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Review of Anker 3.6A dual port wall charger w/pics!!!

This is a review of Anker 3.6A dual usb port wall charger: http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-18W-3-6A-Wall-Charger/dp/B00B8L36A6/
Just like cases, wall chargers market starting to get saturated with too many choices any time you search for one. But to find a good quality one that will live up to its current rating, have a reliable design that will not burn out, and with a relatively small footprint and dual output - that's not easy to find. I looked into testing of new Anker 3.6A wall charger to see how it will meet all these requirements.
First of all, the charger itself is very compact and lightweight. Under 80g with a dimensions of approximately 70mm x 55mm x 25mm it will be very comfortable to take with you while traveling. It's slim design is not obstructive if you either plug it into wall outlet (leaving enough room for another plug if its a dual outlet) or power strip where it could be used along side with other cables. For such a slim design it has a very impressive spec of 3.6A of shared output current between two ports. Obviously having a dual usb port is a huge bonus, but being able to supply 3.6A into both of them (combined and shared between two ports) or into each (if only one port used at a time) - this is very impressive! Yes, they have it labeled as one port being Android and the other one Apple, but while testing it with Galaxy Note 2 and Nexus 7 I found both ports work reliably to charge android devices. I guess this just means that you can also use it to charge Apple device with their proprietary charging circuit. I have another dual wall charger from about a year ago where I can't charger Android devices from "apple" port. This Anker charger, which I verified with their car charger as well, has no issues powering up Android devices I tested from their "apple" port. I also verified with my Note 2 that charging current was at max 2A, so the phone will be charged up at maximum speed. Furthermore, I had both Note 2 and Nexus 7 plugged in together, both charging as AC in battery setting, and I have verified Note 2 sinking 2A. Also while charging, I didn't feel any overheating, it stayed cool.
Definitely a highly recommended wall charger and a great value for under $12 for 3.6A dual port slim design which is covered by Anker's 18-month warranty.
Here are some pics:
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I got this little guy ahead of your review, and can't agree more. Charger does the job very well on either port.

Thanks just ordered one. Been needing one for some time now what with three tablets and four phones. This will come in handy and with Amazon Prime's free shipping is a nice little deal.

One thing I have to mention is that when charging Note 2 and another Android non-Samsung device, I would recommend to keep Note 2 on "apple" port while other device on "android" port. I had two Nexus 7 tablets charging on both ports, starting at the same low battery level, and found the one connected to "android" port was charging at a faster rate. Bottom line, Samsung phones charge at fast rate from both ports, while other Android devices like Nexus 7 charge faster from android port versus apple one.

vectron said:
Bottom line, Samsung phones charge at fast rate from both ports, while other Android devices like Nexus 7 charge faster from android port versus apple one.
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That explains some of the debate going on in the 2 amp car charger thread.
Some people were saying that "apple" 2.1a ports won't charge the note 2 quickly when others were saying it charged their note 2s fine. Maybe you should go report your findings in that thread too?

Review of Anker dual usb port 4.8A (24W) car charger w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of Anker dual usb port 4.8A (2x 2.4A, total 24W) car charger. http://www.ianker.com/product/71AN2452C-WA
Just a few months ago I reviewed Anker's dual usb car charger with 3.6A combined output. One of the comments I heard back was about charging Note 2 and iPad 4th gen. As you know, Note 2 needs 2A for a full charge while 4th Gen iPad needs 2.4A. Or perhaps you got Note 3 in addition to Note 2 and need to charge up both of these 2A phablets in your car. In that case 3.6A doesn't cut it. The solution: 4.8A charger with dual usb port output each being able to deliver 2.4A.
Continuing with their new environmentally safe cartoon package, this one arrived in a neat little box. In addition to car charger, it came with Instruction manual which I want to mention specifically since Anker has been updating these with more and more useful details. They might as well call it a car charging Guide. But one thing I do have to mention, even so this charger has 2 ports labeled Android and Apple - in case of Note 2 or any other newer Galaxy phones, both ports can be used to charge your phone at full speed as I captured in the pictures below using Galaxy Charging current app.
This new 4.8A charger is the same size as their previous 3.6A model. Its very compact at 31g with 2.9" in length and 1" x 0.9" at the dual usb port opening which is smaller than some of the other single output car charger. This car charger is able to accommodate simultaneous charging of 2 plugged in devices at 2.4A each for a total output of 4.8A, and according to instruction manual has built-in multiple circuit protections. With Anker's standard 18 months warranty from the date of purchase, and a current price of $11.99 - this is one fantastic value and definitely a highly recommended accessory if you want to charge multiple power hungry devices at full speed in your car.
Here are the pictures.
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thank you for the review! What micro-usb cable are you using to charge the device? I'm noticing that the cable has much to do with the amperage being drawn from testing I've done with all the cables and chargers I have.

Thanks again, Vectron. Excellent review.
By the way, how did you find the accuracy of the app you were displaying to measure the current?
I bought the USB power monitor that you reviewed. I d/l the app Galaxy current (the same one you
are using) and they never matched each other. The app always show 1800 like yours when the USB
gadget wasn't installed (on a 2A charger). It showed very differently with it inline, like 1100 mA.
I wonder if you saw the same thing?

testrider said:
Thanks again, Vectron. Excellent review.
By the way, how did you find the accuracy of the app you were displaying to measure the current?
I bought the USB power monitor that you reviewed. I d/l the app Galaxy current (the same one you
are using) and they never matched each other. The app always show 1800 like yours when the USB
gadget wasn't installed (on a 2A charger). It showed very differently with it inline, like 1100 mA.
I wonder if you saw the same thing?
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To be honest, the app and usb dongle are great for relative measurements, not the actual accurate measurement. That is a truth. When you have a dozen of different cables and chargers and trying to make sense out of it, these tools come very handy to determine which combination will give you the highest charging current. Is it accurate? The only way to check it by dealing with a known mAh capacity target and timing how long it will take to charge it from zero to full (or some starting percentage which you will have to factor into your final calculation). Once you know total charged "mAh" capacity and "h" it took to charge, you calculate by dividing mAh/h to get your mA charging current speed. On a few occasions I came very close with what I have been reading with Charging Current app. But in general, just use all this as a tool to determine best combo of your external charger/cable.

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Portable Chargers Comparison

For some of you coming from phones with removable batteries, you may have some anxiety about running out of battery life and not being able to swap a spare in. I was the same way a year ago, but I didn’t let that fear keep me from buying a newer phone without a removable battery. So I decided to just grab a few portable chargers to use and I’m glad I did.
Below is a comparison of the portable chargers I have. To try and compare them as fair as possible, the process was simple. Reboot the phone, fire up the stopwatch, set to 15 minutes, shut off the screen, plug in the charger, and leave it alone. The readings were taken from Battery Monitor Widget which was set to update the history every 60 seconds. I used a charging cable from my HTC EVO 4G LTE. I didn’t have my N5 charging cable with me and we know sometimes the cable can play a big role. So take that in to consideration if you think my numbers are off.
The portable chargers from left to right.
1.New Trent iCarrier 12000mAh Portable Dual USB Port - $39.95 (Amazon)
*The one I have is an older model which doesn’t included the “Recharge by USB” option. Mine can only be recharged via AC Wall Adapter. The new model has both options but doesn’t included the wall chargers.
2. Anker® Astro 5600mAh Portable Power Bank - $29.99 (Amazon)
3. Anker Astro Mini 3000mAh Ultra-Compact Portable Charger Lipstick-Sized - $19.99 (Amazon)
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Test Results:
Review for Each:
New Trent:
I originally bought this to be used with my Nexus 7 (2012) since it was REALLY picky about what could charge it. You can tell this is a lot bulkier than the other two and isn’t something you’ll throw in your pocket. I keep this in my backpack and only use it when I don’t plan on moving around. Or if there are two people/devices that need to be charged. The plastic housing feels a little cheap, but I understand the idea was to keep the weight down on an already ‘heavier’ portable charger. It has held up well.
I’ve used this thing 3-4 times on my phones without it dying which is nice. This one re-charges using a AC Wall Charger (No longer included) or via USB (5v 2A…no charger included). NOTE: I have the older model which does not have the “Charge via USB” option. Only the AC wall charger option which it did come with. I can’t imagine how long it would take to charge via USB. It already takes a long time using the AC Wall Adapter.
Anker Astro:
This has been my Go-To portable charger for over a year. And it still charges my phone at least twice. When it comes to size vs. capability it is the clear winner. It also includes a LED Flashlight built in. There is a 4 light meter that tells you the status of the battery when charging a device or when being charged itself. Or you can just hit the button to see how full it is.
It can easily fit in your pocket or purse. I have a few very short micro-usb cables laying around so I’ll bring that with me too so I don’t have a 3ft cable in my pocket.
Anker Astro Mini:
I just bought this on sale and was surprised at it’s weight when it arrived. It has a metal casing so that probably adds to the weight. The fit/finish is very nice looking. When holding this in one hand and the Anker Astro in the other, you don’t feel much of a difference. Yes the Mini is round/smaller, but it isn’t a huge difference for me. The mini fits in your pocket nice.
If you are looking for something very portable, a little cheaper than the other options, and a charger that will charge you up once (maybe 1.5 times), then this is a good option. But if you may think you’ll need the portable charger for more than 1 charge while out, go with the Anker Astro (5600 mAh).

I have the Anker astro, but it takes AGES to charge my n5, almost as if it was being detected as a pc usb port rather than a charger.. any ideas? Stock rooted...

crazyguns said:
I have the Anker astro, but it takes AGES to charge my n5, almost as if it was being detected as a pc usb port rather than a charger.. any ideas? Stock rooted...
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What cable are you using with it?
Get the battery monitor widget app and see what it says when plugged in.

Nice quick review.
Strange that New Trent 2A output is less powerful then regular usb..
And the average charging mA for Astro mini seems bit lower than it should be. Both Astros have the same output rating, arent they?

kmckmc said:
Nice quick review.
Strange that New Trent 2A output is less powerful then regular usb..
And the average charging mA for Astro mini seems bit lower than it should be. Both Astros have the same output rating, arent they?
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Yes, Both Astro devices have the same output rating.

This seems a very interesting device

Dual 2.1A (4.2A total) Wall Charger (US)?

Does anyone know of a good dual 2.1A (4.2A) wall charger? I've found reviews for car charger but I want one for the wall to charge both my Nexus 5 and my Nexus 7 FHD when I travel. Thanks!

bleuiko said:
Does anyone know of a good dual 2.1A (4.2A) wall charger? I've found reviews for car charger but I want one for the wall to charge both my Nexus 5 and my Nexus 7 FHD when I travel. Thanks!
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This is the one I bought a few months ago, no problems ... yet

This is the one that I have been using for over a year around the world (I travel frequently for work), and have never had an issue.
Can actually support 4 simultaneous devices, and I've tested it at one point with a Galaxy S4, iPhone 5, Galaxy Note 10.1, and iPad all plugged in at once and charged all of them at the same time.
It's got dedicated ports for a ipad, samsung tablet (presumably a little more juice on these two ports), and two "universal" ports that work for most phones (I current use it with my Galaxy Tab2 and Nexus 5) so you should have no issues with both Nexuses.
Also, the size isn't too bad at all, so very portable. The only complaint -- if you can call it that -- is that the blue led is super bright. Nothing that can't be fixed with a piece of black electrical tape
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Charg...id=1391552707&sr=8-1&keywords=bolse+quad+port

3rdstring said:
This is the one I bought a few months ago, no problems ... yet
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pinoymutt said:
This is the one that I have been using for over a year around the world (I travel frequently for work), and have never had an issue.
Can actually support 4 simultaneous devices, and I've tested it at one point with a Galaxy S4, iPhone 5, Galaxy Note 10.1, and iPad all plugged in at once and charged all of them at the same time.
It's got dedicated ports for a ipad, samsung tablet (presumably a little more juice on these two ports), and two "universal" ports that work for most phones (I current use it with my Galaxy Tab2 and Nexus 5) so you should have no issues with both Nexuses.
Also, the size isn't too bad at all, so very portable. The only complaint -- if you can call it that -- is that the blue led is super bright. Nothing that can't be fixed with a piece of black electrical tape
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Charg...id=1391552707&sr=8-1&keywords=bolse+quad+port
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Thanks for the suggestions!

I tried charging my N5 with my LG G Pad charger and the phone got really warm. Is this OK? That was at 1.7A...

I got the Limefuel dual port 4.8A/24W dual port charger and it's hooked up to two Qi chargers to charge 2 Nexus 5's and I can say these Qi chargers have never charged this quickly before. One Qi charger is the 3-coil type (which is already awesome) and even charging while using the phone it charges mad fast.
I also got the Anker 5-port 8A/40W charger which I am still testing.
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kwurky said:
I got the Limefuel dual port 4.8A/24W dual port charger and it's hooked up to two Qi chargers to charge 2 Nexus 5's and I can say these Qi chargers have never charged this quickly before. One Qi charger is the 3-coil type (which is already awesome) and even charging while using the phone it charges mad fast.
I also got the Anker 5-port 8A/40W charger which I am still testing.
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This the one? http://www.amazon.com/Wall-Charger-Limefuel-L48WC-Blackberry/dp/B00FW1GE9S

bleuiko said:
This the one? http://www.amazon.com/Wall-Charger-Limefuel-L48WC-Blackberry/dp/B00FW1GE9S
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I second that recommendation. I have 2 Limefuel L48WC chargers. Both ports output full amperage to my Nexus family of devices. The flip prongs help with travel. As with many chargers, it has a light, but could easily be muted by a strip of tape.
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I bought this one from a local store for $12 + tax, works great. The only thing it doesn't charge are some of the newer BB's but it has no problem with charging an ipad, n7, and n4 at the same time
http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Quad-Ch...keywords=antec+quad+port+usb+charging+station

bleuiko said:
This the one? http://www.amazon.com/Wall-Charger-Limefuel-L48WC-Blackberry/dp/B00FW1GE9S
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Yes that's the one
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I got this one a couple of months ago:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ATZJ5YS/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Sure it's a little bulky, but it'll also give space for regular plugs, charges my and my wife's phones quickly, no problems.

If anyones looking for a nice-looking "short" dual 2.1A usb car charger, this one is really nice.
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-USBC2...391805856&sr=1-9&keywords=4.2+amp+usb+charger
It's expensive on Amazon, so just ebay "SCOSCHE BLACK USB Car Charger" and you can find it for $10. works great.

Bolse® 4.2Amp 20W High Output Turbo Charge Dual USB Port Wall Charger
Similar to the LimeFuel charger mentioned in other posts, I got this one. Works well.
And YES it does work for Androids -- read the user reviews.
Bolse® 4.2Amp 20W High Output Turbo Charge Dual USB Port Wall Charger
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DRLA5OU/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Specifications:
Input Voltage: 10-24V DC
USB Output 1: 5V, 2.1A(Max)
USB Output 2: 5V, 2.1A(Max)
Total Output: 5V, 4.2A (Max)

I got this bad boy for 20 bucks..
http://www.amazon.com/Family-Sized-...UTF8&qid=1392042488&sr=1-1&keywords=anker+25w

Tronsmart® 42W Quick Charge 2.0 Wall Charger review

I just got my Quick charge 2.0 certified charger from Tronsmart yesterday. Do some small charging and here is my thought.
The charger I’m using in this review is Tronsmart TS-WC3PC Quick Charge 2.0 Rapid Wall Charger, you can check out all details from this charger at: http://www.tronsmart.com/products/-ts-wc3pc-quick-charger-2.0-rapid-wall-charger
But here is some features too:
Fast Chargingfficially certified with Qualcomm® Quick Charge 2.0 technology provides faster charging and reduce up to 75% charging time
Universal charging:Also charges all non-Quick Charge 2.0 phones and tablets at their normal speed (up to 5 volts / 2.4A Max)with VoltIQ Tech Technology. With a worldwide 100-240V AC input, it's a truly global charger and perfect for international travelling
Safety Guarantee: Built with Industry grade materials and premium circuitry, fully protect against over-current, overcharging and overheating for safe and fast charging.
Quick Charge 2.0 compatible models: Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, Note 4/Edge, Nexus 6, Sony Xperia Z4, Z4 Tablet, Z3, Z3 Compact, Z3 Tablet Compact, Z2 Tablet, Motorola Droid Turbo, Moto X 2014, HTC One M9, HTC One (M8), One Remix (Verizon Mini 2), Desire EYE, LG G Flex2, G4, Xiaomi Mi3, Mi4, Mi Note, and more
Package contents: Tronsmart® 42W Quick Charge 2.0 Wall Charger, 6FT Micro USB Cable, welcome guide, and full 18 Month Worry-Free Warranty
Tronsmart TS-WC3PC also got an QC 2.0 certification from Qualcomm which can be seen at: http://www.tronsmart.com/tronsmart-quick-charge-2.0
Well, time to talk about our babe. The box is very simple, to green the earth maybe, there is not much to talk about the box, here is some pictures:
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Here is what insides the box:
We got 1 charger, 1 USB cable (6 ft ~ 1.8 meters, according to Google), and 1 Welcome Guide. Well, do we need a manual for a charger? Actually I haven’t read it but I think Tronsmart is very kind to provide us a manual for their charger.
Here is our babe alone:
Some tech specs:
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The cable is solid, and long, about 1.8 meters which is really long to me. The quality of the cable is really high.
You guys can check out the USB connector:
And the MicroUSB connector:
Let’s take a closer look at our babe ports, here you can see 1 QC 2.0 port which can produce about 5V/2A or 9V/2A or 12V/1.5A , 2 VoltIQ port which can produce about 5V/4.8A (2.4A for each ports).
Compare to the ASUS QC 2.0 charger:
Time to get our babe to work. In this short review I will test this charger to charge my Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) from 9% to 100%, time will be calculate by the stopwatch on the screen.
You guys can check the pictures below, the charger is slower than original ASUS charger a bit at the first 70%, but at the total time to 100%, it win! It took about 1 hours and 18 minutes to completely charge my Zenfone 2 from 9% to 100%.
Let’s get started.
About 9 minutes to reach 21%.
About 21 minutes to reach 35%.
About 35 minutes to reach 50%.
About 53 minutes to reach 71%.
About 1 hours and 7 minutes to reach 86%.
About 1 hours and 18 minutes to reach 100%.
Final thought, this is really good QC 2.0 charger for its price, build quality is great and the price is really acceptable especial when ASUS is selling their charger for about $29.99 USD in the US.
Key features
Cheap price
3 USB ports for charging 3 devices at the same time.
Great quality
Main disadvantages
Non for now
You can buy this charger at Amazon for $19.99 USD. Link: http://www.amazon.com/Qualcomm-Cert...ck+Charge+2.0+42W+3+Ports+Wall+Travel+Charger

I have their quick charger with only 1 quick charging USB port and I'm also very satisfied with him. 15.9 $ on eBay..

@Tronsmart, is this charger have led ? and LED can changes color depend on it on normal charging or QC2.0 is active ?
I already try 2 QC2.0 charger. Aukey and LVSun. Sold my aukey, still have LVSun, now i want to try this tronsmart. Unfortunately, i only can get it on ebay/aliexpress, non local seller (indonesia). Take more than a month (if lucky).

@dasklney - In this test, was the phone connected to VoltIQ or to the QC2.0 port?

It was connected to QC2.0 port

Is charging mi power strip fast ?
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It was connected to QC2.0 port
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I also see that you also have a mi power strip.
Since it provides charging at 5v_2.1 Amps.......so tell me
Does it also quick charge?
And what time it take to charge your phone from mi power strip.

baratheon16 said:
I also see that you also have a mi power strip.
Since it provides charging at 5v_2.1 Amps.......so tell me
Does it also quick charge?
And what time it take to charge your phone from mi power strip.
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I only monitored the Tronsmart Quick Charge only, when charging with Mi PowerStrip, it only shows normal charging, and I use Mi Powerstrip more often then quick charger.

I also just recently bought the [Qualcomm Certified] Tronsmart Quick Charge 2.0 18W USB Car Charger. I haven't tried it yet but based on your review I can't wait to start using it & see if it's as advertised. Thanks for sharing.

A-Gunn11 said:
I also just recently bought the [Qualcomm Certified] Tronsmart Quick Charge 2.0 18W USB Car Charger. I haven't tried it yet but based on your review I can't wait to start using it & see if it's as advertised. Thanks for sharing.
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Finally got a chance to use the charger briefly today. Not sure about how closely it performed to specs but I've found an unexpected benefit - it works with my wife's ancient cell phone! We've tried many different car chargers and nothing's worked with her phone. So I can guarantee that it is indeed backwards compatible.

Is it compatible with Asus Zenfone 2 2gb z008 (ze550ml)?
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