Comparison · Converters

Two-port QC converter or XL4016E1 buck converter, up to 12 A

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: XL4016E1 buck converter, up to 12 A (10 A vs. 3.4); Ripple: XL4016E1 buck converter, up to 12 A (30 mV vs. 700); Temperature rise: Two-port QC converter (97 °C vs. 110).

Model	Two-port QC converter2022Read review →	XL4016E1 buck converter, up to 12 A2020Read review →
Test current, A	3.4	10
Ripple, mV	700	30
Temperature rise, °C	97	110
Review conclusion	Recommended	With reservations

Only in one review: Voltage 30 V (XL4016E1 buck converter, up to 12 A); Current 12 A (XL4016E1 buck converter, up to 12 A); Power 100 W (XL4016E1 buck converter, up to 12 A); In test 150 W (XL4016E1 buck converter, up to 12 A).

Two-port QC converter: Recommended, but it has high output ripple; during sustained load the chip reached 95–97 °C.

XL4016E1 buck converter, up to 12 A: Delivers up to 10 A with low ripple, but gets quite hot and has poor build quality; the 20 A version is a better buy.

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.