ESAB Rebel EMP 235ic vs ESAB Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
Rebel EMP 235ic and Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.7×). Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder costs less (~€450) 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 |
Rebel EMP 235ic
ESAB
F3 · Advanced
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Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder
ESAB
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2500–3500 € | ~400–500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 29.21 × 68.58 × 49.53 cm | 22 × 59 × 38.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 28.6 kg | 12.6 kg |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 120 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 17.8 m/min | 11.4 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 250 A | 125 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.2 mm | 0.9 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 25 % | — |
| Synergic control | True | — |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Inverter |
| Aluminium ready | True | — |
| Pulse capable | False | — |
| Input voltage | Dual voltage | — |
| Supported spool | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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. | — |
MakerSpecs Awards
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Best value Intermediate
At €450 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 9 intermediate MIG/MAG welding (wire feed) machines, with a technical score of 33/100.
How we assign awards →Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate MIG/MAG welding (wire feed) machines: €450. The second cheapest starts at €600. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Rebel EMP 235ic 3000 € vs Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 450 € — Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder wins (+567%)
- Max wire feed speed: Rebel EMP 235ic 17.8 m/min vs Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 11.4 m/min — Rebel EMP 235ic wins (+56%)
- Max wire diameter: Rebel EMP 235ic 1.2 mm vs Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 0.9 mm — Rebel EMP 235ic wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
Choose Rebel EMP 235ic if…
you value max wire feed speed and max wire diameter.
Choose Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder if…
you value price. It is the best value for money in its class.
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