If you're setting up a control panel or a DIN rail assembly, the enclosure is the part you don't want to get wrong. Pick one too small and the wiring won't fit. Pick one too flimsy for the location and moisture or dust can get in. The four boxes here cover the usual decision: a meter-specific NEMA 4X stainless cabinet vs IP65 carbon steel enclosures that cost a fraction of the price. The right choice comes down to what you're mounting, where it's mounted, and how much interior space you actually need.
Quick Take
For compact DIN rail and small control-panel work, the two Hualey boxes give you IP65 protection at the lowest prices. Need a larger cabinet with the same rating? The Uimoso provides a much bigger interior. If you're attaching an Eaton Power Xpert 350 meter in a corrosive or wet setting, the Eaton PXM350-ENC is the only enclosure here built around that meter.
Price Comparison
| Product | Price | Price Bar | Key Spec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton PXM350-ENC NEMA 4X Wall-Mount Enclosure for Power Xpert 350 Meter | $284.99 | NEMA 4X, 304 stainless steel, 8.24 x 7.55 x 4.72 in | |
| Steel Electrical Enclosure Wall Mount Junction Box Outdoor IP65 12/16/20/24 | $43.13 | IP65 carbon steel, 19.7 x 15.7 x 7.8 in | |
| 12/16/20/24\" IP65 Steel Electrical Enclosure Wall Mount Junction Box Outdoor | $44.29 | IP65 carbon steel, 19.7 x 15.7 x 7.8 in | |
| 16'' 20'' 24'' Steel Electrical Enclosure IP65 Wall Mount Junction Box Outdoor | $142.19 | IP65 carbon steel, 24 x 24 x 12 in |
Decision Matrix
- If you're mounting a Power Xpert 350 meter and need corrosion-resistant NEMA 4X protection, the Eaton PXM350-ENC is the direct match.
- If you want IP65 protection for a small DIN rail cabinet, the Steel Electrical Enclosure Wall Mount Junction Box Outdoor IP65 is the low-price option.
- If the same specs work but you prefer a title that leads with the size range, the 12/16/20/24\" IP65 Steel Electrical Enclosure Wall Mount Junction Box Outdoor is a near-identical alternative.
- If interior space is the priority, the Uimoso 16'' 20'' 24'' Steel Electrical Enclosure offers a 24 x 24 x 12-inch cabinet for the mid-range price.
Product Notes
Eaton PXM350-ENC NEMA 4X Wall-Mount Enclosure for Power Xpert 350 Meter
The Eaton is the only enclosure in this group designed for a specific meter. It's a NEMA 4X, corrosion-resistant cabinet made from 304 stainless steel, with a compact footprint of 8.24 x 7.55 x 4.72 inches. That makes it a natural fit for data centers, industrial control panels, and commercial branch circuits where the Power Xpert 350 is installed. The reason to choose it is the meter-specific design: you don't have to worry about cutout compatibility. The limitation is the price. At $284.99, it's roughly six times the cost of the lowest-priced box here, and if you're not mounting a PXM350, you're paying for that engineered fit without using it.
Steel Electrical Enclosure Wall Mount Junction Box Outdoor IP65 12/16/20/24
The Hualey box is the least expensive way into an IP65-rated carbon steel enclosure. It comes with a 19.7 x 15.7 x 7.8-inch cabinet, which is enough for many DIN rail terminal blocks, breakers, or contactors, and it's rated for indoor and outdoor use. The reason to pick it is the price: at $43.13, it's the lowest in the group and still gives you dust and water-jet protection. The limitation is the generic model label, \"Electrical Enclosure Box.\" If you need to reference it later in a spec sheet, you'll rely on the dimensions and IP rating rather than a distinct model number.
12/16/20/24\" IP65 Steel Electrical Enclosure Wall Mount Junction Box Outdoor
This second Hualey unit shares the carbon steel build and IP65 rating of the lower-priced Hualey. It's priced at $44.29, which is $1.16 more. You might choose it if you prefer a title that leads with the size range, as that wording can make the intended footprint clearer. The limitation is that the extra money doesn't unlock any different feature or dimension. With identical specs, the lower-priced Hualey is the rational pick unless the title format matters to you.
16'' 20'' 24'' Steel Electrical Enclosure IP65 Wall Mount Junction Box Outdoor
The Uimoso enclosure steps up to a much larger 24 x 24 x 12-inch steel cabinet while keeping the IP65 rating. It's made from 1.5 mm cold-rolled steel, and the price is $142.19. The reason to choose it is space: this is the only enclosure in the group with enough interior volume for a larger control panel or multiple rows of DIN rail. The limitation is the cost per cubic inch. You're paying more than triple the lowest-priced Hualey for the bigger footprint, but the ingress protection is the same. If the added volume is necessary, it's worth it; if not, the lower-priced boxes cover the same need.
Final Recommendation
For a Power Xpert 350 meter in a corrosive environment, get the Eaton PXM350-ENC. For a compact DIN rail or control-panel box, buy the Steel Electrical Enclosure Wall Mount Junction Box Outdoor IP65. If you need the large 24 x 24 x 12-inch interior, go with the Uimoso 16'' 20'' 24'' Steel Electrical Enclosure. The other Hualey is essentially the same cabinet as the lower-priced option for a slightly higher price.
