Nov 10, 2013, 7:18 pm
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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!
Apr 25, 2014, 12:24 am
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And yet my iPad (an Apple device) charged at full speed from all ports. Maybe it prioritized the Apple ports if needed?
Apr 25, 2014, 10:18 pm
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Apr 27, 2014, 1:54 am
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Except that when you overload it, it shuts down until it cools. I have two iPads, my iPhone, and the Asus travel router plugged in and it keeps cutting power to everything for a few seconds, then turning back on. I unplugged the travel router and it's fine.
Apr 27, 2014, 8:10 am
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They have a detachable power cord version now which uses figure 8 type cord at a higher price point.
As mine are stay at home/office I have US/Cdn, HK/UK and PRC versions at each location with a batch pf USB cables.
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May 6, 2014, 12:26 pm
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I just ordered this five port Photive 25W/5A charger off Amazon for $13 (Prime eligible). I don't know if it's any good, but it looks OK...
May 6, 2014, 1:07 pm
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I bought two 2-port chargers on Amazon a couple of weeks ago and they both burned out already.
http://www.amazon.com/EZOPower-Charg.../dp/B00CZJ7QI8
and
http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Du.../dp/B00B8L36A6
I guess I'm sticking with the Skiva quadfire for now.
http://www.amazon.com/EZOPower-Charg.../dp/B00CZJ7QI8
and
http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Du.../dp/B00B8L36A6
I guess I'm sticking with the Skiva quadfire for now.
May 7, 2014, 9:18 am
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There's a relevant and interesting Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...hone-92-faster
May 7, 2014, 12:05 pm
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There's a relevant and interesting Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...hone-92-faster
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This device would be useful to me in that it would be interesting to see the actual output of my chargers when I use them. But it's not clear to me how it can charge my phone (or other device) any faster. For Apple products, it's well known that there has to be compatible curcuitry to get fastest charging speed. But the Skiva and the Monoprice chargers already have Apple compatible ports built in.
May 14, 2014, 9:00 am
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Wondering if anyone has compared the Air's 0 to 100% charging time with the 40W Anker vs original Apple one.
May 14, 2014, 9:14 am
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I suspect the iPad realizes it's not an Official Apple Charger and doesn't try to pull the full 2.1A...though I could swear I remember seeing 2.0A from the Anker once.
In any case, it's fine. I don't really care.
In any case, it's fine. I don't really care.
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I just want to make sure I haven't got a faulty unit!
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Jun 11, 2014, 8:56 am
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Amazon has the Anker 40W charger for $23.39 this week for Father's Day. Use the promo code LOVEDAD1 at checkout.
http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/1223...ndroid-devices
(it's only about a $2 savings from the usual price but still...)
http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/1223...ndroid-devices
(it's only about a $2 savings from the usual price but still...)