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Anker 6-Port 112W Max Fast Charging USB-C / USB-A Desktop Charger Station (A2154) for $39.99 - $10 off when you clip the coupon listed on the product page =
$29.99.
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Anker 6-Port 112W Max Fast Charging USB-C / USB-A Desktop Charger Station (A2154) for $39.99 - $10 off when you apply coupon code
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$29.99.
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Product Details:
- Ports:
- Output:
- USB-C1: 5V 3A (30W Max)
- USB-C2 / USB-C3: 5V 3A (20W Max)
- USB-A1 / USB-A2: 5V 2.4A (12W Max)
- USB-A3: 5V 3A (18W Max)
- Note: No USB-C/A charging cables included
Top Comments
30W is low, but sufficient for a slim laptop.
The difference with this adapter is that the 112W total can supply all the ports simultaneously, at full power.
With a lot of them, using one port to charge a high power device forces them to steal capacity from the other ports, and reduce their output. A single port spec, and a high total spec in the sales pitch can sound impressive in isolation, but often hides that compromise.
And worse, when an additional device is plugged in, the controller may have to briefly go offline and reboot itself when it reallocates the power distribution, which can cause some devices to act strangely when their charging cycle is interrupted. The USB spec doesn't address the behavior of multi-port adapters like this, so there is no guideline as to how distribution is handled, or executed.
The high power adapters that can, like this one, supply full power to all ports at the same time are bulkier, and usually in the higher cost segments. As well as having undergone testing certification, and carrying legitimate safety marks, which this one does as well.
This adapter does not have a captive power cord, and I've found this style is better suited to travel, where wall outlets may not always be accessible, or have sufficient clearance to mount one of the monster multi-port adapters.
With something like this, a single cord, which can be also substituted for a longer version, runs to a more convenient location, and also relieves the need to carry multiple long cables to reach from the device to a wall adapter.
This one is aimed at charging a variety of smaller devices simultaneously, not a hungry laptop. If the latter is the need, it is certainly better to choose one better suited for that task.
Understanding how things function allow one to better select the right tool for the right job.
There is another Anker deal at $35.99 with 100W PD and 6 ports.
There are also several other deals in a similar price range, which can do multiple devices "and" a PD 65W (or higher) laptop.
The use case for this strip would just be to charge phones and other accessories.
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I'm considering this still though ... I've got a spot at our front door where I keep battery packs and currently have a bunch of different chargers managing each of them and it'd be nice to consolidate into a few less chargers and I'd actually prefer if those power banks don't fast charge, so, this might be just the thing.
There is another Anker deal at $35.99 with 100W PD and 6 ports.
There are also several other deals in a similar price range, which can do multiple devices "and" a PD 65W (or higher) laptop.
The use case for this strip would just be to charge phones and other accessories.
For someone wanting to get something that will also do PD up to 65v and properly handle multiple devices and is portable.
I would recommend investing in this. Which is $10 off at the moment.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DFCH3C4W
My only gripe on this format is in coffee shops and airports the socks are often too lose to hold in place.
Why I get something like this and end up zip tying to the brick for on the go uses
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Basically, what you see in the first product picture is what you get:
"What You Get: Anker Charger (112W, 6 Ports), cable organizer, welcome guide, 18-month warranty, and our friendly customer service."
30W is low, but sufficient for a slim laptop.
The difference with this adapter is that the 112W total can supply all the ports simultaneously, at full power.
With a lot of them, using one port to charge a high power device forces them to steal capacity from the other ports, and reduce their output. A single port spec, and a high total spec in the sales pitch can sound impressive in isolation, but often hides that compromise.
And worse, when an additional device is plugged in, the controller may have to briefly go offline and reboot itself when it reallocates the power distribution, which can cause some devices to act strangely when their charging cycle is interrupted. The USB spec doesn't address the behavior of multi-port adapters like this, so there is no guideline as to how distribution is handled, or executed.
The high power adapters that can, like this one, supply full power to all ports at the same time are bulkier, and usually in the higher cost segments. As well as having undergone testing certification, and carrying legitimate safety marks, which this one does as well.
This adapter does not have a captive power cord, and I've found this style is better suited to travel, where wall outlets may not always be accessible, or have sufficient clearance to mount one of the monster multi-port adapters.
With something like this, a single cord, which can be also substituted for a longer version, runs to a more convenient location, and also relieves the need to carry multiple long cables to reach from the device to a wall adapter.
This one is aimed at charging a variety of smaller devices simultaneously, not a hungry laptop. If the latter is the need, it is certainly better to choose one better suited for that task.
Understanding how things function allow one to better select the right tool for the right job.
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