FX Luminaire EX-150 Transformer
#3 in Up to 150 WFull review
A professional 150 W transformer with a 10-year warranty, for an installer who will add their own timer or photocell.
Amazon $209.95$209.95
The FX Luminaire EX-150 Transformer is the better landscape lighting transformer overall, rated 2.9 to 2.4. The Unique Lighting 150SSSL-LED wins on build. The FX Luminaire EX-150 Transformer costs $12.06 less ($209.95 vs $222.01).
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Unique Lighting 150SSSL-LED
#6 in Up to 150 WFull review
A contractor 150 W transformer with a stainless case and set-screw lugs, for an installer adding separate controls.
Amazon $222.01$222.01
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Unique Lighting 150SSSL-LED for build (stainless steel enclosure, circuit breaker vs stainless steel enclosure).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 150 W landscape lighting transformer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | FX Luminaire EX-150 Transformer | Unique Lighting 150SSSL-LED |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 3 $139.97 per 100 W ($209.95, 150 W) | 1 $148.01 per 100 W ($222.01, 150 W) |
| Voltage taps 20% | 60 15 V, 1 output voltage | 80 12 to 15 V, steps not published |
| Controls 20% | 0 no timer, photocell, app or zones included | 0 no timer, photocell, app or zones included |
| Build 15% | 50 stainless steel enclosure | 70 stainless steel enclosure, circuit breaker |
| Warranty 20% | 100 10-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| FX Luminaire EX-150 Transformer | Unique Lighting 150SSSL-LED | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated output | 150 W | 150 W |
| Output voltage | 15 V AC | 12 to 15 V AC |
| Distinct taps | 1 | - |
| Independent zones | 1 | 1 |
| Controls | ||
| Photocell included | No | No |
| Timer | None included | None included |
| App control | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Enclosure | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Circuit breaker | - | Yes |
| Terminals | - | Lug |
| Power cord | - | 6 ft |
| Warranty | 10 years | - |