ESAB Rogue EM 190 PRO vs Lincoln Electric CITOLINE i300
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
Rogue EM 190 PRO and CITOLINE i300 are two mig/mag welding (wire feed) in a similar class. Choose Rogue EM 190 PRO if price matters more; choose CITOLINE i300 if max wire diameter matters more. On the category's overall technical index, CITOLINE i300 scores 88/100 against 68/100 for Rogue EM 190 PRO.
| Parameter |
Rogue EM 190 PRO
ESAB
F2 · Intermediate
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CITOLINE i300
Lincoln Electric
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~950–1150 € | ~1800–2400 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22 × 59 × 38.5 cm | 39.5 × 83 × 76 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.9 kg | 50 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 15000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 400 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | Multi-process |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 16.5 m/min | 18 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 190 A | 300 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 0.9 mm | 1.6 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | — | 35 % |
| Synergic control | True | True |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Inverter |
| Aluminium ready | True | True |
| Pulse capable | False | False |
| Input voltage | 230 V (single-phase) | 400 V (three-phase) |
| Supported spool | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system is based on a proprietary interface featuring a built-in 5-inch TFT screen. The firmware manages preset synergic programs (up to 27 lines) for various combinations of wire, gas, and thicknesses, facilitating the setup of welding parameters via a single knob control. It includes a memory function to save and recall up to 10 customized jobs. There is no wireless connectivity or external cloud interaction, nor does it support PC or smartphone software. All functionalities remain strictly manageable from the control panel of the welder. | Control over all operational functions is managed through an intuitive front-panel interface, featuring large LED displays that provide high readability even under strong lighting conditions. The power source integrates 24 factory-preset synergic programs, which are engineered to greatly simplify the configuration of welding parameters across various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and flux-cored wire. Operators can also easily access the traditional 2T and 4T trigger modes, alongside fully adjustable Run-In and Burnback functions to refine the welding arc. Consistent with most industrial systems in this specific equipment category, absolutely no connection to cloud services or reliance on external software applications is required. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Rogue EM 190 PRO 1050 € vs CITOLINE i300 2100 € — Rogue EM 190 PRO wins (+100%)
- Max wire diameter: Rogue EM 190 PRO 0.9 mm vs CITOLINE i300 1.6 mm — CITOLINE i300 wins (+78%)
- Max wire feed speed: Rogue EM 190 PRO 16.5 m/min vs CITOLINE i300 18 m/min — CITOLINE i300 wins (+9%)
Which one to choose
Choose CITOLINE i300 if…
you value max wire diameter and max wire feed speed.
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