Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 215 MPi Aluminum One-Pak vs Telwin MAXIMA 160 Synergic
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
POWER MIG 215 MPi Aluminum One-Pak and MAXIMA 160 Synergic are not direct competitors: very different prices (~7.8×). MAXIMA 160 Synergic costs less (~€300) and is the entry-level choice; POWER MIG 215 MPi Aluminum One-Pak offers more capability at a higher price (~€2350). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
POWER MIG 215 MPi Aluminum One-Pak
Lincoln Electric
F2 · Intermediate
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MAXIMA 160 Synergic
Telwin
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | — |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2100–2600 € | ~250–350 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 27.6 × 66 × 39.4 cm | 23.5 × 45 × 37 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21.8 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) (%) | 30 % | 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 device does not require external PC software. It features a built-in user interface on a color screen, implementing Lincoln Electric's proprietary technology to assist the operator. Through the display, users can input material thickness and wire diameter to automatically obtain optimal welding parameters. There are no cloud dependencies or mandatory mobile applications for its basic 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: POWER MIG 215 MPi Aluminum One-Pak 2350 € vs MAXIMA 160 Synergic 300 € — MAXIMA 160 Synergic wins (+683%)
Which one to choose
Choose MAXIMA 160 Synergic if…
you value price. It is the best value for money in its class.
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