Cebora SYNSTAR 250 M vs Cebora EVO 160 M COMBI
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
SYNSTAR 250 M and EVO 160 M COMBI are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.7×). EVO 160 M COMBI costs less (~€800) and is the entry-level choice; SYNSTAR 250 M offers more capability at a higher price (~€2950). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
SYNSTAR 250 M
Cebora
F3 · Advanced
|
EVO 160 M COMBI
Cebora
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2400–3500 € | ~700–900 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 48 × 83 × 82.5 cm | 39.5 × 69 × 53.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 45 kg | 29 kg |
| Power (W) | 8600 W | 4600 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max welding current (A) | 250 A | 160 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.2 mm | 0.9 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 20 % | — |
| Synergic control | True | False |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Transformer |
| Aluminium ready | True | — |
| Pulse capable | True | False |
| Input voltage | 230 V (single-phase) | 230 V (single-phase) |
| Supported spool | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The user interface is managed via a large, clear LCD panel that displays critical welding parameters in real time. The machine includes dozens of pre-set synergic curves for various wire and gas combinations straight out of the box. The control electronics offer advanced functions specifically designed for aluminum welding, such as automatic Hot Start and Crater Filler. The welder's operating system is highly expandable: it can be upgraded to include pulsed and double current level welding functions through optional software packages provided by the manufacturer, allowing users to broaden the machine's capabilities according to future production needs. | The Cebora EVO 160 M COMBI unit is a traditional electromechanical welding machine and does not feature digital interfaces, microprocessors, or network connectivity. Consequently, it requires no management software, firmware updates, or external applications for its operation. All adjustments are made exclusively through the front analog control panel, which includes physical selectors for setting the seven voltage levels and a potentiometer for wire feed speed. This total absence of computing components eliminates any need for digital configuration or cloud dependency, ensuring immediate deployment out of the box and minimizing potential vulnerabilities related to electronic obsolescence in challenging working environments. |
The differences that matter
- Price: SYNSTAR 250 M 2950 € vs EVO 160 M COMBI 800 € — EVO 160 M COMBI wins (+269%)
- Synergic control: SYNSTAR 250 M yes, EVO 160 M COMBI no
- Max wire diameter: SYNSTAR 250 M 1.2 mm vs EVO 160 M COMBI 0.9 mm — SYNSTAR 250 M wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
Choose SYNSTAR 250 M if…
you value synergic control and max wire diameter.
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