Cebora SYNSTAR 500 TS vs ESAB Rogue EM 190 PRO
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
SYNSTAR 500 TS and Rogue EM 190 PRO are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F2), very different prices (~10×). Rogue EM 190 PRO costs less (~€1050) 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
|
Rogue EM 190 PRO
ESAB
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~9000–12000 € | ~950–1150 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 52.7 × 107.8 × 139.8 cm | 22 × 59 × 38.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 111 kg | 16.9 kg |
| Power (W) | 25000 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | — | 16.5 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 500 A | 190 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.6 mm | 0.9 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 40 % | — |
| Synergic control | True | True |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Inverter |
| 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 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 system is based on a proprietary interface featuring a built-in 5-inch TFT screen. The firmware manages preset synergic programs (up to 27 lines) for various combinations of wire, gas, and thicknesses, facilitating the setup of welding parameters via a single knob control. It includes a memory function to save and recall up to 10 customized jobs. There is no wireless connectivity or external cloud interaction, nor does it support PC or smartphone software. All functionalities remain strictly manageable from the control panel of the welder. |
The differences that matter
- Price: SYNSTAR 500 TS 10500 € vs Rogue EM 190 PRO 1050 € — Rogue EM 190 PRO wins (+900%)
- Max wire diameter: SYNSTAR 500 TS 1.6 mm vs Rogue EM 190 PRO 0.9 mm — SYNSTAR 500 TS wins (+78%)
Which one to choose
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