Comparison · Converters

ZC826 or ROAL Electronics mod 223E (12 V)

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. 50); Test current: ROAL Electronics mod 223E (12 V) (4.5 A vs. 4.2); Ripple: ZC826 (700 mV vs. 1500).

Model	ZC826YZXstudio · 2019Read review →	ROAL Electronics mod 223E (12 V)2019Read review →
Voltage, V	20	12
Current, A	3	4.1
Power, W	60	50
In test, W	80	50
Test current, A	4.2	4.5
Ripple, mV	700	1500
Review conclusion	Recommended	With reservations

Only in one review: Under load 11.85 V (ROAL Electronics mod 223E (12 V)); Efficiency 91.6 % (ROAL Electronics mod 223E (12 V)); No load 1.8 W (ROAL Electronics mod 223E (12 V)); Protection 4.2 A (ZC826); Temperature rise 97 °C (ROAL Electronics mod 223E (12 V)); Price 21.5 $ (ZC826).

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

ROAL Electronics mod 223E (12 V): It runs steadily and briefly delivers 50 W, but ripple is high and calls for an output LC filter.

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.