OWON SPE6103
#3 in Single outputFull review
A compact, programmable 60 V switching supply that gives a lot of range for the money on a crowded bench.
Amazon $139.99$139.99
The OWON SPE6103 is the better bench power supply overall, rated 3.3 to 3.0. The OWON SPE6103 leads on value, PC control and protection & features. The Korad KA3005P wins on output quality. The OWON SPE6103 costs $15.01 less ($139.99 vs $155).
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Korad KA3005P
#9 in Single outputFull review
A low-cost programmable linear supply for hobby and repair benches that want PC control on a budget.
Amazon $155$155
Which should you buy?
- Choose the OWON SPE6103 for value ($0.47 per watt ($139.99, 300 W rated) vs $1.03 per watt ($155, 150 W from the channel ratings)), PC control (USB with SCPI vs USB, RS232) and protection & features (over-voltage protection, over-current protection, stored setups vs over-voltage protection, over-current protection).
- Choose the Korad KA3005P for output quality (2 mVrms ripple and noise vs 5 mVrms ripple and noise).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every single output bench power supply; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | OWON SPE6103 | Korad KA3005P |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 68 $0.47 per watt ($139.99, 300 W rated) | 45 $1.03 per watt ($155, 150 W from the channel ratings) |
| Output quality 20% | 33 5 mVrms ripple and noise | 55 2 mVrms ripple and noise |
| Resolution 15% | 50 10 mV / 1 mA setting resolution | 50 10 mV / 1 mA setting resolution |
| PC control 15% | 80 USB with SCPI | 50 USB, RS232 |
| Protection & features 10% | 80 over-voltage protection, over-current protection, stored setups | 60 over-voltage protection, over-current protection |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| OWON SPE6103 | Korad KA3005P | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Power supply | Power supply |
| Regulation | Switching | Linear |
| Channels | 1 | 1 |
| Channel ratings | 60 V/10 A | 30 V/5 A |
| Max voltage | 60 V | 30 V |
| Max current | 10 A | 5 A |
| Rated power | 300 W | 150 W (channels added) |
| Ripple and noise | 5 mVrms / 50 mVp-p | 2 mVrms |
| Precision | ||
| Setting resolution | 10 mV / 1 mA | 10 mV / 1 mA |
| Readback resolution | 10 mV / 1 mA | 10 mV / 1 mA |
| Control | ||
| PC interfaces | USB | USB, RS232 |
| SCPI | Yes | - |
| Stored setups | 4 | - |
| Over-voltage protection | Yes | Yes |
| Over-current protection | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 3.3 lb | 10.6 lb |