Cebora KINGSTAR 400 TS vs Telwin TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
KINGSTAR 400 TS and TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F3), very different prices (~5.3×). TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder costs less (~€1500) 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
|
TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder
Telwin
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2018 | — |
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~7000–9000 € | ~1400–1600 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58.8 × 112 × 138 cm | 45 × 80 × 65.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 120 kg | 55 kg |
| Power (W) | 18800 W | 9500 W |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | MIG/MAG |
| Max welding current (A) | 400 A | 270 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.6 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 40 % | 20 % |
| Synergic control | True | False |
| Gasless capable | True | False |
| 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) | 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 differences that matter
- Price: KINGSTAR 400 TS 8000 € vs TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder 1500 € — TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder wins (+433%)
- Synergic control: KINGSTAR 400 TS yes, TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder no
- Gasless capable: KINGSTAR 400 TS yes, TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder no
- Max wire diameter: KINGSTAR 400 TS 1.6 mm vs TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder 1.2 mm — KINGSTAR 400 TS wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
Choose KINGSTAR 400 TS if…
you value synergic control, gasless capable and max wire diameter.
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