Cebora KINGSTAR 520 TS Multiprocess Welder vs Telwin MAXIMA 160 Synergic
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
KINGSTAR 520 TS Multiprocess Welder and MAXIMA 160 Synergic are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F2), very different prices (~29.2×). MAXIMA 160 Synergic costs less (~€300) 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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MAXIMA 160 Synergic
Telwin
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~7500–10000 € | ~250–350 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58.8 × 112 × 138 cm | 23.5 × 45 × 37 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 130 kg | 9.29 kg |
| Power (W) | 25800 W | 2600 W |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | MIG/MAG |
| Max welding current (A) | 520 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 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. | — |
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 520 TS Multiprocess Welder 8750 € vs MAXIMA 160 Synergic 300 € — MAXIMA 160 Synergic wins (+2817%)
- Max wire diameter: KINGSTAR 520 TS Multiprocess Welder 1.6 mm vs MAXIMA 160 Synergic 1.2 mm — KINGSTAR 520 TS Multiprocess Welder wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
Choose KINGSTAR 520 TS Multiprocess Welder if…
you value max wire diameter.
Choose MAXIMA 160 Synergic if…
you value price. It is the best value for money in its class.
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