Comparison · Converters

ZC822 or QBW018A0B

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: Ripple: QBW018A0B (100 mV vs. 250); Temperature rise: ZC822 (60 °C vs. 111); Price: ZC822 (5.45 $ vs. 5.47).

Model	ZC822YZXstudio · 2019Read review →	QBW018A0B2018Read review →
Voltage, V	12	12
Current, A	2.5	18
Ripple, mV	250	100
Temperature rise, °C	60	111
Price, $	5.45	5.47
Review conclusion	With reservations	With reservations

Only in one review: Power 27 W (ZC822); Test current 3.8 A (ZC822); Under load 12 V (ZC822); Protection 2.4 A (ZC822).

ZC822: An inexpensive board with broad protocol support, but output power is limited to 27 W.

QBW018A0B: It runs hot at full load and needs cooling; the author advises against drawing more than 8 A for long without forced cooling.

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.