Comparison · Electronic loads
Atorch DL24M, 600 W kit or TEC-80K
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: In test: TEC-80K (1300 W vs. 560); Test current: TEC-80K (24 A vs. 18); Temperature rise: Atorch DL24M, 600 W kit (100 °C vs. 107).
| Model |  Atorch DL24M, 600 W kit2021Read review → |  TEC-80K2024Read review → |
|---|---|---|
| In test, W | 560 | 1300 |
| Test current, A | 18 | 24 |
| Temperature rise, °C | 100 | 107 |
| Review conclusion | With reservations | With reservations |
Only in one review: Voltage 200 V (Atorch DL24M, 600 W kit); Current 80 A (TEC-80K); Power 1600 W (TEC-80K).
Atorch DL24M, 600 W kit: An interesting, capable load, but it sustains 600 W only briefly; the author recommends modifications.
TEC-80K: The TEC-80K dissipates about 1300 W, but its transistors heat up to 106–107 °C.
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.
