Zareba 25 Mile AC EAC25M-Z
#10 in Plug-inFull review
A dependable plug-in charger for a medium pasture of cattle, horses or goats, with lightning damage covered for two years.
Amazon $133.67$133.67
The Zareba 25 Mile AC EAC25M-Z is the better electric fence energizer overall, rated 3.2 to 2.9. The Zareba 25 Mile AC EAC25M-Z leads on output. The Patriot PMX50 costs $18.68 less ($114.99 vs $133.67).
Patriot PMX50
#11 in Plug-inFull review
A plug-in charger for small pastures of horses, goats or sheep that want a strong peak voltage.
Amazon $114.99$114.99
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Zareba 25 Mile AC EAC25M-Z for output (1 J output vs 0.5 J output).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every plug-in electric fence energizer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Zareba 25 Mile AC EAC25M-Z | Patriot PMX50 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 35% | 38 $133.67 per joule ($133.67, 1 J output) | 22 $229.98 per joule ($114.99, 0.5 J output) |
| Output 25% | 37 1 J output | 21 0.5 J output |
| Warranty 25% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
| Lightning cover 15% | 100 warranty covers lightning damage | 100 warranty covers lightning damage |
Specifications
| Zareba 25 Mile AC EAC25M-Z | Patriot PMX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Power | Plug-in (110 V) | Plug-in (110 V) |
| Output energy | 1 J | 0.5 J |
| Stored energy | - | 0.8 J |
| Rated fence length | 25 miles | 15 miles |
| Rated area | - | 60 acres |
| Peak voltage | - | 10 kV |
| Low impedance | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Lightning cover | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |