Cebora KINGSTAR 400 TS vs ESAB Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
KINGSTAR 400 TS and Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F2), very different prices (~17.8×). Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder costs less (~€450) 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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Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder
ESAB
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2018 | — |
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~7000–9000 € | ~400–500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58.8 × 112 × 138 cm | 22 × 59 × 38.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 120 kg | 12.6 kg |
| Power (W) | 18800 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 120 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | — | 11.4 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 400 A | 125 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.6 mm | 0.9 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 40 % | — |
| Synergic control | True | — |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Inverter |
| Aluminium ready | True | — |
| Pulse capable | True | — |
| Input voltage | 400 V (three-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. | — |
MakerSpecs Awards
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Best value Intermediate
At €450 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 9 intermediate MIG/MAG welding (wire feed) machines, with a technical score of 33/100.
How we assign awards →Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate MIG/MAG welding (wire feed) machines: €450. The second cheapest starts at €600. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: KINGSTAR 400 TS 8000 € vs Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 450 € — Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder wins (+1678%)
- Max wire diameter: KINGSTAR 400 TS 1.6 mm vs Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 0.9 mm — KINGSTAR 400 TS wins (+78%)
Which one to choose
Choose Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder if…
you value price. It is the best value for money in its class.
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