Comparison · Converters

ZC826 or SW3516 board (marking erased)

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: ZC826 (80 W vs. 60); Test current: SW3516 board (marking erased) (5 A vs. 4.2); Ripple: SW3516 board (marking erased) (110 mV vs. 700); Price: SW3516 board (marking erased) (3.6 $ vs. 21.5).

Model	ZC826YZXstudio · 2019Read review →	SW3516 board (marking erased)2019Read review →
Power, W	60	60
In test, W	80	60
Test current, A	4.2	5
Ripple, mV	700	110
Protection, A	4.2	5
Price, $	21.5	3.6
Review conclusion	Recommended	With reservations

Only in one review: Voltage 20 V (ZC826); Current 3 A (ZC826); Under load 20 V (SW3516 board (marking erased)).

ZC826: A powerful, well-made board with broad protocol support and bidirectional operation, but it is expensive.

SW3516 board (marking erased): An inexpensive board that works well, but has noticeably higher ripple and cheap capacitors.

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.