Comparison · Converters

IP6518 board 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: ROAL Electronics mod 223 (5 V) (50 W vs. 40); Test current: ROAL Electronics mod 223 (5 V) (10 A vs. 3.6).

Model	IP6518 board2019Read review →	ROAL Electronics mod 223 (5 V)2019Read review →
Voltage, V	20	5
Power, W	45	50
In test, W	40	50
Test current, A	3.6	10
Review conclusion	With reservations	With reservations

Only in one review: Current 10 A (ROAL Electronics mod 223 (5 V)); Under load 20 V (IP6518 board); Ripple 1400 mV (ROAL Electronics mod 223 (5 V)); Efficiency 91.3 % (ROAL Electronics mod 223 (5 V)); Price 3.77 $ (IP6518 board).

IP6518 board: The board supports QC 20 V but delivered about 40 W in testing; tests were cut short after an accidental short circuit.

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.