Rocoren 150W GAN Charger 6 USB C Ports $40 Delivered @ AliExpress

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Recoren is a decent brand. I’ve purchased a few products before from ozbargain in the past and they’re still going strong.

I’m trying to phase out USB A and also trying to cut back on the 800 1-3 port chargers around the house, so the 6 usb c ports is perfect.

Good to keep the kids’ devices charging in the study and not their bedrooms.

$40 delivered is hard to beat.

Specs here https://www.rocoren.com/product/176.html

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  • Mortgagetightass on 15/03/2025 - 22:00

    safe or

    • Bigfellaborham on 15/03/2025 - 22:04
      +5

      Works perfectly for me. Doesn’t heat up. I waited for it to arrive and made sure it’s good before positing. FWiW The reviews on Amazon are all good too.

  • M00Cow on 15/03/2025 - 22:15

    Any idea the port max output? i xan see p1 is 65w, p4 us also high (laptop charging too).

    • netsurfer on 15/03/2025 - 22:19
      +1

      One port and two port output chart
      Three to six port output chart

      I think the second combo in 5 ports might be 35W+20W+20W+45W+20W (not 55W, based on 4 port info when port 4 & 6 are both used).
      Refer to my comment below on port 1 and port 4 behaviour when working together.

      • incipient on 16/03/2025 - 01:35
        +2

        It's a weird nitpick for me, but I find it annoying to deal with chargers that have strange things you need to remember like this
        - C1 + C4 = 65+65W
        - C1 + C5 = 45+25W

        accidentally plug your phone into the wrong port and your laptop doesn't charge over night (lots don't seem to charge under 65W)

  • netsurfer on 15/03/2025 - 22:15
    +3

    Reading through user feedback comments, it is worthwhile to note the following:

    Port 1 and port 4, the two high power ports, appears to be linked to the same power control chipset. That means:

    • When port 1 is connected, then connecting another device to port 4 will temporary reset port 1 (so for a device that does not have a battery - i.e. Raspberry Pi 4/5, it is going to power cycle it). Vice versa (if port 4 is connected first, then port 1 is connected).
    • Shutting down device on port 1 would also result in port 4 being power reset. Likewise for the other way around.
    • While probably less of an issue for devices with batteries, it will essentially behave like the cable has been unplugged and plugged back in.

    It's not just this particular charger, apparently most competing products have the same issue at the moment. The reason is basically cost.

    • SeanConnery on 16/03/2025 - 07:47

      That sounds a bit annoying. What's the next best charger that doesn't do this? (happy to pay extra).

      • reactor-au on 16/03/2025 - 07:57

        Only one I know for sure is the ugreen 300w

  • shaidas on 15/03/2025 - 22:17
    -1

    6 USB C ports with at least 2 ports promising 35W when all 6 are in use and no active cooling ..all for 40 bucks ..a lot can go wrong here ..Companies like Anker do not even have a product that can match this performance AFAIK..150W GAN charger with 6 USB C ports, never mind the price or promised wattage.. Lots of 600W watt chargers on Ali as well.. I may be wrong but this sounds too good a deal..EDIT- Anker does have a 6 port 250 W USB C charger but a little pricier

    • Bigfellaborham on 15/03/2025 - 22:20
      +1

      Most of our devices are MacBook airs, iPhones, anpple watch and iPads. Not too much draw. Working as advertised so far.

      • shaidas on 15/03/2025 - 22:24

        As long as you are happy with the purchase mate, thanks for sharing.. however if you use all 6 ports at the same time, keep an eye on the temp

      • netsurfer on 15/03/2025 - 22:25
        -1

        Unless you check them under meters, you can't quite tell how good this charger is really working properly. Furthermore, without looking at the inside, it is hard to tell how good it is. Apple's 140W charger, despite using double GAN, still puts in good safety measures whereas Anker (based on past tear down reviews, do cut corners a fair bit; probably still okay), but I am not comfortable to connect my work or personal Macbook Pro through an Anker charger. Don't get me wrong, out of all 3 party chargers, Anker chargers probably are better ones.

        One thing to bear in mind is that these USB-C/PD control chip does a fair bit and can mask inferior circuit design. Also, USB-C devices do drop current and voltage when an inferior charging cable and / or a inferior charger is used.

        • shaidas on 15/03/2025 - 22:44
          -2

          A charger cannot steal data because it is not connected to the internet bud, a usb hub connected to a computer can but plenty of anker teardowns on yt.. here is one

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT1o7z1y_yo

          I am not an electronics engineer but know enough to be dangerous and repair some basic electronics.. Ugreen and Anker both use high grade components with a safety trip ..I am not saying this product is not all it claims to be..I am just saying keep an eye on the temps and 40 dollars sounds too cheap

          • netsurfer on 15/03/2025 - 22:44
            +3

            @shaidas: Data is not the problem here. Electrical safety is the concern.

            AmazonBasics USB-IF "certified" cables are inferior quality. Fast charging doesn't always work, especially with Macbook Pros. You can't tell (unless you connect it through an USB-C meter) though I guess you will eventually realise it since it charges super slow at times. Also, the current is always lower than original cable. That's just the cable. There is a lot behind USB-C/PD. It doesn't go 20V straight away, there is a negotiation phase.

            Also, do you have a device to test 15V support properly?

            • shaidas on 15/03/2025 - 22:54
              -4

              @netsurfer: I am not sure I get your point, " but I am not comfortable to connect my work or personal Macbook Pro through an Anker charger" ..because of electrical safety ? So you are sure the advertised product is electrically safe or are you saying use Apple's charger only do not use anything else.. Not making sense here dude .. Anker products are all certified safe by Aussie regs .

              • netsurfer on 15/03/2025 - 22:59
                -1

                @shaidas: The multi port charger I bought from Harvey Norman a few years ago was Austel approved and it fried soon after the warranty period ends. Anker had been caught making things which are not actually USB-C standard (unsafe, letting too much current through). Anker did fix that particular product in subsequent batch. Another somewhat decent brand did the opposite. The first batch passes with flying colours, but newer batches cut corners.

                It's up to you, you might think Anker's safety measures on chargers are okay. I am not comfortable Anker uses insulation tapes (lots) in some of their chargers, whereas Apple and Samsung use proper circuit design instead of using cheap tapes. That said, Anker is still better than some other dodgy ones which didn't even bother with insulation tape and basically rely on USB-C PD chipset to do the safety (i.e. cut off, or worst case, blow up).

                • shaidas on 15/03/2025 - 23:00
                  -3

                  @netsurfer: Ok then whats your suggestion… apple chargers ?

            • shaidas on 15/03/2025 - 22:59
              -8

              @netsurfer: Is it electrical safety, is it data, is it performance ? You are all over the shop aren't you :-D ..So do you like the product on offer or you do not ?

              • netsurfer on 15/03/2025 - 23:12
                -1

                @shaidas: Electrical safety. USB-C/PD, PD is the important bit. PD = power delivery.
                After my Austel approved but cheap 3rd party charger blew up, do you think I would recommend something that's probably not even Austel approved?

                There is a lot behind USB-C/PD charging (that's the technical name of charging using USB-C). When a power meter showing power charging is happening at lower current and lower voltage, it means your device (i.e. Macbook Pro) is unwilling to operate at higher power charging. Reason: the peripherals being used to charge it (charger, cable) are not up to the desired standard. The laptop lowers voltage and current a bit for "safety", so your device does try to protect you as well. At times, it simply refuses to fast charge or ramp up slower than usual.

              • rumblytangara on 16/03/2025 - 18:59
                -1

                @shaidas:

                Is it electrical safety, is it data, is it performance ? You are all over the shop aren't you :-D ..So do you like the product on offer or you do not ?

                FFS learn to read. It was obvious from the get go that netsurfer's point was all about electrical safety. There is absolutely no mention of 'security' or 'performance' except for what you have whipped up out of thin air.

                • shaidas on 16/03/2025 - 23:54
                  +1

                  @rumblytangara: uh oh you seem offended..do not be please.. If you like the product and are happy with it ..please buy it and if you hate Anker please do not buy it ..why do you reckon I care ?I do not ..your money, your house.. buy whatever you want ..just keep an eye on the temps or do not.. entirely upto you

                  • rumblytangara on 17/03/2025 - 08:27

                    @shaidas: Trying to cover making a total fool of yourself on the internet with a blase 'who cares'?

                    You do you.

      • dyziplen on 16/03/2025 - 10:03
        +1

        Thousands worth of devices -> cheap generic Chinese charger to power them all.

  • stewface on 15/03/2025 - 23:01

    Good to know it’s an ok brand, just replaced another aliexpress 200w charger that failed on me.

    Too good to be true, small 6 port, 100w single port charge..

    • RubenM on 16/03/2025 - 12:35

      65W single port, from what I read in the specs.

  • hrcdan on 15/03/2025 - 23:01

    Non oz plug/cable may be a deal breaker for some, do Ali sell these cheap too ?

    • megadeth on 16/03/2025 - 03:52

      Just use a spare AC cable from your garage mate. Most OzBargainers should have one handy or alternatively a new Figure 8 AC cable for under $2 should work.

  • mynameisborat on 15/03/2025 - 23:02
    +2

    There is no AU plug

  • mathew42 on 15/03/2025 - 23:22

    When I looked at the page, it advertised "Upcoming price AU$37.99". I assume this is the 15th Anniversary Sale starting on March 17.

  • littlesoldier on 15/03/2025 - 23:56
    +2

    I got 2 of the 320W GaN Charger https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007506224248.html
    So far quite satisfy with the quality
    tested charging my macbook air (at 45w) and iPhone (at 22w) at the same time
    charger not getting warm nor hearing any buzzy noise

  • cephh on 16/03/2025 - 01:48
    +1

    non aus plug :(

  • Analytical Therapist on 16/03/2025 - 14:00

    65w max on a single port 🤢 No Thanks.

    • Bigfellaborham on 16/03/2025 - 14:01

      Serious question, why? Seems perfect for anyone with MacBook Air, iPhones, iPads, etc?

      • Analytical Therapist on 16/03/2025 - 14:02

        Usb-C powered laptop that can draw 120w. Also a Usb-C modded OG Xbox that needs ~100w to function correctly.

        • Bigfellaborham on 16/03/2025 - 14:03

          Oh I see. I guess they’re different use cases to what suits my needs. Thanks mate.

      • Analytical Therapist on 16/03/2025 - 14:03
        -1

        Some of us aren't drinking the Apple Flavoraid…

  • ab c on 16/03/2025 - 19:56

    Battery: those who prioritise LONGEVITY over convenience, pls consider SLOW-charging, even if your mobile-phone ALLOW it.

    Those who love to charge mobile-phone in 1 hrs & doing this regularly will KILL your battery, https://batteryuniversity.com/article/bu-402-what-is-c-rate

    Also, most phone allow you to charge to 100% & this too is killing your battery, https://batteryuniversity.com/article/bu-808-how-to-prolong-…

    For those who value battery-LONGEVITY, consider installing AccuBattery-APP to see the charging information: current (wattage/mA, voltage, temperature) & review them? APP also record useful information, including battery-health.

  • lukits01 on 17/03/2025 - 08:41

    I got this charger when it was $33.
    No complaints so far, have it where all my USB-devices charge.

    But have to admit the highest wattage device i have is only a M1 MacBook Air.

    • Bigfellaborham on 17/03/2025 - 08:51

      Same use case here. Glad it’s working well for you too!

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