Cebora KINGSTAR 520 TS Multiprocess Welder vs Cebora EVO 160 M COMBI
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
KINGSTAR 520 TS Multiprocess Welder and EVO 160 M COMBI are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F2), very different prices (~10.9×). EVO 160 M COMBI costs less (~€800) and is the entry-level choice; KINGSTAR 520 TS Multiprocess Welder offers more capability at a higher price (~€8750). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
KINGSTAR 520 TS Multiprocess Welder
Cebora
F5 · Professional
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EVO 160 M COMBI
Cebora
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~7500–10000 € | ~700–900 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58.8 × 112 × 138 cm | 39.5 × 69 × 53.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 130 kg | 29 kg |
| Power (W) | 25800 W | 4600 W |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | MIG/MAG |
| Max welding current (A) | 520 A | 160 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.6 mm | 0.9 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 40 % | — |
| Synergic control | True | False |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Transformer |
| Aluminium ready | 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 user interface is centered around a 7-inch color touchscreen display, allowing intuitive and granular control over all welding parameters. The system integrates advanced synergic curves to optimize MIG Root and Short HD processes, with optional Pulse and Double Pulse configurations. Fully prepared for Industry 4.0, the KINGSTAR 520 TS features LAN connectivity for remote monitoring, diagnostics, and production data export. It also supports digital protocols like CANopen for seamless integration into robotic cells, alongside USB ports to facilitate firmware updates and personalized setting backups. | The Cebora EVO 160 M COMBI unit is a traditional electromechanical welding machine and does not feature digital interfaces, microprocessors, or network connectivity. Consequently, it requires no management software, firmware updates, or external applications for its operation. All adjustments are made exclusively through the front analog control panel, which includes physical selectors for setting the seven voltage levels and a potentiometer for wire feed speed. This total absence of computing components eliminates any need for digital configuration or cloud dependency, ensuring immediate deployment out of the box and minimizing potential vulnerabilities related to electronic obsolescence in challenging working environments. |
The differences that matter
- Price: KINGSTAR 520 TS Multiprocess Welder 8750 € vs EVO 160 M COMBI 800 € — EVO 160 M COMBI wins (+994%)
- Max wire diameter: KINGSTAR 520 TS Multiprocess Welder 1.6 mm vs EVO 160 M COMBI 0.9 mm — KINGSTAR 520 TS Multiprocess Welder wins (+78%)
- Synergic control: KINGSTAR 520 TS Multiprocess Welder yes, EVO 160 M COMBI no
Which one to choose
Choose KINGSTAR 520 TS Multiprocess Welder if…
you value max wire diameter and synergic control.
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