Cebora SYNSTAR 330 TS vs Cebora EVO 160 M COMBI

Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)

In brief

SYNSTAR 330 TS and EVO 160 M COMBI are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F2), very different prices (~5×). EVO 160 M COMBI costs less (~€800) and is the entry-level choice; SYNSTAR 330 TS offers more capability at a higher price (~€4000). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Cebora SYNSTAR 330 TS SYNSTAR 330 TS Cebora F4 · Semi-professional
Cebora EVO 160 M COMBI EVO 160 M COMBI Cebora F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Use tier F4 — Semi-professional F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~3500–4500 € ~700–900 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 51 × 102.2 × 133 cm 39.5 × 69 × 53.1 cm
Weight (kg) 82 kg 29 kg
Power (W) 12400 W 4600 W
Voltage (V) 400 V 230 V
Category specs
Welding type Multi-process MIG/MAG
Max welding current (A) 330 A 160 A
Max wire diameter (mm) 0.9 mm
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 SYNSTAR 330 TS features a proprietary, microprocessor-controlled interface managed via a built-in touchscreen display. This system provides access to over 70 pre-loaded synergic curves, optimizing welding parameters based on material type, wire diameter, and gas mixture. Operators can easily update the machine's firmware and upload new specialized synergic programs via a standard USB port, ensuring long-term compatibility with new filler materials. The software allows users to save and recall custom welding jobs for repeatable accuracy across different shifts. It operates entirely offline, requiring no cloud connectivity or subscription, thereby ensuring full functionality and data security in isolated industrial facilities. 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 330 TS 4000 € vs EVO 160 M COMBI 800 € — EVO 160 M COMBI wins (+400%)
  • Synergic control: SYNSTAR 330 TS yes, EVO 160 M COMBI no

Which one to choose

Choose SYNSTAR 330 TS if…

you value synergic control.

See the SYNSTAR 330 TS sheet →

Choose EVO 160 M COMBI if…

you value price.

See the EVO 160 M COMBI sheet →

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