Database Info

REVIEW RAVPower 2.1A Dual Port USB Wall Charger

http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower®-Cha...+5.0V+2.1A+for+iPad,iPhone,Smart+Phone（White)
just bought one for only $9.50 and its really nice to have because of the duel usb ports, i travel alot so it really comes in handy when charging my phone and camera at same time plus it can also charge my nexus 10 fast if only using 1 port. 1 Ampere max. port for Mobile phones. (Share 2A when both ports in use) and i also like the fact that it's wall outlet prongs retract into the unit itself for added safety. and for more safety when charging its has over-heated, over-current, over-charging protection.plug it into the wall and charge just about any mobile device from 5,Iphone 4/4S,Ipod Touch,Kindle Fire,iPad Mini, The New iPad, iPad 2; Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, Note 2, Note n7000;Kindle Touch to even blackberry. lol

Cable and charger comparison: Samsung, Asus, Blackberry, Monoprice, Anker, PowerGen

I thought I would like to share with others my findings about the USB cable issues and the charging issues also reviewing few products.
I know that it would probably be best with some real table lab equipment but I have tested it with a usb multimeter device : PortaPow USB Power Monitor / Multimeter / DC Ammeter
Showing me Amps and volts.
It is true what is said that the device can detect to a degree the charger
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53917336
So I used combo of software and hardware testing. I also tested with a S3 and S4 rooted (custom roms), and nexus 7 2013 (unique to this charger that it specs the 5v at 5.2! @ 1.35A and it does push more, to other devise as well)
Not all cables are equal; even not all OEM will work past 1A. It seems that most OEM’s cheat by using a shorter micro USB cable to get better charging results, this is the question many ask why so short cables, the OEM’s are only now slowly moving to thicker power wires IE 28/24 in there OEM usb cables.
Now my findings about the PortaPow USB Power monitor and any of the kind, is that it seems to effect the charging Amps of the device and also effect any smart chargers (will talk about below)
In the past I used to use exclusively the “Battery Monitor Widget” by 3c, lately I went and got also “Galaxy Charging Current Lite” for whatever reason my S3 shows as incompatible? Thought it should work on it, my S4 installed and shows max and reference/average
Test 1: S3 Genuine 100% OEM cable (I know because I bought the S3 new @ t-mobile)
Test 2: Claimed Genuine Samsung Micro USB cable 5 feet ECC1DU6BBE
Test 3: Nexus 7 2013 usb cable (is claimed to be a 28/24 AWG)
I was skeptical about the Claimed Genuine cable, and though it looks and feels just like the real thing, it varies in the logo and length. Performance wise has shown consistently of a 0.1-0.15A lower than the Genuine Samsung cable that I have from S3. This was done with the USB power monitor and with the Galaxy Charging Current Lite app, it even said 860mAh vs 760mAh when I tested the cables, but genuine cable did push up more power and the software was wrong as I have seen over 1.13A with USB Power monitor, but as said the real Genuine cable was better.
The Nexus 7 2013 micro USB cable that is short, performed the best, gave the max Amps out of all the cables. I will test my Monoprice 28/24 cables and update this thread.
Quick tests of chargers:
Car charger form Amazon,
PowerGen White Dual USB 4.2A (20W) Car charger Designed for Apple and Android Devices
I quickly tested to see if this thing will push past 1A and it did at the time I was testing with nexus 7 and its cable with the usb power meter, and It was pulling around 1.13A
Next up single wall charger, I saw this and had to buy!
Blackberry Folding Blade Charger for Playbook rated at 5v @ 1.8A! priced under $5!!!
I tested this one with the software on my S4, it quickly showed after few min pulling 1.4A and Galaxy charger showed maxed out 1900 on all!
I think this one wins for the cheapest and sturdy charger, just shy of 2A!, will become my work charger, the cable is nice and thick along with pretty good length 6ft+!
Next up I had to get me a family charger (4-5 port)
I get tired of short cables on wall chargers, so I went and got
Anker® 40W USB Desktop Charger
This charger claims a total of 40w for 5 ports! With intelligent device detection PowerIQ.
This charger so far (1 day use) has been great, I connected the S3 and the power meter showed 1A, I connected the S4 with the meter and was only getting 1.13-1.3A, the software did not show max, so here is the issue seems the usb monitor will cause the charger to not read the devices to there 100%, after taking it out and connecting it directly the galaxy charger showed maxed 1900mAh
The USB cable used was the nexus 7 one.
What I love about this charger, no lights! Perfect for me for overnight charging, also has standard power cord, the unit itself is quite compact too, now I can have short usb cables 1.5ft or 3ft ones and not worry about reach, as the charger can stay next to your devices, simply use conventional power cable extender on the charger unit, not on your usb devices!
I will conclude that it seems now since we are pushing past the usb spec for charging, that the shortest cable is best, be it 28 awg or 24 awg, and of course OEM’s already knew that, I am pretty sure that the OEMs are switching to 28/24 awg cables
Links:
PortaPow USB Power Monitor / Multimeter / DC Ammeter
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DF2485S/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Samsung ECC1DU6BBE 5-Feet Micro USB Charging Data Cable - Original OEM - Non-Retail Packaging
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DVBB0XQ/ref=oh_details_o01_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Anker® 40W USB Desktop Charger
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GTGETFG/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Blackberry Folding Blade Charger for Playbook (Black)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004OZMWUS/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
PowerGen White Dual USB 4.2A (20W) Car charger Designed for Apple and Android Devices
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088U6OZY/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

if people are interested, I can designate some time and take few pics of the monoprice cables, and show why they fail, its obvious but need a good pic to show the reason, maybe we can find a way to fix them?
the cables are great, the connectors look great at first but are not so great

I just ordered the Anker 40W USB Desktop Charger on Amazon with same day shipping for $5.99. Thanks for your review!

been using the Blackberry Folding Blade Charger for awhile now. indeed the closet and fastest ul get to the original charger
it can be had on ebay 2 for 4.99

kinubic said:
been using the Blackberry Folding Blade Charger for awhile now. indeed the closet and fastest ul get to the original charger
it can be had on ebay 2 for 4.99
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I could not find 2 for 4.99 I did find 2 for 8 or so... are you sure its the "Blackberry Folding Blade Charger for Playbook" this one is specifically 1.8A
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-New-OEM-...Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item58afbd2941
looks like Amazon still is selling them as well

drutort said:
I could not find 2 for 4.99 I did find 2 for 8 or so... are you sure its the "Blackberry Folding Blade Charger for Playbook" this one is specifically 1.8A
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-New-OEM-...Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item58afbd2941
looks like Amazon still is selling them as well
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes the seller is mobilepros1
just checked his store seems his not selling it anymore
not sure if u can see this but this was the listing
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemVersion&item=221456227839&view=all&tid=1395101280012

kinubic said:
yes the seller is mobilepros1
just checked his store seems his not selling it anymore
not sure if u can see this but this was the listing
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemVersion&item=221456227839&view=all&tid=1395101280012
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ah yes I searched item#221456227839
that was even better bargain heh

the USB cable is as important as the plug. I use an ANKER 4-port plug with a factory S4 cable. It runs at 1900, same as if I used the factory S4 plug. I ran a whole experiment too. I had a USB cable IDENTICAL to my S$ cable, and it only charged at 320 with the same ANKER or S4 plugs. My S4 has a popup telling me to use a better charger

[Q] AC + Car Charger (Quick-Charge 2.0)

Hi,
I'm in the market for dual home and car chargers.
I never knew about QuickCharge 2.0 that my Note 4 and my wife A500F is capable of, but now I see that.
I can't find any "dual" charger from known firm (Lots of at AliExpress). Is it just unavailable ?
Is there really a big difference between QC2.0 capable charger and 2.5A charger ? (saw Anker 2.4AX2 or iOttie 2.5Ax2).
Thanks!

I haven't seen a Qualcomm 2.0 Quick Charge charger that is both AC and a car charger. Getwow has both an AC wall charger and a car charger. Check Amazon. I have the Getwow AC wall charger and it works well with my Note 4.

thanks.
I'm not looking for dual as for both car/ac.
I mean dual USB port. one for home and one for car.
how important is the Quick Charge 2.0 ?

my opinion, quick charge is critical. it really works especially when your device has been drained. I doubt i would ever get another device without it. It is more important to me than wireless charge which is a convenience

Quick Charge 2.0/Adaptive fast charge - cable & charger specs ?

Hello all
I'm trying to understand the actual meaning behind the the Quick Charge 2.0
Let's start with the cable:
The only parameter is the AWG ( as I read the recommendtions are for 3 feet (1 meter) is 24/28 wire gauge) ?
There is no special chip or support by the cable (as apple has the MFI for their cables)?
I had good experience the original LG cable (the one that comes with G2,G3,G4) , and Nillkin Cable Universal Flat Micro USB .
Other recommends are for Monoprice cables...
Any other good recommendations ?
What is the recommend AWG for 6 feet? any good cables you know?
Let's go to the charger:
Does it's really matter if the charger marked as "quick charge 2.0" certification ?
Did you get quick charge 2.0 results with charger that is not marked as quick charge 2.0, just by using charger that (really) outputs 2.1A ?
What is specs for a good charger ?
I know it's a lot of questions, but I know that you are kind
Thanks!!

Anyone?

Qualcomm 2.0 Quick Charger list

Coupons / discounts are limited time, check with slickdeals if they've expired. I'm just posting when I see them YMMV.
EDIT: 18W ones seem to be the fastest.
Aukey Quick Charge 2.0 10000mAh Portable External Battery Fast Charger http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011U0AY22
Regularly priced $29.99, the Aukey QC 2.0 dual port external battery is available for $19.99 at Amazon after the $10 coupon MVCLBFCH.
http://slickdeals.net/f/8161930-auk...ah-dual-port-external-battery-fast-charger-20
Unitek Quick Charge 2.0 42W 3-Port USB Car Charger + microUSB Cable (Y-P527) for $8.49 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0122XWIXO
Use code YHB9JB2S
http://slickdeals.net/f/8269811-uni...527-for-8-49-ac-fsss-or-fs-w-prime-amazon-com
Tronsmart Quick Charge 2.0 42W 3 Ports USB Rapid Car Charger + 3.3' Micro USB Cable - $8.50 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013QVDK2Y
Use code: 3PORTCAR
http://slickdeals.net/f/8258471-tro...pid-car-charger-3-3-micro-usb-cable-8-50-fsss
Tronsmart Quick Charge 2.0 42W 3-Port USB Wall Charger + 6' Micro USB Cable for $19.99 - $10 w/ promotion code 2ECBRH5G http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZORW23C
http://slickdeals.net/f/8256975-tro...b-wall-charger-6ft-micro-usb-cable-10-ac-fsss
Aukey Quick Charge 2.0 36W 2 Ports USB Car charger http://www.amazon.com/Aukey-Charge-charger-Adapter-support/dp/B0144S0PDK
$19.99 - $10 w/ promotional code GRJPPFM6 = $9.99
Tronsmart Quick Charge 2.0 18W AC Home Charger http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y8994SS
Apply Code: UQ9S44HS at checkout.
Tronsmart Quick Charge 2.0 36W DC Car Charger http://www.amazon.com/dp/B015SAIHIS
Apply Code: 2S576HW4 at checkout.
http://slickdeals.net/f/8215391-tro...t-7-00-and-36w-dc-car-charger-at-12-00-amazon
Itian Qualcomm Certified fast charger 2.0 15W USB Turbo Fast Charger (Includes 20AWG 3.9ft Micro USB Cable) http://slickdeals.net/f/8204301-iti...-charge-2-0-15w-usb-quick-charger-6-59-amazon
Tenergy QC2.0 10400mAh Adaptive Qualcomm Quick Charge Power Bank w/ Charging Cable http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0141IQCWQ
Use code: 9TYZQIUS
http://slickdeals.net/f/8190831-ten...charge-power-bank-w-charging-cable-22-40-fsss
KMASHI Car Quick Charge 2.0 18W Car Charger http://www.amazon.com/Qualcomm-Certified-KMASHI-Charger-Samsung/dp/B00Z9S5DA0
It is a bargain already at $6.99 but coupon code JB39IDII cuts it cown to $4.39
http://slickdeals.net/f/8230726-kmashi-quick-charge-2-0-car-charger-4-39

Thank you for the Fast chargers collection.
My fast charger stopped working after 2 days of usage!
So can u suggest one from the below chargers (i'm already still have the original cable):
[Qualcomm Certified] Anker PowerPort+ 1 (Quick Charge 2.0 and PowerIQ Technology 2-in-1 18W USB Wall Charger) for Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, Note 5 4, Nexus 6, Samsung Fast Charge Wireless Charger and More
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014F3D8FQ?psc=1
USB Wall Charger,Tronsmart 18W Turbo Wall Charger Fast Charger with Qualcomm Certified Quick Charge 2.0 Technology for Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, S6, Note 5,Sony Z5 and more (Included a 20AWG 6ft Micro USB Cable)-Black
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y8994SS
Thnx in advance
Sorry for my bad English

virus_egypt said:
Thank you for the Fast chargers collection.
My fast charger stopped working after 2 days of usage!
So can u suggest one from the below chargers (i'm already still have the original cable):
[Qualcomm Certified] Anker PowerPort+ 1 (Quick Charge 2.0 and PowerIQ Technology 2-in-1 18W USB Wall Charger) for Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, Note 5 4, Nexus 6, Samsung Fast Charge Wireless Charger and More
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014F3D8FQ?psc=1
USB Wall Charger,Tronsmart 18W Turbo Wall Charger Fast Charger with Qualcomm Certified Quick Charge 2.0 Technology for Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, S6, Note 5,Sony Z5 and more (Included a 20AWG 6ft Micro USB Cable)-Black
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y8994SS
Thnx in advance
Sorry for my bad English
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Both are good. To me it would depend if coupon code applies, shipping costs and delivery time.

Quick Charge 2.0, TechMatte® 18W USB Wall Charger with Quick Charge 2.0 Technology
http://www.amazon.com/Charge-TechMatte®-Charger-Technology-Foldable/dp/B00WS26Z4I
-$5 coupon code : 4T9W6P58
Aukey Quick Charge 2.0 10000mAh Portable External Battery Fast Charger
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product//B011U0AY22
$18.99 with promo code 6YXULUXP

Xpower GPE162-Z single socket travel charger standard US 2 flat pin, comes with 3 adapter for UK and other countries.