Cebora SYNSTAR 500 TS vs Lincoln Electric Handy MIG
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
SYNSTAR 500 TS and Handy MIG are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F1), very different prices (~28×). Handy MIG costs less (~€375) 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
|
Handy MIG
Lincoln Electric
F1 · Entry
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F1 — Entry |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~9000–12000 € | ~300–450 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 52.7 × 107.8 × 139.8 cm | 22.4 × 45.7 × 32.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 111 kg | 20.8 kg |
| Power (W) | 25000 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 115 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | — | 7.6 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 500 A | 88 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.6 mm | 0.9 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 40 % | 20 % |
| Synergic control | True | False |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Transformer |
| Aluminium ready | True | False |
| Pulse capable | True | False |
| Input voltage | 400 V (three-phase) | — |
| Supported spool | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) | Ø100 mm (~1 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 differences that matter
- Price: SYNSTAR 500 TS 10500 € vs Handy MIG 375 € — Handy MIG wins (+2700%)
- Max wire diameter: SYNSTAR 500 TS 1.6 mm vs Handy MIG 0.9 mm — SYNSTAR 500 TS wins (+78%)
- Synergic control: SYNSTAR 500 TS yes, Handy MIG no
- Aluminium ready: SYNSTAR 500 TS yes, Handy MIG no
Which one to choose
Choose SYNSTAR 500 TS if…
you value max wire diameter, synergic control and aluminium ready.
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