A 600 W contractor transformer with four taps, an included photocell timer and a lifetime warranty, for a large system built to last.
Amazon $354.97The VOLT Multi-Tap 600W Transformer is the better landscape lighting transformer overall, rated 4.2 to 3.3. The VOLT Multi-Tap 600W Transformer leads on voltage taps and build. The DEWENWILS 9-Zone 900W HSLT09A wins on value and controls. The DEWENWILS 9-Zone 900W HSLT09A costs $38.98 less ($315.99 vs $354.97).
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The most watts for the money, with nine zones, for a large property on a budget.
Amazon $315.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the VOLT Multi-Tap 600W Transformer for voltage taps (12 to 15 V, 4 output voltages vs 12 to 14 V, 2 output voltages) and build (stainless steel enclosure, toroidal core, circuit breaker vs metal enclosure, circuit breaker).
- Choose the DEWENWILS 9-Zone 900W HSLT09A for value ($35.11 per 100 W ($315.99, 900 W) vs $59.16 per 100 W ($354.97, 600 W)) and controls (photocell, timer, 9 zones vs photocell, timer).
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 | VOLT Multi-Tap 600W Transformer | DEWENWILS 9-Zone 900W HSLT09A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 25% | 46 $59.16 per 100 W ($354.97, 600 W) | 72 $35.11 per 100 W ($315.99, 900 W) |
| Voltage taps 20% | 100 12 to 15 V, 4 output voltages | 53 12 to 14 V, 2 output voltages |
| Controls 20% | 50 photocell, timer | 75 photocell, timer, 9 zones |
| Build 15% | 100 stainless steel enclosure, toroidal core, circuit breaker | 50 metal enclosure, circuit breaker |
| Warranty 20% | 100 lifetime warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| VOLT Multi-Tap 600W Transformer | DEWENWILS 9-Zone 900W HSLT09A | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated output | 600 W | 900 W |
| Output voltage | 12 to 15 V AC | 12/14 V AC |
| Distinct taps | 4 | 2 |
| Independent zones | 1 | 9 |
| Controls | ||
| Photocell included | Yes | Yes |
| Timer | Countdown | Countdown |
| App control | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Enclosure | Stainless steel | Metal |
| Core | Toroidal | - |
| Circuit breaker | Yes | Yes |
| Terminals | - | Clamp |
| Power cord | 5 ft | - |
| Warranty | Lifetime | - |
