Archeer 21W Solar Charger
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Unboxing
The Solar Charger is packaged into an eco-friendly packaging and basic accessories: 1x Micro-USB Cable, 1x User Manual, and the Solar Charger (of course).
Just like all Solar Chargers, also this one has a Synthetic Foldable bag where the three solar panels are inserted together with the USB Adapter that provides 2x USB Ports using the power obtained from the Solar Panels.
The USB Adapter is hidden into a slot, where there is enough space to fit a Smartphone or anything else that is slim and compact, providing maximum 1A (somehow not 2A) of Output Power. I'll talk about its performance in the next paragraph.
As regards the Solar Panels quality, i do not see any imperfection or such that would make me think negatively about their quality.
Efficiency
All tests have been done using my own USB Meter, and under direct sunlight for best results.
On Idle the output voltage stays on 5.00v, matching USB specifications.
I have tested the USB Ports using my USB Capacitor (1A/2A), and the voltage seems to get a bit low on high-load, but nothing serious. 4.83v are still accepted by the USB protocol.
With 2A load well...the Adapter isn't able to obtain enough power to handle such high power output (shutting down the output) so...based on my measurements, this is a 1A Adapter, not a 2.4A variant as specified by Archeer.
Conclusions
Based on Specifications and Product Details this might seem one of the most powerful Solar Chargers available, but as you can see, unfortunately, it isn't. Even though this has been rated for 2.4A, even under direct-sunlight in a clear day, i wasn't able to handle more than 1A from the USB Adapter.
So...do I recommend it? If you are a light user that doesn't need to charge any powerful device that would require more than 1A, then this is a good choice, otherwise i can't recommend it.
Pros:
- 2x USB Ports
- Portable
- Micro-USB Cable included
Cons:
- No Flashlight
- No Quick Charge
- 1A Maximum Output lower than declared 2.4A
Rating: 7.8
Packaging and Accessories: 8
Design and Materials: 9
Performance and Efficiency: 7
Price: 7 (based on Amazon price)
Official Product page: NOT AVAILABLE YET
Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Archeer-Foldable-Samsung-BlackBerry/dp/B01I0TA1I8
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/qujOp
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Introduction
Tronsmart is well known as regards Mini PCs, but in the last months they are focusing on the Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 technology designing high-performance chargers for Home and Car usage. In this review i’ll test their latest Desktop Charger with QC 3.0 support and VoltIQ technology.
This is the Tronsmart U5PTA Quick Charge 3.0 Rapid Desktop Charger.
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This is the updated version of their previous charger, now with QC 3.0 support instead of the previous QC 2.0. Comparing both version on their website I can’t see any major difference except the QC 3.0 support so only the internal motherboard should be different.
Unboxing
Packaging comes with a Power Cord (mine is an European variant), a Welcome Paper, a curious VoltIQ Technology Guide and the Desktop Charger (of course).
Unlike previous QC 2.0 version, there isn’t an USB Cable included. Nothing really important though, you can find some good and cheap USB Cables on Amazon or similar shops.
As regards the Charger, it is made of Plastic. It feels solid enough, but be careful with the glossy frame because it can be scratched pretty easily. Also, as you can see on the bottom, it is pretty compact, maybe just a bit too much thick. It isn’t heavy too.
There are 5 USB Ports available, just one of them support Quick Charge 3.0. The other USB ports supports Standard 5V output, just with another technology called “VoltIQ” from Tronsmart that works on the voltage depending on the attached device. It seems to work pretty fine, maybe the voltage is just a bit low (4.98v) under high-load. Follow my next paragraph to know more.
Efficiency
I have tested the device using my RAVPower QC 3.0 Power Bank and using my 1A/2A USB Capacitor to stress everything to the maximum.
Just watch my video on the bottom if you want to see something about it.
Also, internal components don’t make any kind of strange noise on high-load unlike some other bad chargers.
Conclusions
It seems that Tronsmart is following its good way to produce devices as they did with Mini PCs. This is a nice device that may satisfy your requirements if you have to charge lots of devices and one of them is powered by Qualcomm Quick Charge technology.
So, do I recommend it? It depends on you. I know, there are many chargers available on the market that have almost the same characteristics, so it might be difficult to choose between them. If you trust Tronsmart products and you want an high-quality product, then get this charger.
Rating: 8.4
Packaging and Accessories: 7
Design and Materials: 9
Performance and Efficiency: 8.5
Price: 9 (based on Amazon.com price)
Official Product page: http://www.tronsmart.com/products/tronsmart-u5pta-quick-charge-3.0-rapid-desktop-charger
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/6mkBN
AUKEY Quick Charge 3.0 Type C Car Charger
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Unboxing
Packaging (eco-friendly) doesn’t come with any accessory, just the Instruction Manual, a Warranty Card and the Charger (of course).
Unlike some other devices, this one supports QC 3.0 directly with the USB Type C port. Sincerely, I find it a bit confusing because if you don’t own an USB Type C device, you’ll need to use an USB Type C adapter in order to take advantage of the Quick Charge technology, otherwise you’ll be limited with the Standard VoltIQ USB Ports, without QC tech. It would have been better if this adapter was included.
As regards the Charger, it is made of Plastic, extremely solid and without useless glossy parts that can be scratched easily.
There are 3 USB Ports available, just one of them support Quick Charge 3.0 (USB Type C). The other USB ports supports Standard 5V output, just with another technology called “AIO” from AUKEY that works on the voltage depending on the attached device. It seems to work pretty fine, without voltage issues. Follow my next paragraph to know more.
Also, it is pretty compact, and fits perfectly every type of Car Socket.
Efficiency
I have tested the device using my 1A/2A USB Capacitor to stress everything to the maximum. Unfortunately I can’t test its Quick Charge capability because I need to buy an adapter first, i’ll update this review as soon as I get it. I still have tested the USB Type C port, and it works as good as other USB ports. (5V/3A)
As you can see, under 2A load the voltage is just perfect, 5.00v (on the left, test done in-car). Only at home (on the right), while using a Car Socket adapter, it dropped a bit under 5.00v (4.98v), nothing really important, it probably depends on the Voltage Input that at home might be lower due to the different power supply.
Internal components do not make any kind of strange noise on high-load unlike some other bad chargers.
Conclusions
As always AUKEY releases great accessories, with excellent quality. This device solves almost every problem that you could have if you need to charge multiple devices at the same time, and the Quick Charge could be a life-safer if you forgot to charge your device at home or if you need some urgent battery juice. It’s a pity that they haven’t included any adapter in order to not sacrify Micro-USB devices, but considering its price it is something that could be accepted. Maybe in the next version/revision they’ll include it? Let’s hope so.
So...do I recommend it? Yes, especially if you have an USB Type C device that supports Qualcomm Quick Charge and if you need to charge multiple devices at the same time.
Pros:
- 3 USB Ports (one of which is Type C)
- Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Support
Cons:
- No Power LED
- Quick Charge available only on the Type C port
Rating: 8.5
Packaging and Accessories: 6.5
Design and Materials: 9.5
Performance and Efficiency: 9
Price: 9 (based on Amazon price)
Official Product page: http://www.aukey.com/product/CC-Y3
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/suLGI
This is the UGREEN 4-ports Quick Charge 3.0 Desktop Charger
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Compared to other charger i have reviewed in the past, this is interesting since it comes with 5V/1A USB ports too, useful to slow charge some devices.
The build quality is OK, nothing to complain about, there are no matte surfaces luckily and the plastic feels solid with no imperfections. Also, it is pretty compact and reasonably lightweight.
Unfortunately the amount of accessories included is quite limited, just a small manual and the Power Cord (EU in my case). I always prefer to see at least one USB cable included in any charger.
Talking about the power output instead, all tests have been made using my semi-professional USB Load + Tester.
Starting with the Quick Charge 3.0 port, this is working almost fine, and i say almost because it doesn't seem to reach 12V for some reason. At 5V though there are no issues in reaching 3A as rated.
The 5V/2.4A USB output is good enough, the voltage drops slightly at maximum rated load (4.91v) but perfectly acceptable. Increasing the load up to 3A (over the rated specs) causes the voltage to drop a lot, unusable for charging, but it doesn't trip the protection. Over 3A, it trips.
Finally the 5V/1A USB outputs. Both ports provide excellent voltage at 1A as rated, and you can squeeze up to 1.2A before tripping the protection.
Just to complete the review, here are the UGREEN 180 degrees Type-C Cables with 56k resistor. Do they work as well as the charger? The answer is, sort of.
Quality-wise they are decent, with nice colors and a semi-rubberized cable, but they tend to scratch a bit easily based on my usage (just like all rubberized surfaces). The rotated Type-C Plug is really useful though, all cables should be available in this format IMHO.
There is a 0.11A of loss compared to the direct connection, that is still OK for charging, but it won't handle 3A properly unless the charger pumps the voltage up over 5V, something that this UGREEN model doesn't so i recommend you to use those cables with another charger for 3A charging. BTW, UGREEN declares 22AWG for the power wires for those interested.
In conclusion, this charger is an interesting one with a decent power output and excellent build quality.
Rating: 8+
Photos Album: https://imgur.com/a/fcj3tfc
Product Webpage: https://www.ugreen.com/product/UGRE...l_Charger_with_Qualcomm_Quick_Charge_-en.html
After having tested the Quick Charge 3 chargers, it is time to test the USB-PD ones. This model in particular is the 30W variant with 1x Type-C Output.
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Starting from the materials, the charger feels pretty solid with no glossy parts.
For best results, i have combined this charger with 2x Type-C to Type-C cables from the same brand, and the quality is excellent with a thick braided cable and metal shielded plugs. Unfortunately this charger doesn't include any Type-C cable.
Its power output looks to be as good as it should be, and my Essential Phone PH-1 was able to charge at lightning fast speeds with no issues. Unfortunately i am not able to show any voltage output for this because my USB Tester doesn't support USB-PD.
I am going to add more details about this test as soon as i get my hands on a new USB Tester.
As regards the Type-C cables instead, i am kinda disappointed. 4.62v for a 3A load is quite low, and this is the shorter variant. Basically, the thickness mentioned before is probably only due to the braiding and not to the internal wires (20AWG declared, i have some doubts about this). This test has been made using the Quick Charge Charger already tested previously. (link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/accessories/ugreen-4-ports-desktop-charger-quick-t3830526)
So, apparently this is a placebo, since again i can say that the charger is great thus i can recommend it, but i can't recommend any of those cables due to high resistance of them.
Rating (Charger): 8.5
Product Webpage: https://www.ugreen.com/product/1417-en.html
Rating (Cables): 6
Product Webpage: Apparently not available for this precise model
Nice review that u have but I think there's only a small users whose gonna buy this kind of charger
Can you help us by telling how much battery was charged in how many minutes and was that result obtained when you were using the phone (light usage like watching media etc) or switched off state or was it when screen was not lit?
Hey everyone Baesus sent me over one of their new 65W GaN III chargers to test out (full disclosure, that is not a referral link). I was excited to try this product because it has 2 grounded outlets, making this similar to an extension cord with a multi-port charger. There are two USB C ports, both independently able to deliver 65w of power, two USB A ports (one 60w, one 5w) and the two aforementioned outlets.
As you might expect, once you start plugging in multiple devices the output power of each port drops. If you're using both of the USB C ports, C1 will drop down to 45w and C2 to 20w. In my testing I was able to achieve max charging speeds using C1 to charge my Chromebook and C2 to charge my Pixel, all while powering camera on either A1 or A2. The outlets didn't have any effect on the USB port output.
USB A2 can put out 60w when used on it's own, 18W when used with C1 (which would offer 45W) or 15W with C2 (which also puts out 15W). Using C1, C2 and A2 will offer 45W, 15W and 15W, respectively. A1 always puts out 5w, regardless of if used independently or in conjunction with any other ports. Higher powered laptops won't max out with any of these ports, but since this charger has two grounded outlets you can use the laptop's adapter to achieve full speeds, while still getting 65w out of the USB ports.
For me the outlets really set this apart as an accessory of convenience, and I'd highly recommend it to power users on the go. There are very few other chargers on the market that offers this much flexibility, and the ones I could find were twice this price and much less portable. Since this is GaN it remains nice and compact. There is an attached 4.9' cord with a flat plug. All in all this is a very well designed device, offering charging flexibility that can handle just about anything you can throw at it.
edit: they just provided me with a 20% discount code for xda: WN3YT4KV. again, the link I posted is not a referral link
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I grabbed a HyperJuice Stackable GaN 100W USB-C Charger hypershop.com/collections/hyperjuice-wall-chargers/products/hyperjuice-stackable-gan-100w-usbc-charger
Plenty of discount coupons can be found....
updated the op with a discount code baesus provided