Best 200 to 300 W Landscape Lighting Transformers Ranked

A 300 W contractor transformer with four taps, an included photocell timer and a lifetime warranty. The safest long-term pick for a mid-size system.

A low-cost smart 300 W transformer with two zones and a 15 V tap, for an app-scheduled yard on a budget.

A 300 W smart transformer with three app-controlled zones, for a yard where path, tree and deck lights should run on separate schedules.

The cheapest way to 300 W with a 14 V tap and full timer modes, for a budget system.

A 300 W two-zone transformer at a budget price, for front and back yards that should switch at different times.

A smart 300 W transformer with three zones and diagnostics, for a Kichler system you want to manage from a phone.

A 200 W multi-tap transformer for runs of different lengths, at well under contractor prices. Budget for a plug-in timer or photocell.

A low-cost 200 W transformer for a modest LED system on short runs. It sets up in a minute with no programming.

A 300 W contractor transformer with two 15 V taps, for LED systems with several home runs and a separate controller.

A 300 W Malibu power pack with full timer modes, for a mid-size 12 V system.

A contractor 300 W transformer with four taps and an oversized terminal block, for installers wiring many home runs.