Lincoln Electric Easy-MIG 180 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); Easy-MIG 180 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 52/100 for Easy-MIG 180.
| Parameter |
Easy-MIG 180
Lincoln Electric
F2 · Intermediate
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MAXIMA 160 Synergic
Telwin
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~600–800 € | ~250–350 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 25.8 × 46.2 × 35.6 cm | 23.5 × 45 × 37 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 25.4 kg | 9.29 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 2600 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 12700 mm/min | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 12.7 m/min | — |
| Max welding current (A) | 180 A | 150 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.14 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 30 % | 20 % |
| Synergic control | False | True |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Transformer | Inverter |
| Aluminium ready | True | True |
| Pulse capable | False | False |
| Input voltage | 230 V (single-phase) | 230 V (single-phase) |
| Supported spool | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | As a manual transformer-based MIG/MAG welder, it lacks digital displays, software interfaces, or synergic controls. Parameter adjustment is done via two simple analog selectors on the front panel: one for voltage (stepped adjustment) and one for wire feed speed. No application or cloud connection is required for operation. | — |
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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: Easy-MIG 180 700 € vs MAXIMA 160 Synergic 300 € — MAXIMA 160 Synergic wins (+133%)
- Synergic control: MAXIMA 160 Synergic yes, Easy-MIG 180 no
- Max wire diameter: Easy-MIG 180 1.14 mm vs MAXIMA 160 Synergic 1.2 mm — MAXIMA 160 Synergic wins (+5%)
Which one to choose
Choose MAXIMA 160 Synergic if…
you value price, synergic control and max wire diameter. It is the best value for money in its class.
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