Cebora SYNSTAR 330 TS vs ESAB Rebel EMP 285ic 1ph
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
Rebel EMP 285ic 1ph leads on the available specs (starting with price); SYNSTAR 330 TS makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
SYNSTAR 330 TS
Cebora
F4 · Semi-professional
|
Rebel EMP 285ic 1ph
ESAB
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~3500–4500 € | ~3200–4000 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 102.2 × 133 cm | 29.2 × 67.3 × 49.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 82 kg | 32 kg |
| Power (W) | 12400 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | Multi-process |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | — | 20.3 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 330 A | 300 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | — | 1.6 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) | Dual voltage |
| Supported spool | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) | Ø300 mm (~15 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 system is equipped with the exclusive sMIG (Smart MIG) technology, an advanced feature that learns and adapts to the operator's technique. The software dynamically analyzes arc variations and continuously adjusts the output parameters in real time, ensuring a smooth metal transfer and an extremely stable arc regardless of the user's experience level. This technology significantly reduces setup times and improves weld repeatability. Interaction takes place via an intuitive TFT color display that offers a comprehensive multi-language user interface. From the screen, operators can manage not only basic settings but also advanced parameters such as inductance control, pre-flow and post-flow timings, spot welding configurations, and save up to four dedicated memory profiles for each individual machining process, greatly speeding up setup changes. |
MakerSpecs Awards
SYNSTAR 330 TS
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Rebel EMP 285ic 1ph
Most capable Advanced
Highest technical score among the 10 MIG/MAG welding (wire feed) between €900 and €2,000 machines: 100/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: SYNSTAR 330 TS 4000 € vs Rebel EMP 285ic 1ph 3600 € — Rebel EMP 285ic 1ph wins (+11%)
Which one to choose
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