Cebora KINGSTAR 400 TS vs Telwin TELMIG 250/2
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
KINGSTAR 400 TS and TELMIG 250/2 are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F2), very different prices (~7.3×). TELMIG 250/2 costs less (~€1100) 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 250/2
Telwin
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2018 | — |
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~7000–9000 € | ~900–1300 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58.8 × 112 × 138 cm | 45 × 80 × 65.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 120 kg | 50 kg |
| Power (W) | 18800 W | 7000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 400 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 20000 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | — | 20 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 400 A | 260 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.6 mm | 1 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) | Dual voltage |
| 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. | As a traditional electromechanical welding machine based on a transformer, the TELMIG 250/2 does not have any onboard software or operating system. There is no digital interface, nor the ability to connect to the cloud or save custom programs. All adjustments are made physically via the step switches on the front panel, which allow the operator to set the voltage in six different positions and to adjust the wire feed speed using an analog potentiometer. |
The differences that matter
- Price: KINGSTAR 400 TS 8000 € vs TELMIG 250/2 1100 € — TELMIG 250/2 wins (+627%)
- Max wire diameter: KINGSTAR 400 TS 1.6 mm vs TELMIG 250/2 1 mm — KINGSTAR 400 TS wins (+60%)
- Synergic control: KINGSTAR 400 TS yes, TELMIG 250/2 no
- Gasless capable: KINGSTAR 400 TS yes, TELMIG 250/2 no
Which one to choose
Choose KINGSTAR 400 TS if…
you value max wire diameter, synergic control and gasless capable.
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