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CTG-200W-12V or S-200-5

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: Temperature rise: S-200-5 (80 °C vs. 118).

ModelCTG-200W-12VCTG-200W-12V2025Read review →S-200-5S-200-52017Read review →
Voltage, V125
Current, A16.740
Power, W200200
Temperature rise, °C11880
Review conclusionRecommendedNot recommended

Only in one review: Test current 19.2 A (CTG-200W-12V); Under load 12.162 V (CTG-200W-12V); Ripple 160 mV (CTG-200W-12V); Efficiency 86.5 % (CTG-200W-12V).

CTG-200W-12V: Praised for its sound topology, overvoltage protection, and excellent regulation; the input capacitor is undersized.

S-200-5: The power supply has serious assembly defects and low-quality components; the author considers it unreliable.

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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