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36 W 3 A desktop power supply or 5 V, 7.2 A, 36 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: Temperature rise: 36 W 3 A desktop power supply (126 °C vs. 142).

Model36 W 3 A desktop power supply36 W 3 A desktop power supply2026Read review →5 V, 7.2 A, 36 W power supply5 V, 7.2 A, 36 W power supply2015Read review →
Voltage, V125
Current, A37.2
Power, W3636
Temperature rise, °C126142
Review conclusionWith reservationsWith reservations

Only in one review: Efficiency 84.5 % (36 W 3 A desktop power supply).

36 W 3 A desktop power supply: Delivers 3 A with little thermal headroom; the overcurrent threshold is very high and there is no thermal protection.

5 V, 7.2 A, 36 W power supply: It regulates voltage well, but the inductor overheats and ripple rises at maximum current.

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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