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Review on πŸ”Œ DROK USB Cable DC 5V Boost to 9V 12V Step Up Voltage Converter 1A, USB to 9v/12v Step-up Volt Transformer Power Regulator Line with LED Display by Olusola Edwards

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works well - power supply accessory

Works well but be aware of the amperage your device draws. I tried using it with my HMD Vive Pro and it worked for a while, but the converter got very hot and would periodically shut down under these conditions. As it turned out, the HMD was drawing nearly twice its rated current, which is a dangerous situation. All converters like this one that convert 5V to 12V are designed for a 5V, 2A input. This is a common input from standard USB ports. This equates to 12V, 0.833A by the conversational equation. This is normal for low-powered devices, but the HMD I used it on draws 1.5A. If you're looking for a higher-powered solution like the Vive Pro HMD, I recommend an external battery like the Anker PowerCore II 20000. Whatever you choose. , be sure to consider the amperage rating of the cable, transmitter, or device.

Pros
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Reliability