For home EV charging equipment, the decision often comes down to form factor and connection style. These two Level 2 chargers sit close in price, but they serve different installation preferences. One is a wallbox station, and the other is a 50-amp home unit with a hardwire setup and certification callouts.
Quick verdict
If you want a wallbox-style station with a familiar connector and a listed power figure, the Deco Home unit is the straightforward choice. If you want a 50-amp unit with a hardwire connection and certification callouts, the other charger is the better fit. For most buyers, the tie-breaker is whether you plan a permanent installation or prefer the connector details on the wallbox model.
At a glance
| Feature | Deco Home 9.6kW | 50A Hardwire Level 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150.00 | $124.95 |
| Listed current | 40 AMP | 50 AMP |
| Name callouts | 9.6KW, 240V, SAE J1772 | Home Hardwire, UL Listed, FCC, Energy Star |
| Condition | Open box | New open box / new other |
Where each product wins
- The Deco Home Level 2 EV Charging Station wins for shoppers who want a wallbox format and specific specs in the product title. The unit was inspected by the seller's technicians to meet factory specifications.
- The Level 2 EV Charger 50 Amp Home Hardwire wins for shoppers who want a hardwired home unit and certification callouts in the product name.
Product notes
Deco Home Level 2 EV Charging Station, 9.6KW, 40 AMP, 240V, SAE J1772 - Open Box
Deco Home presents this as a wallbox EV charging station with a 9.6kW output, a 40-amp capacity, and a 240V feed. It includes an SAE J1772 connector, and the open-box unit has been inspected by the seller's technicians to meet factory specifications with factory accessories included. It is the easier choice if you want a listed power figure and a familiar connector. The trade-off is the price: at $150, it is the more expensive of the two and leaves a $25.05 gap.
Level 2 EV Charger 50 Amp Home Hardwire, UL Listed & FCC & Energy Star
This Level 2 charger is the lower-priced option at $124.95. It is a 50-amp hardwire unit, and its product name carries UL Listed, FCC, and Energy Star. The condition is listed as new open box / new other, which suggests it may be an inspected or returned unit rather than a sealed retail box. If you plan a hardwired connection and want the higher current rating, this is the one. The limitation is that the connection is specified as hardwire, while the Deco Home unit is the one that spells out a connector type and wallbox format.
Final choice by use case
- Choose the Deco Home Level 2 EV Charging Station for a wallbox-style charger when the listed specs and connector type matter to you.
- Choose the Level 2 EV Charger 50 Amp Home Hardwire for a hardwired 50-amp install with certification callouts.
