Lincoln Electric Handy MIG vs Telwin MASTERMIG 400
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
Handy MIG and MASTERMIG 400 are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F4), very different prices (~5.9×). Handy MIG costs less (~€375) and is the entry-level choice; MASTERMIG 400 offers more capability at a higher price (~€2200). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Handy MIG
Lincoln Electric
F1 · Entry
|
MASTERMIG 400
Telwin
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~300–450 € | ~1900–2500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 22.4 × 45.7 × 32.5 cm | 56.5 × 94.5 × 83 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 20.8 kg | 104 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 20000 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 | — |
| Max welding current (A) | 88 A | 400 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 0.9 mm | 1.6 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 20 % | 25 % |
| Synergic control | False | False |
| Gasless capable | True | — |
| Power source technology | Transformer | Transformer |
| Aluminium ready | False | True |
| Pulse capable | False | False |
| Input voltage | — | 400 V (three-phase) |
| Supported spool | Ø100 mm (~1 kg) | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
The differences that matter
- Price: Handy MIG 375 € vs MASTERMIG 400 2200 € — Handy MIG wins (+487%)
- Max wire diameter: Handy MIG 0.9 mm vs MASTERMIG 400 1.6 mm — MASTERMIG 400 wins (+78%)
- Aluminium ready: MASTERMIG 400 yes, Handy MIG no
Which one to choose
Choose MASTERMIG 400 if…
you value max wire diameter and aluminium ready.
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