ESAB Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder vs Telwin TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder and TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.3×). Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder costs less (~€450) and is the entry-level choice; TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder offers more capability at a higher price (~€1500). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder
ESAB
F2 · Intermediate
|
TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder
Telwin
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | ~1400–1600 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22 × 59 × 38.5 cm | 45 × 80 × 65.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.6 kg | 55 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 9500 W |
| Voltage (V) | 120 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 11.4 m/min | — |
| Max welding current (A) | 125 A | 270 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 0.9 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | — | 20 % |
| Synergic control | — | False |
| Gasless capable | True | False |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Transformer |
| Aluminium ready | — | True |
| Pulse capable | — | False |
| Input voltage | — | 230 V (single-phase) |
| Supported spool | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
The differences that matter
- Price: Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 450 € vs TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder 1500 € — Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder wins (+233%)
- Gasless capable: Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder yes, TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder no
- Max wire diameter: Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder 0.9 mm vs TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder 1.2 mm — TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
Choose Rogue EM 125 MIG Welder if…
you value price and gasless capable.
Choose TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder if…
you value max wire diameter.
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