Lincoln Electric Handy MIG 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); Handy MIG 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 20/100 for Handy MIG.
| Parameter |
Handy MIG
Lincoln Electric
F1 · Entry
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MAXIMA 160 Synergic
Telwin
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~300–450 € | ~250–350 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22.4 × 45.7 × 32.5 cm | 23.5 × 45 × 37 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 20.8 kg | 9.29 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 2600 W |
| Voltage (V) | 115 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 7.6 m/min | — |
| Max welding current (A) | 88 A | 150 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 0.9 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 20 % | 20 % |
| Synergic control | False | True |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Transformer | Inverter |
| Aluminium ready | False | True |
| Pulse capable | False | False |
| Input voltage | — | 230 V (single-phase) |
| Supported spool | Ø100 mm (~1 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: Handy MIG 375 € vs MAXIMA 160 Synergic 300 € — MAXIMA 160 Synergic wins (+25%)
- Synergic control: MAXIMA 160 Synergic yes, Handy MIG no
- Aluminium ready: MAXIMA 160 Synergic yes, Handy MIG no
- Max wire diameter: Handy MIG 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 aluminium ready. It is the best value for money in its class.
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