Comparison · Converters

USB DC-DC board, type two or Tyco ME005BK

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: These devices have no measurements in common that would show one is better than the other. Compare the review conclusions below.

Model	USB DC-DC board, type two2019Read review →	Tyco ME005BK2019Read review →
Voltage, V	5	12
Review conclusion	With reservations	Recommended

Only in one review: Current 3 A (USB DC-DC board, type two); Test current 2.8 A (USB DC-DC board, type two); Ripple 110 mV (USB DC-DC board, type two); No load 0.45 W (Tyco ME005BK); Weight 24 g (Tyco ME005BK); Price 1.4 $ (Tyco ME005BK).

USB DC-DC board, type two: Type two works but overheats, is limited to about 2.8 A, and has worse efficiency and ripple than type one.

Tyco ME005BK: Rated at 210 mA, it comfortably delivers 300 mA; the author considers the result quite good.

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.