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 3.5. The Rigol DP832 leads on value. The GW Instek GPP-4323 wins on resolution, PC control and protection & features. The Rigol DP832 costs $448.86 less ($449 vs $897.86).
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GW Instek GPP-4323
#4 in Multi-outputFull review
A four-channel programmable supply for labs that need many precise rails and automated tests in one unit.
Amazon $897.86$897.86
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Rigol DP832 for value ($2.30 per watt ($449, 195 W rated) vs $4.24 per watt ($897.86, 212 W from the channel ratings)).
- Choose the GW Instek GPP-4323 for resolution (1 mV / 0.1 mA setting resolution vs 10 mV / 1 mA setting resolution), PC control (USB, RS232, LAN with SCPI vs USB with SCPI) and protection & features (over-voltage protection, over-current protection, stored setups vs over-voltage protection, over-current protection).
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 GPP-4323 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 22 $2.30 per watt ($449, 195 W rated) | 5 $4.24 per watt ($897.86, 212 W from the channel ratings) |
| Output quality 20% | 96 0.3 mVrms ripple and noise | 96 0.3 mVrms ripple and noise |
| Resolution 15% | 50 10 mV / 1 mA setting resolution | 100 1 mV / 0.1 mA setting resolution |
| PC control 15% | 80 USB with SCPI | 100 USB, RS232, LAN with SCPI |
| Protection & features 10% | 60 over-voltage protection, over-current protection | 80 over-voltage protection, over-current protection, stored setups |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Rigol DP832 | GW Instek GPP-4323 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Power supply | Power supply |
| Regulation | Linear | - |
| Channels | 3 | 4 |
| Channel ratings | 30 V/3 A, 30 V/3 A, 5 V/3 A | 32 V/3 A, 32 V/3 A, 5 V/1 A, 15 V/1 A |
| Max voltage | 30 V | 32 V |
| Max current | 3 A | 3 A |
| Rated power | 195 W | 212 W (channels added) |
| Ripple and noise | 0.3 mVrms / 2 mVp-p | 0.3 mVrms |
| Precision | ||
| Setting resolution | 10 mV / 1 mA | 1 mV / 0.1 mA |
| Readback resolution | 10 mV / 1 mA | 0.1 mV / 0.1 mA |
| Control | ||
| PC interfaces | USB | USB, RS232, LAN |
| SCPI | Yes | Yes |
| Stored setups | - | 10 |
| Over-voltage protection | Yes | Yes |
| Over-current protection | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 23.1 lb | 16.5 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |