B&K Precision 1696B vs GW Instek GPD-3303D

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The B&K Precision 1696B rates 2.8 among single output bench power supplys; the GW Instek GPD-3303D rates 2.4 among multi-output ones. The B&K Precision 1696B costs $172.88 less ($546.12 vs $719).

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B&K Precision 1696B vs GW Instek GPD-3303D

Scores side by side

These two sit in different type classes (single output and multi-output), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weightB&K Precision 1696BGW Instek GPD-3303D
Overall rating2.8/52.4/5
Value 25%17 $2.73 per watt ($546.12, 200 W rated)9 $3.69 per watt ($719, 195 W rated)
Output quality 20%29 6 mVrms ripple and noise71 1 mVrms ripple and noise
Resolution 15%0 100 mV / 10 mA setting resolution0 100 mV / 10 mA setting resolution
PC control 15%80 USB, RS485 with SCPI50 USB
Protection & features 10%80 over-voltage protection, over-current protection, stored setups20 stored setups
Warranty 15%50 2-year warranty0 warranty not published, scored as none

Specifications

B&K Precision 1696BGW Instek GPD-3303D
Output
TypePower supplyPower supply
Regulation-Linear
Channels13
Channel ratings1-20 V/10 A30 V/3 A, 30 V/3 A, 2.5/3.3/5 V/3 A
Max voltage20 V30 V
Max current10 A3 A
Rated power200 W195 W
Ripple and noise6 mVrms / 30 mVp-p1 mVrms
Precision
Setting resolution100 mV / 10 mA100 mV / 10 mA
Readback resolution10 mV / 1 mA100 mV / 10 mA
Control
PC interfacesUSB, RS485USB
SCPIYes-
Stored setups104
Over-voltage protectionYes-
Over-current protectionYes-
Build
Weight6.6 lb15.4 lb
Warranty2 years-

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