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 PC control, value and protection & features. The Tekpower TP3005P wins on output quality. The Tekpower TP3005P costs $10 less ($129.99 vs $139.99).
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Tekpower TP3005P
#8 in Single outputFull review
A programmable linear 30 V, 5 A supply for hobbyists who want PC control without paying lab-brand prices.
Amazon $129.99$129.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the OWON SPE6103 for PC control (USB with SCPI vs USB), value ($0.47 per watt ($139.99, 300 W rated) vs $0.87 per watt ($129.99, 150 W from the channel ratings)) and protection & features (over-voltage protection, over-current protection, stored setups vs over-current protection, stored setups).
- Choose the Tekpower TP3005P 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 | Tekpower TP3005P |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 68 $0.47 per watt ($139.99, 300 W rated) | 50 $0.87 per watt ($129.99, 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 resolution not published (neutral score used) |
| PC control 15% | 80 USB with SCPI | 50 USB |
| Protection & features 10% | 80 over-voltage protection, over-current protection, stored setups | 50 over-current protection, stored setups |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| OWON SPE6103 | Tekpower TP3005P | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Readback resolution | 10 mV / 1 mA | - |
| Control | ||
| PC interfaces | USB | USB |
| SCPI | Yes | - |
| Stored setups | 4 | 3 |
| Over-voltage protection | Yes | - |
| Over-current protection | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 3.3 lb | 11.7 lb |