Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 210 MP Aluminum One-Pak vs Telwin MAXIMA 160 Synergic

Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)

In brief

POWER MIG 210 MP Aluminum One-Pak and MAXIMA 160 Synergic are not direct competitors: very different prices (~7.5×). MAXIMA 160 Synergic costs less (~€300) and is the entry-level choice; POWER MIG 210 MP Aluminum One-Pak offers more capability at a higher price (~€2250). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Telwin MAXIMA 160 Synergic MAXIMA 160 Synergic Telwin F2 · Intermediate
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2014
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~2000–2500 € ~250–350 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 27.3 × 48.3 × 35.6 cm 23.5 × 45 × 37 cm
Weight (kg) 18.14 kg 9.29 kg
Power (W) 2600 W
Voltage (V) 230 V 230 V
Category specs
Welding type Multi-process MIG/MAG
Max wire feed speed (m/min) 12.7 m/min
Max welding current (A) 220 A 150 A
Max wire diameter (mm) 1.2 mm 1.2 mm
Duty cycle (rated current) (%) 25 % 20 %
Synergic control True True
Gasless capable True True
Power source technology Inverter Inverter
Aluminium ready True True
Pulse capable False False
Input voltage Dual voltage 230 V (single-phase)
Supported spool Ø200 mm (~5 kg) Ø200 mm (~5 kg)
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The machine is equipped with an intuitive proprietary digital interface featuring a large color display. The "Ready.Set.Weld" system guides the operator through the setup process by suggesting optimal parameters (voltage and wire feed speed) based on inputs such as material type, thickness, and wire diameter. It does not require any external software or cloud connectivity.

MakerSpecs Awards

POWER MIG 210 MP Aluminum One-Pak

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MAXIMA 160 Synergic

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.

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The differences that matter

  • Price: POWER MIG 210 MP Aluminum One-Pak 2250 € vs MAXIMA 160 Synergic 300 € — MAXIMA 160 Synergic wins (+650%)

Which one to choose

Choose MAXIMA 160 Synergic if…

you value price. It is the best value for money in its class.

See the MAXIMA 160 Synergic sheet →

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