ESAB Rogue EM 140 vs Telwin MAXIMA 160 Synergic
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
MAXIMA 160 Synergic is the best value for money in its class. MAXIMA 160 Synergic leads on the available specs (starting with price); Rogue EM 140 makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case. On the category's overall technical index, MAXIMA 160 Synergic scores 84/100 against 45/100 for Rogue EM 140.
| Parameter |
Rogue EM 140
ESAB
F2 · Intermediate
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MAXIMA 160 Synergic
Telwin
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | — |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~550–650 € | ~250–350 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22 × 59 × 38.5 cm | 23.5 × 45 × 37 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.1 kg | 9.29 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 2600 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) | 140 A | 150 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 0.9 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 30 % | 20 % |
| Synergic control | False | True |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Inverter |
| Aluminium ready | True | True |
| Pulse capable | False | False |
| Input voltage | — | 230 V (single-phase) |
| Supported spool | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
MakerSpecs Awards
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Best value Intermediate
At €300 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 22 intermediate MIG/MAG welding (wire feed) machines, with a technical score of 100/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Rogue EM 140 600 € vs MAXIMA 160 Synergic 300 € — MAXIMA 160 Synergic wins (+100%)
- Synergic control: MAXIMA 160 Synergic yes, Rogue EM 140 no
- Max wire diameter: Rogue EM 140 0.9 mm vs MAXIMA 160 Synergic 1.2 mm — MAXIMA 160 Synergic wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
Choose MAXIMA 160 Synergic if…
you value price, synergic control and max wire diameter. It is the best value for money in its class.
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