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 $294.97The VOLT Multi-Tap 300W Transformer is the better landscape lighting transformer overall, rated 3.9 to 2.9. The VOLT Multi-Tap 300W Transformer leads on controls and build. The DEWENWILS Multi-Tap 200W HOSL04B wins on value. The DEWENWILS Multi-Tap 200W HOSL04B costs $148.98 less ($145.99 vs $294.97).
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A 200 W multi-tap transformer for runs of different lengths, at well under contractor prices. Budget for a plug-in timer or photocell.
Amazon $145.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the VOLT Multi-Tap 300W Transformer for controls (photocell, timer vs no timer, photocell, app or zones included) and build (stainless steel enclosure, toroidal core vs stainless steel enclosure, circuit breaker).
- Choose the DEWENWILS Multi-Tap 200W HOSL04B for value ($73 per 100 W ($145.99, 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 Multi-Tap 200W HOSL04B |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 21 $98.32 per 100 W ($294.97, 300 W) | 36 $73 per 100 W ($145.99, 200 W) |
| Voltage taps 20% | 100 12 to 15 V, 4 output voltages | 100 12 to 15 V, 4 output voltages |
| Controls 20% | 50 photocell, timer | 0 no timer, photocell, app or zones included |
| Build 15% | 80 stainless steel enclosure, toroidal core | 70 stainless steel enclosure, circuit breaker |
| Warranty 20% | 100 lifetime warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| VOLT Multi-Tap 300W Transformer | DEWENWILS Multi-Tap 200W HOSL04B | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated output | 300 W | 200 W |
| Output voltage | 12 to 15 V AC | 12 to 15 V AC |
| Distinct taps | 4 | 4 |
| Independent zones | 1 | 1 |
| Controls | ||
| Photocell included | Yes | No |
| Timer | Countdown | None included |
| App control | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Enclosure | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Core | Toroidal | - |
| Circuit breaker | - | Yes |
| Power cord | - | 6 ft |
| Warranty | Lifetime | - |
