Cebora KINGSTAR 400 TS vs Telwin MAXIMA 160 Synergic
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
KINGSTAR 400 TS and MAXIMA 160 Synergic are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F2), very different prices (~26.7×). MAXIMA 160 Synergic costs less (~€300) 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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MAXIMA 160 Synergic
Telwin
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2018 | — |
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~7000–9000 € | ~250–350 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58.8 × 112 × 138 cm | 23.5 × 45 × 37 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 120 kg | 9.29 kg |
| Power (W) | 18800 W | 2600 W |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | MIG/MAG |
| Max welding current (A) | 400 A | 150 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.6 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 40 % | 20 % |
| 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) | 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. | — |
MakerSpecs Awards
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Best value Intermediate
At €300 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 22 intermediate MIG/MAG welding (wire feed) machines, with a technical score of 100/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: KINGSTAR 400 TS 8000 € vs MAXIMA 160 Synergic 300 € — MAXIMA 160 Synergic wins (+2567%)
- Max wire diameter: KINGSTAR 400 TS 1.6 mm vs MAXIMA 160 Synergic 1.2 mm — KINGSTAR 400 TS wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
Choose MAXIMA 160 Synergic if…
you value price. It is the best value for money in its class.
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