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forum threadCobalt_Blue_FF posted Today 01:08 PM
Lowe's: Utilitech 20-Amp Decorator USB Outlet Type A/C, White (6-Pack) $79.97 (Reg $100.00, ~20% Off) [YMMV]
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sure, if you need new outlets, no objection.
don't but 5V USB-C outlets as an upgrade though. you'd do better with a cheap tiny PD charger with a outlet breakout if you need more ports.
sure, if you need new outlets, no objection.
don't but 5V USB-C outlets as an upgrade though. you'd do better with a cheap tiny PD charger with a outlet breakout if you need more ports.
All ports are indeed operating at only 5V mode. If there's a saving grace to the design here, it should be that the power separation is grouped between one USB type A port and, separately, the second USB type A and type C port. This should mean that you can arguably use these three USB ports for charging of at least two devices at the standard 5V mode maximum rates. There is, admittedly, a total power limit that will cut that back slightly.
Total power for the USB ports is limited to 5V at up to 5A. That's 25W maximum across all three ports. However, the power is separated as follows:
- 5 VDC at up to 5.0A in total (25 W)
- Type A1: 5VDC at up to 2.7A
- Type A2+Type C: 5VDC at up to 3.3A
This should ensure that the USB-A1 port gets the typical rated maximum of 12W (5V at up to 2.4A). However, it does recommend use of either the USB-C port only, typically rated in 5V mode at up to 15W (5V at up to 3A), or the USB-A2 port only at up to 12W (5V at up to 2.4A). Note how even attempting to max out power usage on A1 and C will likely still be limited by the 25W max rating for this charger (12W + 15W > 25W). At the same time, I think it could be argued that a three-port charger with a simultaneously usable USB-A and USB-C port is an improvement over other two-port integrated wall-chargers with USB-A and USB-C where shared power makes them functionally single port chargers.None of these charging options are amazing. But then again, wall outlets with USB chargers are prioiritizing convenience and integration. These Utilitech otutlets are just over $13 each and you're functionally getting "up to" 12W USB-A and 15W USB-C. Consider that a Leviton T5635 outlet with dual USB-C can be had for around $20 each and in single port operation can support 9V at up to 3A (27W) or when using two ports can support 15W on both USB-C in 5V mode. Of course, the price ramps quickly as a Leviton T5636 with dual USB-C supporting laptop Power Delivery modes up to 60W (20V at up to 3A) in singler port operation costs around $60 for a single outlet(!).
Consider your charging needs and preferences, as well as the value you place on in-wall integration/availability.
Good luck!
Jon
sure, if you need new outlets, no objection.
don't but 5V USB-C outlets as an upgrade though. you'd do better with a cheap tiny PD charger with a outlet breakout if you need more ports.
Now let's consider that these are 20 amp outlets. If you don't have 20 amp circuits, that's another issue to contend with. This is not a common circuit for pre-2000 homes or locations like bedrooms and living rooms. There well might not be 6 places to install these in many homes.
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