FX Luminaire EX-150 Transformer
#3 in Up to 150 WFull review
A professional 150 W transformer with a 10-year warranty, for an installer who will add their own timer or photocell.
Amazon $209.95$209.95
The FX Luminaire EX-150 Transformer rates 2.9 among up to 150 W landscape lighting transformers; the DEWENWILS 200W Transformer HOSL04A rates 2.6 among 200 to 300 W ones. The DEWENWILS 200W Transformer HOSL04A costs $139.96 less ($69.99 vs $209.95).
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DEWENWILS 200W Transformer HOSL04A
#8 in 200 to 300 WFull review
A low-cost 200 W transformer for a modest LED system on short runs. It sets up in a minute with no programming.
Amazon $69.99$69.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different rating classes (up to 150 W and 200 to 300 W), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own rating peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | FX Luminaire EX-150 Transformer | DEWENWILS 200W Transformer HOSL04A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 3 $139.97 per 100 W ($209.95, 150 W) | 72 $34.99 per 100 W ($69.99, 200 W) |
| Voltage taps 20% | 60 15 V, 1 output voltage | 0 12 V, 1 output voltage |
| Controls 20% | 0 no timer, photocell, app or zones included | 50 photocell, timer |
| Build 15% | 50 stainless steel enclosure | 30 metal enclosure |
| Warranty 20% | 100 10-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| FX Luminaire EX-150 Transformer | DEWENWILS 200W Transformer HOSL04A | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated output | 150 W | 200 W |
| Output voltage | 15 V AC | 12 V AC |
| Distinct taps | 1 | 1 |
| Independent zones | 1 | 1 |
| Controls | ||
| Photocell included | No | Yes |
| Timer | None included | Countdown |
| App control | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Enclosure | Stainless steel | Metal |
| Power cord | - | 3.3 ft |
| Warranty | 10 years | - |