Comparison · Converters

Tyco ME005BK or Small Step-Up boards (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: Price: Small Step-Up boards (5 V) (0.39 $ vs. 1.4).

Model	Tyco ME005BK2019Read review →	Small Step-Up boards (5 V)2015Read review →
Voltage, V	12	5
Price, $	1.4	0.39
Review conclusion	Recommended	Recommended

Only in one review: Test current 0.55 A (Small Step-Up boards (5 V)); No load 0.45 W (Tyco ME005BK); Temperature rise 70 °C (Small Step-Up boards (5 V)); Weight 24 g (Tyco ME005BK).

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

Small Step-Up boards (5 V): Cheap, functional boards with good protection; weak as SEPIC converters, but the modification worked.

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.