Siglent SPD1305X
#1 in Single outputFull review
A quiet, precise single-output linear supply for electronics benches that want PC control and remote sense. Less power per dollar than a switcher, but far cleaner output.
Amazon $328$328
The Siglent SPD1305X rates 4.0 among single output bench power supplys; the OWON OEL8511 rates 3.1 among electronic loads ones. The Siglent SPD1305X costs $71 less ($328 vs $399).
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OWON OEL8511
A programmable 200 W load for benches that may later gang several units on RS485.
Amazon $399$399
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (single output and electronic loads), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Siglent SPD1305X | OWON OEL8511 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 24 $2.19 per watt ($328, 150 W rated) | 26 $2 per watt ($399, 200 W rated) |
| Output quality 20% | 96 0.3 mVrms ripple and noise | 47 5 kHz dynamic mode |
| Resolution 15% | 75 1 mV / 1 mA setting resolution | 75 1 mV / 1 mA setting resolution |
| PC control 15% | 100 USB, LAN with SCPI | 80 USB, RS232, RS485 with SCPI |
| Protection & features 10% | 40 remote sense, stored setups | 60 over-voltage protection, over-current protection |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Siglent SPD1305X | OWON OEL8511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Power supply | Electronic load |
| Regulation | Linear | - |
| Channels | 1 | 1 |
| Channel ratings | 30 V/5 A | 150 V/20 A, 200 W |
| Max voltage | 30 V | 150 V |
| Max current | 5 A | 20 A |
| Rated power | 150 W | 200 W |
| Ripple and noise | 0.3 mVrms / 3 mVp-p | - |
| Dynamic mode | - | 5 kHz |
| Load modes | - | CC, CV, CR, CP |
| Precision | ||
| Setting resolution | 1 mV / 1 mA | 1 mV / 1 mA |
| Readback resolution | 1 mV / 1 mA | 1 mV / 0.1 mA |
| Remote sense | Yes | - |
| Control | ||
| PC interfaces | USB, LAN | USB, RS232, RS485 |
| SCPI | Yes | Yes |
| Stored setups | 5 | - |
| Over-voltage protection | - | Yes |
| Over-current protection | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 12.1 lb | 9.3 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |