Introduction –
We live in an age where power boards have their own integrated USB ports and where 5-port chargers from brands such as Anker and Aukey have become a household stable. But beyond these home based gadgets, nothing beats the compact convenience of a basic wall charger when traveDSC06690.JPGlling.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Archeer 3.4A – Generic 2A – Samsung QC 3.0These wall chargers are pretty standard with a 5, maybe 10 Watt output delivering 1 to 2 amps to your smart device respectively. Though more tech orientated buyers will probably invest in a 2A dual port charger as a lot of travelers carry both a smartphone and tablet. But this is where the limitations of this charging system are reached. Most manufacturers market these chargers at 2A, but in reality that’s 2A shared over the two ports, equating to just 1A each. Since most tablets require a 2A charger, charging both a tablet and smart device simultaneously is not possible. And that’s where the Archeer charger comes in.
Disclaimer –
I would like to thank Archeer very much for providing me with a charger in exchange for my honest opinion. There is no monetary incentive for a positive review, I will try to be as objective as possible during my evaluation of the product.
Packaging –
Archeer have a pretty typical non-fills approach to packaging that works well but doesn’t flatter the buyer. The dual charger is packaged within a basic cardboard box and nestled within a protective foam inlet that snugly holds the device.
Design & Usage –
Bearing an atypical 3.4A output condensed into a relatively compact frame, the Archeer dual charger produces 50% more output current than a conventional charger. It’s not a small charger by any means but is only slightly larger than a conventional quick charge adapter whilst offering 2 outputs.
A 3.4A max output makes it powerful enough to charge both a tablet and smartphone simultaneously or simply charge one device with quick charge like speed. Here’s what the output looked like after running a few benchmarks on my Nexus 9.
I’m not sure why it’s capped at 1A, but it’s likely due to my Nexus being on 81% rather than the charger itself. I didn’t notice any abnormally slow charge times during my testing.
There’s also a little more method to the design than the average charger. With a grippy matte finish and a black colour scheme, the device looks quite classy without attracting too many fingerprints. Archeer also outfit the charger with a small blue LED to denote power along with dimpled sides that make the charger much easier to remove from tighter outlets.
The charger supports 100-240V which will cover most international outlets and outputs at 5V with 3.4A shared between both ports (both have the ability to charge at the full 3.4A if the other port is free), meaning no quick charge support for Qualcomm devices. Nexus devices should be able to draw the full 3.4A through a single port.
Archeer integrate protection circuits against over-volting, short circuit and overheating. There’s also some smart charging technology similar to that implemented by Anker and Aukey chargers that delivers precise amounts of current to your devices rather than using inbuilt presets for the fastest, safest charge possible.
Brand Archeer Dual USB Wall Charger 17W 3.4A 2 port USB Charger Adapter Home Travel USB Charger For iPhone 6s 6plus
Whilst I lack the electronic expertise to empirically confirm these claims, charging times were similar to my 60W Aukey 5 port charger. Currently the charger is available with US (pictured), UK and European plug configurations. The US model is easily modified using a set of pliers to fit Australian outlets as pictured below, omitting the need for an adapter.
Verdict –
So overall, the Archeer Dual charger is a pretty convincing device. It has a solid feel in the hand and a nice build overall. The addition of a status LED, high power output and dual USB ports make it feel all the more premium. But these impressions have yet to factor in the price, which is perhaps the most compelling aspect of the charger. The Archeer 3.4A dual charger can keep all your devices topped up for $9.99 on Amazon for US customers and just $8 AUD for international buyers on Aliexpress. That makes it about 3X cheaper than the basic 1A iPod charger sold by Apple. The Archeer dual charger is a convenient, cost effective charger that is well suited to travelers and home users alike.
Related
This is a review of Anker Astro Pro 14400 mAh external battery: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NGLTZQ/
I think when you get into capacity of 14400 mAh you are no longer in external battery territory but rather "portable power bank" section. I have reviewed a number of different external batteries before, but this one offers something different. In addition to your standard usb outputs you also get a selectable 9V/12V DC output to power up your other devices.requiring voltage other than 5V.
Obviously with a higher capacity you will also see a heavier weight and bigger dimensions of the external battery. This Astro Pro clocks at about 385 grams and dimensions of 150 mm x 82 mm x 21 mm. It will not be pocket friendly, but surprisingly it still feels portable enough to throw into your backpack or just a bag on a go. As a matter of fact, the battery feels very rugged and solid, something that might give you a piece of mind when you are traveling. The whole body of the battery has a rubberized non slim finish, similar to Thinkpad laptops. The top has a reflective design which opens up to 4 vertical blue LED indicators (each one corresponding to 25% of battery capacity) and a power button.
The charging input comes from AC wall adapter which charges your battery relatively fast considering 12V/1.2A input. This is not your typical 5V input because this battery is designed to provide 12V/9V output in addition to 5V, so you need a higher voltage to begin with; 9V and 5V are derived from 12V internally. As I mentioned you can select either 12V or 9V DC output with a switch on a side. That output will provide 2A of output current. The same with both 5V USB outputs, each one will be able to supply 2A of current and can be used simultaneously. According to Anker, Output 1 is designated for Apple products and can charge even iPad 4 w/retina. Output 2 should be able to accommodate any Samsung tablet/phone or any other smart phone/tablet. For Note 2 - you can use either of the ports. For other smartphones or tables - you are covered with either one of these ports.
And speaking of full coverage. You get a lot of different connector types to cover most of your needs. The coiled heavy duty USB cable with it's selection of tips should cover most of the common micro-usb, mini-usb, apple, and cheaper tablets, while DC output cable has plenty of tips to cover laptop, netbook, camcoders, digital cameras, and other devices. Yes keep in mind - this will come VERY handy when you want to charge your Digital camera or DV recorder when you are outside and run out of juice. You also get a stretchable storage pouch which fits Astro Pro and cables. Keep in mind, 14400 mAh rating will have to be de-rated 30% down which is typical for EVERY external battery because of conversion through 5V usb connector going to your smartphone or other device.
Overall, if you are a looking for a more universal and versatile external battery to charge your phone and other digital devices (camera, dv, etc.) on the go - this will be a great solution to consolidate everything in one piece which is still portable. As usual, Anker offers 18-months warranty they really stand behind, a big plus!
Here are the pictures of this beast:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
pretty cool however i think the Astro E4 is better as it can charge faster and i realize this has two 2.0amp ports however for price over performance i think for 15$ less you can have slightly less mAh. I know this is aesthetically better but here you go
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-13000mA...F8&qid=1369337456&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+13000
Absolutely agree, if you are looking for smart phone only charger E4 is the best value right now. But in situation when you need more than just usb charging port - this one is great with it's extra 9V/12V output. I know most of the people abandon their regular cameras and digital video cameras in favor of phones, but we still use our dv camera at home and it needs 9V to charge it. So in that situation when you are running low on battery you can both charge the dv camera and phone on the go away from power outlet.
vectron said:
Absolutely agree, if you are looking for smart phone only charger E4 is the best value right now. But in situation when you need more than just usb charging port - this one is great with it's extra 9V/12V output. I know most of the people abandon their regular cameras and digital video cameras in favor of phones, but we still use our dv camera at home and it needs 9V to charge it. So in that situation when you are running low on battery you can both charge the dv camera and phone on the go away from power outlet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just use the battery charger from my camera. Its a nice product for some people I just see it as an over peiced option when youcan use something for less with an adapter if you felt like it is all.
Sent from my SPH-L900 using xda app-developers app
This is a review of Choetech 40W Smart desktop USB/AC surge protector and charger.
http://www.choetech.com/CHOETECH-Surge-Protector-USB-Power-Strip-Smart-Charger/ , also available on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/CHOETECH-Protector-USB-Ports-Electrical-Smartphones/dp/B00UUS78IY/
With all the smartphones, tablets, mp3 players, and Bluetooth devices in our household, multi-port usb charger is one of our most used gadgets in the house. I have reviewed a few of them already, and at some point noticed that every other charger started to look almost the same … until I came across Choetech latest 40W smart desktop charger with 2-1 surge protector where they also included two AC power sockets. What a great idea to combine both applications together in one compact design! Here is what I found while looking at this cool new gadget from Choetech.
The product arrived in a nice compact all carton packaging, always a plus in my book when manufacturer is environmentally conscious and uses a recyclable packaging material. I guess cover image just speaks for itself where the unit has a familiar 5-port usb charging front end like you find in a lot of other usb chargers and the back has 2x AC power sockets typically found in surge protectors. I do have to admit, I’ve seen other bulky surge protectors with a few usb power ports, but it always felt like an after-thought add on. Here, I find these two AC sockets as more of add on to usb charger. Typically, in the house AC wall power plugs come in pairs and once you use one socket to plug in your multi-usb port charger – only one other AC socket is remaining. I don’t know about you, but it's a big deal to me because I like to keep my electronic gadgets in one place and often run out of room for my camera battery charger. Now, problem is solved since I have access to both!
This smart charging unit has a nice compact footprint with dimensions of about 235mm x 65mm x 45mm, and a durable ABS shell. The front has 5 full size USB ports with blue led power indicator. Each port has smart sensing capability of up to 2.4A of charging current, depending on your devices. You just have to keep in mind that a combined current draw can’t exceed 8A for a total of 40W maximum power rating of this charger. Following usb charger, you have two standard 3-prong (grounded) AC power sockets. On the back by the chord, you also have a switch to turn power on/off. Surge protection is very comprehensive with 1700 Joules / 1500 A tolerance and 1 ns response time. Also keep in mind, surge protection is not only applicable to AC power sockets but also to usb charging ports since DC is derived from AC through conversion and AC is already under surge protection.
Overall, I can’t speak for everybody, but this is exactly a missing link in my home charging I have been looking for. I already have a few 5-port usb chargers at home covering all my smartphones, tablets, wireless chargers, external batteries, portable audio players, and wireless devices. What I was missing is a way to integrate a charging of my camera battery and my rechargeable flashlight batteries. Now, everything is in one compact spot and with a bonus of surge protection. Plus, it will be convenient to keep it on the nightstand in our bedroom since I can charge my devices at night and still have enough AC power sockets for night light, alarm clock, and one to spare. Also, for $26.99 it’s a great value!
Here are the pictures.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Muller21pr0 said:
yes, I consider surge protector to be a useful thing, however, do you have examples of surge protectors available on amazon?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Though, I wrote that review 4 years ago, there is amazon link at the top. But for Amazon US, you might need to look it up on your Amazon UK.
Unfortunately, I upgraded my house with a lot of surge protectors, I put one or two of them in each room. Can I sue the state for losing appliances because of electricity? Two TVs were broken because of that. Although the protectors are very useful, I don't like having a lot of cables in through the rooms, that's their only downside for me. If you guys want to buy and don't know which one, read about them on https://sevensevenreviews.com/best-surge-protector/. I was guided by it when buying mine.
This is a review of Choetech 15600 mAh QC2.0 ext power bank (http://www.amazon.com/CHOETECH-15600mAh-Portable-Lightning-Efficiency/dp/B00ZCGLBT6/) and QC2.0 Dual USB car charger (http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Charge-Charger-Powerful-22AWG/dp/B00YX7Y3G8/)
External Battery and Charger market is probably the most saturated out of all smartphone accessories. From everything that I have tested, I think I shared only a third in my published reviews because the rest is either re-branded, or poorly build, or has low efficiency. But there are products that stand out not just with their quality but also technological innovations that put them ahead of competition. I recently reviewed Choetech USB/AC charger and surge protector which replaced a lot of my other multi-port usb chargers, and now I had an opportunity to test and to review their latest Quick Charge 2.0 (Qualcomm certified quick charger technology) external battery charger and QC2.0 dual car charger. Without exaggerating or hyping anything up, I can tell you with certainty these are two of the most advanced products in their corresponding category I have tested so far. Let me tell you why.
I will start first with Choetech 15600 mAh QC2.0 external power bank. I'm glad to see how a lot of companies adapted environmentally safe boxes with a plastic free packaging. This external battery was no exception, arrived in a carton box with a clean cover graphics. In addition to external battery, Choetech also provided a detailed instruction booklet in English and premium quality high current cable - 3.9ft long with 22AWG gauge rating!!!
QC2.0 enables faster charging of your mobile devices, but at the expense of supporting higher voltage and higher power. Cable is a bottleneck of your charging chain, thinner wires will not be able to carry as much current, can overheat, and will cause the efficiency and the speed of charging to go down. Regular USB data wires were designed to support a standard USB2.0 protocol rated at 0.5A. The thicker the wires, the lower its AWG rating and the more current it could handle. I do have some premium quality cables, but most of them don’t go beyond 24AWG, so I was very impressed with a high quality cable Choetech included with their external battery.
The battery itself is not as compact or lightweight: with dimensions of about 5.7” x 2.9” x 0.8” and a bit hefty in weight with about 355g. But that is expected since we are talking about high capacity 15600 mAh battery that has a number of charging cells. And speaking of charging, before you can start charging your phone the battery itself needs to be charged up. Usually, that’s where you have to wait a long time since most of the battery inputs are rated at 1A. Here you are dealing with a fast 5V @2.1A input which cuts down charging time by a half. And on top of that, the input also accepts QC2.0 charging at 9V @1.5A – an even further acceleration of charging time. Oh, and if that is not enough, Apple fans gonna love this – this battery also has a lightning input port to charge at 5V @2.1A. I have never seen anything like this before.
All these ports are located at the front edge of the battery with an easy access. Right next to the two Input charging ports, you have 2 Output ports to charge your phone. One port is a standard 5V @1A for your older phones or tablets, and another one – the star of this ext battery – QC2.0 port with an adaptive multi-voltage output to support either 5V @2.4A, or 9V @1.7A, or 12V @1.3A. The output voltage and current will vary depending on your phone/device.
On the top, you have a power button to check the battery status and to start the charging. Next to it there are 4 LEDs, corresponding to 25% power increments. What I found to be really cool, the right most LED is bi-color where it’s blue during normal standard speed charging and green during high speed QC2.0 charging, of either the battery itself or the phone. This is an excellent visual feedback and another innovation like I haven’t seen before. And when it comes to charging itself, battery has a healthy 90% efficiency, so you don’t lose as much of the rated capacity.
Bottom line – if you have a smartphone supporting QC2.0 fast charging, this ext battery is absolutely must have due to its high capacity, input flexibility charging from either standard usb input, QC2.0 input, or apple lightning input, and of course being able to quickly charge your smartphone at full accelerated speed. Add 18-month warranty on top of that and a very reasonable price under $40 – and you got one heck of a deal.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Next is Choetech dual USB car charger with QC2.0 quick charge port. This one also arrived in an environmentally safe box and, in addition to a charger, also included a premium 3.9ft thick 22AWG cable to handle high current without losing efficiency or charging speed. The unit is very compact at 2.4” x 1.2” x 0.8” and lightweight at about 30g. Even so it has dual USB ports, it’s still very small around usb port area. It’s quite impressive to maintain a size of a regular single usb port charger while providing 30W of power with over-current, over-charging, and short circuit protection.
When you look during the daylight, you can see QC2.0 port having a blue outline to easy find your quick charger port. That port is equipped with auto-detect charging which handles 5V @2.1A, 9V @2A, and 12V @1.5A. A regular usb port next to it is a standard port with a fixed 5V @2.4A charging speed. But where it gets interesting is in a dark when you look at the backlight. Without any cable connected, both ports have a cool blue light so it’s easy to find your charger in the car when it’s dark. When you plug in a cable into a regular charge port, the other open port remains lit up in blue. When you connect a fast charging QC2.0 port – the adjacent LED turns green. I absolutely love the visual indication with a different color for QC2.0 charging.
There are many car chargers, and I’m sure we are going to see more QC2.0 enabled ones soon. But a little detail like a background LED light and a changing color when QC2.0 charging in progress is what makes this product stand out from the crowd. And it's always a good option to have both charging ports because QC2.0 charging is fast and if you have a long drive - the annoying message of "unplug your phone" will stay up. In a summary, Choetech is a reputable company and offers 18-month warranty on their products, and for under $17 this is another must have product if your phone supports QC2.0 fast charging. Definitely gets my recommendation.
Aukey QC2.0 solution - car & wall charger and ext 10400mAh battery w/lots of pics!!!
This is a review of various Aukey QC2.0 (Quick Charge 2.0) solutions for your mobile devices, USB Turbo Car Charger (CC-T1), http://www.amazon.com/Qualcomm-Certified-Aukey-Charger-Included/dp/B00LJT2EPK/, 3-Ports USB Charging Station (PA-T2), http://www.amazon.com/Aukey-Desktop-Charging-Station-Included/dp/B00VHHIUNY/, and 10400 mAh External Battery quick charger (PB-T1), http://www.amazon.com/Qualcomm-Certified-Aukey-10400mAh-Supported/dp/B00UBDI7EC/
For anybody who has the latest Galaxy Smartphone or tablet or other devices supporting Qualcomm's QC2.0 quick charge technology - you know that once you try it the first time, there is no going back to your regular "2A" charger! Yeah, we get spoiled really quickly with a new technology, forgetting that just a few year back 1A charging was groundbreaking. But thanks to companies like Aukey and a few others, we no longer have to depend on a stock wall charger included with our phone, and can expand this luxury to multi-port chargers, car chargers, and external battery chargers I would like to talk about in my review.
Starting with a dual usb car charger, following footsteps of many other companies, Aukey provides a hassle free environmentally safe packaging and a premium 3.3ft 20AWG cable. I thought Choetech offering 22AWG cable was premium, here we have an even thicker cable to handle all your high power needs. 20AWG cable is very hard to find, and a lot of companies don't even specify gauge of wires used in their usb power cables.
The charger itself is very compact, measuring about 2.6" x 1.1" x 1.1" in size and approximately 40g in weight. The design is low profile and doesn't stick out too much from a car's charging socket. I also like how they color code each port which helps to see it clear in the daylight, but unfortunately I was very surprised that ports don't lit up in the dark.
With two usb ports, you get one regular 5V @2.4A to charge anything up to the latest iPad, and the other port with QC2.0 quick charging technology providing either 5V @2A, or 9V @2A, or 12V @1.5A, depending on the power requirements of the device you are charging. I like the option of two ports because often when I take a long trip, QC2.0 will charge up my device too fast and then I'm left with an annoying notification message to unplug my phone. Using a regular port on a long trip while having GPS/NAV and streaming satellite radio creates a perfect balance of charging and discharging rates.
Overall it's a nice solid car charger with plenty of power and support of QC2.0. Also, dealing with a better known company such as Aukey means a trustworthy 18-month warranty. I just wish it would lit up at night, but other than that it has a solid performance.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Next is Aukey 3-port usb charger, also delivered in a nice compact environmentally safe packaging box. Again, 20AWG gauge 3.3ft cable was included, and the cable is a pure quality. I just wish they would sell these cables separately, quality cable is very hard to come by.
I have reviewed a number of multi-port usb chargers in the past, but none of them included QC2.0 quick charge port, so this is a big plus for this Aukey charger. What is remarkable about this charger is a compact size with a folding AC plug - ideal for traveling. With a size of about 2.75" x 1.9" x 1" and a weight of only 85g, it has a footprint comparable to some single usb port travel chargers, but here you get 3 charging port with one being QC2.0.
All ports combined could handle simultaneously up to 42W of power, with both regular ports being able to support 5V @2.4A and QC2.0 port supporting either 5V @2A, or 9V @2A, or 12V @1.5A. Now if you do the math it means that you can run all 3 ports at the same time supplying the maximum current speed. With many other multi-port chargers you can only run a few ports at max speed, while others share the remaining current load balance. Here, there are no limitations.
Under $23 with 18 months of dependable warranty and with a travel friendly footprint, this 3 port usb charger with QC2.0 built into one of the ports is a great product to consider when you are looking into a compact smart device charger.
Aukey 10400 mAh external battery with a quick charger QC2.0 port is another great product to consider if your phone supports QC2.0 technology. Consistent with other products, it arrived in environmentally safe packaging, but I was surprised they included a generic usb charging cable. Considering both of their car charger and usb wall charger came with high quality 20AWG cable, I was expecting to see one bundled in this package too. At the same time, packaging is very compact without too much extra room around battery (size 3.8" x 3.2" x 1"), perhaps the reason why they didn't include a thicker cable.
Battery itself is very slick with an aluminum alloy surface, and nice flush mounted power button on one of the side-ends. Next to it you get 4 bright blue leds indicating charging capacity in 25% increments. Input micro-usb port supports fast 5V @2.1A charging of the battery which is an improvement in comparison to most other external batteries with 1A charging speed. It's about time companies start to implement fast input charging considering high capacities of these batteries. 10400 mAh is not a joke and considering a typical 90% efficiency - you still get a nice capacity, and a noticeable weight of about 365g.
There is a single charging output, but with a support of QC2.0 quick charging you get either 5V @2.1A, or 9V @2A, or 12V @1.5A, depending on your device QC2.0 implementation. I was a little surprised that for this larger size and high capacity battery only one output charging port was included. At the same time, the design decision was to leave top of the battery clean, while moving all the power and led controls to the side-end of the battery, thus leaving no room for a second output port. It's a small trade off, but you do get a very cool looking slick battery.
For under $30 this is already a great value for 10400 mAh battery, but if you factor in a slick aluminum housing, clean controls, fast input charging, and support of fast QC2.0 output charging - the value definitely goes up. Also don't forget Aukey's 18 months warranty. Definitely another good external battery QC2.0 source to consider.
Great review. I definitely have to try the car charger. I broke my last one.
Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk
Vectron,
Great reviews on the Aukey QC 2.0 and the Choetech QC 2.0. If you could only pick one of them, which one would you pick? Thanks
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using XDA Free mobile app
Rsmin said:
Vectron,
Great reviews on the Aukey QC 2.0 and the Choetech QC 2.0. If you could only pick one of them, which one would you pick? Thanks
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Choetech, it's "smarter"
Tronsmart Edge 20000mAh Quick Charge 3.0 Power Bank
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Unboxing
The Power Bank comes in a rather premium packaging (not eco-friendly unfortunately) with a basic set of accessories: 1x Micro-USB Cable, 1x Manual plus two other cards, 1x Pouch (with a pretty strong paint/plastic smell, a bit disappointing) and the Power Bank (of course).
It's a pity that there is no Type-C cable included in the box, but the Pouch Quality is what worries me most. Can't recommend to use it (the pouch) unfortunately, even though it is quite well-made.
As regards the power bank materials instead, its chassis is made of Plastic, probably to keep its weight low considering the big capacity, with a nice rubberized surface. Usually, i don't like this kind of surface, but here it is quite pleasant to the touch, feels high quality, and also protects the plastic from drops slightly better. Just be careful to not scratch it.
On the front, there are 4x White LEDs to show the charge level and the Tronsmart logo. Pretty minimalistic.
The Power/Status Button is located on one of the sides.
Unlike the Presto Series from Tronsmart, this Edge uses a Micro-USB Port for quick charging, while the Type-C port, that also works as an output port, is capped to 5V/3A. This is how it should have been in order to be compliant with the USB standards, but it is still a, sort of, downgrade.
There are 2 USB-A ports available, one of which is Quick Charge 3 compatible (up to 12V/1.5V), while the other supports up to 5V/2.4A with the Tronsmart's VoltIQ technology that provides the correct charging protocol based on the connected device and regulate the voltage based on that.
Considering the 20000mAh battery capacity, it is as bulky and big as you would expect, with a size of 15.13x7.92x2.54mm, and a weight of 386g. Its design slightly impacts the dimensions, but the weight is just fine.
Efficiency
All tests have been done using my semi-professional USB Tester for maximum accuracy and hardware stress. Picture of it below.
Starting from the standard 5V/2.4A USB port, the voltage is quite accurate even at 2.4A load. It rare to get such a stable voltage from a power bank. Only at 3A load, over its declared specs, it goes just slightly under 5V. Excellent result.
As regards the Quick Charge 3 USB port, it goes up to 5V/3A with a voltage of ~5.03V, while in Quick Charge mode it gets up to 12V properly with no issues. Unfortunately i cannot test the Huawei FCP compatibility since i do not own any device featuring this charging technology.
Nothing to complain about the battery capacity, it isn't 100% accurate but i accept it for power banks with such high capacity since it isn't easy to charge each cell with the same amount of power. 20000mAh (declared) vs ~19100mAh (measured).
Conclusions
Tronsmart is quite a solid company when it comes to accessories, and this one is no exception. I am aware that this is not a perfect product, since one of the drawbacks is the lack of a real Type-C Quick Charge port, but in the same time it is well-made and features an excellent power output.
For those Huawei/Honor users that are in search for a quick charge capable power bank, i can recommend it. Other users might have a wider range of available products so the choice of this particular model is highly dependent on the price, since nowadays the market is full of similar products.
Pros:
- Power Output
- Huawei FCP compatibility
- Build Quality
Cons:
- No USB-PD support
- No Quick Charge via Type-C (but necessary to comply with USB standards)
- Suspicious included pouch quality
Rating: 8.8
Packaging and Accessories: 7.5
Design and Materials: 9
Performance and Efficiency: 10
Price: 8.5 (based on Amazon price)
Official Product page: http://www.tronsmart.com/products/tronsmart-edge-20000mah-quick-charge-3-0-power-bank
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: https://imgur.com/a/HR2Ld