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(Review) Anker 25W (5V/5A) 5-Port Family-Sized Wall Charger

Intro: I travel with a lot of electronic devices - Google Nexus 7 2013, Samsung Galaxy Note III, Barnes and Noble Nook Color, a Limeade 13,000mah battery pack, Jawbone Jambox, and a LuguLake QI Charger for the Nexus 7. This one charger lets me charge all five devices, giving the Nexus 7 and Note III a full 2.1amps.
Description: This thing is SMALL. The photos don't really do it justice, it's a bit narrower than a tri-fold wallet, about the same thickness and length (see Review Images for comparison with the Note III). It has five charging ports, with two labeled iPad (2.1a), one labeled Samsung Tab (1.3a), one iPhone (1a) and one Android (1a).
Included:
Anker Charger
White 3' power cord
Pros:
Small - Like I said, it's nice and small. Too easy to toss in a bag and go.
Cord - the cord is a good length, and since it uses a fairly standard plug type you could easily replace it with a different length.
Definitely charges - it has no problem charging all five of my devices.
Appearance - it's sharp looking. The glossy finish doesn't pick up fingerprints too badly, and there isn't a bunch of obnoxious branding all over it - just a small Anker logo on one side, and the serial number on the other.
Cons:
The port labeling - I would prefer it just label the ports with the amperage, i.e. "2.1a" instead of "iPad".
Color - I wish it were available in black.
Summary: Definitely a good purchase. I waffled quite a bit between this one, and the Anker 36W/7.2A USB Quad-Port Wall Charger, but in the end decided I wanted the flexibility of plugging the cord into the wall and having some room to move the charger around. I'll probably use this one for travel, and get the 36w for home use. Customer images are posted as well. 5 stars out of 5.
Amazon: Anker 25W (5V/5A) 5-Port Family-Sized Wall Charger
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Good review! I will also probably review 4-port one soon. But like you said, this one gives you a flexibility of chord extension, while 4-port is more of an outlet expansion.
Btw, my review of 5-port charger was posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2436439

Anker 2nd Gen Astro2 9000mAh Battery Pack

http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Portabl...?ie=UTF8&qid=1389368123&sr=8-6&keywords=anker
Anker 2nd Gen Astro2 9000mAh
Manufacturer Description
Charges the iPhone 4+ times and large-capacity phones like the Galaxy S4 almost three times. Total charge output of 3A among two charging ports. One Smart Port (5V / 2.4A max) offers truly maximum speed charges to ANY device, including the iPad or even the Samsung Galaxy Tab. One additional port charges Android smartphones at full speed.
High energy efficiency rate, 10% above previous generation Astros and many current standard alternatives, gives you up to an extra full charge for your smartphone. Sturdy construction and matte finish withstands bumps and drops. Grade A cells and premium chips ensure reliability.
A "shake" starts a charge or displays the remaining power level. The ultra-low power consumption (100, 000 shakes consumes less than 1%) Smart LED display, designed with 10 LEDs, balances accuracy and aesthetics.
Input: 5V / 1.2A; Use a 1.2A adapter for fastest charging time (8 hours).
Packaging
It’s simple and minimal which is a good thing. Also, the Packaging is recyclable for you ECO friendly people out there.
Specs
Package contents: Anker® 2nd Generation Astro2 External Battery, Micro USB cable, travel pouch, instruction manual.
It’s about the perfect size for a battery pack. Easily handled with one hand, not too thick.
Here are the output details for the two ports based upon the type of device you are trying to charge:
Type of product-----------------Smart Port------Universal Port
iPad IOS 5 and above----------2.4 Amps--------1.5 Amps
iPad below IOS 5----------------2.4 Amps--------N/A
iPhone IOS 5 and above-------1 Amp------------½ Amp
iPhone below IOS 5------------1 Amp------------N/A
Android Phones-----------------1.5 Amps--------1.5 Amps
Android Tablets-----------------2 Amps-----------2 Amps
Samsung Galaxy Tablets------2 Amps-----------N/A
Other cellphones---------------1.5 Amps--------1.5 Amps
Build Quality
It’s made of plastic but of a very good build. It has a two tone look of glossy black ends with the rest being a matte black. It’s seemless from the transition from the glossy to matte. There doesn’t seem to be any gaps between the pieces. All ports are at on end. It has a ring indicators with 10 “pies”. Each pie represents 10% charge of the battery pack. It’s a nice soft white light and not too birght that a lot of electronics suffer from.
It just has one Anker logo at the top and very minimalistic.
Testing/Performance
It has a Shake feature to activate charging. Simply plug in a device and give it a quick shake and the device and start charging. Now I know what you’re thinking; leaving it in your bag will discharge the battery for no reason if nothing is plugged in. That isn’t true, it has a super smart super low discharge even when left in a bag where accidental shakes will happen.
I decided to test this out. Leaving it my baby nieces rocker, it didn’t even discharge 1 pie (10%) when left over 18 hours in the rocker.
Using the following devices:
Nexus 5
Nexus 7 2013
S3
Ipad 4
Ipad 2
Sansa Clip Zip Mp3 player
All were able to be charged without a hitch. It is to note that the max output is 3 amps. So trying to charge two devices that require 2.1 amps is simply not possible at full speed. It would charge t but at a slow rate. It can charge a 2.1 and 1 amp device without a hiccup though.
Either port would be fine for any smartphone under the sun.
Using a Nexus 5 at 26%:
30 mins – 55%
1h 13 mins – 91%
1h 28 mins – 100%
It used 3 pies (30%) to go from 26% to 100%.
Conclusion
It’s a great battery pack that has a nice shake feature! One of the better sized battery packs that has a good capacity compared to its size. A must have all tech warriors on the go.
Note- I was supplied a sample for test and evaluation, and I promised that my review is fair and honest

Did you buy this or was it a gift from Anker for review?

This is a great device. I have the 13Ah charger, and it seriously holds a charge. I've never gotten it empty before because it'll charge my phone for a week. Looking forward to the next time I fly so I can use it.

Any chance you could actually test the output with a 12w ipad? I just got a new anker astro3, and it only charger at 2.1, not a 2.4amp
Easiest way to test it is to download "batterylife"(free) in cydia, or time charging the default charger compared to the anker.
Thank you! It is advertised everywhere as 2.4amp, but it seems like they do not have that feature!

[REVIEW] Inateck 5 Port Smart USB Desktop Charger w/pics!

This is a review of Inateck's 36W 5-port USB Desktop Charger. http://www.inateck.com/inateck-uc5001-5-port-usb-family-sized-desktop-charger/
This is my first time with an Inateck product and my initial impression is Quality.
I received their new 5 port Smart USB charger and have spent about 1 1/2 weeks testing it and putting it through its paces. More on performance later. For now... Initial impressions:
The product arrived in a clean, easy to open, minimalist package. Under the outer sleeve is an unassuming, cardboard box, with a slide in type closure and bent/molded cardboard for packing.
The outer sleeve contains all the usual information:
The Packing:
Included:
My initial impression was both good and bad. The bad however, was quickly assuaged. The unit is relatively small, no doubt due to the transformer being in an external power supply. That was my initial "bad' feeling; the charger comes with a laptop style power supply:
At first I thought "UNGH! A laptop charger?!" but shortly I realized the genius of it. By not incorporating the transformer/converter in the unit itself, nor in the plug, give you a smaller more svelte desktop component and the plug fits in a crowded outlet and doesn't fall out due to its own weight.
The outside of the unit is plastic and includes an on/off button and a single blue LED. The LED lets you know the charger is on. This is a nifty light that lets you know it's powered, but really only would only be useful if you plugged your device in and it didn't charge. The charger has 3 1A charging ports and 2 2.1A ports. This configuration suggest it was designed more for Apple than Android since apple iPhones/iPods use 1A and iPads use 2.1... BUT they work well with android also. My phone (Nexus 4) uses 1.5 maximum amps for charging and charges in both the 1A and 2A ports, slower and faster respectively. Most android tablets are also 2.1 amp so the 2 higher ports work for them also.
I have charged my devices a few times and can say that this little beauty works as advertised. I have charged 5 items at once and it didn't even get hot! I charged my: iPod 4th gen, iPod 5th gen, Nexus 4 phone, Nexus 7 tablet and my Jaybird X Bluetooth headphones all at the same time and since my phone was on a 2.1A port all items charged within their normal charging limits.
One of the best features of this charger is that it doesn't have designated ports for certain items.. I can charge anything in any port (as long as the amperage agrees ) So I don't need to fuss over what goes where.
All in all the only complaint I have is a small one: I wish they'd used rubber feet on the bottom of the unit to prevent it sliding around, but since I can pick up a set of small rubber buttons for a buck at my home store, it's really not a big issue. I can definitively say that this Inateck 36W 5-port USB Desktop Charger is ONE of the BEST chargers I've ever used. I keep mine on my nightstand, and I can keep 5 devices charged and not need to unplug my alarm clock! :laugh:
They are on sale at Amazon right now also!
Questions & Comments are welcome, as always!

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Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

Ordered one, definitely a great choice for lots of charging ports at such price.

[Review] Tronsmart QC 3.0 Chargers

Tronsmart Quick Charge 3.0 Product Reviews
Disclaimer: I was sent these items in exchange for an unbiased review.
Overview
I tend to underestimate the number of things I need to charge everyday, or often (3 phones, Bluetooth headphones, android TV remote etc.) hence why these multiport chargers are perfect for me or anyone else who needs a lot of ports. Every room in my apartment has a charging hub, wall charger, or wireless charger depending on where you look.
I have used Tronsmart products for a long time (even before I was asked to review things for them), so naturally I will do my best to provide the best unbiased review that I can.
Tronsmart 3 Port 42W Quick Charge 3.0 Wall Travel Charger
This style of charger is my favorite to date given the number of ports in a small convenient package. Generally, I will carry one of my tri-port chargers with me during a normal day of classes just in case I need to charge my phone, and or Bluetooth (LG Tone Platinum) headphones. The other aspect I like about this charger is its folding wall plug. I cannot count the number of times I’ve broken a plug off a charger in my backup because they general bounce around along with my books, notebooks, and laptop, so this tiny detail is something that shouldn’t be overlooked. I own a few of these chargers now (dual port type-c/type-a, tri-port QC 2.0 that’s identical aside from the charging standard). I’ve yet to find a better compact travel charger to date which should speak for itself given the number of chargers I have (in excess of 20).
What’s in the Box
-Tri-port charger
-Documentation
-Micro USB cable
Build & Design
All of the corners are rounded to give the charger a nice feel when you need to pick it up. The overall construction consists of matte plastic on the sides, and a glossy plastic around the edges that draws you in while making the charger look smaller than it is. Along the back you will find the rated input/outputs for each of the 3 ports along with some certification information that is required.
Charging breakdown by port
Output 1,2: 5V / 2.4A
Output 3 QC 3.0: 3.6-6.5V/3A, 6.5-9V/2A, and 9-12V/1.5A
Summary
Given the ability to charge multiple devices at once while still charging one of those at QC 3.0 speeds is nice to have. I mentioned that I personally will charge my phone, and a set of headphones, or other device depending on the day. Tronsmart’s wall plug design is nice, and ideal for travel, so given that along with the compact size I would recommend this charger.
Tronsmart 5 Port Quick Charge 3.0 54W Charging hub
The 5-Port charger is essentially a slightly bigger, more stationary version of their 42W tri-port wall charger. One part I think is good to note is the long (~5-6[ft]) proprietary power cable for the charger. I think of this charger as a mini less powerful version of their 90W Titan desktop charger. You only get 1 QC 3.0 port alongside 4 normal 5V/2.4A ones, so if you need to quick charge multiple devices, this isn’t the best charger to do that.
What’s in the Box
-Tronsmart 5-Port Port 54W Charging hub
- 3.3[ft] micro USB cable
-Power Cable
-Documentation
Build & Design
The build is identical to their 42W QC 3.0 travel charger, so I will paste my description of it below for simplicity. There are a few subtle differences such as the charging cable instead of a direct wall plug. This gives you more flexibility for the chargers placement while still maintaining a small footprint.
“All of the corners are rounded to give the charger a nice feel when you need to pick it up. The overall construction consists of matte plastic on the sides, and a glossy plastic around the edges that draws you in while making the charger look smaller than it is. Along the back you will find the rated input/outputs for each of the 3 ports along with some certification information that is required.”
Charging
I tested 2 ports at a time via separate multimeters to verify the outputs wouldn’t be affected when another device was plugged in. This proved to be accurate which is great since some chargers will drop output current when under a heavy load.
Charging breakdown by port:
Output 1,2,3,4: 5V / 2.4A
Output 3 QC 3.0: 3.6-6.5V/3A, 6.5-9V/2A, and 9-12V/1.5A
Summary
This is a good small charger that can be used on a desktop or nightstand to charge a bunch of things. I wouldn’t recommend it for traveling due to its overall size, so with that being said I would say it’s a stationary charger. If you need to only charge 1 device at a faster rate, and still charger other things, then you won’t be disappointed with this 5-Port charger.
Tronsmart 42W Tri-Port Quick Charge 3.0 Car Charger
While there are many car chargers out there today that seemingly offer the same thing, I’ve found this one to be better than most of my other ones. Previously I was using a 2-port Tronsmart QC 2.0 car charger that worked just fine, but they managed to squeeze one more port into this one at the cost of losing quick charging on a port. I’m fine with getting an extra port and only having fast charging (QC 3.0) for a single port because I don’t need to rapidly charge two devices 99% of the time.
What’s in the Box
-Tronsmart Dual Port 36W Car Charger
- 2x 3.3[ft] 20AWG micro USB cables
-Documentation
Build & Design
Overall you won’t find any drastic changes to the conventional plastic car charger’s build other than this one being much higher quality. I’ve been using a Tronsmart car charger for nearly a year, and all of them are still working great, and holding up to the test of time. Tronsmart makes all of their quick charging ports a different color (Blue for QC 3.0, green for QC 2.0) therefore making it easy to find the QC 3.0 port in a hurry while in your car.
Charging
The QC 3.0 port will output 18W, while the other two will give you a more modest (still decent) 12W of power. As with all Tronsmart products the ports will all charge at their maximum potential even while using all of them simultaneously.
Charging breakdown by port
Output 1,2: 5V / 2.4A
Output 3 QC 3.0: 3.6-6.5V/3A, 6.5-9V/2A, and 9-12V/1.5A
Summary
I swapped out my dual port QC 2.0 car charger in favor of this tri-port one to better charge my HTC 10. There are tons of car chargers out there, but many won’t offer this much power, in a small package while still maintaining great build quality.

Using the Desktop version of Tronsmort QC 3.0 with VoltiQ technology ...
And I agree to every bit of your review ...
It's extremely powerful and cost effective carrying a studious built quality ...
10/10 ...

drmoeed said:
Using the Desktop version of Tronsmort QC 3.0 with VoltiQ technology ...
And I agree to every bit of your review ...
It's extremely powerful and cost effective carrying a studious built quality ...
10/10 ...
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I have one on my TV stand too because I like using it to charge my Nvidia Shield remote, controller, SNES controller and other Android TV stuff. I like having the ability to charge whatever I want at the same time if I so choose.

Nice review. Tronsmart just released a very sweet type c & 3.0 power bank. http://www.tronsmart.com/products/tronsmart-presto Are you going to review it?

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Nice review. Tronsmart just released a very sweet type c & 3.0 power bank. http://www.tronsmart.com/products/tronsmart-presto Are you going to review it?
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I was told they are going to send me one as soon as they start shipping them, so if they do I'll let you know.

Tattu 2in1 Power Bank with AC Wall Charger Review

Charge two devices at home or on-the-go with the Tattu 2in1 Power Bank AC Wall Charger.
When you combine a love of tech with an on-the-go lifestyle, power management becomes increasingly more complicated. Despite regular upgrades/updates, devices like our iPhones, iPads, Nintendo Switch must be charged frequently. With minimal use you may be able to get a day out of an iPhone, maybe a few days out of an iPad, but only a few hours out of the Nintendo Switch. One thing is certain; whomsoever improves our battery technology will be one of the richest people in the world. For now, we will need to continue to rely on wall chargers and portable batteries. Or, if you desire to space-saving convenience, you can use a hybrid device like that from Tattu.
Whenever I get a new item, I love to examine the box art, instructions, and product specifications. It would be naive to think that the packaging does not matter, but first impressions can make or break the sale. Unfortunately, the Tattu Power Bank/Wall Charger arrived in a rather plain 5 1/4 inches long by 4 inches wide by 1 3/4 inches thick cardboard box. I wanted to peruse the packaging and to learn about the device, but the shell was relatively devoid of information. Along the top left of the cover, you will find the “TATTU” title and along the bottom right an unrecognizable triple ink outline (thin, medium, and bold ink). This same trend was continued on the left/right panels, and the back panel only contained a few product labels and “Made in China.” The top panel was plain brown, except for two white stickers with a UPC sticker/model number and another with more product labels and product specifications. The stickers were the only piece of the packaging that was helpful. The main sticker detailed the AC charger/built-in battery, Model PST-17UPB-2, AC100-240V 50/60 Hz input, DC5V, 1A/2.4A output and a 5200mAh battery. Personally, the company needs to bring their packaging up to the quality of the device.
Inside of the box, you will find an attractive 2 7/8 inches wide by 3 1/4 inches tall by 1 1/8 inches thick glossy black charger, surrounded by white packaging foam. Aside from the hybrid charger and packaging foam, the box was devoid of accessory contents. Luckily, the product specifications were listed on the outer sticker and along the back panel of the charger, relegating the need for an instruction manual. Just above the product specifications, you will find a retractable Type A wall plug. The top of the charger flared out about 1/4 of an inch when compared to the bottom, to accommodate the foldable prongs. I liked the location of the Type A wall prong but felt that the product shape somewhat limited the use of the two USB ports along the top of the charger. When plugged into a lower wall outlet, the 1A output port was harder to access if something was plugged into the upper port on the wall. Since the 2.4A port was located further from the Type A wall plug, it was more easily accessible. I liked that the USB ports were oriented along the long axis of the charger, as this allowed the cords to angle outward. If the USB ports were oriented along the width (rotated 90 degrees) of the charger, they would have been essentially unusable. Perhaps it would have been better to place the USB ports on the face opposite of the Type A wall prong. When using the product with surge protectors or power strips, you may have to play power-cord Tetris if the prongs are oriented in parallel.
Along the front and back of the charger, you will find a silver/bronze raised sticker. I enjoyed the appearance of the sticker coloration upon the shiny black charger. The front listed Tattu along the bottom right and the back sticker listed “2in1 Design, 5200mAh, 3.4 A max for a phone (icon) and tablet (icon) and Fast Charging Detection.” Other than a small spacing typographical error “2in 1”, the well-placed stickers on the front, back and the hidden specifications beneath the charging prongs, greatly enhanced the feel of the product. To add a little artistic flair to the device, Tattu added six obliquely etched lines on the front/back of the charger. Pressing the power button, you can illuminate the small circular LEDs along the upper edge of the cover. There are four LEDs, which represent 25, 50, 75 and 100% available/remaining power.
My family and I like to do a lot of camping, both tent, and motorhome. When packing our to-go backs, weight is a prominent factor. Upon first impression, I thought that the 6.5-ounce hybrid device was rather hefty. However, when I compared the Tattu device to other batteries, I found that the weight was very comparable. For example, a similar 6000mAh battery from M-EDGE weighed in at 6.2 ounces. Interestingly, when I added the 2.2 ounces single USB Apple Wall Brick, the weight disparity became even more pronounced. The battery plus charger weighed more than the combo hybrid device from Tattu, making it even more pocketable. My only complaint about the power bank is that I typically want a battery to be at least 10,000 mAh. Assuming most batteries have an 80% efficiency, we can expect approximately 4160 mAh of useful charging capability. With the iPhone X battery capacity of 2675 mAh, the iPad Air 2 7340 mAh battery capacity, and the 8134 mAh iPad Pro 10.5″ capacity, we can assume roughly 1.5 charges for a phone and about 50% charge on a tablet. I typically like to have a battery that can charge my iPad Pro 10.5″ once.
To test the current, I used a DROK USB C Multimeter. When I plugged my iPad Pro 10.5′ into the 1A USB port (battery power), the device read 5.08V/0.95A. When I plugged it into the other port, the multimeter read 4.92V/2.34A. When I plugged my iPhone X into the charger, the multimeter read 5.01V/0.98A and 5.04V/1.35A respectively. For one of my tests, I plugged my iPhone X into the 2.4A port, pressed the power button and waited. Starting with 77% phone power at 10:17 PM, my phone was at 93% by 10:52, 95% by 11:02 PM and fully charged by 11:15 PM. Plugged into power, my iPhone charged at 5V/2A and generated roughly 1% per minute of power. When plugged into shore power, I was able to use the device as a power brick, charging my iPhone and iPad simultaneously. I was also able to use the 1A output for my Apple Watch charger and the 2.4A output for my iPhone X as well. I have used the device over the past one week as my main charger and appreciate the dual USB output. The weight to power output capabilities of the charger was very favorable and the ability to have a fully charged battery in 1.5 hours was even more exciting. Promising short-circuit protection, over voltage protection, over current protection, overcharge protection, over discharge protection, and pass through charging (charge the battery and your smart device simultaneously). Whether you need to top off your phone or keep it powered over a weekend, the Tattu device has you covered. With the two-in-one design, I will never again look at USB wall chargers the same way.
Pros:
1A and 2.4A charging
Pass Through Charging
AC Wall Charger and Power Bank
Charge two devices at once
Compact Size
Cons:
USB port placement limits use of other wall outlet
5200mAh may not be enough
Bland Packaging