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!
Oct 15, 2014, 9:12 pm
#406
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I've had the 4-port 36W charger for almost three months, and one of the ports died two days ago. Sent an e-mail yesterday, and I got a response today (after receiving an auto-responder saying the whole company had been on a training exercise for the past 12 days--that must've been fun) asking for the serial number. They will be sending a replacement as soon as I do.
Oct 17, 2014, 10:44 am
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Bolse has a $3 off coupon today W9Y7Q9LA (in the promotions portion of Amazon page)
Oct 19, 2014, 8:00 am
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I've had mine for over a month and working perfectly. Friends were over last week and we had 4 iPads charging with no issues.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/23461600-post388.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/23461600-post388.html
Oct 19, 2014, 8:12 am
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I've had mine for over a month and working perfectly. Friends were over last week and we had 4 iPads charging with no issues.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/23461600-post388.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/23461600-post388.html
Oct 20, 2014, 8:57 am
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I am on my second Anker in less than six months and while the customer service is very good this one also has 2 ports not working now. I will definitely look for a non-Anke solution soon.
Oct 20, 2014, 11:21 am
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If this is the 40W 5 port model, Anker is now replacing them with current-limited models with ports that automatically reset. No cost to you; don't just throw it out . . .
Oct 20, 2014, 11:30 am
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Yeah, they just asked me for my serial number, then told me they were sending a new one and I could keep or recycle the one with the bad port.
Oct 20, 2014, 3:37 pm
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I got my replacement today. It's a newer version with PowerIQ. Hopefully the port(s) don't die out anytime soon.
Regardless, ^ to Anker customer service.
Regardless, ^ to Anker customer service.
Dec 1, 2014, 9:05 pm
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None of these chargers seem to support Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 or alternatively Samsung’s Adaptive Fast Charging that devices like the HTC One (M8), Nexus 6, Note 4 and Note Edge support.
Dec 1, 2014, 9:55 pm
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None of these chargers seem to support Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 or alternatively Samsung’s Adaptive Fast Charging that devices like the HTC One (M8), Nexus 6, Note 4 and Note Edge support.
In the interest of staying on topic, those are relatively new technologies. It will take a bit for the aftermarket to catch up.
Last edited by dakuda; Dec 1, 2014 at 10:01 pm
Dec 2, 2014, 7:42 am
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I've tried to read through all of this but got a little confused with all of the different versions over time. Can anyone tell me the best of all these that have a UK plug as standard? Or doesn't that matter too much, connecting leads can be replaced etc?