Comparison · Converters

RD6012P(W) or LM2596S buck DC-DC converter

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: RD6012P(W) (12 A vs. 1); Efficiency: RD6012P(W) (95.5 % vs. 90).

Model	RD6012P(W)RuiDeng · 2021Read review →	LM2596S buck DC-DC converter2014Read review →
Test current, A	12	1
Efficiency, %	95.5	90
Review conclusion	With reservations	Recommended

Only in one review: Current 12.1 A (RD6012P(W)); In test 10 W (LM2596S buck DC-DC converter); Ripple 5 mV (RD6012P(W)); Temperature rise 80 °C (RD6012P(W)).

RD6012P(W): A capable high-power converter, but range switching is awkward, it heats up considerably, and voltage measurement can glitch.

LM2596S buck DC-DC converter: The author recommends the boards but warns about mediocre capacitors and the seller's short shipment.

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.