The most watts for the money, with nine zones, for a large property on a budget.
Amazon $315.99The DEWENWILS 9-Zone 900W HSLT09A and the MALORY Multi-Tap 600W MLR-T04 are evenly matched, rated 3.3 and 3.3. The DEWENWILS 9-Zone 900W HSLT09A leads on controls and value. The MALORY Multi-Tap 600W MLR-T04 wins on voltage taps and build. The MALORY Multi-Tap 600W MLR-T04 costs $56 less ($259.99 vs $315.99).
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A 600 W multi-tap transformer with taps up to 22 V, for long cable runs on a large property, at well under contractor-brand prices.
Amazon $259.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the DEWENWILS 9-Zone 900W HSLT09A for controls (photocell, timer, 9 zones vs no timer, photocell, app or zones included) and value ($35.11 per 100 W ($315.99, 900 W) vs $43.33 per 100 W ($259.99, 600 W)).
- Choose the MALORY Multi-Tap 600W MLR-T04 for voltage taps (12 to 22 V, 8 output voltages vs 12 to 14 V, 2 output voltages) and build (stainless steel enclosure, toroidal core, 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 600 W and up landscape lighting transformer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | DEWENWILS 9-Zone 900W HSLT09A | MALORY Multi-Tap 600W MLR-T04 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 25% | 72 $35.11 per 100 W ($315.99, 900 W) | 62 $43.33 per 100 W ($259.99, 600 W) |
| Voltage taps 20% | 53 12 to 14 V, 2 output voltages | 100 12 to 22 V, 8 output voltages |
| Controls 20% | 75 photocell, timer, 9 zones | 0 no timer, photocell, app or zones included |
| Build 15% | 50 metal enclosure, circuit breaker | 100 stainless steel enclosure, toroidal core, circuit breaker |
| Warranty 20% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| DEWENWILS 9-Zone 900W HSLT09A | MALORY Multi-Tap 600W MLR-T04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated output | 900 W | 600 W |
| Output voltage | 12/14 V AC | 12 to 22 V AC |
| Distinct taps | 2 | 8 |
| Independent zones | 9 | 1 |
| Controls | ||
| Photocell included | Yes | No |
| Timer | Countdown | None included |
| App control | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Enclosure | Metal | Stainless steel |
| Core | - | Toroidal |
| Circuit breaker | Yes | Yes |
| Terminals | Clamp | - |
