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12 V 6 A power supply or 12 V 72 W power supply

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: 12 V 72 W power supply (9 A vs. 6.5); Ripple: 12 V 6 A power supply (60 mV vs. 120); Temperature rise: 12 V 6 A power supply (85 °C vs. 135).

Model12 V 6 A power supply12 V 6 A power supply2026Read review →12 V 72 W power supply12 V 72 W power supply2025Read review →
Voltage, V1212
Current, A66
Power, W7272
Test current, A6.59
Ripple, mV60120
Protection, A6.310
Temperature rise, °C85135
Review conclusionRecommendedRecommended

Only in one review: In test 120 W (12 V 72 W power supply); Efficiency 88 % (12 V 72 W power supply); Price 7 $ (12 V 72 W power supply).

12 V 6 A power supply: It handles 6 A well with low primary ripple; when warm, protection trips at about 6.2–6.3 A.

12 V 72 W power supply: Well built, but overheats during prolonged use without airflow above about 4.5 A.

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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