Cebora EVO 160 M COMBI vs Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 180 Dual
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
EVO 160 M COMBI and POWER MIG 180 Dual are two mig/mag welding (wire feed) in a similar class. Choose EVO 160 M COMBI if price matters more; choose POWER MIG 180 Dual if max wire diameter matters more. On the category's overall technical index, POWER MIG 180 Dual scores 52/100 against 33/100 for EVO 160 M COMBI.
| Parameter |
EVO 160 M COMBI
Cebora
F2 · Intermediate
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POWER MIG 180 Dual
Lincoln Electric
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~700–900 € | ~1500–1800 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.5 × 69 × 53.1 cm | 25.91 × 47.24 × 35.56 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 29 kg | 29.03 kg |
| Power (W) | 4600 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | — | 12.7 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 160 A | 180 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 0.9 mm | 1.14 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | — | 30 % |
| Synergic control | False | False |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Transformer | Transformer |
| Aluminium ready | — | True |
| Pulse capable | False | False |
| Input voltage | 230 V (single-phase) | Dual voltage |
| Supported spool | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) | Ø200 mm (~5 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. | As a traditional transformer-based welder, the POWER MIG 180 Dual is entirely analog, featuring no software interfaces, digital displays, or synergic controls. Adjustments are made exclusively via physical dials on the front panel: a stepped switch for voltage (following the transformer taps) and a continuous potentiometer for wire feed speed. This complete absence of complex electronics or cloud dependence ensures maximum long-term reliability and straightforward repairability. |
The differences that matter
- Price: EVO 160 M COMBI 800 € vs POWER MIG 180 Dual 1650 € — EVO 160 M COMBI wins (+106%)
- Max wire diameter: EVO 160 M COMBI 0.9 mm vs POWER MIG 180 Dual 1.14 mm — POWER MIG 180 Dual wins (+27%)
Which one to choose
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