Telwin MAXIMA 160 Synergic vs Telwin MASTERMIG 400

Technical comparison · MIG/MAG welding (wire feed)

In brief

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
Telwin MAXIMA 160 Synergic MAXIMA 160 Synergic Telwin F2 · Intermediate
Telwin MASTERMIG 400 MASTERMIG 400 Telwin F4 · Semi-professional
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

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.

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MASTERMIG 400

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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.

See the MAXIMA 160 Synergic sheet →

Choose MASTERMIG 400 if…

you value max wire diameter.

See the MASTERMIG 400 sheet →

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