Comparison · Converters

XL4016E1 buck converter, up to 12 A or XYS3580

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: XL4016E1 buck converter, up to 12 A (150 W vs. 110); Test current: XL4016E1 buck converter, up to 12 A (10 A vs. 5.1); Temperature rise: XL4016E1 buck converter, up to 12 A (110 °C vs. 120).

Model	XL4016E1 buck converter, up to 12 A2020Read review →	XYS35802020Read review →
Voltage, V	30	36
Current, A	12	5
Power, W	100	80
In test, W	150	110
Test current, A	10	5.1
Temperature rise, °C	110	120
Review conclusion	With reservations	Not recommended

Only in one review: Under load 22 V (XYS3580); Ripple 30 mV (XL4016E1 buck converter, up to 12 A); No load 2 W (XYS3580); Protection 5.2 A (XYS3580); Price 13.9 $ (XYS3580).

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.

XYS3580: The converter overheats, has high ripple and low efficiency, and its screen periodically turns white.

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.