DEWENWILS Wi-Fi 3-Zone 300W HSLT05X
#3 in 200 to 300 WFull review
A 300 W smart transformer with three app-controlled zones, for a yard where path, tree and deck lights should run on separate schedules.
Amazon $154.99$154.99
The DEWENWILS Wi-Fi 3-Zone 300W HSLT05X is the better landscape lighting transformer overall, rated 3.2 to 2.6. The DEWENWILS Wi-Fi 3-Zone 300W HSLT05X leads on voltage taps, controls and build. The DEWENWILS Wi-Fi 3-Zone 300W HSLT05X costs $5 less ($154.99 vs $159.99).
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Malibu 300W Power Pack 8100-0300-01
#10 in 200 to 300 WFull review
A 300 W Malibu power pack with full timer modes, for a mid-size 12 V system.
Amazon $159.99$159.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the DEWENWILS Wi-Fi 3-Zone 300W HSLT05X for voltage taps (12 to 14 V, 2 output voltages vs 12 V, 1 output voltage), controls (timer, app control, 3 zones vs photocell, timer) and build (stainless steel enclosure, circuit breaker vs metal enclosure, circuit breaker).
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 | DEWENWILS Wi-Fi 3-Zone 300W HSLT05X | Malibu 300W Power Pack 8100-0300-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 53 $51.66 per 100 W ($154.99, 300 W) | 51 $53.33 per 100 W ($159.99, 300 W) |
| Voltage taps 20% | 53 12 to 14 V, 2 output voltages | 0 12 V, 1 output voltage |
| Controls 20% | 75 timer, app control, 3 zones | 50 photocell, timer |
| Build 15% | 70 stainless steel enclosure, circuit breaker | 50 metal enclosure, circuit breaker |
| Warranty 20% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| DEWENWILS Wi-Fi 3-Zone 300W HSLT05X | Malibu 300W Power Pack 8100-0300-01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated output | 300 W | 300 W |
| Output voltage | 12/14 V AC | 12 V AC |
| Distinct taps | 2 | 1 |
| Independent zones | 3 | 1 |
| Controls | ||
| Photocell included | No | Yes |
| Timer | Astronomical | Clock timer |
| App control | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Enclosure | Stainless steel | Metal |
| Circuit breaker | Yes | Yes |
| Terminals | Clamp | - |