I know this GaN charger sometimes goes on sale for $24.99, but if you need a charger now the $28 pricepoint is not bad compared to similar offerings from Samsung etc. Don't forget to apply the 30% off coupon.
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What's the joke
Is this some kind of insider joke only very few selected know?
No idea watt they're on about.
Thanks OP. The Mophie GaN Power Adaptor USB-C PD Dual 45W is a good alternative as well for $34 from Wireless 1. You can price match at JB Hi-Fi using their online chat. If you got a JB Perks Voucher it'll be yours for $24 :)
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FAQ:
Q. Does it support PPS?
- From what I can see it does even though it doesn't mention anywhere in the specs. Check out the review from Chargerlab.
Q. What is PD / PPS / QC etc.?
- PPS allows for stepwise changes in current and voltage. It decreases the conversion loss during charging, ensuring the charge is more efficient. When the charge is more efficient, less heat is produced, and when less heat is produced, a battery’s lifespan increases. So, PPS fast charging is better for your device’s battery.
PD is a standard for handling higher power that was introduced by the USB Implementers Forum. It allows devices to charge fast over a USB connection. It provides high-speed charging with variable voltage using intelligent device negotiation. Devices negotiate a power contract to determine how much power they can pull from a PD charger.
QC is one of the most common fast charging protocols on the market and is found in many popular smartphones. It was invented by Qualcomm, which makes mobile CPUs. The charging standard supports backward compatibility, which means a QC 4+ charger can fast-charge a QC 3.0 device. Quick Charge achieves fast charging by increasing the charging voltage, boosting the wattage in the process. QC 5, the latest standard in Quick Charge technology, can recharge smartphones to 50% in five minutes.
Does 15V and 20V which actually makes it quite versatile as a charger. Good deal imo.
Thanks
For your interest: output 5V@3A, 9V@3A, 15V@2A, [email protected]; PPS 3.3-11V@3A, 3.3-16V@2A (30W MAX on all settings)
Anker's non-GAN 323 Charger (on sale a few times, too) is slightly bigger, but with an additional USB-A port and outputs 3W more than 511 on all above PD settings - my EDC for quite a while now.
Are these cooler than the non-Gan chargers?
I found the 323 (1xUSB-C and 1xUSB-A) runs very hot
USB-C cable isn't included. Got to buy a new cable for it if don't have. That's another expense.
I guess… You also have to buy something to charge with it (a phone for example), which is yet another expense.
In before Anker and wattage jokes.