Blaupunkt Dual USB A/C Charger Opinions

powerhead on 08/03/2024 - 13:45
Last edited 08/03/2024 - 15:21 by 1 other user

Seeking opinions on this Blaupunkt dual charger on sale at Coles for $10.

I don't want to end up with a heymix style product. My requirements are charging two iPhones at the same time (one older model, one newer model capable of 'fast' charging). Also occasional charge of an iPad and M1 MacBook (these will be via usb-C standalone).

In the catalogue there's not much detail, the only markings I can see on the picture are USB 3.0 on USB-A port and USB-C PD 20W. I presume 20W on USB-C is only achieved when charging a single device, not when charging two devices via both ports?

Keen to hear if anyone used these or similar and can comment on product quality.

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  ihfree on 08/03/2024 - 13:57

  +4

  Don't. Low quality cheap rebranded junk.

  M1 air would be fine to charge while off with that charger but if you're running it at the same time, IIRC, you'd want to go to 30w.

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    powerhead on 08/03/2024 - 14:03

    cheers, will avoid this one

    on your second point, I've charged it with a 20W borrowed belkin at work and it seemed to do the job. It was slow, yes, and I was only doing light browsing at the time, but it did the job.

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  CodeXD on 08/03/2024 - 13:58

  +1

  There are better rated products that is more bang for bucks.

  Have a look through the usb charger tag

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    powerhead on 08/03/2024 - 14:04

    cheers, will do.

    any particular brands you could recommend (or to avoid like heymix)? I'd prefer for it to be under $25, as that's the price point of original apple 20w usb-c charger

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      CodeXD on 08/03/2024 - 14:37

      +1

      I think you need to either limit your expectation of a $20 charger or increase the limit to take into consideration the effectiveness of using 20W charger on iPad and M1 MacBook. I don't have any products in Apple ecosystem but best to double check what they accept.

      Anker is very popular something like this deal will suit your requirements Anker USB C Charger, 323 Charger (33W) $21.99 (out of stock atm but does come back often)

      Personally I'm a fan of Zyron but they will not be within your price range.

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      ihfree on 08/03/2024 - 14:51

      +1

      Belkin dual 40w(dual 20W) or 37w(25W USB-C/12w) come to mind. They would both have been on sale around your target price.

      It could also be worth pushing the budget to get a Anker or Belkin ~65W charger but that will likely be double your budget.

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      tonester on 08/03/2024 - 23:10

      +1

      single-port:

      • https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/835141
      • https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/754872

      dual-port:

      • https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/834082
      • https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/827896
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  Jimothy Wongingtons on 08/03/2024 - 14:33

  the only Blaupunkt product i ever even HALF considered was that 75 inch tv for like $630.
  and only because it had beat even the closest no name competitor by a country mile in price.

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  pinchies on 08/03/2024 - 14:43

  +1

  From my experience, +1 for Zyron or UGreen.

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  payless69 on 08/03/2024 - 17:43

  +1

  Got a few, the do work, Coles wty works.
  Nothing to write home about, info on side is correct, PD steps up to 12V all up 20W

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  powerhead on 10/03/2024 - 16:45

  thanks everyone for good suggestions, decided to go with anker dual charger referenced above