Cebora EVO 160 M COMBI vs ESAB Rebel EMP 235ic
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
EVO 160 M COMBI and Rebel EMP 235ic are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.8×). EVO 160 M COMBI costs less (~€800) and is the entry-level choice; Rebel EMP 235ic offers more capability at a higher price (~€3000). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
EVO 160 M COMBI
Cebora
F2 · Intermediate
|
Rebel EMP 235ic
ESAB
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~700–900 € | ~2500–3500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.5 × 69 × 53.1 cm | 29.21 × 68.58 × 49.53 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 29 kg | 28.6 kg |
| Power (W) | 4600 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | Multi-process |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | — | 17.8 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 160 A | 250 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 0.9 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | — | 25 % |
| Synergic control | False | True |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Transformer | Inverter |
| Aluminium ready | — | True |
| Pulse capable | False | False |
| Input voltage | 230 V (single-phase) | Dual voltage |
| Supported spool | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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 power source is equipped with ESAB's exclusive sMIG (Smart MIG) technology, an intelligent control system that continuously monitors arc characteristics to adapt to the operator's technique, ensuring a stable and repeatable weld. The interface is built around a multilingual color TFT display, which includes welding parameter guides and an integrated spare parts list. |
The differences that matter
- Price: EVO 160 M COMBI 800 € vs Rebel EMP 235ic 3000 € — EVO 160 M COMBI wins (+275%)
- Synergic control: Rebel EMP 235ic yes, EVO 160 M COMBI no
- Max wire diameter: EVO 160 M COMBI 0.9 mm vs Rebel EMP 235ic 1.2 mm — Rebel EMP 235ic wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
Choose Rebel EMP 235ic if…
you value synergic control and max wire diameter.
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