ESAB Rogue EM 190 PRO vs Telwin TELMIG 250/2

Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)

In brief

Rogue EM 190 PRO and TELMIG 250/2 are two mig/mag welding (wire feed) in a similar class. Choose Rogue EM 190 PRO if synergic control and gasless capable matters more; choose TELMIG 250/2 if max wire feed speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Rogue EM 190 PRO scores 71/100 against 38/100 for TELMIG 250/2.

Parameter
ESAB Rogue EM 190 PRO Rogue EM 190 PRO ESAB F2 · Intermediate
Telwin TELMIG 250/2 TELMIG 250/2 Telwin F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~950–1150 € ~900–1300 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 22 × 59 × 38.5 cm 45 × 80 × 65.5 cm
Weight (kg) 16.9 kg 50 kg
Power (W) 7000 W
Voltage (V) 230 V 400 V
Maximum speed 20000 mm/min
Category specs
Welding type MIG/MAG MIG/MAG
Max wire feed speed (m/min) 16.5 m/min 20 m/min
Max welding current (A) 190 A 260 A
Max wire diameter (mm) 0.9 mm 1 mm
Duty cycle (rated current) (%) 20 %
Synergic control True False
Gasless capable True False
Power source technology Inverter Transformer
Aluminium ready True True
Pulse capable False False
Input voltage 230 V (single-phase) Dual voltage
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. As a traditional electromechanical welding machine based on a transformer, the TELMIG 250/2 does not have any onboard software or operating system. There is no digital interface, nor the ability to connect to the cloud or save custom programs. All adjustments are made physically via the step switches on the front panel, which allow the operator to set the voltage in six different positions and to adjust the wire feed speed using an analog potentiometer.

The differences that matter

  • Synergic control: Rogue EM 190 PRO yes, TELMIG 250/2 no
  • Gasless capable: Rogue EM 190 PRO yes, TELMIG 250/2 no
  • Max wire feed speed: Rogue EM 190 PRO 16.5 m/min vs TELMIG 250/2 20 m/min — TELMIG 250/2 wins (+21%)
  • Price: Rogue EM 190 PRO 1050 € vs TELMIG 250/2 1100 € — Rogue EM 190 PRO wins (+5%)
  • Max wire diameter: Rogue EM 190 PRO 0.9 mm vs TELMIG 250/2 1 mm — TELMIG 250/2 wins (+11%)

Which one to choose

Choose Rogue EM 190 PRO if…

you value synergic control, gasless capable and price.

See the Rogue EM 190 PRO sheet →

Choose TELMIG 250/2 if…

you value max wire feed speed and max wire diameter.

See the TELMIG 250/2 sheet →

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