Comparison · Power supplies

Ultra-compact 100 W power supply, 12 V 8.3 A or HCF-100

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: Ripple: HCF-100 (200 mV vs. 650); Efficiency: Ultra-compact 100 W power supply, 12 V 8.3 A (89.5 % vs. 89); Temperature rise: Ultra-compact 100 W power supply, 12 V 8.3 A (95 °C vs. 110).

Model	Ultra-compact 100 W power supply, 12 V 8.3 A2026Read review →	HCF-1002025Read review →
Voltage, V	12	12
Current, A	8.3	8.3
Power, W	100	100
Ripple, mV	650	200
Efficiency, %	89.5	89
Temperature rise, °C	95	110
Review conclusion	With reservations	Recommended

Only in one review: No load 0.05 W (Ultra-compact 100 W power supply, 12 V 8.3 A).

Ultra-compact 100 W power supply, 12 V 8.3 A: This compact supply manages about 7 A, but the author advises roughly 6 A for continuous use; ripple spikes are very large.

HCF-100: The author praises its stability, efficiency and low ripple, recommending it with a practical power rating of 70–80 W.

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.