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[REVIEW] Coocheer 40W 5-Port Desktop Wall USB Super Charger with Smart Charging & Surge Protector
Disclaimer: I was provided this item free of charge specifically to review without any influence.
OVERVIEW:
After being misled by an early version Anker 5 Port charger (reviewed here) and reviews by others, I was a little apprehensive about this Coocheer 5 Port “Super Charger” CH-072, partly because of its limited brand recognition and also by the poorly written, somewhat vague English product descriptions online which follows into the literature that comes with the package.
This Coocheer charger did surprise me as it appears to charge everything I own, especially my Logitech Harmony 700 remote and my Hp Touchpad modified for Android Kit-Kat/CM11 (the original Anker unit had problems with them). Although I don’t have any Apple devices to try with it, I’m confident it would charge those as well.
According to the literature it only has 2 ports with “Smart Charging” (the 2 higher output Super Charger ports) to determine what device type is attached, but all my android devices charged at the full speed (AC Charging) of each port which is good and means each device was able to get the max output from each port (ports 1-3 = 1.0A Max and “Super Charger” Ports 4&5 = 2.4A Max). Perhaps the “Smart Charging” feature is actually on all 5 ports, but I can’t verify it. The Coocheer charger also worked with my Nexus 5 Qi Charge base and my LG G4’s extra battery charging cradle.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
The literature indicates some downsides such as the limited number of “Smart” ports to determine the device plugged into it. Why all 5 ports don’t officially have this feature is beyond me (but it might) and it would be nice if each port was capable of the same max output rating (like some other brands). Another downside from the booklet says that the ports may get ‘confused’ if switching from a Samsung to Apple to Android device etc and may need a power reset by pulling the plug. If that is true, it would be much easier to have added a power switch similar to Coocheer’s Desktop Charging Station which looks like it has a nice slot for holding your phone plus 2 extra outlets. I would also like to see a Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 Port on some of these multi-port chargers, but that is still relatively new technology.
Overall I am pleased with Coocheer’s 5 port Super Charger. It doesn’t have every feature but it gets the job done, charges all my devices and cleans up the clutter of outlet strips and wall chargers that were cluttering up my end table.
EXTRA ‘TECHY’ STUFF:
If you plug ANY android device into a standard charger/port designed only for an "Apple" product (or a PC’s USB port), that port may only charge the android device at a measly 0.5 amps (500ma) "USB Charging" vs. a charger/port designed for an "Android" product at max charge rate for the port/device (ie 1.0+ amps) "AC Charging".
See SETTINGS - BATTERY (or SETTINGS - ABOUT PHONE - STATUS - BATTERY) to verify for yourself while plugged in with a stock device/kernel.
Android devices have 4 charging states:
1) "AC Charging" (i.e. your typical android wall charger, originally referred to as "Fast Charge")
Data pins are directly shorted together in the charger to tell the device what it should do. No data communication is
possible to the device. It will charge at the maximum rate of either the charger or device, whichever is lower.
2) "USB Charging" (i.e. plugged into your pc's port)
Data pins are NOT shorted ('open') and data communication is still possible with the device.
3) "Charging Wireless"
(i.e. Nexus 5 on 'Qi' charger)
4) “Fast Charging” (Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0)
(not sure about this as I don’t have a charger that supports it yet with my LG G4)
This looks very interesting, I am just curious if anyone has seen usb cables tied on a bunch/group of 5 that look nice?
ljesh said:
This looks very interesting, I am just curious if anyone has seen usb cables tied on a bunch/group of 5 that look nice?
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Yes, you look for a charge 'caddy' you like to put it in....
Organize It All Cardinal Recharge Station https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EQMPZJO/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Duo4vbWBZY2G8
We actual found a Black one somewhere but I can't find the link yet.
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Tronsmart multi-port charger(s) review
Disclaimer: I was sent these items in exchange for an unbiased review.
Tronsmart 10A/90W 5 Port Quick Charging Hub
Tronsmart 5 Port Titan
Overview
There was a point in time earlier this year where I had 5 phones, and a tablet which all needed charging. When I would go to school, or travel it was always a hassle to bring multiple chargers, and cables whenever I decided to charge more than 1 device at a time. My wife would also need to charge her phone which only added to the number of devices that needed to be charger. I no longer have an excessive number of phones, or a tablet, but this Tronsmart 5 port 90W charger would have made things much easier.
The charger itself is rather large, but it is meant to sit on a desk/nightstand so you can plug in all of your devices and charge them quick if they support QC 2.0 or even 5V/2.4A (as iphones, and older android devices do). Each port can supply the same amount of power even when you have 5 QC 2.0 devices side-by-side on charging; needless to say this charger can really deliver the power needed without carrying around multiple separate chargers. Tronsmart claims this charger has the highest overall output of any 5 port model, and I agree with them.
Update [1/7] Tronsmart stated they are going to include a longer power cable in the future (sometime soon). I will also be adding more to the OP in the next 1-2 days
Update [3/15] I was sent a longer power cable that works great. It is now 5[ft] long which is a big improvement over their previous 3[ft] cable. I can now position the Titan better on my desk without having to rearrange things like I did in the past.
What’s in the box
The charger includes a power cable and some informational cards inside, but the setup is self-explanatory.
Build & Design
The charger is small enough to carry around if you wanted to in a small bag, but it’s still fairly large. On the bottom side there are 4 rubber feet which keep the charger from moving around while stationary on a desk. The overall construction is a nice feeling plastic with glossy edges, and a matte center that create a nice contrast and ‘premium look’. The charger feels right at home on my desk next to my Surface Pro 4 Dock even though its bigger.
All 5 of the ports are green on the inside just like Tronsmart’s other charger I was sent. This gives the charger a nice look, and can help you locate the ports when it’s a little darker inside. The power cable for the charging station measures around 3[ft] which is on the shorter side. I would have preferred if the power cable were at least 6[ft] for convenience.
Top
Bottom
Ports
Back
Charging
I only have 2 Nexus 6P’s right now to test the charger with, but I will try to get some of my friends together and charge phones on all 5 ports simultaneously. I used a USB voltage multi-meter to test the output of the ports along with a Tronsmart Type A-C cable to charge my Nexus 6P. When powered on there is an indicator light on the front right hand corner that will turn green as a nice touch. The port consistently giving 5.3V/1.55A via the A-C (correct 56K resistor) cable. This is what I would expect given the way A-C cables are supposed to behave. The charger will ramp up the voltage for QC 2.0 enabled devices to 9V and 12V depending on the way Qualcomm defines their charging.
Outputs:
5V/2A (10W) , 9V/2A (18W), 12V/1.5A (18W)
Test with my Nexus 6P and a Tronsmart Type A-C Cable
Summary
I am impressed with the quality and performance of this charger, and I would buy one as a gift for someone who needs some serious charging capacity for their home/office.
I would like to see a longer power cable supplied in the future, but other than that small detail the charger is excellent!
[3/15] The new longer cable is great, and now I have more flexibility with its positioning.
Tronsmart 4.8A/36W Dual Port Travel Charger (QC 2.0)
Tronsmart Dual Port Travel Charger
Overview
This charger is a great portable way to charge multiple devices in a smaller package. The charger can output a maximum of 4.8A (2.4A each port) and 36W giving you the ability to quick charge your devices.
What’s in the box
The charger includes 2 USB Type-C to Micro USB cables along with some documentation.
Build & Design
This charger looks like a miniature version of the desktop unit above. It features the same plastic construction with a glossy edge/matte center. A nice little feature of this charger is the ability to fold the plug nearly flat (the very tips of the plug stick out so you can easily unfold it) which bodes well for its portability.
Top
Bottom
Front
Plug extended
Charging
Tronsmart’s charger will output the same 18W as their desktop unit allowing you to somewhat future proof your charging needs for at least the time being. The charger also features a small green indicator light on it that isn’t bright enough to bother me at night (a good sign). It’s good to see a multi-port quick charger because last year when I bought my Nexus 6 any QC 2.0 charger, let alone a dual port model was hard to come by.
Outputs:
5V/2A (10W), 9V/2A (18W), 12V/1.5A (18W)
Summary
Tronsmart designed a great portable quick charger that is another nice addition for anyone that needs to charge multiple devices. The charger will still work great even if you have a single device, but the extra port won’t hurt if you get another device.
I will update this review periodically if anything changes, and hopefully I will be able to test all of the ports with QC 2.0 devices simultaneously.
Nice.
@dannygoround
OP updated with more details
Hi
Tronsmart 4.8A/36W Dual Port Travel Charger (QC 2.0) is compatible with macbook 12"???
Thanks
Regards
eullin said:
Hi
Tronsmart 4.8A/36W Dual Port Travel Charger (QC 2.0) is compatible with macbook 12"???
Thanks
Regards
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I'm not sure because I don't own own, but I can send them a message and ask.
OP Updated with a new longer power supply cable for the Titan
Just wanted to post a short review on the CHOETECH 6 Port charger. Model Q3-4U2Q
For full disclosure I received a discount on the item if I would post an honest review of the item on Amazon. I still paid a fair price and there was actually no guarantee for them I would even post any review let alone a positive one. Fair enough... It was well timed for me having just gotten my HTC 10 so I thought I would share some of my findings.
I'm currently using it with the Belkin USB-C usb 3.1 cable that can be found at walmart. This charger has 6 USB ports (2 QC 3.0 and 4 smart sensing ports). With my aforementioned cable I get the same if not better charge time than I did with my HTC provided qc 3.0 charger. No heat. No warnings. No funkiness. Which is big given some of the recent hot phone posts I've been reading. One other non-HTC thing that surprised me is that this charger also plays nice (even though they posted a warning it might not) with the Moto X pure 2015. I was able to quick charge both my Moto X pure and my HTC 10 at the same time off the same charger!
I had been wanting to replace my power strip full of chargers with a single block on my night stand for a long time. No longer have trip lines all over the place. Also have a single efficiency power supply now instead of 5 different ones all burning juice whether used or not. If you are looking for this type of solution to replace your many chargers, this one I can recommend.
Product support page here... http://www.choetech.com/Quick-Charger-3-0-6-Port-USB-Charger/
I just want to follow up on @dottat's review. I got my 6 port charging dock over the weekend, and am extremely happy with it. I was able to clean up my mess of cables for charging all of my devices, and the QC3.0 ports work great with my QC2.0 and 3.0 devices.
I was lucky and received a USB C cable with my dock, but that might have been an abnormal case, since most people have been getting micro-USB cables instead.
If you don't have any qc3.0 chargers already, I would highly recommend this over a standard wall plug, as it is well worth the price difference.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
To add to @dottat review I was sent a charger from Choetech at a discount in exchange for my unbiased review.
The adoption of QC 3.0 in flagships this year (aside from the S7/S7 Edge) has created a market for accessories to meet this standard. My HTC 10 supports QC 3.0 thankfully, so this hub will allow my phone to take full advantage of that capability while still allowing my S7 Edge to charge via QC 2.0 over the other QC port due to the backwards compatibility Qualcomm has.
Each of the two QC 3.0 ports are clearly marked with a signature blue to make the easier to find. Choetech also has them on one side so you know exactly where to find them if you need. Along the front you will also find a nice softly lit blue LED indicator light that turns on when the hub is plugged into the wall.
I was able to quick charge both my HTC 10 and S7 Edge via the hub while also having both my Nexus 6P’s charge at 5V/1.5A over the standard smart ports. This is about the limit of the hub given how each QC port can output 18W max, while the smartports each can offer 12W if the device can pull that much power over the 5V port. Given the 18W per QC port while the two phones are charging and 7.5W per Nexus phone from the smart ports that would be about 45W if all of the devices were pulling the maximum amount of power from each port simultaneously. In reality the devices will fluctuate the amount of power, so you shouldn’t have any issues charging multiple devices fast with this hub.
On the build side of things Choetech never disappoints with their solid construction, soft feel finish, and compact design. I own a QC 2.0 version of this same hub that sat on my TV stand for a while before being replaced by the Type-C hub I also reviewed. This particular one is sitting on my desk powering a wireless fast charger for my S7 Edge, my HTC 10, Logitech MX Master mouse, LG Tone Platinum headphones, and anything else that I need to charge.
What’s in the box:
-Choetech 50W QC 3.0 6 port charging hub
-Power cable
-MicroUSB cable
-Hub stand
-Documentation
Overall I think Choetech took an already great charger, and made it better by adding QC 3.0, and a stand thus fixing any small issues people might have experienced before.
I also have this product. I figured I would leave a review when I seen this thread. This this works amazing good with HTC 10. The rapid charging is legit and I would recommend this is your look for a new charging setup. Love all the ports for multi device access.
Also wanted to follow up on @dottat's review. Left a 5 star review over on Amazon. A genuinely good charging hub. I would seriously take this station into consideration. Cheers!
I'm very happy with it. There was a coupon when I got it. I just wish I would have purchased one more sooner with USB C port. When I'm charging in the HTC 10 nearly dead battery It's saved me several times and the quick charge 3.0 is very very quick. I like have spare ports. Solid build quality. Excellent product. Highly recommened.:good::good::good:
It's a great hub. I charge my phone at fasted speeds but mostly I use it for gaming. I have my ps4 controller being charged as I play and phone stay charged with it.
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Just received my unit today and it couldn't have come at a better time! First off the build quality is great, and it has a very nice weight to it. You don't have to worry about it sliding all over the desk either. I only have the HTC usb type C cable right now and it works flawlessly with it, and I have another cable coming from Amazon so we will see how it works with that. It charges the HTC 10 just as fast as the charging brick that it comes with. This desktop charger is perfect for my desk and all of the gadgets I have and although I received it at a 70% discount I wouldn't hesitate to buy it at full price. If you have a HTC 10 and are worried about buying a charger that won't take advantage of the quick charge 3.0 on your HTC 10 then this is exactly what you need. The only con I can think of is that it doesn't come with a USB type C cable but it does come with a nice quality micro usb cable.
I received this charger, and it works great. Small and compact, and charges by devices very quickly. I recommend it highly.
I'd also like to add to this review. I received this desktop charging station at a discount for an honest review. I've gotta say I've been really impressed with Choetech products, and this is no exception. It comes in a clean minimal looking box, open the cardboard and you get the 6 port hub, the power wire, a nice, thick micro usb cable, and even better a nice hub stand, which is a nice thought for those of us who hate having things topple over.
I've tested this on an LG G5 and the HTC 10, the hub has quick charge 3.0, actually has two of them, while the other 4 ports are nice smart ports capable of 2.4A output. It charges at quick charge 3.0 no problem, even using both ports (highlighted by blue ports) at the same time. Meanwhile the other 4 ports can easily charge other devices at basically max speed (2.4a) for those with iPads/tablets and/or other phones like iPhones.
I took this with me on vacation with my family, and it was super convenient being able to basically charge all our devices at the same time no problem. It never got hot, and the stand was a nice touch. I highly recommend it.
Some pics
I have ordered the CHOETECH 6 -port desktop charger for my devices and specifically for the HTC 10 because it supports the latest Quick Charge 3.0 technology .
The unit has a nice size . It is small and does not need much space . It has an output power of 50 watts. Thus, several devices can be charged together easily . By QC3.0 slot it charges my HTC 10 in about the same time as using the supplied AC adapter from HTC . It has 2 Quick Charge ports and 4 normal USB ports to charge the device . Moreover, it remains a USB Type C cable included .
It helps the clutter and the vast amounts of network devices that you already have to be replaced by a single one .
Can recommend to others !
Here is my review for the CHOETECH QC 3.0 6-Port USB Charger that I also left on Amazon.
I tested this Quick Charge 3.0 CHOETECH wall charger with my new HTC 10. I am happy to report that so far this charger has charged my HTC 10 at the same speeds (if not better) than my stock HTC 10 charger. This charger is MUCH better than my stock HTC 10 charger though, because it includes 1 EXTRA Quick Charge 3.0 port and 4 Auto Detect ports! I now have this as my main charger for my HTC 10, work iPhone, N3DS, and Power Bank. I highly recommend this charger!
Pros:
- 2 QC 3.0 Ports + 4 Smart Ports = 6 Total Ports!
- Small enough to carry while traveling
- Frees up space on my power strip now that I can plug most of my devices into this wall charger
- Bonus: Comes with a nice micro USB cable!
Cons:
- None that I have seen so far. I will update my review if I find any
I have received this product for free or discounted price for my unbiased review. This does not affect my review score, as I try to review each item honestly.
Like others on here, I did receive this item for a discounted price, but had no real expectations of it beforehand. Having used it for a few days now, I'm very impressed. It's quite a small unit and only requires a small 2 pin power lead, so you don't really have many trailing cables being plugged into the mains. Been using it charge various devices at the same time and had no issue with charging on any of them. At any one time I've had a Nexus 6P, HTC 10 and an iPad mini plugged in to it and all have charged at relatively the same time it would on a normal charger.
My only downside is that it doesn't support rapid charging for the Nexus 6P, however that would be picking small faults with quite an impressive device.
Disagree with NONE of the above. Wonderful piece of kit.
It'd be perfect if the UK didn't use mains plugs the size of a small family car. Mind, I can hardly blame Choetech for that. Truth is, their UK mains plug is about as small as it can be. If I could find one, I'd attach a picture of a UK plug so those who aren't familiar with it can see just how big it is.
Wait, here's one...
I too got one of those Power Stations for Discounted Price in exchange for review. I compared to other Chargers as a baseline in terms of Current Drawn by the phone.
For the purpose of Test, I used my LG G4 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 808) which supports Quick Charge 2.0. The technology is backward compatible. In order to minimize the variables in the Testing, I have used one Cable for all the Testing across Charges as well as both devices. I used the free Ampere app to measure the Current drawn by the Battery. Screenshots are attached. In addition, I kept the devices Idle for the purpose of testing. This would eliminate any In Use changes of current Drawn.
The G4's Stock LG Charger is Qualcomm Quick Charge Compliant. When I started to charge, the phone's battery was at 34 %. I typically let the battery die to about 5 to 8% before plugging in. But in this case I didn't want Android Battery Saver to kick in and throttle CPU. So I plugged in at 34 %. When plugging into Quick Charge Port, the Max Current was registered at 1000 mA. This was same as the LG Stock Charger. I also compared against another Charger that was not Quick Charge as well as a 4th one that was Quick Charge as well. The Non-Quick Charge charger registered 780 mA.
Conclusion - With the Quick Charge Port, the current drawn is in line with the LG Stock Charger. However the one one for Normal port predictably drops down in comparison. Also at lower levels of the battery, Current drawn from the Quick Charge Port is much higher, just like in case of Stock Charge. However it drops to lower values as Battery nears completion. The current from Normal port nearly remains the same irrespective of battery levels.
Just going to give my thoughts on this charger.
The charger seems to be well made, and has plenty of power to support multiple devices charging simultaneously.
Testing with my Nexus 5X and USB Doctor, I get just under 1.9A and just over 5V which about what is expected.
Tests on the QC3.0 compatible Axon 7 results in the much faster quick charging which is expected as well.
So overall, the charger does it's job.
What surprised me the most was the little things they added to make the product feel more premium then it's competitors. The charger is encased in a soft plastic that has a nice tactile feel. It also comes with a nice stand and a USB A-C cable. The LED on the charger is a soft glow instead of the blinding glare that you often see on other electronics.
Given the cost, it's probably one of the best bang for buck charging stations compared to it's competitors. I definitely recommend it if you're looking for a USB charging station with QC3.
I bought one of these new off of ebay and I"am using it with my unlocked Htc 10 I have a question, isn't your Htc 10 supposed to pick this up as a quick charger ? I see the specs list 2 ports are 3.0 and I tried all the ports and my unlocked 10 does not show rapid charger connected when I plug it in to any of the 6 ports ? I do have a CHOETECH 30 watt 12 volt car charger and when I plug it in my 10 does show quick charger connected but it does not for this 6 port 50 watt charger ? Anyone have theirs show as quick charger connected when plugging in to any of the 6 ports on this charger ?
M9guy said:
I bought one of these new off of ebay and I"am using it with my unlocked Htc 10 I have a question, isn't your Htc 10 supposed to pick this up as a quick charger ? I see the specs list 2 ports are 3.0 and I tried all the ports and my unlocked 10 does not show rapid charger connected when I plug it in to any of the 6 ports ? I do have a CHOETECH 30 watt 12 volt car charger and when I plug it in my 10 does show quick charger connected but it does not for this 6 port 50 watt charger ? Anyone have theirs show as quick charger connected when plugging in to any of the 6 ports on this charger ?
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The top 2 ports are quick charging. You need complaint cables also
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The top 2 ports are quick charging. You need complaint cables also
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So your htc 10 shows quick charger connected when you plug it in to one of the quick charge ports ? Mine does not and the same cable when used with my oem Htc quick charger it does show quick charger connected. Maybe mine is defective then ?
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So your htc 10 shows quick charger connected when you plug it in to one of the quick charge ports ? Mine does not and the same cable when used with my oem Htc quick charger it does show quick charger connected. Maybe mine is defective then ?
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Yeah I shows for me, using it as I type. Also in a few pictures in previous posts people have screens of it displaying
Hey guys,
I was recently looking for a high capacity power bank that supported Quick-Charge 3.0 and USB Type C since I have a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and Galaxy Tab S3.
After an extensive search, I decided upon the RAVPower 20,100 mAh 3-Port USB External Portable Power Bank (Model #: RP-PB043) as it seemed to fit all my needs. I honestly couldn't be happier with this purchase and thought I'd give it a review.
Pros:
Huge 20,100 mAh Capacity - Uses six Panasonic 3,350 mAh 18650 Lithium Ion Batteries inside. I opened mine up and I managed to get Panasonic cells. The website says you can get Panasonic or LG, depending on regional availability. I was able to charge my Galaxy S7 Edge a little over 5 times. It has a 3,600 mAh internal battery, so this is a respectable efficiency of nearly 90%. You will always lose some of the max capacity due to heat transfer in the charging process. To figure out how many times you would be able to charge your device... take the max capacity of the Power Bank (20100 mAh) and multiply that by the efficiency (roughly 85 to 90% for this model), and divide that by your devices internal battery (i.e. 3600 mAh for GS7 Edge).
High-Speed 2A Input - Most Power Banks only have a 1A input to charge. This means it would take nearly a day to recharge to full capacity for a Power Bank of this size. Fortunately this model has 5V/2A input. I used the included Quick-Charge 3.0 Wall Charger and the Power Bank was fully charged from 0 to 100% in 4 hours and 50 minutes, can't beat that!
3-USB Port Outputs - 1 Quick-Charge 3.0 Port, 1 USB Type C Port, and 1 is art 2.0 Port (See tech specs below). This means this Power Bank supports pretty much any device you throw at it. The iSmart port will even work with those dreaded Apple products that your family members have the misfortune of using.
LED Light Power Indicator - There are 4 White LED Lights that you can check the % of battery life remaining on the Power Bank.
Full Accessory Package: Includes 1 RAVPower Quick Charge 3.0 USB Wall Charger, 2 Small Flat microUSB Cables, a micro USB to USB Type C Adapter, and a nice mesh traveling case. The short microUSB cables are a godsend because they allow you to keep your devices close to the Power Bank without having a huge wired mess. The Type C Adapter will also come in handy because I always need those in a pinch with my Galaxy Tab S3 since I have so many microUSB cables.
Lifetime Warranty - Yes, you read that right. This Power Bank is backed by a Full Lifetime Warranty with online registration (see warranty card in box). This is something unheard of in the Power Bank industry and really means they stand behind their product and its well-built. Not even companies like Anker offer longer than 18 months.
Cons:
Rather Basic Finish - The Power Bank is matte black plastic and nothing exciting in terms of looks. There are no other color options, so if you have a white device, you're out of luck if you want them to match.
Accuracy of LED Indicator - With only 4 LED Indicators, you are left guessing what % of capacity is left. Each dot represents 25% capacity. 0 to 24%, 25 to 49%, 50% to 74% and 75% to 100%. I prefer having a digital display showing the approximate % remaining from 0 to 100%.
No Built-In LED Flashlight - Many Power Banks have a built-in LED Flashlight for the dark. This model DOES NOT which isn't a huge negative, but I still have found myself using it sometimes on other models when the power went out.
RAVPower RP-PB043 Technical Specifications:
Input (Micro): 5V - 12V 2A Max (QC), 5V / 2A (Non-QC)
Input (Type-C): 5V / 3A Max
USB Output: 5V / 2.4A Max
Type-C Output: 5V / 3A Max
QC 3.0 Output: 5V / 2.4A, 6.5V~9V / 1.5A, 9V~12V / 1.2A Max
SIDE NOTE: Not realizing that this Power Bank came with cables included, I also managed to pick up this unique RAVPower 3.3 Ft. 2-in-1 USB 3.0 Type A & Type C Connector Cable (Model: RP-TPC006). I haven't seen anything like this before and when it was on a special Prime Day lightning sale I decided to snag one. It definitely comes in handy because it can be connected with tons of devices since it has dual-purpose connectors. Not only that, but it is also braided and very high quality. If you're in the market for a Type C cable... it might also be worth considering, especially since it also has a Lifetime Warranty.
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i'm back with a few more chargers to test, this time from baseus which i have to admit i've never tried before. they sent me the 45w charger/10000mah power bank as well as their 120w 3 port wall charger. the first thing that jumped out at me is the size of these things. even though they employ GaN they are larger than I'm used to. it is somewhat understandable on the 45w charger as it also doubles as a power bank, but i was really surprised at how big the 120w charger was. that said, performance on both of them were great and they feel really dense, so they don't appear to be wasting any space.
the 45w charger was the one i was intrigued the most by because of its versatility as a wall charger and a portable power bank. you can plug it in to use as a charger or charge the 10000mah battery, and both usb c ports can be used to charge the battery as well. baseus claims 45w max output on ac power or 30w max on portable power through either of the type c ports individually, or when used together 30w+15w or 15w+30w on ac power and 18w+18w on portable power. i tested it using my pixel 5 and a completely dead samsung chromebook plus and noticed consistently that the top port had a slightly lower voltage than the bottom, despite both being rated for the same. neither port delivered a full 45w on my testing. with the chromebook and the charger plugged in the top port maxed out at 2.35a/14.6v, with the bottom port delivering 2.35a/15v. plugging in a second device dropped the charging speed to 1.85a/8.7v and 1.9a8.8v for top/bottom. in powerbank mode the top/bottom gave 2.2a/11.7v and 2.2a/11.9v individually, 1.9a/8.8v and 1.9a/9v with a second device plugged in.
the 120w charger offers 3 ports, 2 usb c and 1 usb a. theoretical power output gets a bit complicated; the usb c ports can put out up to 100w individually, or 60w+60w when used together. either usb c port used with the a port will put out a max of 87w with the a port delivering 30w, and if you use all 3 together the top c port will put out 60w, with the bottom c and the a port putting out 30w each. in my testing i was able to maintain charging speeds of 1.85a/19.2v on the top port regardless of what the other ports were doing. on the bottom port the speed was similar, but dropped to 2.2a/12v once i had all 3 ports in use.
as i mentioned earlier these chargers are quite large and heavy. the 120w is noticeably heavier and larger than a 90w 3 port charger i recently tried out. obviously it delivers 33% more power and there is a lot to be said for that, but i think for most users this would be more of a wall solution versus a travel charger. the 45w charger is much larger than a few other 60w chargers i have, but again this baseus charger offers a fairly unique advantage of both plugging in and using portable power. while these chargers dont fall into the ultra-packable categories, they both offer value in the extras they can deliver. right now the 120w charger is available on amazon for $44.99 after clipping the on-page coupon, and the 45w for $32.99 after clipped coupon, and if you buy both it gives you an extra $5 off of each. as always these are not affiliate links; im not affiliated with any of these companies and dont receive any compensation for these reviews.
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I'm using my Xiaomi 55W wireless charger with the 120W supply that came with my Mi 10 Ultra. Works a treat.
So what actually is the FASTEST charger that can be safely used with the P5 apart from the supplied Google charger that comes with the P5 and the Google Pixel Stand ?
If a non UK forum member replies, remember I'm in the UK, so ideally I'd like one that I can source in the UK, but I'd still be interested in what others are using.
152bobby said:
So what actually is the FASTEST charger that can be safely used with the P5 apart from the supplied Google charger that comes with the P5 and the Google Pixel Stand ?
If a non UK forum member replies, remember I'm in the UK, so ideally I'd like one that I can source in the UK, but I'd still be interested in what others are using.
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As far as I'm aware, using a charger with more power than the supplied charger makes no difference. The device decides how it will draw power.
These high wattage chargers are mainly for laptops.
I bought this 45W charger few days ago, but with one usb-c and one usb-a port. First I bought variant with 2 usb-c ports, but it didn't work well, it only charged from the wall, but when tried to charge from battery, phone started to charge power bank instead of the power bank charging phone, so I returned it and got the variant with one usb-c port and with one usb-a port, because they didn't have option with two usb-c ports anymore. I actually love this charger, because you can use it for both, as wall charger and as power bank and that's awesome for traveling and it also have PD. But I don't think it's really 10000mAh power bank. I tried to charge my phone from power bank, the power bank was fully charged, and my Pixel 5 was 50% charged. I left it overnight and it charged my phone to 100%, but power bank has only 25% battery left (1 light on out of 4). I don't think 10000mAh power bank should last only half of a charge. I was thinking about ordering other charger and power bank, but I couldn't find any charger and power bank in one device other than that specific device from Baseus.