Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 256 vs Telwin MAXIMA 160 Synergic
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
POWER MIG 256 and MAXIMA 160 Synergic are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F2), very different prices (~10.8×). MAXIMA 160 Synergic costs less (~€300) and is the entry-level choice; POWER MIG 256 offers more capability at a higher price (~€3250). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
POWER MIG 256
Lincoln Electric
F4 · Semi-professional
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MAXIMA 160 Synergic
Telwin
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~3000–3500 € | ~250–350 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 48 × 98.6 × 80.8 cm | 23.5 × 45 × 37 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 99.8 kg | 9.29 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 2600 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 17.78 m/min | — |
| Max welding current (A) | 300 A | 150 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.2 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 40 % | 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 | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | This welder does not rely on any external control software or require cloud connectivity. The interface is based on direct manual controls via potentiometers, complemented by two digital displays that show preset voltage and wire feed speed during setup, as well as actual values during welding. The lack of complex IT management makes it a purely analog product that is straightforward to operate in the field. | — |
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: POWER MIG 256 3250 € vs MAXIMA 160 Synergic 300 € — MAXIMA 160 Synergic wins (+983%)
- Synergic control: MAXIMA 160 Synergic yes, POWER MIG 256 no
Which one to choose
Choose MAXIMA 160 Synergic if…
you value price and synergic control. It is the best value for money in its class.
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