I need a small solar charge controller for a 4.2V battery and a 5V solar panel. In my research, I found the SD05CRMA and the SDBK03TA 4V2.

Both use a 472 and a 1201 resistor. They both also use a CN3163 mppt lithium ion battery charge controller.

I see no other differences besides price.

Are there any benefits of one over the other in terms of physical architecture?

SDBK03TA

SD05CRMA

  • FauxPseudo @lemmy.world
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    2 hours ago

    I looked around and the only real difference I could find is the temperature range but you’d have to be in some rather extreme environments for that to make a difference. When things are that close I tend to favor which vendor is going to stand by their product.