Rigol DP832
#1 in Multi-outputFull review
A popular, quiet triple-output linear supply for electronics labs; the default pick for mixed analog and digital work.
Amazon $449$449
The Rigol DP832 is the better bench power supply overall, rated 3.8 to 2.0. The Rigol DP832 leads on warranty, output quality and PC control. The B&K Precision 1671A costs $79.47 less ($369.53 vs $449).
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B&K Precision 1671A
#9 in Multi-outputFull review
A basic bench supply with fixed logic rails, for classrooms and service benches that do not need PC control.
Amazon $369.53$369.53
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Rigol DP832 for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), output quality (0.3 mVrms ripple and noise vs 5 mVrms ripple and noise) and PC control (USB with SCPI vs no PC interface).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every multi-output bench power supply; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Rigol DP832 | B&K Precision 1671A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 22 $2.30 per watt ($449, 195 W rated) | 22 $2.33 per watt ($369.53, 158.5 W from the channel ratings) |
| Output quality 20% | 96 0.3 mVrms ripple and noise | 33 5 mVrms ripple and noise |
| Resolution 15% | 50 10 mV / 1 mA setting resolution | 0 100 mV / 10 mA readback resolution |
| PC control 15% | 80 USB with SCPI | 0 no PC interface |
| Protection & features 10% | 60 over-voltage protection, over-current protection | 30 over-voltage protection |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Rigol DP832 | B&K Precision 1671A | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Power supply | Power supply |
| Regulation | Linear | - |
| Channels | 3 | 3 |
| Channel ratings | 30 V/3 A, 30 V/3 A, 5 V/3 A | 30 V/5 A, 12 V/0.5 A fixed, 5 V/0.5 A fixed |
| Max voltage | 30 V | 30 V |
| Max current | 3 A | 5 A |
| Rated power | 195 W | 158.5 W (channels added) |
| Ripple and noise | 0.3 mVrms / 2 mVp-p | 5 mVrms |
| Precision | ||
| Setting resolution | 10 mV / 1 mA | - |
| Readback resolution | 10 mV / 1 mA | 100 mV / 10 mA |
| Control | ||
| PC interfaces | USB | None |
| SCPI | Yes | - |
| Over-voltage protection | Yes | Yes |
| Over-current protection | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 23.1 lb | 14.3 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |