A basic 120 W power pack for a handful of LED path or spot lights near an outdoor outlet. The built-in photocell and countdown timer cover most needs.
Amazon $59.99
A 120 W plug-in power pack for small LED setups, with more timer modes than most budget units. It suits short runs from one outlet.
- 120 WRating
- 12 V ACOutput
- 1Zones
- Clock timerTimer
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Clock timer can switch lights on and off at set times as well as dusk to dawn
- Detachable photocell lets the box sit where the sensor would be shaded
- Overload cutout with a reset button
- Plastic housing
- 12 V only, with no higher tap for long runs
- No warranty published
The Malibu Power Pack family
Every Malibu Power Pack model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own rating.
| Model | Rating | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu 120W Power Pack 8100-9120-01 (this one) | 120 W | 2.4/5 | $69.99 |
| Malibu 300W Power Pack 8100-0300-01 | 300 W | 2.6/5 | $159.99 |
| Malibu 600W Power Pack | 600 W | 2.6/5 | $269.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its rating. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 8100-9120-01 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Rated output | 120 W |
| Output voltage | 12 V AC |
| Distinct taps | 1 |
| Independent zones | 1 |
| Controls | |
| Photocell included | Yes |
| Timer | Clock timer |
| App control | No |
| Build | |
| Enclosure | Plastic |
| Circuit breaker | Yes |
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