Comparison · Converters

Quick Charge voltage converter or MC34063

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: Quick Charge voltage converter (1.34 $ vs. 4).

Model	Quick Charge voltage converter2019Read review →	MC340632015Read review →
Voltage, V	5	12
Under load, V	5.16	11.44
Price, $	1.34	4
Review conclusion	With reservations	Recommended

Only in one review: Current 3.4 A (Quick Charge voltage converter); Test current 3.4 A (Quick Charge voltage converter); Ripple 300 mV (Quick Charge voltage converter); Temperature rise 60 °C (Quick Charge voltage converter).

Quick Charge voltage converter: A compact, inexpensive QC converter, but ripple is high and it cannot sustain maximum 5 V load for long.

MC34063: The author tested the MC34063 in a buck-boost converter and was pleased with the chips, especially for the price.

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.