A small programmable 30 V, 5 A supply for electronics hobbyists who want PC control in a compact box.
Amazon $119.99The OWON SPE3051 is the better bench power supply overall, rated 3.2 to 2.8. The OWON SPE3051 leads on PC control. The Korad KD3005D wins on output quality. The Korad KD3005D costs $10 less ($109.99 vs $119.99).
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A basic linear 30 V, 5 A bench supply for hobby electronics when PC control is not needed.
Amazon $109.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the OWON SPE3051 for PC control (USB with SCPI vs no PC interface).
- Choose the Korad KD3005D for output quality (2 mVrms ripple and noise vs 3 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 SPE3051 | Korad KD3005D |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 52 $0.80 per watt ($119.99, 150 W rated) | 55 $0.73 per watt ($109.99, 150 W from the channel ratings) |
| Output quality 20% | 45 3 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 | 0 no PC interface |
| Protection & features 10% | 80 over-voltage protection, over-current protection, stored setups | 50 protection and features not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| OWON SPE3051 | Korad KD3005D | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Power supply | Power supply |
| Regulation | Switching | Linear |
| Channels | 1 | 1 |
| Channel ratings | 30 V/5 A | 30 V/5 A |
| Max voltage | 30 V | 30 V |
| Max current | 5 A | 5 A |
| Rated power | 150 W | 150 W (channels added) |
| Ripple and noise | 3 mVrms / 30 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 | None |
| SCPI | Yes | - |
| Stored setups | 4 | - |
| Over-voltage protection | Yes | - |
| Over-current protection | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 3.3 lb | 9.4 lb |
