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Monoprice Obsidian Speed 1-Port 85W PD USB Type-C Wall Charger w/ 6' Cable

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Monoprice has Monoprice Obsidian Speed 1-Port 85W PD USB Type-C Wall Charger w/ 6' Cable on sale for $13. Shipping is free. Thanks Discombobulated

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great price
update the last time i made a keen observation about the posted Specs the seller chimed to clear things up
the Specs are not correct i do not thinks its 5.4 in x 5.4 x 1.4 inplease read this POST for possible info on this item
even Apples 87w adapter is only 3.15 x 3.15 x 1.1 in

if you want a cheap SMALLER one look at the item reviewed in this post from AMAZON that is $20 and 3.15 x 3.15 x 1.18 in BUT I THING THEY ARE THE SAME

but imo both above are unknown
i would at least consider the 90w Ravpower 2 Port that is only 2. 5 x 2. 5 x 1. 2in but cost lot more
or the Aukey 100w 1 port 2.24 x 2.24 x 1.26 in
in the past i picked up the Ravpower 90w Renewed 2 port for $22.25 must resist this deal with only 1 port and for the size
I grabbed one of these a while back and it works well, BUT it makes those high pitched screeching and squeaking noises. It also caused my 2020 MacBook Air to make those noises when plugged in. I've not had that problem with the Apple charger or an Anker powerport atom iii. I have and will continue to buy from monoprice as I love most of their stuff—just this one wasn't my favorite product of theirs.
Qualified for AMEX local business credit of $5 too.
Thanks OP

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Aug 17, 2020
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nittanynorth
Aug 17, 2020
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Does the wall plug part disconnect and allow you to use the extended Apple wall plug that will plug into those power bricks?
Aug 17, 2020
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Aug 17, 2020
MMMnnMMM
Aug 17, 2020
216 Posts
Quote from imjimmy :
What is your state? It seems Amex small merchant credit is NOT being triggered for most people.
I am not in CA. But I ordered to use paypal guest and got Amex confirmation email instantly.
It appears you either have to use paypal, or get the Amex email when monoprice actually charges your card (my guess).
Aug 17, 2020
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MMMnnMMM
Aug 17, 2020
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BTW, although this is a great price, I have got burnt twice by previos similar amazing deals from monoprice.
One was a external battery with 2 lightning cables for 10 maybe. The battery died after a few charges.
The other is a USB 3.0 hub for a few dollars. The removable cable got loose connection very soon and happened to both the units I purchased.
So it appears to me that monoprice this is how monoprice getting rid of their troubled inventories.
I still ordered two of this charger since it is less than 10 after Amex promo. I am going to use it for Pi 4 so not a big deal if it turn out not to be great.
Last edited by MMMnnMMM August 17, 2020 at 03:25 PM.
Aug 17, 2020
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pegoodal
Aug 17, 2020
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Quote from imjimmy :
What is your state? It seems Amex small merchant credit is NOT being triggered for most people.
I am in middle Georgia.
Aug 17, 2020
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Monochef
Aug 17, 2020
319 Posts
85 w?

Wtf.

This is basically stealing.
Aug 17, 2020
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pegoodal
Aug 17, 2020
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Quote from Shogun749 :
I'm looking at local business on American Express website and this store isn't listed. I searched by name and address.
I searched as well. No love. I did get the credit immediately, using PayPal.
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Aug 17, 2020
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kqian111
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Quote from imjimmy :
What is your state? It seems Amex small merchant credit is NOT being triggered for most people.
SHouldn't matter what state. seems like as long as you use Paypal checkout, it'll qualify for Amex SB offer.

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smtelegadis
Aug 17, 2020
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Bit confused the listing shows the depth at .7" is that correct because posts are saying its at 1.4" in the thread. For the price and wattage I gave it a shot. If this thing fries my laptop I'm going to be pissed.
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smtelegadis
Aug 17, 2020
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Quote from thegreatfixer :
great price
update the last time i made a keen observation about the posted Specs the seller chimed to clear things up
FYI its quite LARGE @ 5.4 in x 5.4 x 1.4 in MAYBE SMALLER
even Apples 87w adapter is only 3.15 x 3.15 x 1.1 in

if you wan t a cheap SMALLER one look for
"USB-IF Certified 85W USB-C Power Adapter USB C PD Charger, Included 6ft Max 100W USB-IF Certified USB C to C Charging Cable"
you can find one from newegg or AMAZON that is $20 and 3.15 x 3.15 x 1.18 in

but imo both above are unknown
i would at least consider the 90w Ravpower 2 Port that is only 2. 5 x 2. 5 x 1. 2in but cost lot more
or the Aukey 100w 1 port 2.24 x 2.24 x 1.26 in
in the past i picked up the Ravpower 90w Renewed 2 port for $22.25 must resist this deal with only 1 port and for the size
I'm thoroughly confused about the size of this thing. The listing says it's .7 in the pictures and then says it's 3.1"x3.1"x1.2" in the specs. I need to order some keystones and wall plates so I figured I'd give it a shot. Really need something slim like under an inch to fit my sleeve bag. I'm doubtful this is at .7 but if it's anywhere between that and 1.2 I will be content.
Aug 17, 2020
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bsr123
Aug 17, 2020
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Quote from c3474 :
I grabbed one of these a while back and it works well, BUT it makes those high pitched screeching and squeaking noises. It also caused my 2020 MacBook Air to make those noises when plugged in. I've not had that problem with the Apple charger or an Anker powerport atom iii. I have and will continue to buy from monoprice as I love most of their stuff—just this one wasn't my favorite product of theirs.
Just curious, did you happen to reach out to customer service to see if you may have gotten a lemon? Monoprice's customer service is pretty great too.
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thegreatfixer
Aug 17, 2020
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Quote from noobcake :
This looks like false advertising.

https://www.usb.org/products

Monoprice Obsidian Speed 85W is not certified. They have some kind of 30/32/32/39/60 watt certified charger. I'm sure if these chargers are designed and manufactured by the Chinese OEM that does all their USB-IF chargers, they *should* be fine, but they aren't certified yet.

edit:

Here is a review of the product: https://www.amazon.com/gp/custome...dctrvw_srp [amazon.com]

Based on the OEM part number posted on Monoprice, it is ARTODM85, which Fantany brand also resales on Amazon, claims has a TID 1020059 (cannot be found in USB site).
it looks like you are spot on about this its the same item i hinted to as an alternative but WOW looks the same to me
Aug 17, 2020
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earlvanze
Aug 17, 2020
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I also checked out through PayPal (signed in) using my AMEX Biz Gold and got the $5 small business credit, thanks OP and commenters!
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graymen2
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Quote from nittanynorth :
Does the wall plug part disconnect and allow you to use the extended Apple wall plug that will plug into those power bricks?
No...
Aug 17, 2020
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John.F.Zoidberg
Aug 17, 2020
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Quote from 1v1ech :
Can this charge a iphone 11 with the quick charge? Does this 85W supply too much charging power to the iphone 11? Does the iphone 11 know to draw the maximum 18W?
It is way more than a mobile phone needs for sure but it's regulated by the device so your phone will take what's available and won't explode. That said, you'd need a usb-c to lighting cable since this one is just a usb-c in the package.

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ikjadoon
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Can confirm PayPal for the AmEx $5 cashback is working within seconds:

https://i.imgur.com/pDx7Tkb.png

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