Cebora KINGSTAR 400 TS vs Lincoln Electric Easy-MIG 180
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
KINGSTAR 400 TS and Easy-MIG 180 are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F2), very different prices (~11.4×). Easy-MIG 180 costs less (~€700) 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
|
Easy-MIG 180
Lincoln Electric
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2018 | — |
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~7000–9000 € | ~600–800 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58.8 × 112 × 138 cm | 25.8 × 46.2 × 35.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 120 kg | 25.4 kg |
| Power (W) | 18800 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 12700 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | — | 12.7 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 400 A | 180 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.6 mm | 1.14 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 40 % | 30 % |
| Synergic control | True | False |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Transformer |
| Aluminium ready | True | 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. | As a manual transformer-based MIG/MAG welder, it lacks digital displays, software interfaces, or synergic controls. Parameter adjustment is done via two simple analog selectors on the front panel: one for voltage (stepped adjustment) and one for wire feed speed. No application or cloud connection is required for operation. |
The differences that matter
- Price: KINGSTAR 400 TS 8000 € vs Easy-MIG 180 700 € — Easy-MIG 180 wins (+1043%)
- Synergic control: KINGSTAR 400 TS yes, Easy-MIG 180 no
- Max wire diameter: KINGSTAR 400 TS 1.6 mm vs Easy-MIG 180 1.14 mm — KINGSTAR 400 TS wins (+40%)
Which one to choose
Choose KINGSTAR 400 TS if…
you value synergic control and max wire diameter.
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