Comparison · Converters

Tyco ME005BK or MT3608

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: MT3608 (0.6 $ vs. 1.4).

Model	Tyco ME005BK2019Read review →	MT36082015Read review →
Voltage, V	12	28
Price, $	1.4	0.6
Review conclusion	Recommended	With reservations

Only in one review: Current 2 A (MT3608); Test current 2 A (MT3608); Under load 3 V (MT3608); No load 0.45 W (Tyco ME005BK); Temperature rise 70 °C (MT3608); Weight 24 g (Tyco ME005BK).

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

MT3608: The original board has poor layout and high ripple, but works better after modification.

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.