Cebora SYNSTAR 400 TS vs Cebora EVO 160 M COMBI
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
SYNSTAR 400 TS and EVO 160 M COMBI are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F2), very different prices (~9.4×). EVO 160 M COMBI costs less (~€800) and is the entry-level choice; SYNSTAR 400 TS offers more capability at a higher price (~€7500). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
SYNSTAR 400 TS
Cebora
F4 · Semi-professional
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EVO 160 M COMBI
Cebora
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | — |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~6500–8500 € | ~700–900 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 52.7 × 107.8 × 139.8 cm | 39.5 × 69 × 53.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 111 kg | 29 kg |
| Power (W) | 17500 W | 4600 W |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | MIG/MAG |
| Max welding current (A) | 400 A | 160 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.6 mm | 0.9 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 100 % | — |
| 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 machine's operating system features advanced synergic control, significantly streamlining the setup of operating parameters. The SYNSTAR 400 TS comes standard with over sixty pre-loaded synergic programs, carefully optimized for various alloys, thicknesses, and wire diameters (iron, aluminum, stainless steel, and flux-cored wire). Users can save their custom settings in the system's memory for quick retrieval during repetitive tasks. The color LCD interface provides a clear and intuitive real-time readout of all welding values. Furthermore, the welder's base software is highly expandable: sophisticated features such as pulsed and double-pulsed welding are available via dedicated software upgrade packages. This modular approach allows the operator to adapt the power source to new and more complex welding requirements over time. | 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: SYNSTAR 400 TS 7500 € vs EVO 160 M COMBI 800 € — EVO 160 M COMBI wins (+838%)
- Max wire diameter: SYNSTAR 400 TS 1.6 mm vs EVO 160 M COMBI 0.9 mm — SYNSTAR 400 TS wins (+78%)
- Synergic control: SYNSTAR 400 TS yes, EVO 160 M COMBI no
Which one to choose
Choose SYNSTAR 400 TS if…
you value max wire diameter and synergic control. It is the most capable in its class.
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