Sunstone Zapp Plus 2 weighs 1.9 lb and plugs into a wall outlet; argon: argon-ready: 7 ft of argon tubing in the box, tank and regulator sold separately. Everlinx EVERARC weighs 3 lb and plugs into a wall outlet; argon: argon optional: tubing is in the box, and Everlinx says argon isn't required for permanent jewelry. Neither price includes chain, pliers or a course: add them to your budget.
Where to go from here
Full reviews: Sunstone Zapp Plus 2 review and Everlinx EVERARC review. Both appear in our ranking of permanent jewelry welders, permanent jewelry machine, permanent jewelry welder for beginners, mobile permanent jewelry.
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Joule ranges, weights and warranty terms are each brand's own figures. This page helps you buy equipment: it isn't safety, legal or financial advice, and it promises no income.
By Sienna Blake, editor, permanent jewelry equipment · updated November 13, 2026