Cebora SYNSTAR 500 TS vs Cebora EVO 160 M COMBI
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
SYNSTAR 500 TS and EVO 160 M COMBI are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F2), very different prices (~13.1×). EVO 160 M COMBI costs less (~€800) and is the entry-level choice; SYNSTAR 500 TS offers more capability at a higher price (~€10500). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
SYNSTAR 500 TS
Cebora
F5 · Professional
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EVO 160 M COMBI
Cebora
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~9000–12000 € | ~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) | 25000 W | 4600 W |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | MIG/MAG |
| Max welding current (A) | 500 A | 160 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.6 mm | 0.9 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 40 % | — |
| 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 user interface is operated via an LCD touch screen, designed for intuitive control over all parameters. The system integrates a broad range of pre-loaded synergic curves for solid wire, flux-cored wire, and aluminum. Unlockable software options are available for Pulse and Double Pulse functions, along with specific processes such as MIG SHORT HD (High Deposit) and optimized cycles for aluminum welding (Automatic Hot Start and Crater Filler). The machine's firmware allows for rapid updates via a USB port. | 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 500 TS 10500 € vs EVO 160 M COMBI 800 € — EVO 160 M COMBI wins (+1212%)
- Max wire diameter: SYNSTAR 500 TS 1.6 mm vs EVO 160 M COMBI 0.9 mm — SYNSTAR 500 TS wins (+78%)
- Synergic control: SYNSTAR 500 TS yes, EVO 160 M COMBI no
Which one to choose
Choose SYNSTAR 500 TS if…
you value max wire diameter and synergic control.
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