Comparison · Power supplies

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

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-100-12 (30 mV vs. 650); Temperature rise: Ultra-compact 100 W power supply, 12 V 8.3 A (95 °C vs. 115).

Model	Ultra-compact 100 W power supply, 12 V 8.3 A2026Read review →	HCF-100-122026Read review →
Voltage, V	12	12
Current, A	8.3	8.3
Power, W	100	100
Ripple, mV	650	30
Temperature rise, °C	95	115
Review conclusion	With reservations	With reservations

Only in one review: Efficiency 89.5 % (Ultra-compact 100 W power supply, 12 V 8.3 A); 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-100-12: Ripple is 30 mV, but the transformer heats noticeably at rated load.

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.