Telwin MAXIMA 160 Synergic vs Telwin TELMIG 250/2
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
MAXIMA 160 Synergic and TELMIG 250/2 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.7×). MAXIMA 160 Synergic costs less (~€300) and is the entry-level choice; TELMIG 250/2 offers more capability at a higher price (~€1100). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
MAXIMA 160 Synergic
Telwin
F2 · Intermediate
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TELMIG 250/2
Telwin
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–350 € | ~900–1300 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 23.5 × 45 × 37 cm | 45 × 80 × 65.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.29 kg | 50 kg |
| Power (W) | 2600 W | 7000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 400 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 20000 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max wire feed speed (m/min) | — | 20 m/min |
| Max welding current (A) | 150 A | 260 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.2 mm | 1 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) | Dual voltage |
| Supported spool | Ø200 mm (~5 kg) | Ø300 mm (~15 kg) |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | As a traditional electromechanical welding machine based on a transformer, the TELMIG 250/2 does not have any onboard software or operating system. There is no digital interface, nor the ability to connect to the cloud or save custom programs. All adjustments are made physically via the step switches on the front panel, which allow the operator to set the voltage in six different positions and to adjust the wire feed speed using an analog potentiometer. |
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 250/2 1100 € — MAXIMA 160 Synergic wins (+267%)
- Synergic control: MAXIMA 160 Synergic yes, TELMIG 250/2 no
- Gasless capable: MAXIMA 160 Synergic yes, TELMIG 250/2 no
- Max wire diameter: MAXIMA 160 Synergic 1.2 mm vs TELMIG 250/2 1 mm — MAXIMA 160 Synergic wins (+20%)
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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