Cebora SYNSTAR 400 TS vs Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 180C

Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)

In brief

SYNSTAR 400 TS and POWER MIG 180C are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F2), very different prices (~7.1×). POWER MIG 180C costs less (~€1050) 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
Cebora SYNSTAR 400 TS SYNSTAR 400 TS Cebora F4 · Semi-professional
Identity
Launch year 2021
Use tier F4 — Semi-professional F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~6500–8500 € ~900–1200 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 52.7 × 107.8 × 139.8 cm 25.9 × 47.2 × 35.6 cm
Weight (kg) 111 kg 30 kg
Power (W) 17500 W
Voltage (V) 400 V 230 V
Category specs
Welding type Multi-process MIG/MAG
Max wire feed speed (m/min) 12.7 m/min
Max welding current (A) 400 A 180 A
Max wire diameter (mm) 1.6 mm 1.2 mm
Duty cycle (rated current) (%) 100 % 30 %
Synergic control True False
Gasless capable True True
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) 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 differences that matter

  • Price: SYNSTAR 400 TS 7500 € vs POWER MIG 180C 1050 € — POWER MIG 180C wins (+614%)
  • Synergic control: SYNSTAR 400 TS yes, POWER MIG 180C no
  • Max wire diameter: SYNSTAR 400 TS 1.6 mm vs POWER MIG 180C 1.2 mm — SYNSTAR 400 TS wins (+33%)

Which one to choose

Choose SYNSTAR 400 TS if…

you value synergic control and max wire diameter.

See the SYNSTAR 400 TS sheet →

Choose POWER MIG 180C if…

you value price.

See the POWER MIG 180C sheet →

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