Cebora SYNSTAR 400 TS vs Lincoln Electric Easy-MIG 180
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
SYNSTAR 400 TS and Easy-MIG 180 are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F2), very different prices (~10.7×). Easy-MIG 180 costs less (~€700) 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
|
Easy-MIG 180
Lincoln Electric
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | — |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~6500–8500 € | ~600–800 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 52.7 × 107.8 × 139.8 cm | 25.8 × 46.2 × 35.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 111 kg | 25.4 kg |
| Power (W) | 17500 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 12700 mm/min |
| 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 | 1.14 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. | As a manual transformer-based MIG/MAG welder, it lacks digital displays, software interfaces, or synergic controls. Parameter adjustment is done via two simple analog selectors on the front panel: one for voltage (stepped adjustment) and one for wire feed speed. No application or cloud connection is required for operation. |
The differences that matter
- Price: SYNSTAR 400 TS 7500 € vs Easy-MIG 180 700 € — Easy-MIG 180 wins (+971%)
- Synergic control: SYNSTAR 400 TS yes, Easy-MIG 180 no
- Max wire diameter: SYNSTAR 400 TS 1.6 mm vs Easy-MIG 180 1.14 mm — SYNSTAR 400 TS wins (+40%)
Which one to choose
Choose SYNSTAR 400 TS if…
you value synergic control and max wire diameter.
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