Comparison · Power supplies

5 V 2 A power supply (10 W) or XK-1205DC

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: 5 V 2 A power supply (10 W) (4.4 A vs. 1.78); Ripple: XK-1205DC (60 mV vs. 300).

Model	5 V 2 A power supply (10 W)2026Read review →	XK-1205DC2015Read review →
Voltage, V	5	12
Current, A	2	1
Power, W	10	12
Test current, A	4.4	1.78
Ripple, mV	300	60
Review conclusion	Recommended	With reservations

Only in one review: Under load 11.91 V (XK-1205DC); Efficiency 78 % (5 V 2 A power supply (10 W)); Protection 4.4 A (5 V 2 A power supply (10 W)); Temperature rise 117 °C (5 V 2 A power supply (10 W)).

5 V 2 A power supply (10 W): A surprisingly good unit: it passed the tests and really delivers up to 15 W.

XK-1205DC: This compact PSU performs well above its rated current, but its interwinding capacitor should be replaced.

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.