Disclaimer: I was sent these items in exchange for my fair and unbiased review
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a review here because I’ve been rather busy, so without further ado here’s a short simple review of some new(er) products I was sent.
Choetech USB A-C “flat” TPE cable 2-Pack (Black/white)
I was looking for a cable to replace the fabled OnePlus A-C cables that were out of spec thus were returned last year; Choetech sent me these, and to say the least I was excited.
First, let’s talk about the design at hand. Each cable features a nice aluminum end on both sides with Choetech branding giving it quality (premium is overused) feel alongside the flat region housing the wire. The metal ends will show wear faster than plastic because metal scratches, and I’m fine with that. I appreciate the longer length (1.2[m] i.e. 4[ft]) giving you more flexibility for their intended usage. I’ve used the black cable quite a bit since first receiving it, so I will post a few pictures showing how it wears overtime down below. The flat region of the cable has a nice feel to it coupled with the solid connections where the metal meets the TPE. I don’t feel like these will pull apart, or break anytime soon, so I’m happy with their build. Each cable also has the proper 56k [ohm-m] resistor for the Nexus 6P as it should at this point in the game.
Now, if I had to be picky there is one small issue I experience (rather it’s how the cable is made). Each cable doesn’t have a perfectly flat, uniform, or even area where the TPE (flat area) meets the metal; I’m a little OCD about these things. With that being said there is no issue with the cable’s functionality since that is merely a cosmetic nitpick that I personally have. In the end I would happily buy these cables as a gift, or another lot for myself given how much I’ve been using them.
Choetech 33W USB-C & QC 3.0 Type-A Enabled Car Charger
I own many car chargers, but as of lately I don’t use them because my new car has Android Auto. I recently decided to keep this particular one in my car because sometimes my wife wants to charge her phone, or I just need to have a secondary charging solution for my other phones (Note 7 and S7 Edge). Choetech did something I appreciate here: there is a proper dedicated USB-C port for the Nexus 6P/5X that will output only 5V/3A as it should. The other port is a dedicated QC 3.0 output for all of your other phones like in my case the two Samsung phones.
On the build side you will find a typical glossy plastic body with a matte black back featuring Choetech’s logo, and the ports. There is a blue light that let’s you know when you’re charging, or when the charger is plugged into your car correctly. The included cable is also quite nice, and will give your Nexus 6P 1.5A from the QC 3.0 legacy port, but if you want to rapidly charge the phone, then you will need a USB C-C cable. It’s nice to be able to charge my Nexus 6P and Note 7/S7 Edge rapidly from the same car charger since most of them don’t support the proper USB-C PD standard on at least 1 port.
Ports:
USB-C: 5V 3A
QC 3.0: 3.6-5.5V 2.4A (max)
5.6-9V 2A (max)
9.1-12V 1.5A (max)
In the box:
Choetech 33W Dual port car charger (USB-C and QC 3.0)
USB A-C cable
Overall I keep this charger in my center console as a backup, I just wish it also came with a USB C-C cable for when I want to rapidly charge my Nexus 6P. I own a ton of C-C cables, but not everyone does, so for that reason I hope Choetech includes both cables in the future even if it means adding a few $$ to the price because everyone will benefit from that.
A USB C-C at 5V/3A does seem to still charge the Note 7 ‘fast’ as well according to the phone, but it won’t be as fast as using a QC2.0/3.0 port like the one on Choetech’s other car chargers.
Choetech 30W QC 3.0 Enabled Car Charger
Choetech was nice enough to send me another variant of the car charger I review above. This particular one features two standard USB-A ports instead of a USB-C and USB-A as I wrote about in another review.
The build is identical to Choetech’s other current generation car chargers which is a good thing. On the outside you will find glossy plastic wrapped around seamlessly with a matte black front accented by a blue LED to let you know it has power. The included cable will allow you to quick charge your Note 7 via QC 2.0 since that’s the standard Samsung went with instead of QC 3.0 (same as the Note 7 & S7/S7 Edge).
Ports:
USB 1: 5V 2.4A
QC 3.0: 3.6-5.5V 2.4A (max)
5.6-9V 2A (max)
9.1-12V 1.5A (max)
Choetech Water Resistant pouch
Water resistant pouches might not get a second look given the Note 7’s IP68 rating, but I know some people tend to forget what that actually means. The IP68 certification is conducted using fresh water NOT salt water, brine, or anything else you might encounter using a phone. This pouch will help give you an added level of protection especially when out at the beach, or in situations where you might encounter other potentially harmful fluids.
I tested the pouch with my Nexus 6P, and it fit in there without any issues; since the Nexus 6P is larger than my Note 7, or S7 Edge you shouldn’t have any issues fitting the phone while using a thin fitting case.
Inserting the phone is also simple, all you need to do is ‘roll’ the two plastic locking retainers at the top, plop your phone in, and close them. This process might take a little getting used to because they need to be properly aligned before the tabs will latch down correctly. I only had a minor hiccup with this my first time messing around, after that it was a breeze to throw my phone in there.
Overall I intend on keeping this pouch in my work bag because I encounter fluids that would likely destroy my Note 7 on a daily basis, so the use of a pouch would still help mitigate/prevent damage.
Choetech 10W Fast Wireless Charger W/USB-C Input
I’ve written about my previous experiences with a variety of wireless chargers from just about every well-known company (Samsung, LG, TYLT, Meenova, Tronsmart, Choetech etc..), yet all of those lacked one key thing USB-C. Yes, I know people are probably thinking “that’s a new standard, and I don’t want to switch” or whatever other comment that may cross his/her mind. I think the biggest/best thing to happen in the past year is the increased adoption of the USB-C standard; this includes wireless chargers too!
Although Choetech is not the first company to make a USB-C wireless charger (Samsung made one, or at least planned to in Russia) the mass market availability of this one makes it better.
Design:
As with most wireless chargers you won’t find any over the top odd ball design here, but rather a simple 3.5inx3.5in square that houses sheer happiness in the form of wireless charging. Choetech opted for a 3-coil charger meaning you can place the phone easier with less headache aligning the coils between your phone/charger. I found placement to be very simple, and not require and readjustments once you know where your phones coil is (usually centered in the back).
The charger has a nice little LED that adjusts its brightness based on the ambient light based on my understanding. At night the LED will glow at a much lower level so it won’t bother you while your phone is on your nightstand. Another great feature of the LED is its ability to light up in a different color for fast charging than in standard charging. Slow or standard charging will appear as a solid blue LED, while fast or rapid charging will be a green LED. This allows you to quick see the status of your phones charge (it also notifies you in a way if your phone is charged) making it all the more convenient.
In the Box:
Choetech 10W Fast Wireless Charger
USB A-C charging cable
User Manual
Contact information
Unlike previous chargers Choetech made this one will work using the stock Samsung wall adapter without any issues due to the higher efficiency of this model. I tested mine using the Stock Samsung wall charger, a Choetech QC 3.0 charger, Choetech 6 port QC 3.0 charging hub, HTC QC 3.0 charger, and a Choetech QC 3.0 external 10400mAh battery pack without any issues.
Slow Charging
Fast Charging
Overall:
Choetech made a compelling and bold move over to USB-C for their latest wall charger in a market of old styled MicroUSB power units. This alone makes the charger worth buying, but when you factor in the small footprint, nice high quality plastic build, and versatility (works with just about any QC 2.0 or above wall adapter), then you have an excellent fast wireless charger.
Choetech Note 7 Wallet Folio
I tend to own a plethora of case for every phone, and the Note 7 is no exception to that trend. This is my second folio case for it so far even though I’m really not a big fan of them at all. The case holds 2 cards in the folio section, although I really can’t advise anyone actually putting any in there because it cases the case to become overly thick along with keeping the flap from resting properly. A lot of folios will use some sort of magnetic, or other closure mechanism to keep the case shut, unfortunately there isn’t any such one on this case. The material is a sort of pleather (feels somewhat nice) as is expected on most non-premium cases out there.
Ports:
Choetech kept all of the bottoms ports fully open which can be a good or bad thing depending on what you’re looking for. Most folio cases offer some degree of screen protection, but usually aren’t intended to really take a drop like conventional TPU cases are. The design of the inner shell that houses the phone is akin to what Samsung did with theirs, so I can’t say it’s a particular good or bad thing. I work both in an office, and out in the field, so having a crucial part of my phone exposed is less than ideal, with that being said the bottom cutout will affect everyone’s needs differently.
Volume/Power Buttons:
All of the buttons have cut outs that give you ample room to press the buttons when the folio is open. On the other hand, when you close the case it makes pressing the volume keys harder because you have to push around on the side to figure out where they are.
Overall:
There are some fairly large issues with this case including the lack of a closure mechanism (something to keep it shut), hard to find volume buttons when the folio is closed, along with the exposed bottom area which will affect everyone differently. Aside from these issues I can’t say it’s a particularly bad case, or a good one it just falls somewhere in the middle.
Related
This is a quality product from Choetech. I received my review unit and overall, it far surpassed my expectations. Here are some things I liked/may not have preferred:
Pros:
1. Stylish, sleek, elegant design
2. Minimalistic yet effective packaging
3. The cord fits in my microUSB with a Spigen case no problems (for those with Spigen cases, you know the port cut out is quite tight and most cords are too big to fit without taking off the case
Cons (specifically related to my PERSONAL preferences):
1. The included cord is not as long as the original OEM Samsung cord which tends to get difficult to maneuver when I'm charging the device and using it in bed.
2. The USB input port on the wall charging puck is place on top which causes the cord to bend to the left while I'm laying in bed. This could eventually damage the cord due to prolonged bending.
Overall, I am very pleased with this product and I would definitely recommend their products to others.
I tested this charger with my phone and 2 Kindle Readers. Everything charged very quickly but the Qualcomm compatible phone which would ordinarily take 2 hours and 20 minutes to charge from the 40% level on a standard charge, took about an hour and a half with the CHOE charger. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QTJZ3D0
Adaptive Wall Charger is awesome!
Those charger works great with all of my Samsung devices. I've got the Note 5, S6, and 2 Galaxy Tab S2 tablets. I've got link to my video review of it below.
https://youtu.be/GV9o1xeVNdw
Sounds good, fitting with a Spigen case is a plus because I always order chargers that have wide rubber (aux cords too).
Accessories for the Nexus 6P aren't that easy to find...at least really cool ones. Here is a picture of the ones I have so far along with the Amazon link:
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Snugg iPhone 6s Plus Leather Pouch: This is a well made sleeve. It has ridged sides which surprised me when I tried it out. The Nexus 6p was tight at first but I slide it in and out a few times and it was fine (I've done that a few times in my life! Ba Dum Bum Bum )
Ringke Fusion Clear Case
Urban Adventurer Waterproof Dry Box: I will use this when I swim at the gym to keep my phone dry and safe. It has Pluck & Pick foam so I can fit the phone in their snugly...
Moto 360 1st Gen
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NXET Type-C Dock, Omni Case Compatible Sync & Charge Dock Charger Rapid Fast Charging Cradle: I just got this today but it seems like it's built very well. The reviews were very good. Not fast charge capable but being an overnight dock it won't matter.
USB Type C, USB C to C iOrange-E™ 6.6ft (2M) Braided Cable
Vinsic USB Type C Car Charger Adapter with Type C and Standard USB A Outputs: I
USB C Charger, iOrange-E™6.6 Ft (2M) Braided Cable with Reversible Connector
I don't really have any reviews since I just got everything either yesterday or today (except for the Moto 360) and I just got my Nexus 6P on Monday. If you have any questions about anything I'll do my best to answer them.
I received a cable to review from a new company called Rophie, got to say I'm very impressed with it for the price. Here's my review hope it helps someone after a replacement cable:
Nice to see the cable arrive in a well presented, reusable package and stored as a coil (many manufacturers send cables folded tightly to save space, damaging cables) this gave the impression of a good quality cable before I even handled it.
Once out of the packaging the cable feels sturdy and well made, it is nice and thick for high current carrying capacity. I compared the cable to my original one provided with my nexus 6p, this cable is about 50% longer than the original and the ends are almost identical other than the Rophie branding.
When plugged in to a device the connection seems firm and sturdy, it leaves no gap between the device and the cable end protection which is nice to see.
I tested the charge time and amount of current provided using the ampere app on my phone and found these cables to be of equal quality to the OEM supplied cable, the added bonus is the extra length.
I would highly recommend this product.
The capacity isn't as large as the zero lemon but it does come with some interesting features.
1) Wireless charging that works with any Qi charger
2) USB-C port so you can use your existing charger
3) Magnets that can connect to their wireless charging mount/dock/base
I know they are expensive but I definitely like the features. What do you guys think?
http://www.mophie.com/shop/juice-pack-pixel-xl
Kind of want it, but not having a holster is a deal breaker. The phone is big as is and having to carry even more of a bulk in my pocket is not appealing. Maybe if there is another way to go about it...
Just wondering if anyone came across a battery case or a magsafe style powerbank which works well with the zflip 3.
Saw a post on Reddit on this exact need. I'm pretty sure it was in the Flip 3 subreddit. Maybe check it out.
I read the magsafe battery packs work but I don't have one so I can't confirm
I've got this one
5,000 mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank
Strong, precise magnetic alignment Compatible with MagSafe technology 7.5W wireless charging Slim, lightweight design
www.cygnett.com
and fitted the metal ring. Its a bit bigger than the phone when it's closed.
Charges a bit slow, ~700mA which is not classified as Fast Charging..
I've found there is a noticeable difference between Magsafe compatible chargers and compatible with magsafe. i.e.
Magsafe compatible do up to 15W for apple but 7.5w for non-apple i.e. made for apple.
Compatible with Magsafe do up to 15W for android and 7.5W for apple. i.e. Made for android.
If I was to buy again I'd try the mophie snap+ battery pack., but I'm not sure of its size
snap+ juice pack mini
Magnetic and portable wireless charger containing a 5,000mAh internal battery.
www.zagg.com
senergy said:
I've got this one
5,000 mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank
Strong, precise magnetic alignment Compatible with MagSafe technology 7.5W wireless charging Slim, lightweight design
www.cygnett.com
and fitted the metal ring. Its a bit bigger than the phone when it's closed.
Charges a bit slow, ~700mA which is not classified as Fast Charging..
I've found there is a noticeable difference between Magsafe compatible chargers and compatible with magsafe. i.e.
Magsafe compatible do up to 15W for apple but 7.5w for non-apple i.e. made for apple.
Compatible with Magsafe do up to 15W for android and 7.5W for apple. i.e. Made for android.
If I was to buy again I'd try the mophie snap+ battery pack., but I'm not sure of its size
snap+ juice pack mini
Magnetic and portable wireless charger containing a 5,000mAh internal battery.
www.zagg.com
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Wouldnt that be far too big for the flip 3?