Comparison page

LM2596 vs TP4056

Side-by-side selection notes for specs, ecosystem readiness, known issues, and data confidence. This page is generated from structured component fields instead of a hand-written article.

LM2596

Projects needing Buck and Common module with a commonly available power part.

TP4056

Projects needing Li-ion charger and Cheap module with a commonly available power part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionLM2596 TP4056

CategoryPowerPower

MakerTexas InstrumentsNanJing Top Power

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesNeeds verificationNeeds verification

Price$0.40 - $1.50$0.10 - $0.50

Known Tradeoffs

LM2596

Breakout boards may use different pin labels or regulator choices
Clone modules can differ from the original datasheet part

TP4056

Breakout boards may use different pin labels or regulator choices
Clone modules can differ from the original datasheet part

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LM2596

Texas Instruments

Classic buck regulator used in large inexpensive adjustable step-down modules.

China-madePower84% confidence

TP4056

NanJing Top Power

Very common single-cell lithium battery linear charger used in low-cost charging modules.

China-madePower78% confidence