Cebora SYNSTAR 500 TS vs Telwin TELMIG 250/2
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
SYNSTAR 500 TS and TELMIG 250/2 are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F2), very different prices (~9.5×). TELMIG 250/2 costs less (~€1100) 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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TELMIG 250/2
Telwin
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~9000–12000 € | ~900–1300 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 52.7 × 107.8 × 139.8 cm | 45 × 80 × 65.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 111 kg | 50 kg |
| Power (W) | 25000 W | 7000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 400 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 20000 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | — | 20 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 500 A | 260 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.6 mm | 1 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 40 % | 20 % |
| Synergic control | True | False |
| Gasless capable | True | False |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Transformer |
| Aluminium ready | True | True |
| Pulse capable | True | False |
| Input voltage | 400 V (three-phase) | Dual voltage |
| Supported spool | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) | Ø300 mm (~15 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. | As a traditional electromechanical welding machine based on a transformer, the TELMIG 250/2 does not have any onboard software or operating system. There is no digital interface, nor the ability to connect to the cloud or save custom programs. All adjustments are made physically via the step switches on the front panel, which allow the operator to set the voltage in six different positions and to adjust the wire feed speed using an analog potentiometer. |
The differences that matter
- Price: SYNSTAR 500 TS 10500 € vs TELMIG 250/2 1100 € — TELMIG 250/2 wins (+855%)
- Max wire diameter: SYNSTAR 500 TS 1.6 mm vs TELMIG 250/2 1 mm — SYNSTAR 500 TS wins (+60%)
- Synergic control: SYNSTAR 500 TS yes, TELMIG 250/2 no
- Gasless capable: SYNSTAR 500 TS yes, TELMIG 250/2 no
Which one to choose
Choose SYNSTAR 500 TS if…
you value max wire diameter, synergic control and gasless capable.
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