Comparison · Converters

XYH3606 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: In test: XYH3606 (215 W vs. 150); Test current: XL4016E1 buck converter, up to 12 A (10 A vs. 6); Temperature rise: XL4016E1 buck converter, up to 12 A (110 °C vs. 120).

Model	XYH36062021Read review →	XL4016E1 buck converter, up to 12 A2020Read review →
Voltage, V	36.5	30
Current, A	6.1	12
Power, W	216	100
In test, W	215	150
Test current, A	6	10
Temperature rise, °C	120	110
Review conclusion	With reservations	With reservations

Only in one review: Ripple 30 mV (XL4016E1 buck converter, up to 12 A); Efficiency 94.8 % (XYH3606); No load 2 W (XYH3606); Price 32.3 $ (XYH3606).

XYH3606: A powerful, feature-rich converter with decent efficiency, but CC-mode behavior, ripple and Wi-Fi problems detract from it.

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.