B&K Precision 1696B vs Rigol DP832

Last updated: November 11, 2026

The Rigol DP832 rates 3.8 among multi-output bench power supplys; the B&K Precision 1696B rates 2.8 among single output ones. The Rigol DP832 costs $46.10 less ($449 vs $495.10).

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B&K Precision 1696B vs Rigol DP832

Scores side by side

These two sit in different type classes (multi-output and single 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 weightRigol DP832B&K Precision 1696B
Overall rating3.8/52.8/5
Value 25%22 $2.30 per watt ($449, 195 W rated)20 $2.48 per watt ($495.10, 200 W rated)
Output quality 20%96 0.3 mVrms ripple and noise29 6 mVrms ripple and noise
Resolution 15%50 10 mV / 1 mA setting resolution0 100 mV / 10 mA setting resolution
PC control 15%80 USB with SCPI80 USB, RS485 with SCPI
Protection & features 10%60 over-voltage protection, over-current protection80 over-voltage protection, over-current protection, stored setups
Warranty 15%100 3-year warranty50 2-year warranty

Specifications

Rigol DP832B&K Precision 1696B
Output
TypePower supplyPower supply
RegulationLinear-
Channels31
Channel ratings30 V/3 A, 30 V/3 A, 5 V/3 A1-20 V/10 A
Max voltage30 V20 V
Max current3 A10 A
Rated power195 W200 W
Ripple and noise0.3 mVrms / 2 mVp-p6 mVrms / 30 mVp-p
Precision
Setting resolution10 mV / 1 mA100 mV / 10 mA
Readback resolution10 mV / 1 mA10 mV / 1 mA
Control
PC interfacesUSBUSB, RS485
SCPIYesYes
Stored setups-10
Over-voltage protectionYesYes
Over-current protectionYesYes
Build
Weight23.1 lb6.6 lb
Warranty3 years2 years

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