Chargers - USB-C + QC3.0

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#247813 24-Feb-2019 15:32

I've upgraded to a USB-C notebook and now need to scatter compatible chargers around various places of work. I was all set to buy @sbiddle's recommended ZeroLemon charger but Amazon seems to be out of stock and my google fu has failed to find it anywhere else.

Amazon (and the usual local suspects) do have similar looking chargers with an eclectic collection of brand names slapped on the side, but I'm still in the worried-mother-duck phase of new notebook ownership; I'd prefer to practice safe charging rather than just stick it in to the first thing that comes along.

Plan B was to get an Anker one, but Anker still don't seem to have a charger with both USB-C PD and QC3. I'd like to have QC3 for phone charging if possible, but guess I can compromise on that if necessary.

Any recommendations for chargers (ideally with both USB-C PD and QC3) in 2019?

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#2186407 24-Feb-2019 16:56

Hmm it's interesting to see that's not available any more. There are numerous other sellers selling the same rebadged charger.

It is also available from locally as a Satechi brand from Noel Leeming and Mighty Ape (cheaper at Mighty Ape).

While in the US last week I picked up a few new chargers for testing and also recommended to the same to @networkn who ordered the same ones.

The Helper looks to now be unavailable but is only 45W (20V @ 2.25A) PD output but was cheap. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CG7SY5Q/

The Kamera https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071GQVFWT/

The Kamera appears to be a great charger. I ordered one but then sold it to somebody as I didn't have a need for it. I spent about an hour testing it and confirmed outputs and price wise it looks like a brilliant device.

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#2186415 24-Feb-2019 17:11

sbiddle:

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The Kamera https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071GQVFWT/

The Kamera appears to be a great charger. I ordered one but then sold it to somebody as I didn't have a need for it. I spent about an hour testing it and confirmed outputs and price wise it looks like a brilliant device.

Thanks! I've seen something looking awfully similar to the Kamera on local sites badged as a mbeat GorillaPower. Might go with the Kamera one if you've tested it.

Silly question, but just confirming there are no downsides from plugging non-QC devices into a QC port?

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#2186419 24-Feb-2019 17:17

mdf:

sbiddle:

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The Kamera https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071GQVFWT/

The Kamera appears to be a great charger. I ordered one but then sold it to somebody as I didn't have a need for it. I spent about an hour testing it and confirmed outputs and price wise it looks like a brilliant device.

Thanks! I've seen something looking awfully similar to the Kamera on local sites badged as a mbeat GorillaPower. Might go with the Kamera one if you've tested it.

Silly question, but just confirming there are no downsides from plugging non-QC devices into a QC port?

I've tested it briefly and it does do what it says.. But I won't vouch for it since I didn't use it for long enough!

I brought some stuff back for @networkn including one of them so he can potentially say if it's any good or not.

There are no downsides to plugging non QC stuff into a QC port, it simply won't negotiate a QC rate.