Telwin MAXIMA 160 Synergic vs Telwin TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
MAXIMA 160 Synergic and TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5×). MAXIMA 160 Synergic costs less (~€300) and is the entry-level choice; TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder offers more capability at a higher price (~€1500). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
MAXIMA 160 Synergic
Telwin
F2 · Intermediate
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TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder
Telwin
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–350 € | ~1400–1600 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 23.5 × 45 × 37 cm | 45 × 80 × 65.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.29 kg | 55 kg |
| Power (W) | 2600 W | 9500 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max welding current (A) | 150 A | 270 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.2 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 20 % | 20 % |
| Synergic control | True | False |
| Gasless capable | True | False |
| Power source technology | Inverter | Transformer |
| Aluminium ready | True | True |
| Pulse capable | False | False |
| Input voltage | 230 V (single-phase) | 230 V (single-phase) |
| Supported spool | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
MakerSpecs Awards
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: MAXIMA 160 Synergic 300 € vs TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder 1500 € — MAXIMA 160 Synergic wins (+400%)
- Synergic control: MAXIMA 160 Synergic yes, TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder no
- Gasless capable: MAXIMA 160 Synergic yes, TELMIG 281/2 MIG-MAG Welder no
Which one to choose
Choose MAXIMA 160 Synergic if…
you value price, synergic control and gasless capable. It is the best value for money in its class.
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