Comparison · Converters

5 V UPS 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: Based on review measurements: Price: 5 V UPS (1.17 $ vs. 1.4).

Model	5 V UPS2019Read review →	Tyco ME005BK2019Read review →
Voltage, V	5	12
Price, $	1.17	1.4
Review conclusion	Not recommended	Recommended

Only in one review: Current 2 A (5 V UPS); Test current 2.8 A (5 V UPS); Ripple 100 mV (5 V UPS); No load 0.45 W (Tyco ME005BK); Temperature rise 78 °C (5 V UPS); Weight 24 g (Tyco ME005BK).

5 V UPS: It is cheap and handles the rated current, but the author was disappointed by the large voltage drop when switching to battery.

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.