Telwin MAXIMA 160 Synergic vs Telwin Mastermig 270/2
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
MAXIMA 160 Synergic and Mastermig 270/2 are not direct competitors: different use classes (F2 vs F4), very different prices (~6.7×). MAXIMA 160 Synergic costs less (~€300) and is the entry-level choice; Mastermig 270/2 offers more capability at a higher price (~€2000). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
MAXIMA 160 Synergic
Telwin
F2 · Intermediate
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Mastermig 270/2
Telwin
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–350 € | ~1800–2200 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 23.5 × 45 × 37 cm | 45.3 × 87 × 80 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.29 kg | 66 kg |
| Power (W) | 2600 W | 9000 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 | 270 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.2 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 20 % | — |
| Synergic control | True | False |
| Gasless capable | True | — |
| 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 step-regulated transformer welding machine, it features no management software or digital interface. Parameter control is purely electromechanical via selectors on the front panel, providing 10 positions for voltage adjustment along with potentiometers for manual regulation of wire feed speed and spot-welding time. |
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 Mastermig 270/2 2000 € — MAXIMA 160 Synergic wins (+567%)
- Synergic control: MAXIMA 160 Synergic yes, Mastermig 270/2 no
Which one to choose
Choose MAXIMA 160 Synergic if…
you value price and synergic control. It is the best value for money in its class.
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