VOLT Multi-Tap 300W Transformer
#1 in 200 to 300 WFull review
A 300 W contractor transformer with four taps, an included photocell timer and a lifetime warranty. The safest long-term pick for a mid-size system.
Amazon $294.97$294.97
The VOLT Multi-Tap 300W Transformer is the better landscape lighting transformer overall, rated 3.9 to 2.6. The VOLT Multi-Tap 300W Transformer leads on voltage taps and build. The DEWENWILS 200W Transformer HOSL04A wins on value. The DEWENWILS 200W Transformer HOSL04A costs $224.98 less ($69.99 vs $294.97).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the VOLT Multi-Tap 300W Transformer for voltage taps (12 to 15 V, 4 output voltages vs 12 V, 1 output voltage) and build (stainless steel enclosure, toroidal core vs metal enclosure).
- Choose the DEWENWILS 200W Transformer HOSL04A for value ($34.99 per 100 W ($69.99, 200 W) vs $98.32 per 100 W ($294.97, 300 W)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 200 to 300 W landscape lighting transformer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | VOLT Multi-Tap 300W Transformer | DEWENWILS 200W Transformer HOSL04A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 21 $98.32 per 100 W ($294.97, 300 W) | 72 $34.99 per 100 W ($69.99, 200 W) |
| Voltage taps 20% | 100 12 to 15 V, 4 output voltages | 0 12 V, 1 output voltage |
| Controls 20% | 50 photocell, timer | 50 photocell, timer |
| Build 15% | 80 stainless steel enclosure, toroidal core | 30 metal enclosure |
| Warranty 20% | 100 lifetime warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| VOLT Multi-Tap 300W Transformer | DEWENWILS 200W Transformer HOSL04A | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated output | 300 W | 200 W |
| Output voltage | 12 to 15 V AC | 12 V AC |
| Distinct taps | 4 | 1 |
| Independent zones | 1 | 1 |
| Controls | ||
| Photocell included | Yes | Yes |
| Timer | Countdown | Countdown |
| App control | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Enclosure | Stainless steel | Metal |
| Core | Toroidal | - |
| Power cord | - | 3.3 ft |
| Warranty | Lifetime | - |