Please urgent assistance on charger issue - Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers

Hi everyone was wondering if someone could help me please with some knowledge on how chargers work. I don't have a charger for my pixel 2 so was in the process of finding one to buy but at the same time realised I have a charger for a lenova ThinkPad laptop USB - C. Could I use the same adaptor and save some money? I'm scared it might be to powerful! Or would it be okay?
It says 45w on it and output says 20v-2.25amp/15v-3a/9v-2a/5v-2a.
Would it be safe to use would someone know please? Thanks
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The 45W Standard USB Type-C AC Adapter from Lenovo offers fast, efficient charging and AC power to select Lenovo USB Type-C enabled notebooks and tablets, including the ThinkPad 13 (2nd Gen), X1 Tablet (2nd Gen), X1 Yoga (2nd Gen), X1 Carbon (5th Gen), T470, T470s, and T570. When in use, integrated Smart Voltage technology automatically detects and delivers either 5V/2A, 9V/2A, 15V/3A, or 20V/2.25A to your host system. Lenovo's 45W USB Type-C adapter will serve as a spare or replacement AC adapter and is compact, allowing you to easily carry one in your bag while on-the-go. While the supported AC input voltage is 100-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz, the included power cord only supports North American power
I also found this which I think is a description of it

gaza1980 said:
Hi everyone was wondering if someone could help me please with some knowledge on how chargers work. I don't have a charger for my pixel 2 so was in the process of finding one to buy but at the same time realised I have a charger for a lenova ThinkPad laptop USB - C. Could I use the same adaptor and save some money? I'm scared it might be to powerful! Or would it be okay?
It says 45w on it and output says 20v-2.25amp/15v-3a/9v-2a/5v-2a.
Would it be safe to use would someone know please? Thanks
The 45W Standard USB Type-C AC Adapter from Lenovo offers fast, efficient charging and AC power to select Lenovo USB Type-C enabled notebooks and tablets, including the ThinkPad 13 (2nd Gen), X1 Tablet (2nd Gen), X1 Yoga (2nd Gen), X1 Carbon (5th Gen), T470, T470s, and T570. When in use, integrated Smart Voltage technology automatically detects and delivers either 5V/2A, 9V/2A, 15V/3A, or 20V/2.25A to your host system. Lenovo's 45W USB Type-C adapter will serve as a spare or replacement AC adapter and is compact, allowing you to easily carry one in your bag while on-the-go. While the supported AC input voltage is 100-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz, the included power cord only supports North American power
I also found this which I think is a description of it
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Yes any PD charger will be safe and work fine, but odd the Lenovo does not support 5V/3A or is that a typo on your part? Your Pixel will use 5V/3A & 9V/2A. It will not be able to take advantage of the higher ratings. Go ahead and plug it in and verify that is is charging rapidly.

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[Review] CHOE Qualcomm Certified 51W 4 Port Intelligent Multi USB Quick Car Charger.

(Quick Charge 2.0)CHOE Qualcomm Certified 51W 4 Port Intelligent Multi USB Quick Car Charger Adaptive Fast Turbo Charger with Auto Detect Technology for Samsung Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge,Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet,LG G Flex2,HTC M9 And Any USB-Powered Device (Black).
Color: Black
CHOE Multi Port USB Car Charger
Fast and Powerful
Total power 51W output for this multi port USB car charger; With Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 Technology, which could reduce the charging time up to 75%
Simplify
With 4 USB ports and 51 watts output for this car charger, it will reduce the clutter of tangled cords and chargers, and it's perfectly-sized for car journey.
Light and compact
The car charger (3.41*1.77*0.83in /43g),you could charge any other device that charged with USB cord with this handy, convenient USB charger
Auto Detect Technology
Detects your device. Delivers the fastest charge. Auto amp-adjustment technology intelligently identifies your device to deliver its fastest possible charge.
Professional Performance
Sophisticated circuit design with over-heated, over-current, over-charging protection. Built-in automatic protective fuse giving you a guarantee of security.
Warranty
we believe in our products. This is why we back them all with a 12-month warranty
Note
1.The exclusive charging port support Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 Technology, other three charging port with Auto Detect Technology
2. Please use the USB charging cable that came with package
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4. Apple items DO NOT support Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 Technology
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AUKEY 3-Port Car Charger with Quick Charge 3.0 - Review & Unboxing

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​

Archeer 21W Solar Charger - Unboxing & Review

Archeer 21W Solar Charger
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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​

QI Wireless Charging Questions.

This item has the QI/PMA Wireless Charging. Does this item support the FAST wireless charging?
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http://www.devicespecifications.com/en/model/29883c73
The official brand QI charger comes in 2 varieties:
- Samsung Fast Charge Qi Wireless Charging Pad
http://ca.shopandroid.com/samsung-f...arger-included-black-sapphire/5A233A22384.htm
- Samsung Mini Wireless Charger
http://ca.shopandroid.com/samsung-mini-wireless-charger/5A233A24013.htm
Is it necessary to use/need the 2A charger? I read somewhere that there is a possibility of damaging the Wireless Base if you do not use the 2A charger.
Is using your USB port on your PC not recommended, other than for the fact it's only .5A and will need all night to charge?
Any user verified info on this will help me in making a decision regarding a purchase.
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This item has the QI/PMA Wireless Charging. Does this item support the FAST wireless charging?
http://www.devicespecifications.com/en/model/29883c73
The official brand QI charger comes in 2 varieties:
- Samsung Fast Charge Qi Wireless Charging Pad
http://ca.shopandroid.com/samsung-f...arger-included-black-sapphire/5A233A22384.htm
- Samsung Mini Wireless Charger
http://ca.shopandroid.com/samsung-mini-wireless-charger/5A233A24013.htm
Is it necessary to use/need the 2A charger? I read somewhere that there is a possibility of damaging the Wireless Base if you do not use the 2A charger.
Is using your USB port on your PC not recommended, other than for the fact it's only .5A and will need all night to charge?
Any user verified info on this will help me in making a decision regarding a purchase.
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I only have experience with an Anker Qi charger which I bought a few years ago for a nexus 5.. If it doesn't get fed 2A, then it just sits there and no charging occurs, no LEDs light. Nothing. I'm guessing the Samsung would be equipped to ignore a power source that can't produce enough current without causing damage to the charger.
2A is necessary because the wireless charging process is lossy. I think my Anker states on the back that it outputs 1A, so that's a 50% loss. The Samsung is probably better than that, but will not be 100%. You'll never get a charging rate that's equal to directly plugging the phone into the supply. So even if a wireless charger existed that could work with a 1A capable power supply, it would be a bit pointless because the charging rate would be sloooow. These active phones have huge batteries, so it would be even less desirable.
Hope that's useful despite my lack of experience with the official wireless chargers.
Itian make some great, cheap fast wireless chargers that will utilise the 9V output of your official samsung charger. It isn't quite as fast as plugging in to the fast charger, but it is damn close and confirms 'fast charging wirelessly' when you pop it on there.

Accessories [Review] Baesus 65w GaN 6 port charger (2 USB C, 2 USB A, 2 grounded outlets)

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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