Cebora KINGSTAR 400 TS vs Cebora EVO 160 M COMBI
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
KINGSTAR 400 TS and EVO 160 M COMBI are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F2), very different prices (~10×). EVO 160 M COMBI costs less (~€800) and is the entry-level choice; KINGSTAR 400 TS offers more capability at a higher price (~€8000). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
KINGSTAR 400 TS
Cebora
F5 · Professional
|
EVO 160 M COMBI
Cebora
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2018 | — |
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~7000–9000 € | ~700–900 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58.8 × 112 × 138 cm | 39.5 × 69 × 53.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 120 kg | 29 kg |
| Power (W) | 18800 W | 4600 W |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | MIG/MAG |
| Max welding current (A) | 400 A | 160 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.6 mm | 0.9 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 40 % | — |
| Synergic control | True | False |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Transformer |
| Aluminium ready | True | — |
| Pulse capable | True | False |
| Input voltage | 400 V (three-phase) | 230 V (single-phase) |
| Supported spool | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The interface is built around a highly responsive and intuitive 7-inch color touchscreen panel. The operating system features an open and modular architecture, allowing operators to save up to 99 customized work programs (JOB function) and install numerous optional packages for advanced user profiling, quality control, and pulsed capabilities (Double Pulse, 3DPulse, SRS). It fully supports Industry 4.0 protocols via an integrated Web Server, offering remote management and monitoring from a PC or mobile device. Firmware updates are quickly and easily executed through a standard USB port. | 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: KINGSTAR 400 TS 8000 € vs EVO 160 M COMBI 800 € — EVO 160 M COMBI wins (+900%)
- Max wire diameter: KINGSTAR 400 TS 1.6 mm vs EVO 160 M COMBI 0.9 mm — KINGSTAR 400 TS wins (+78%)
- Synergic control: KINGSTAR 400 TS yes, EVO 160 M COMBI no
Which one to choose
Choose KINGSTAR 400 TS if…
you value max wire diameter and synergic control.
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