Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 256 vs Telwin MASTERMIG 400
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
MASTERMIG 400 leads on the available specs (starting with price); POWER MIG 256 makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
POWER MIG 256
Lincoln Electric
F4 · Semi-professional
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MASTERMIG 400
Telwin
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~3000–3500 € | ~1900–2500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 48 × 98.6 × 80.8 cm | 56.5 × 94.5 × 83 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 99.8 kg | 104 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 20000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 400 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 20000 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 17.78 m/min | — |
| Max welding current (A) | 300 A | 400 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.2 mm | 1.6 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 40 % | 25 % |
| Synergic control | False | False |
| Gasless capable | True | — |
| Power source technology | Transformer | Transformer |
| Aluminium ready | True | True |
| Pulse capable | False | False |
| Input voltage | 230 V (single-phase) | 400 V (three-phase) |
| Supported spool | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) | Ø300 mm (~15 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. | — |
The differences that matter
- Price: POWER MIG 256 3250 € vs MASTERMIG 400 2200 € — MASTERMIG 400 wins (+48%)
- Max wire diameter: POWER MIG 256 1.2 mm vs MASTERMIG 400 1.6 mm — MASTERMIG 400 wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
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