VOLT Multi-Tap 300W Transformer
#1 in 200 to 300 WFull review
A 300 W contractor transformer with four taps, an included photocell timer and a lifetime warranty. The safest long-term pick for a mid-size system.
Amazon $294.97$294.97
The VOLT Multi-Tap 300W Transformer is the better landscape lighting transformer overall, rated 3.9 to 2.6. The VOLT Multi-Tap 300W Transformer leads on controls and voltage taps. The Kichler Pro-Contractor 300W 15PC300SS costs $39.98 less ($254.99 vs $294.97).
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Kichler Pro-Contractor 300W 15PC300SS
#9 in 200 to 300 WFull review
A 300 W contractor transformer with two 15 V taps, for LED systems with several home runs and a separate controller.
Amazon $254.99$254.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the VOLT Multi-Tap 300W Transformer for controls (photocell, timer vs no timer, photocell, app or zones included) and voltage taps (12 to 15 V, 4 output voltages vs 15 V, 1 output voltage).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 200 to 300 W landscape lighting transformer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | VOLT Multi-Tap 300W Transformer | Kichler Pro-Contractor 300W 15PC300SS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 21 $98.32 per 100 W ($294.97, 300 W) | 28 $85 per 100 W ($254.99, 300 W) |
| Voltage taps 20% | 100 12 to 15 V, 4 output voltages | 60 15 V, 1 output voltage |
| Controls 20% | 50 photocell, timer | 0 no timer, photocell, app or zones included |
| Build 15% | 80 stainless steel enclosure, toroidal core | 80 stainless steel enclosure, toroidal core |
| Warranty 20% | 100 lifetime warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| VOLT Multi-Tap 300W Transformer | Kichler Pro-Contractor 300W 15PC300SS | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Rated output | 300 W | 300 W |
| Output voltage | 12 to 15 V AC | 15 V AC |
| Distinct taps | 4 | 1 |
| Independent zones | 1 | 1 |
| Controls | ||
| Photocell included | Yes | No |
| Timer | Countdown | None included |
| App control | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Enclosure | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Core | Toroidal | Toroidal |
| Warranty | Lifetime | - |