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PTA-120W-12V or UM-U120S, 12 volts 10 amps

Two models side by side: measurements taken by the author in their reviews, and their conclusions. The better value in each row is highlighted.

In brief: Based on review measurements: Test current: PTA-120W-12V (11 A vs. 10.5); Ripple: PTA-120W-12V (40 mV vs. 220); Efficiency: UM-U120S, 12 volts 10 amps (85 % vs. 81); Temperature rise: PTA-120W-12V (92 °C vs. 100).

ModelPTA-120W-12VPTA-120W-12V2025Read review →UM-U120S, 12 volts 10 ampsUM-U120S, 12 volts 10 amps2021Read review →
Voltage, V1212
Power, W120120
Test current, A1110.5
Ripple, mV40220
Efficiency, %8185
Temperature rise, °C92100
Review conclusionWith reservationsWith reservations

Only in one review: Current 10 A (UM-U120S, 12 volts 10 amps); No load 1.2 W (UM-U120S, 12 volts 10 amps); Protection 12.5 A (UM-U120S, 12 volts 10 amps); Price 11.99 $ (UM-U120S, 12 volts 10 amps).

PTA-120W-12V: A decent budget supply for undemanding uses, but it has high low-frequency ripple and low input capacitance.

UM-U120S, 12 volts 10 amps: Overall, the supply is decent, but needs cooling for sustained operation at full power.

Figures were taken from the review text and checked against the quoted passages. Measurement conditions differ between reviews, so read the reviews yourself before buying. Prices at the time of review.

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