Cebora KINGSTAR 400 TS vs ESAB Rebel EMP 285ic 1ph
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
KINGSTAR 400 TS and Rebel EMP 285ic 1ph are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F3). Rebel EMP 285ic 1ph costs less (~€3600) 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
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Rebel EMP 285ic 1ph
ESAB
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2018 | — |
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~7000–9000 € | ~3200–4000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58.8 × 112 × 138 cm | 29.2 × 67.3 × 49.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 120 kg | 32 kg |
| Power (W) | 18800 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | Multi-process |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | — | 20.3 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 400 A | 300 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.6 mm | 1.6 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 40 % | 40 % |
| Synergic control | True | True |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Inverter |
| Aluminium ready | True | True |
| Pulse capable | True | False |
| Input voltage | 400 V (three-phase) | Dual voltage |
| Supported spool | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) | Ø300 mm (~15 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 system is equipped with the exclusive sMIG (Smart MIG) technology, an advanced feature that learns and adapts to the operator's technique. The software dynamically analyzes arc variations and continuously adjusts the output parameters in real time, ensuring a smooth metal transfer and an extremely stable arc regardless of the user's experience level. This technology significantly reduces setup times and improves weld repeatability. Interaction takes place via an intuitive TFT color display that offers a comprehensive multi-language user interface. From the screen, operators can manage not only basic settings but also advanced parameters such as inductance control, pre-flow and post-flow timings, spot welding configurations, and save up to four dedicated memory profiles for each individual machining process, greatly speeding up setup changes. |
MakerSpecs Awards
KINGSTAR 400 TS
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Rebel EMP 285ic 1ph
Most capable Advanced
Highest technical score among the 10 MIG/MAG welding (wire feed) between €900 and €2,000 machines: 100/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: KINGSTAR 400 TS 8000 € vs Rebel EMP 285ic 1ph 3600 € — Rebel EMP 285ic 1ph wins (+122%)
Which one to choose
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