Amazon Basics 65W One-Port GaN USB-C Wall Charger (Black or White)
$10
$22.99
+ Free Shipping w/ Amazon Prime
+93Deal Score
58,179 Views
Woot has Amazon Basics 65W One-Port GaN USB-C Wall Charger (Black or White) on sale for $12.99 - $3 off when you apply promo code WOOTTECH at checkout = $9.99. Shipping is free w/ Amazon Prime or is otherwise a flat $6 per order.
Woot also has Amazon Basics 36W 2-Port USB-C Woot Wall Charger (White) on sale for $11.99 - $3 off when you apply promo code WOOTTECH at checkout = $9.99. Shipping is free w/ Amazon Prime or is otherwise a flat $6 per order.
Thanks to Deal Hunter Navy-Wife for finding this deal.
Editor's Notes & Price Research
Written by
About this deal:
Limit one use per customer.
Valid through 5/31/2024 11:59pm CT or while supplies last.
This deal price is $6.09 lower than the previous Frontpage deal which received +22 votes from the community.
About this product:
1 Year Amazon Basics Limited Warranty
4.5 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 5,900 customer reviews
Woot[woot.com] has Amazon Basics 65W One-Port GaN USB-C Wall Charger (Black or White) on sale for $12.99 - $3 off when you apply promo code WOOTTECH at checkout = $9.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.
Note: Limit one use per customer. Valid through 5/31/2024 11:59pm CT or while supplies last.
This post can be edited by most users to provide up-to-date information about developments of this thread based on user responses, and user findings. Feel free to add, change or remove information shown here as it becomes available. This includes new coupons, rebates, ideas, thread summary, and similar items.
Once a Thread Wiki is added to a thread, "Create Wiki" button will disappear. If you would like to learn more about Thread Wiki feature, click here.
The negative reviews are typical people who don't understand how charging technologies work.
Not seeing the problem here.
Since this one supports USB-PD, you need a device that also supports USB-PD as well as a cable that supports USB-PD for the wattage you're expecting to draw.
Break any link in that chain and your device isn't going to allow full wattage.
Also, SDers are an unreasonable bunch. "Everything should be free, but I hate taxes."
I think you're spreading FUD while providing literally zero details. What problems? What false claims?
This is what I'm seeing as major complaints:
1. Reliability (dies too fast)
2. Does not charge fast enough - these are all complaints based on the customers not understanding how charging works. For example, there are complaints that the charger does not support Super Fast Charging for Samsung - this I believe requires the charger to have PPS. Another example is because the charger itself is 65W, they expect all their devices to be charged at 65W. The device has its own limitations, and it communicates with the charger and pulls power based on the compatibility between the charger and the device.
3. Doesn't stay on the wall very well
#1 is basically your usual number of defective products. Can be seen in pretty much any charger reviews, especially ones that are cheaply made.
#2 is basically invalid, unless someone can provide how it actually fails to live up to its claims
#3 can be valid, but could also be due to some power outlets just being more loose than others.
Not to mention 4+ stars make up for 88% of the reviews. So, for $10, if you actually know what you are getting, I think it's a solid deal.
Since I did your homework for you, maybe let this one go?
PD (Power Delivery) is a USB charging standard, and PPS (Programmable Power Supply) is kinda like an optional feature under the PD standard.
PD allows for five different but distinct charging levels, and changes the output based on the device's compatibility, battery level, etc.
PPS works in a similar way, but with much more granular control, rather than 5 distinct charging levels to choose from.
Chargers that do not distinctly advertise PPS will most likely not have PPS. If you want to charge your modern Samsung phone as quickly as possible, you'll want a charger that advertises PPS.
As far as cables go, strictly for charging purposes, what's important is the supported max wattage. if you have a very power hungry device (65W+), then you'll want to be more mindful of what cables to buy. For most modern phones (unless you have one of those insanely fast charging phones from Oppo and whatnot), most cables should be fine.
Of course, if you're talking about Thunderbolt or USB 4, that's a different story.
If you plugged your Samsung phone into this charger, you'll see 'Fast Charging', but not 'Super Fast Charging'.
Read the negative reviews on Amazon. At first, I was impressed, as this deal is 50% less than the price on Amazon. That was until I started reading the negative reviews! Also, multiple complaints from SD'ers when this was posted previously. Model #PD65U-1TGA/Amazon ASIN #B087MFLLCR
Read the negative reviews on Amazon. At first, I was impressed, as this deal is 50% less than the price on Amazon. That was until I started reading the negative reviews! Also, multiple complaints from SD'ers when this was posted previously. Model #PD65U-1TGA/Amazon ASIN #B087MFLLCR
The negative reviews are typical people who don't understand how charging technologies work.
Not seeing the problem here.
Since this one supports USB-PD, you need a device that also supports USB-PD as well as a cable that supports USB-PD for the wattage you're expecting to draw.
Break any link in that chain and your device isn't going to allow full wattage.
Also, SDers are an unreasonable bunch. "Everything should be free, but I hate taxes."
Read the negative reviews on Amazon. At first, I was impressed, as this deal is 50% less than the price on Amazon. That was until I started reading the negative reviews! Also, multiple complaints from SD'ers when this was posted previously. Model #PD65U-1TGA/Amazon ASIN #B087MFLLCR
Can you be more specific?
I didn't see anything about them exploding constantly, just the usual stuff. I try to distribute the weight a bit, both good and bad reviews to inform my decision.
Is "not seeing the problem here" an assumption?....or do you actually own this particular charger? Just curious? The description claims that it supports all technologies. Not just PD. Therefore, it should support a variety of devices (as per the description). According to various reviews, there may be false claims made for this device. I can't attest to that (as I don't own it), but there are too many similar complaints about this.
Your understanding of the product description per the reviews is convoluted.
If you also don't understand how charging works, I can see how this is confusing. But confusion doesn't make your point valid.
It's a USB-PD charger. The fact that it supports charging other devices is not a guarantee that all devices will pull 65W.
Again, the device dictates the charging rate. This is further influenced by the cable, as USB-PD requires tagged cables to deliver power over a certain wattage.
Most of the negative reviews are about the charger not fast charging, so what do you think is most likely the issue here?
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank muchwow
05-09-2024 at 05:14 AM.
Quote
from EfficientSnail709
:
There's a variety of problems reported with these. As I suggested, read the negative reviews. You can access this on Amazon via the ASIN that I posted. Negative reviews can be far more telling than positive reviews on these devices. The "usual stuff" isn't necessarily acceptable (except to some, perhaps).
Quote
from EfficientSnail709
:
Is "not seeing the problem here" an assumption?....or do you actually own this particular charger? Just curious? The description claims that it supports all technologies. Not just PD. Therefore, it should support a variety of devices (as per the description). According to various reviews, there may be false claims made for this device. I can't attest to that (as I don't own it), but there are too many similar complaints about this.
I think you're spreading FUD while providing literally zero details. What problems? What false claims?
This is what I'm seeing as major complaints:
1. Reliability (dies too fast)
2. Does not charge fast enough - these are all complaints based on the customers not understanding how charging works. For example, there are complaints that the charger does not support Super Fast Charging for Samsung - this I believe requires the charger to have PPS. Another example is because the charger itself is 65W, they expect all their devices to be charged at 65W. The device has its own limitations, and it communicates with the charger and pulls power based on the compatibility between the charger and the device.
3. Doesn't stay on the wall very well
#1 is basically your usual number of defective products. Can be seen in pretty much any charger reviews, especially ones that are cheaply made.
#2 is basically invalid, unless someone can provide how it actually fails to live up to its claims
#3 can be valid, but could also be due to some power outlets just being more loose than others.
Not to mention 4+ stars make up for 88% of the reviews. So, for $10, if you actually know what you are getting, I think it's a solid deal.
Since I did your homework for you, maybe let this one go?
I have couple of these chargers and works fine with consumer level laptop which requires minimum 65W.
My Samsung Galaxybook Pro 360 and Lenovo Thinkpad are sensitive to charging speed and if I use USB-C charger on or around 60W, it'll show charging rate reduced message. For this specific charger, haven't seen any such issues.
Read the negative reviews on Amazon. At first, I was impressed, as this deal is 50% less than the price on Amazon. That was until I started reading the negative reviews! Also, multiple complaints from SD'ers when this was posted previously. Model #PD65U-1TGA/Amazon ASIN #B087MFLLCR
amazon overall rating is basically nearly perfect. it's an amazonbasics product, so the rating isn't astroturfed or faked.
You're just simply wrong, and the comments below explain why.
69 Comments
Your comment cannot be blank.
Featured Comments
Not seeing the problem here.
Since this one supports USB-PD, you need a device that also supports USB-PD as well as a cable that supports USB-PD for the wattage you're expecting to draw.
Break any link in that chain and your device isn't going to allow full wattage.
Also, SDers are an unreasonable bunch. "Everything should be free, but I hate taxes."
This is what I'm seeing as major complaints:
1. Reliability (dies too fast)
2. Does not charge fast enough - these are all complaints based on the customers not understanding how charging works. For example, there are complaints that the charger does not support Super Fast Charging for Samsung - this I believe requires the charger to have PPS. Another example is because the charger itself is 65W, they expect all their devices to be charged at 65W. The device has its own limitations, and it communicates with the charger and pulls power based on the compatibility between the charger and the device.
3. Doesn't stay on the wall very well
#1 is basically your usual number of defective products. Can be seen in pretty much any charger reviews, especially ones that are cheaply made.
#2 is basically invalid, unless someone can provide how it actually fails to live up to its claims
#3 can be valid, but could also be due to some power outlets just being more loose than others.
Not to mention 4+ stars make up for 88% of the reviews. So, for $10, if you actually know what you are getting, I think it's a solid deal.
Since I did your homework for you, maybe let this one go?
PD allows for five different but distinct charging levels, and changes the output based on the device's compatibility, battery level, etc.
PPS works in a similar way, but with much more granular control, rather than 5 distinct charging levels to choose from.
Chargers that do not distinctly advertise PPS will most likely not have PPS. If you want to charge your modern Samsung phone as quickly as possible, you'll want a charger that advertises PPS.
As far as cables go, strictly for charging purposes, what's important is the supported max wattage. if you have a very power hungry device (65W+), then you'll want to be more mindful of what cables to buy. For most modern phones (unless you have one of those insanely fast charging phones from Oppo and whatnot), most cables should be fine.
Of course, if you're talking about Thunderbolt or USB 4, that's a different story.
If you plugged your Samsung phone into this charger, you'll see 'Fast Charging', but not 'Super Fast Charging'.
https://www.fsp-group.com/en/know...rd-61.html
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
The negative reviews are typical people who don't understand how charging technologies work.
Not seeing the problem here.
Since this one supports USB-PD, you need a device that also supports USB-PD as well as a cable that supports USB-PD for the wattage you're expecting to draw.
Break any link in that chain and your device isn't going to allow full wattage.
Also, SDers are an unreasonable bunch. "Everything should be free, but I hate taxes."
I didn't see anything about them exploding constantly, just the usual stuff. I try to distribute the weight a bit, both good and bad reviews to inform my decision.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Your understanding of the product description per the reviews is convoluted.
If you also don't understand how charging works, I can see how this is confusing. But confusion doesn't make your point valid.
It's a USB-PD charger. The fact that it supports charging other devices is not a guarantee that all devices will pull 65W.
Again, the device dictates the charging rate. This is further influenced by the cable, as USB-PD requires tagged cables to deliver power over a certain wattage.
Most of the negative reviews are about the charger not fast charging, so what do you think is most likely the issue here?
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank muchwow
This is what I'm seeing as major complaints:
1. Reliability (dies too fast)
2. Does not charge fast enough - these are all complaints based on the customers not understanding how charging works. For example, there are complaints that the charger does not support Super Fast Charging for Samsung - this I believe requires the charger to have PPS. Another example is because the charger itself is 65W, they expect all their devices to be charged at 65W. The device has its own limitations, and it communicates with the charger and pulls power based on the compatibility between the charger and the device.
3. Doesn't stay on the wall very well
#1 is basically your usual number of defective products. Can be seen in pretty much any charger reviews, especially ones that are cheaply made.
#2 is basically invalid, unless someone can provide how it actually fails to live up to its claims
#3 can be valid, but could also be due to some power outlets just being more loose than others.
Not to mention 4+ stars make up for 88% of the reviews. So, for $10, if you actually know what you are getting, I think it's a solid deal.
Since I did your homework for you, maybe let this one go?
My Samsung Galaxybook Pro 360 and Lenovo Thinkpad are sensitive to charging speed and if I use USB-C charger on or around 60W, it'll show charging rate reduced message. For this specific charger, haven't seen any such issues.
You're just simply wrong, and the comments below explain why.