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
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This is a review of Anker 25W, 5V x 5A, 5-port usb wall charger. http://www.ianker.com/product/71AN25W-W5A
Sometimes you look at the product and think, how come nobody released something like this already? And when it looks so compact and elegant, it adds to the value of it. We all probably got multiple "smart" devices in our home, phones, tablets, wireless speakers and headphones. Each one comes with a dedicate wall charger. Sure, you can use double port wall chargers, even as compact as Anker 3.6A 2-port charger I reviewed before, but beyond 2 ports you don't have too many choices.
This 25W 5-port charger is really compact. We are talking about 3.6" x 2.6" x 1" durable box with 5 full size usb faceplate connectors. With a weight of under 160g its light for traveling, and the AC input cable has it's own velcro strap. The spec is very simple, you get a total of 5A of current combined from all 5 ports. Every port is labeled with a specific designator for either Android or Galax Tab or iPad or iPhone. Since I don't have any iProducts, I don't have test results for it. But from previous experience, Anker always confirmed that if iPad label is present - it will charge latest iPad at full speed. I tested all 5 ports with my Note 2 and it was charging without a problem. As a a matter of fact, i had Note 2 plugged in and verified to be charging at full 2A speed, and had two Nexus 7 tablets charging along (while those are typically 1A each).
Overall its a great device and for $19.99 a great value! I noticed that Amazon says it will be back in stock on September 12th, so I guess there is already demand for it (no surprise). I was able to clean up my desk from multiple wall chargers and power strip just with this one little guy. Also don't forget, all Anker stuff comes with 18-months warranty and support they really stand behind!
Here are the pics.
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DEVICE SUMMARY
Made by Vinsic
2.4A USB Charger, built with two specialized ports to charge your devices simultaneously at full speed.
12W, compatible for Smartphones, Cell phones, MP3/MP4Players, Game Devices, GPS Devices, ereaders, and other digital devices.
High quality, safety, built-in circuitry protects your device from over-charging.
Highly durable ABS plastics, relatively good charging performance, whilst reducing heat generation.
Compact size and lightweight, design for using on the go and in home.
IMPRESSIONS
This charger blew the socks off my OEM charger. I got it when I had my HTC One M7 and the charger that came with that phone did an okay job - but it was more like a trickle charge. When using this charger, I was able to get a full charge from an almost drained battery in about 2 hours. And it was roughly the same time to charge both my wife's Samsung S4 and my M7 at the same time. :highfive:
This charger is great. It has two ports and it is has good build quality. I have been using it now for a few months and it is still going strong and charges my Nexus 6 great when I don't want to use the insanely fast turbo charger.
Not quite sure what the "Smart" port is for - the box did not come with a description on that.
RECOMMENDED
I would recommend anyone in search of a USB wall charger to purchase this product. I have used OEM chargers, and cheap replacement ones, and this one beats all the ones I've owned, hands down.
Will this work with a Kindle?
"Smart" USB chargers include solid state logic with serial communications chips. When you plug in a device that wants higher current, it sends a query to the power supply saying something to the effect of "I want 2 amps. Is that OK?" If the power supply is a dump USB port, it doesn't answer at all, so the device either doesn't work, or only draws the default 500 mA (and charges much more slowly.)
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
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?