Cebora KINGSTAR 400 TS vs Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 180 Dual
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
KINGSTAR 400 TS and POWER MIG 180 Dual are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F2), very different prices (~4.8×). POWER MIG 180 Dual costs less (~€1650) 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
|
POWER MIG 180 Dual
Lincoln Electric
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2018 | — |
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~7000–9000 € | ~1500–1800 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58.8 × 112 × 138 cm | 25.91 × 47.24 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 120 kg | 29.03 kg |
| Power (W) | 18800 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 230 V |
| 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) | Dual voltage |
| 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 traditional transformer-based welder, the POWER MIG 180 Dual is entirely analog, featuring no software interfaces, digital displays, or synergic controls. Adjustments are made exclusively via physical dials on the front panel: a stepped switch for voltage (following the transformer taps) and a continuous potentiometer for wire feed speed. This complete absence of complex electronics or cloud dependence ensures maximum long-term reliability and straightforward repairability. |
The differences that matter
- Price: KINGSTAR 400 TS 8000 € vs POWER MIG 180 Dual 1650 € — POWER MIG 180 Dual wins (+385%)
- Synergic control: KINGSTAR 400 TS yes, POWER MIG 180 Dual no
- Max wire diameter: KINGSTAR 400 TS 1.6 mm vs POWER MIG 180 Dual 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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