‘3 in 1’ charging cables - any of them any good? Plus recommendations for wall charger?

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#2695155 20-Apr-2021 09:02

there is only MFI Certified multi cable I trust is the Startech One (And they are not cheap)

https://www.startech.com/en-nz/search?search_term=LTCUB2MGR

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#2695164 20-Apr-2021 09:22

I have one of these:

Verbatim 75W Hub Charger

that I take while travelling. It uses a standard figure 8 power cable so can be used in any country with the right cable.

I also have a few of those 3 way charging cables for ensuring I can charge anything (even if it isn't at full speed).

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#2695185 20-Apr-2021 10:10

hairy1:

I have one of these:

Verbatim 75W Hub Charger

that I take while travelling. It uses a standard figure 8 power cable so can be used in any country with the right cable.

I also have a few of those 3 way charging cables for ensuring I can charge anything (even if it isn't at full speed).

Cheers, Matt

This Verbatim charger looks really good thanks for recommending it. I have a USB-C PD charger (only 45w) but it only has a single additional USB-port, it did only cost $45 new however.

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#2695228 20-Apr-2021 12:07

Amazing how off topic this went when I read the OP......

I have a couple of these (they were promo items from work):

They work ok but don't support fast charging.

You would only try and charge one device at a time.

They are very handy in emergencies - but if you want fast charging to be supported you seem to need to buy more expensive leads in my experience.

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#2695307 20-Apr-2021 15:11

Hatch:

hairy1:

I have one of these:

Verbatim 75W Hub Charger

that I take while travelling. It uses a standard figure 8 power cable so can be used in any country with the right cable.

I also have a few of those 3 way charging cables for ensuring I can charge anything (even if it isn't at full speed).

Cheers, Matt

This Verbatim charger looks really good thanks for recommending it. I have a USB-C PD charger (only 45w) but it only has a single additional USB-port, it did only cost $45 new however.

It charges the laptop via USB-C. All in one solution for all devices. Awesome!

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#2695413 20-Apr-2021 19:37

jonathan18: ... Does anyone have personal experience with these types of cables, and could recommend ones that are of decent quality and can provide a fast(ish) charge? In particular, my concern is with the lightning component, given how many after-market cables seem to not be MFI compatible (and work’s just got me an iPad Pro, so this is important). ...

I am very happy with my Unitek C4049RD 3-in-1 from PBTech currently @ $12.20. No issues with Lightning connector wearing out, can do data transfer. Charging two devices together seems fast enough, considering I am stationary for 2+ hours at a time.

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#2695418 20-Apr-2021 19:47

Can someone with one of these put a USB QC 2.0 device on one port and then plug something else into another one and see if things blow up?

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#2695444 20-Apr-2021 20:49

richms:

Can someone with one of these put a USB QC 2.0 device on one port and then plug something else into another one and see if things blow up?

Reminds me of the travel adapters with lamp test functionality

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

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#2696266 21-Apr-2021 21:36

richms:

Can someone with one of these put a USB QC 2.0 device on one port and then plug something else into another one and see if things blow up?

Using the Unitek C404RD cable with the devices listed below. Both devices below 50% charge. Connecting the iPhone after the Mi 10T, I could see an additional 7 min added for a full charge on the Mi 10T. Charging time for the Mi jumped from 1h 45min to 1h 52min

Original Apple 12W USB power adaptor, model A1401, output 2.4A
Mi 10T Pro with 5000mAh battery
iPhone SE 2020

No fire! Seems like a better power adaptor is needed.Suggestions welcome

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#2696402 22-Apr-2021 07:53

Iphone adapter doesn't do quickcharge so will not go over 5 volts.

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