Comparison · Converters

Lineage power SW001A2B91Z 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: Test current: Lineage power SW001A2B91Z (1.6 A vs. 0.55); Temperature rise: Small Step-Up boards (5 V) (70 °C vs. 72).

Model	Lineage power SW001A2B91Z2019Read review →	Small Step-Up boards (5 V)2015Read review →
Test current, A	1.6	0.55
Temperature rise, °C	72	70
Review conclusion	Recommended	Recommended

Only in one review: Voltage 5 V (Small Step-Up boards (5 V)); Current 1.25 A (Lineage power SW001A2B91Z); Efficiency 90 % (Lineage power SW001A2B91Z); Weight 8 g (Lineage power SW001A2B91Z); Price 0.39 $ (Small Step-Up boards (5 V)).

Lineage power SW001A2B91Z: The author liked this compact isolated converter: it holds voltage steadily and suits loads up to 15 W.

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.