Cebora Mono Star MIG 1620/M Synergic vs ESAB Rebel EMP 235ic

Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)

In brief

Mono Star MIG 1620/M Synergic and Rebel EMP 235ic are two mig/mag welding (wire feed) in a similar class. Choose Mono Star MIG 1620/M Synergic if price matters more; choose Rebel EMP 235ic if max wire diameter matters more.

Parameter
ESAB Rebel EMP 235ic Rebel EMP 235ic ESAB F3 · Advanced
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) ~1200–1500 € ~2500–3500 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 19.6 × 42 × 38 cm 29.21 × 68.58 × 49.53 cm
Weight (kg) 11 kg 28.6 kg
Power (W) 2700 W
Voltage (V) 230 V 230 V
Category specs
Welding type MIG/MAG Multi-process
Max wire feed speed (m/min) 17.8 m/min
Max welding current (A) 160 A 250 A
Max wire diameter (mm) 1 mm 1.2 mm
Duty cycle (rated current) (%) 20 % 25 %
Synergic control True True
Gasless capable True True
Power source technology Inverter Inverter
Aluminium ready True True
Pulse capable False False
Input voltage 230 V (single-phase) Dual voltage
Supported spool Ø200 mm (~5 kg) Ø300 mm (~15 kg)
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The user interface is managed via an LCD panel integrated into the power source, allowing operators to easily view and set key parameters such as wire or gas type, material thickness, current, voltage, and wire speed. The system includes pre-loaded synergic curves for mild steel and flux-cored wire, automatically optimizing the welding arc. Software capabilities can be expanded by purchasing an optional package that unlocks additional specific curves for welding aluminum, stainless steel, and CuSi3 alloys. The power source is equipped with ESAB's exclusive sMIG (Smart MIG) technology, an intelligent control system that continuously monitors arc characteristics to adapt to the operator's technique, ensuring a stable and repeatable weld. The interface is built around a multilingual color TFT display, which includes welding parameter guides and an integrated spare parts list.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Mono Star MIG 1620/M Synergic 1350 € vs Rebel EMP 235ic 3000 € — Mono Star MIG 1620/M Synergic wins (+122%)
  • Max wire diameter: Mono Star MIG 1620/M Synergic 1 mm vs Rebel EMP 235ic 1.2 mm — Rebel EMP 235ic wins (+20%)

Which one to choose

Choose Mono Star MIG 1620/M Synergic if…

you value price.

See the Mono Star MIG 1620/M Synergic sheet →

Choose Rebel EMP 235ic if…

you value max wire diameter.

See the Rebel EMP 235ic sheet →

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