Nov 10, 2013, 7:18 pm
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Mod note: this thread is closed. The wiki is kept here as a static article.
This thread is about USB chargers, at least four ports, at least 4A.
Currently, the following chargers are in the contest of being the best:
Instead of a simple figure 8 cable you can also pick up this cord: it gives you two NEMA 1-15R (ungrounded USA / Japan power outlets) as well.
This thread is about USB chargers, at least four ports, at least 4A.
Currently, the following chargers are in the contest of being the best:
- Monoprice 21W 3.5" x 2.1" x 1", 100V-240V, the plug rotates, several of us have this, seems a good choice.
- Anker 25W / 5 port this one requires an IEC C7 ("figure 8") AC cord, same as many laptops, 3.8" x 2.4" x 1".
- iXCC 30W quite high amperage, "figure 8" cable. Noone has tried it yet. Note that figure 8 cords can be replaced by a plug adapter (L-shaped and straight and even a foldable plug is available), however it's an unknown whether the adapter and the outlet can hold the weight of the adapter + cables. However, the laptop power adapter Chargesource originally sells the foldable plug for is also 5 oz -- the Anker 5 port is 0.5 oz heavier, the IXCC is 0.5 ligher, so roughly the same, so it's reasonable to believe that the Chargesource plug should work. Alternatively, a very short cable is available.
- Anker 36W USB Quad-Port Very high amperage and 3.3" x 2.5" x 1" size would make it great but the fixed plugs raises concerns.
- USB SuperCharger 42W this is a beast with 8.2A, but it's a giant of 4.7" x 2.4" x 1.4" size and has a fixed cord and can only work from 100-120V.
- Portapow 4 port is quite nice with interchangeable molded plugs that clip on for international use. (Amazon USA link)
- Anker 40W 5V / 8A 5-Port charger is a new Anker product, slightly smaller than the Anker 25W that also requires an IEC C7 AC cord, has 5 USB ports, and uses smart port technology, so you don't need to worry about whether you're plugging an Apple or Android device into a particular port. Maximum 2.4A per port. If there's a criticism, it's spotty availability, but that may be easing.
- Bolse 7 port, 60 watt, 12 A. The current highest capacity charger with smart ports that automatically provide as much juice as the device wants
- sabrent 10 port, 12 amp (60 watt) charger: lots of ports but too bulky for the amperage you get.
- new Anker 4 port, 40 watt/8amp looks like it does it all: high power, small size, and foldable plug
Instead of a simple figure 8 cable you can also pick up this cord: it gives you two NEMA 1-15R (ungrounded USA / Japan power outlets) as well.
I have found the ultimate charger solution!
Sep 2, 2015, 8:37 am
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How the hell was I unable to find this thread when I was looking for a new charger/adapter 
?? Would have saved me days of browsing/reading/comparing....
I ended up buying this aLLreli charger for 16Euros. I searched this thread and didn't find it mentioned (I apologize if I miised it in one of the many links I didn't click) so I decided to post.
I have only tested the euro plug (will test the brit one in the upcoming weeks and will report if there is anything wrong) but so far I really like it. I can't compare with any previous ones to see if it's faster or lighter but it's compact enought to fit in a small gizmo bag and its set of international plugs is a nice feature. And with over 6A, it charged everything I've thrown at it so far. Might not be the best of the block but its worth checking out.
?? Would have saved me days of browsing/reading/comparing....I ended up buying this aLLreli charger for 16Euros. I searched this thread and didn't find it mentioned (I apologize if I miised it in one of the many links I didn't click) so I decided to post.
I have only tested the euro plug (will test the brit one in the upcoming weeks and will report if there is anything wrong) but so far I really like it. I can't compare with any previous ones to see if it's faster or lighter but it's compact enought to fit in a small gizmo bag and its set of international plugs is a nice feature. And with over 6A, it charged everything I've thrown at it so far. Might not be the best of the block but its worth checking out.
Sep 2, 2015, 9:43 am
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How the hell was I unable to find this thread when I was looking for a new charger/adapter ?? Would have saved me days of browsing/reading/comparing....
I ended up buying this aLLreli charger for 16Euros. I searched this thread and didn't find it mentioned (I apologize if I missed it in one of the many links I didn't click) so I decided to post.
I have only tested the euro plug (will test the brit one in the upcoming weeks and will report if there is anything wrong) but so far I really like it. I can't compare with any previous ones to see if it's faster or lighter but it's compact enought to fit in a small gizmo bag and its set of international plugs is a nice feature. And with over 6A, it charged everything I've thrown at it so far. Might not be the best of the block but its worth checking out.
?? Would have saved me days of browsing/reading/comparing....I ended up buying this aLLreli charger for 16Euros. I searched this thread and didn't find it mentioned (I apologize if I missed it in one of the many links I didn't click) so I decided to post.
I have only tested the euro plug (will test the brit one in the upcoming weeks and will report if there is anything wrong) but so far I really like it. I can't compare with any previous ones to see if it's faster or lighter but it's compact enought to fit in a small gizmo bag and its set of international plugs is a nice feature. And with over 6A, it charged everything I've thrown at it so far. Might not be the best of the block but its worth checking out.
In addition, the size of the plug increased problems faced with tight spaces. A lot of the sockets I've found in European hotel rooms are located very close to baseboards, meaning that sometimes I couldn't get the unit to stay flat against the wall as the lower edge of the plug encountered interference from the baseboard. And flipping the plug upside down increased the instability of the unit if there was already a loose plug. Not to mention the issues of having to reach under a bed or desk to plug in my phone or tablet.
I really wanted it to work for me because the space savings are obvious, but the practicalities became a concern within a trip or two.
Sep 2, 2015, 10:01 am
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I love how this thread has evolved. In just three years, we've gone from a single retailer with a four port high power charger, to 100's of different chargers, battery packs and more.
Incredible evolution - all thanks to the lousy battery life of our gadgets
Incredible evolution - all thanks to the lousy battery life of our gadgets
Sep 2, 2015, 10:56 am
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Or the constant use we put them too.
Sep 4, 2015, 12:10 pm
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Had a unit very similar but marketed by another retailer several years ago. Liked the idea in theory but it worked poorly for me in the real world. Although my unit did not deliver the power of this unit (that just wasn't available a couple of years ago), the weaknesses had nothing to do with that. If loose sockets provide problems for a small plug, those problems increase when you plug a bigger unit like this in. Add in the USB cords that get tugged on--it was a frequent occurrence that the unit would not stay plugged in. The interchangeable international plugs only exacerbated the problem, providing a second connection that could jiggle as well.
In addition, the size of the plug increased problems faced with tight spaces. A lot of the sockets I've found in European hotel rooms are located very close to baseboards, meaning that sometimes I couldn't get the unit to stay flat against the wall as the lower edge of the plug encountered interference from the baseboard. And flipping the plug upside down increased the instability of the unit if there was already a loose plug. Not to mention the issues of having to reach under a bed or desk to plug in my phone or tablet.
I really wanted it to work for me because the space savings are obvious, but the practicalities became a concern within a trip or two.
I really wanted it to work for me because the space savings are obvious, but the practicalities became a concern within a trip or two.
Sep 26, 2015, 6:12 am
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I don't recall seeing this charger mentioned in this thread so far, but as far as I'm concerned there is a new frontrunner in the travel wall charger arena:
Smallest 4 port charger yet that can actually deliver 2.4 amps per port (8 amps overall with simultaneous charging). Built-in surge protector, current stabilizer, temp. control, and 18 month warranty.
I think it's time to update the wiki.
Smallest 4 port charger yet that can actually deliver 2.4 amps per port (8 amps overall with simultaneous charging). Built-in surge protector, current stabilizer, temp. control, and 18 month warranty.
I think it's time to update the wiki.
Sep 26, 2015, 6:15 am
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Whoops. There it is already in the Wiki.
I don't recall seeing this charger mentioned in this thread so far, but as far as I'm concerned there is a new frontrunner in the travel wall charger arena:
Anker 40W 4 port with folding prongs
Smallest 4 port charger yet that can actually deliver 2.4 amps per port (8 amps overall with simultaneous charging). Built-in surge protector, current stabilizer, temp. control, and 18 month warranty.
I think it's time to update the wiki.
Anker 40W 4 port with folding prongs
Smallest 4 port charger yet that can actually deliver 2.4 amps per port (8 amps overall with simultaneous charging). Built-in surge protector, current stabilizer, temp. control, and 18 month warranty.
I think it's time to update the wiki.
Oct 29, 2015, 8:52 am
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I don't recall seeing this charger mentioned in this thread so far, but as far as I'm concerned there is a new frontrunner in the travel wall charger arena:
Anker 40W 4 port with folding prongs
Smallest 4 port charger yet that can actually deliver 2.4 amps per port (8 amps overall with simultaneous charging). Built-in surge protector, current stabilizer, temp. control, and 18 month warranty.
Anker 40W 4 port with folding prongs
Smallest 4 port charger yet that can actually deliver 2.4 amps per port (8 amps overall with simultaneous charging). Built-in surge protector, current stabilizer, temp. control, and 18 month warranty.
Oct 29, 2015, 9:03 am
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Oct 29, 2015, 9:15 am
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This is my current favorite. I use it with the Samsung 1 to 3 Micro USB cable, essentially making it a 5 port charger. The Samsung cable can provide around 750mAh to each device when on a 2.1A port, which is fine for smaller devices.
Nov 3, 2015, 9:49 am
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http://www.amazon.com/Aukey-Desktop-...arge+2.0&psc=1
This is my current favorite. I use it with the Samsung 1 to 3 Micro USB cable, essentially making it a 5 port charger. The Samsung cable can provide around 750mAh to each device when on a 2.1A port, which is fine for smaller devices.
This is my current favorite. I use it with the Samsung 1 to 3 Micro USB cable, essentially making it a 5 port charger. The Samsung cable can provide around 750mAh to each device when on a 2.1A port, which is fine for smaller devices.
The charger is currently $11.49 with coupon code 8ETPFP7M.
The Samsung cable is OMGexpensive, so I found another one with really good reviews for $10.
Edited to add: I decided to cancel my order. I have no real need for QC2 in my home. 2A charges relatively fast, and if I need an additional boost, I could use a QC2 car charger to charge the phone on the way to where ever I'm going. Now I need a good deal on a 2-port QC2 car charger...
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Jan 10, 2016, 9:51 am
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For those of you who want a desktop charger with Quickcharge 2.0, Amazon has a Tronsmart 90W Q2 charger for $24 with promo code 5USBPORT.
I don't know anything about the brand, just thought some would be interested.
I don't know anything about the brand, just thought some would be interested.
Jan 10, 2016, 12:29 pm
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I have a 2-port Tronsmart QC2 charger in my car. It was cheap. My phones detect QC. Win in my book.