Lincoln Electric POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder vs Telwin MAXIMA 160 Synergic
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder and MAXIMA 160 Synergic are not direct competitors: very different prices (~15×). MAXIMA 160 Synergic costs less (~€300) and is the entry-level choice; POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder offers more capability at a higher price (~€4500). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
POWER MIG 262P Pulsed MIG Welder
Lincoln Electric
F3 · Advanced
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MAXIMA 160 Synergic
Telwin
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~4200–4800 € | ~250–350 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.72 × 95.25 × 95.25 cm | 23.5 × 45 × 37 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 113.4 kg | 9.29 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 2600 W |
| Voltage (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) (%) | 60 % | 20 % |
| Synergic control | True | True |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Inverter |
| Aluminium ready | True | True |
| Pulse capable | True | False |
| Input voltage | Dual voltage | 230 V (single-phase) |
| Supported spool | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Features a 7-inch color LCD display with an intuitive interface. It includes Ready.Set.Weld technology for guided setup, ArcFX for real-time visual feedback of the arc, and memory recall to easily save and access up to 20 custom weld parameter presets. | — |
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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 262P Pulsed MIG Welder 4500 € vs MAXIMA 160 Synergic 300 € — MAXIMA 160 Synergic wins (+1400%)
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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