Cebora SYNSTAR 400 TS vs Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 256

Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)

In brief

SYNSTAR 400 TS and POWER MIG 256 are two mig/mag welding (wire feed) in a similar class. Choose SYNSTAR 400 TS if synergic control and max wire diameter matters more; choose POWER MIG 256 if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, SYNSTAR 400 TS scores 97/100 against 60/100 for POWER MIG 256.

Parameter
Cebora SYNSTAR 400 TS SYNSTAR 400 TS Cebora F4 · Semi-professional
Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 256 POWER MIG 256 Lincoln Electric F4 · Semi-professional
Identity
Launch year 2021
Use tier F4 — Semi-professional F4 — Semi-professional
Price
Price (€) ~6500–8500 € ~3000–3500 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 52.7 × 107.8 × 139.8 cm 48 × 98.6 × 80.8 cm
Weight (kg) 111 kg 99.8 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) 17.78 m/min
Max welding current (A) 400 A 300 A
Max wire diameter (mm) 1.6 mm 1.2 mm
Duty cycle (rated current) (%) 100 % 40 %
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) Ø300 mm (~15 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. This welder does not rely on any external control software or require cloud connectivity. The interface is based on direct manual controls via potentiometers, complemented by two digital displays that show preset voltage and wire feed speed during setup, as well as actual values during welding. The lack of complex IT management makes it a purely analog product that is straightforward to operate in the field.

The differences that matter

  • Price: SYNSTAR 400 TS 7500 € vs POWER MIG 256 3250 € — POWER MIG 256 wins (+131%)
  • Synergic control: SYNSTAR 400 TS yes, POWER MIG 256 no
  • Max wire diameter: SYNSTAR 400 TS 1.6 mm vs POWER MIG 256 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 256 if…

you value price.

See the POWER MIG 256 sheet →

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