Lincoln Electric Handy MIG vs Telwin TELMIG 250/2
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
Handy MIG and TELMIG 250/2 are two mig/mag welding (wire feed) in a similar class. Choose Handy MIG if price matters more; choose TELMIG 250/2 if max wire feed speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, TELMIG 250/2 scores 38/100 against 20/100 for Handy MIG.
| Parameter |
Handy MIG
Lincoln Electric
F1 · Entry
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TELMIG 250/2
Telwin
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~300–450 € | ~900–1300 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22.4 × 45.7 × 32.5 cm | 45 × 80 × 65.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 20.8 kg | 50 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 7000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 115 V | 400 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 20000 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 7.6 m/min | 20 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 88 A | 260 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 0.9 mm | 1 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 20 % | 20 % |
| Synergic control | False | False |
| Gasless capable | True | False |
| Power source technology | Transformer | Transformer |
| Aluminium ready | False | True |
| Pulse capable | False | False |
| Input voltage | — | Dual voltage |
| Supported spool | Ø100 mm (~1 kg) | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | 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
- Price: Handy MIG 375 € vs TELMIG 250/2 1100 € — Handy MIG wins (+193%)
- Max wire feed speed: Handy MIG 7.6 m/min vs TELMIG 250/2 20 m/min — TELMIG 250/2 wins (+163%)
- Gasless capable: Handy MIG yes, TELMIG 250/2 no
- Aluminium ready: TELMIG 250/2 yes, Handy MIG no
- Max wire diameter: Handy MIG 0.9 mm vs TELMIG 250/2 1 mm — TELMIG 250/2 wins (+11%)
Which one to choose
Choose TELMIG 250/2 if…
you value max wire feed speed, aluminium ready and max wire diameter.
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