Siglent SPD1305X
#1 in Single outputFull review
A quiet, precise single-output linear supply for electronics benches that want PC control and remote sense. Less power per dollar than a switcher, but far cleaner output.
Amazon $328$328
The Siglent SPD1305X is the better bench power supply overall, rated 4.0 to 2.8. The Siglent SPD1305X leads on output quality, resolution and warranty. The B&K Precision 1696B wins on protection & features. The Siglent SPD1305X costs $218.12 less ($328 vs $546.12).
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B&K Precision 1696B
#16 in Single outputFull review
A programmable 20 V supply for production and test rigs that chain several units on RS485.
Amazon $546.12$546.12
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Siglent SPD1305X for output quality (0.3 mVrms ripple and noise vs 6 mVrms ripple and noise), resolution (1 mV / 1 mA setting resolution vs 100 mV / 10 mA setting resolution) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
- Choose the B&K Precision 1696B for protection & features (over-voltage protection, over-current protection, stored setups vs remote sense, stored setups).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every single output bench power supply; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Siglent SPD1305X | B&K Precision 1696B |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 24 $2.19 per watt ($328, 150 W rated) | 17 $2.73 per watt ($546.12, 200 W rated) |
| Output quality 20% | 96 0.3 mVrms ripple and noise | 29 6 mVrms ripple and noise |
| Resolution 15% | 75 1 mV / 1 mA setting resolution | 0 100 mV / 10 mA setting resolution |
| PC control 15% | 100 USB, LAN with SCPI | 80 USB, RS485 with SCPI |
| Protection & features 10% | 40 remote sense, stored setups | 80 over-voltage protection, over-current protection, stored setups |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Siglent SPD1305X | B&K Precision 1696B | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Power supply | Power supply |
| Regulation | Linear | - |
| Channels | 1 | 1 |
| Channel ratings | 30 V/5 A | 1-20 V/10 A |
| Max voltage | 30 V | 20 V |
| Max current | 5 A | 10 A |
| Rated power | 150 W | 200 W |
| Ripple and noise | 0.3 mVrms / 3 mVp-p | 6 mVrms / 30 mVp-p |
| Precision | ||
| Setting resolution | 1 mV / 1 mA | 100 mV / 10 mA |
| Readback resolution | 1 mV / 1 mA | 10 mV / 1 mA |
| Remote sense | Yes | - |
| Control | ||
| PC interfaces | USB, LAN | USB, RS485 |
| SCPI | Yes | Yes |
| Stored setups | 5 | 10 |
| Over-voltage protection | - | Yes |
| Over-current protection | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 12.1 lb | 6.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |