OWON SPE8105
#5 in Single outputFull review
A compact high-voltage switcher for e-bike, solar and battery projects that need more than 60 V.
Amazon $219$219
The OWON SPE8105 is the better bench power supply overall, rated 3.1 to 2.9. The OWON SPE8105 leads on output quality and resolution. The Riden RD6018 wins on value. The OWON SPE8105 costs $50 less ($219 vs $269).
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Riden RD6018
#13 in Single outputFull review
A high-power buck-converter supply for battery charging, motors and LED work where watts per dollar matter more than clean output.
Amazon $269$269
Which should you buy?
- Choose the OWON SPE8105 for output quality (50 mVp-p ripple and noise (no rms figure) vs 250 mVp-p ripple and noise (no rms figure)) and resolution (10 mV / 1 mA setting resolution vs 10 mV / 10 mA setting resolution).
- Choose the Riden RD6018 for value ($0.25 per watt ($269, 1,080 W rated) vs $0.44 per watt ($219, 500 W rated)).
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 SPE8105 | Riden RD6018 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 69 $0.44 per watt ($219, 500 W rated) | 86 $0.25 per watt ($269, 1,080 W rated) |
| Output quality 20% | 30 50 mVp-p ripple and noise (no rms figure) | 0 250 mVp-p ripple and noise (no rms figure) |
| Resolution 15% | 50 10 mV / 1 mA setting resolution | 25 10 mV / 10 mA setting resolution |
| PC control 15% | 50 USB | 50 USB |
| Protection & features 10% | 80 over-voltage protection, over-current protection, stored setups | 80 over-voltage protection, over-current protection, stored setups |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| OWON SPE8105 | Riden RD6018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Power supply | Power supply |
| Regulation | Switching | Switching |
| Channels | 1 | 1 |
| Channel ratings | 80 V/10 A | 60 V/18 A |
| Max voltage | 80 V | 60 V |
| Max current | 10 A | 18 A |
| Rated power | 500 W | 1,080 W |
| Ripple and noise | 50 mVp-p | 250 mVp-p |
| Precision | ||
| Setting resolution | 10 mV / 1 mA | 10 mV / 10 mA |
| Readback resolution | 10 mV / 1 mA | 10 mV / 10 mA |
| Control | ||
| PC interfaces | USB | USB |
| Stored setups | 4 | 10 |
| Over-voltage protection | Yes | Yes |
| Over-current protection | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 4 lb | - |
| Released | - | 2020-09-24 |