Lincoln Electric CITOLINE i300 vs Telwin MAXIMA 160 Synergic
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
CITOLINE i300 and MAXIMA 160 Synergic are not direct competitors: very different prices (~7×). MAXIMA 160 Synergic costs less (~€300) and is the entry-level choice; CITOLINE i300 offers more capability at a higher price (~€2100). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
CITOLINE i300
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 (€) | ~1800–2400 € | ~250–350 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.5 × 83 × 76 cm | 23.5 × 45 × 37 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 50 kg | 9.29 kg |
| Power (W) | 15000 W | 2600 W |
| Voltage (V) | 400 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | Multi-process | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | 18 m/min | — |
| Max welding current (A) | 300 A | 150 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.6 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 35 % | 20 % |
| Synergic control | True | True |
| Gasless capable | True | True |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Inverter |
| Aluminium ready | True | True |
| Pulse capable | False | False |
| Input voltage | 400 V (three-phase) | 230 V (single-phase) |
| Supported spool | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Control over all operational functions is managed through an intuitive front-panel interface, featuring large LED displays that provide high readability even under strong lighting conditions. The power source integrates 24 factory-preset synergic programs, which are engineered to greatly simplify the configuration of welding parameters across various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and flux-cored wire. Operators can also easily access the traditional 2T and 4T trigger modes, alongside fully adjustable Run-In and Burnback functions to refine the welding arc. Consistent with most industrial systems in this specific equipment category, absolutely no connection to cloud services or reliance on external software applications is required. | — |
MakerSpecs Awards
CITOLINE i300
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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.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: CITOLINE i300 2100 € vs MAXIMA 160 Synergic 300 € — MAXIMA 160 Synergic wins (+600%)
- Max wire diameter: CITOLINE i300 1.6 mm vs MAXIMA 160 Synergic 1.2 mm — CITOLINE i300 wins (+33%)
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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