Rigol DP832
#1 in Multi-outputFull review
A popular, quiet triple-output linear supply for electronics labs; the default pick for mixed analog and digital work.
Amazon $449$449
The Rigol DP832 is the better bench power supply overall, rated 3.8 to 2.4. The Rigol DP832 leads on resolution, output quality and PC control. The Rigol DP832 costs $270 less ($449 vs $719).
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GW Instek GPD-3303D
#8 in Multi-outputFull review
A triple-output linear supply from a lab brand, outclassed here on price and setting resolution.
Amazon $719$719
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Rigol DP832 for resolution (10 mV / 1 mA setting resolution vs 100 mV / 10 mA setting resolution), output quality (0.3 mVrms ripple and noise vs 1 mVrms ripple and noise) and PC control (USB with SCPI vs USB).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every multi-output bench power supply; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Rigol DP832 | GW Instek GPD-3303D |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 22 $2.30 per watt ($449, 195 W rated) | 9 $3.69 per watt ($719, 195 W rated) |
| Output quality 20% | 96 0.3 mVrms ripple and noise | 71 1 mVrms ripple and noise |
| Resolution 15% | 50 10 mV / 1 mA setting resolution | 0 100 mV / 10 mA setting resolution |
| PC control 15% | 80 USB with SCPI | 50 USB |
| Protection & features 10% | 60 over-voltage protection, over-current protection | 20 stored setups |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Rigol DP832 | GW Instek GPD-3303D | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Power supply | Power supply |
| Regulation | Linear | Linear |
| Channels | 3 | 3 |
| Channel ratings | 30 V/3 A, 30 V/3 A, 5 V/3 A | 30 V/3 A, 30 V/3 A, 2.5/3.3/5 V/3 A |
| Max voltage | 30 V | 30 V |
| Max current | 3 A | 3 A |
| Rated power | 195 W | 195 W |
| Ripple and noise | 0.3 mVrms / 2 mVp-p | 1 mVrms |
| Precision | ||
| Setting resolution | 10 mV / 1 mA | 100 mV / 10 mA |
| Readback resolution | 10 mV / 1 mA | 100 mV / 10 mA |
| Control | ||
| PC interfaces | USB | USB |
| SCPI | Yes | - |
| Stored setups | - | 4 |
| Over-voltage protection | Yes | - |
| Over-current protection | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 23.1 lb | 15.4 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |