Cebora SYNSTAR 500 TS vs ESAB Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
SYNSTAR 500 TS and Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F2), very different prices (~23.3×). Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder costs less (~€450) 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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Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder
ESAB
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~9000–12000 € | ~400–500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 52.7 × 107.8 × 139.8 cm | 22 × 59 × 38.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 111 kg | 12.6 kg |
| Power (W) | 25000 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 120 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | — | 11.4 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 500 A | 125 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.6 mm | 0.9 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 40 % | — |
| Synergic control | True | — |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Inverter |
| Aluminium ready | True | — |
| Pulse capable | True | — |
| Input voltage | 400 V (three-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. | — |
MakerSpecs Awards
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Best value Intermediate
At €450 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 9 intermediate MIG/MAG welding (wire feed) machines, with a technical score of 33/100.
How we assign awards →Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate MIG/MAG welding (wire feed) machines: €450. The second cheapest starts at €600. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: SYNSTAR 500 TS 10500 € vs Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 450 € — Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder wins (+2233%)
- Max wire diameter: SYNSTAR 500 TS 1.6 mm vs Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 0.9 mm — SYNSTAR 500 TS wins (+78%)
Which one to choose
Choose Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder if…
you value price. It is the best value for money in its class.
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