Comparison · Converters

ZC823 or ROAL Electronics mod 223 (5 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: ZC823 (60 W vs. 50); Test current: ROAL Electronics mod 223 (5 V) (10 A vs. 3.3); Ripple: ZC823 (65 mV vs. 1400).

Model	ZC823YZX · 2019Read review →	ROAL Electronics mod 223 (5 V)2019Read review →
Power, W	60	50
In test, W	60	50
Test current, A	3.3	10
Ripple, mV	65	1400
Review conclusion	Recommended	With reservations

Only in one review: Voltage 5 V (ROAL Electronics mod 223 (5 V)); Current 10 A (ROAL Electronics mod 223 (5 V)); Under load 20 V (ZC823); Efficiency 91.3 % (ROAL Electronics mod 223 (5 V)); Protection 3.3 A (ZC823); Price 8 $ (ZC823).

ZC823: A well-made SW3516 board with PD 3.0 and up to 60 W; ripple is lower than on the second board.

ROAL Electronics mod 223 (5 V): It maintains stable output and briefly delivers 50 W, but ripple is high and an LC filter is needed.

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.