Telwin MAXIMA 160 Synergic vs Telwin MASTERMIG 400
Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)
MAXIMA 160 Synergic and MASTERMIG 400 are not direct competitors: different use classes (F2 vs F4), very different prices (~7.3×). MAXIMA 160 Synergic costs less (~€300) and is the entry-level choice; MASTERMIG 400 offers more capability at a higher price (~€2200). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
MAXIMA 160 Synergic
Telwin
F2 · Intermediate
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MASTERMIG 400
Telwin
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–350 € | ~1900–2500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 23.5 × 45 × 37 cm | 56.5 × 94.5 × 83 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.29 kg | 104 kg |
| Power (W) | 2600 W | 20000 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 400 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 20000 mm/min |
| Category specs | ||
| Welding type | MIG/MAG | MIG/MAG |
| Max welding current (A) | 150 A | 400 A |
| Max wire diameter (mm) | 1.2 mm | 1.6 mm |
| Duty cycle (rated current) (%) | 20 % | 25 % |
| 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) | 400 V (three-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 MASTERMIG 400 2200 € — MAXIMA 160 Synergic wins (+633%)
- Synergic control: MAXIMA 160 Synergic yes, MASTERMIG 400 no
- Max wire diameter: MAXIMA 160 Synergic 1.2 mm vs MASTERMIG 400 1.6 mm — MASTERMIG 400 wins (+33%)
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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