Siglent SDL1020X-E
A programmable load with every interface built in, for labs that automate power-supply and battery tests.
Amazon $574$574
The Siglent SDL1020X-E rates 4.0 among electronic loads bench power supplys; the Rigol DP932E rates 3.7 among multi-output ones. The Rigol DP932E costs $75 less ($499 vs $574).
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Rigol DP932E
#2 in Multi-outputFull review
A newer Rigol triple-output linear supply with isolated channels and LAN built in, for labs that script tests.
Amazon $499$499
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (electronic loads and multi-output), 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 SDL1020X-E | Rigol DP932E |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 16 $2.87 per watt ($574, 200 W rated) | 20 $2.52 per watt ($499, 198 W from the channel ratings) |
| Output quality 20% | 95 25 kHz dynamic mode | 96 0.3 mVrms ripple and noise |
| Resolution 15% | 75 1 mV / 1 mA setting resolution | 25 10 mV / 10 mA setting resolution |
| PC control 15% | 100 USB, RS232, LAN with SCPI | 100 USB, LAN with SCPI |
| Protection & features 10% | 80 over-voltage protection, over-current protection, remote sense | 60 over-voltage protection, over-current protection |
| Warranty 15% | 100 3-year warranty | 100 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Siglent SDL1020X-E | Rigol DP932E | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Electronic load | Power supply |
| Regulation | - | Linear |
| Channels | 1 | 3 |
| Channel ratings | 150 V/30 A, 200 W | 30 V/3 A, 30 V/3 A, 6 V/3 A |
| Max voltage | 150 V | 30 V |
| Max current | 30 A | 3 A |
| Rated power | 200 W | 198 W (channels added) |
| Ripple and noise | - | 0.3 mVrms / 2 mVp-p |
| Dynamic mode | 25 kHz | - |
| Load modes | CC, CV, CR, CP | - |
| Precision | ||
| Setting resolution | 1 mV / 1 mA | 10 mV / 10 mA |
| Readback resolution | 1 mV / 1 mA | 10 mV / 10 mA |
| Remote sense | Yes | - |
| Control | ||
| PC interfaces | USB, RS232, LAN, analog remote | USB, LAN |
| SCPI | Yes | Yes |
| Over-voltage protection | Yes | Yes |
| Over-current protection | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 12.8 lb | 20.2 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |