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Anker 100W PD charger drops to its lowest price ever in limited-time deal
Save big with 34% off this fantastic ultra-compact USB-C charger
Chargers are important, especially if you're someone that relies on a device for all-day use. With that said, if you've been looking for a compact charger with a lot of power, then look no further than the Anker 317. This charger comes in a small pocketable size and offers up to 100W of PD charging, which is great for laptops, tablets, smartphones, and accessories.
Best USB PD fast chargers for phones and laptops in 2023
Planning to buy a USB PD fast charger for your phone or laptop? We've selected the best USB PD chargers on the market.
Only a handful of smartphone manufacturers bundle their phones with a charger these days, forcing you to go on a hunt to find the best chargers. Thankfully, there is no shortage of chargers on the market, and they're readily available to purchase. It also helps that most modern devices — including many of the best laptops and top smartphones — support USB-PD, meaning you can use a single charger to power all your compatible devices.
3-pack USB-C 60W cable bundle drops to just $6 for Prime Day
This is the cable bundle deal you need if you've been looking to get yourself new cables for your laptop, smartphone, or tablet.
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sales event is in full effect with plenty of great deals on laptops, smartphones, TVs, and more. Of course, with all the gadgets we already own, there's always a good chance that you're going to need some more charging cables — and what better way to stock up than this incredible deal on Lisen's 3-pack of USB-C 60W cables. For a limited time, you can score this cable bundle for just $6, which is 40% off its regular price. Just make sure to apply coupon code "30NKZ7LG" before checking out to save big.
Grab this 60W USB-C cable 2-pack deal while you can for just $6
At this price, this excellent deal for a 2-pack of 60W USB-C cables won't last long.
When it comes to USB cables, there are plenty of options out there. But if you're looking for a cable that's going to punch well above its weight, provide excellent charging speeds, and come in at an affordable price — look no further than Ainope 2-pack bundle that's now priced well below retail.
Best USB-C hubs in 2023
Need a USB-C hub for laptop? We've selected the best USB-C hubs on the market. Our top recommendations include hubs from Anker, HP, & more.
As laptops get thinner and lighter, one of the big sacrifices that's often made is in the ports. Many premium laptops nowadays only include USB-C ports and not much more than that. While we agree that USB-C is the future, relying on USB Type, HDMI, Ethernet, and others is still a reality for many of us. That's where USB-C hubs come into play, and we've rounded up the best ones to help you out.
How can I fast charge my phone and check if my phone supports it?
Wondering whether you can fast charge your phone or which fast charger will work with it? We explain everything you need to know.
Fast charging is no longer limited to premium smartphones. The smartphone makers have started adding fast charge support in the budget as well as mid-range phones. But due to fragmentation in fast charge standards as well as the confusion around the overall fast charging process, consumers often wonder whether their phone can be fast-charged or how they fast charge it. We’re here to help. In this guide, we’ll explain how you can figure out whether your phone supports fast charging, which fast chargers will work with your phone, and how you can verify if your phone is indeed being charged quicker.
Fast Charging Explained: The slowest to the fastest Fast Charging technologies
Curious about fast charging? Here's everything you need to know about fast wired charging standards and how to pick the best charger!
Smartphones are getting smarter by the minute, and as a result, our smartphone usage is ballooning. This spike in smartphone usage has inspired companies to devise newer methods to improve battery backup. While making batteries bigger is the most obvious choice, the bulking it causes to a smartphone is also unavoidable. The next best alternative is to slash the torturous waiting periods for charging, allowing users to get several hours of usage from just a few minutes of charging. The demand for fast charging is mushrooming parallel to our smartphone needs. That is why almost all smartphone manufacturers are trying to compete by improvising on the existing charging technologies.
Samsung may finally be planning to offer 45W fast charging on its phones (again)
Samsung is planning to bring two new fast chargers to the market: the Samsung 65W Power Adapter Trio and 45W US Type-C Power Adapter.
One of the areas where Samsung has lagged behind other Android OEMs is fast charging. While OEMs like Xiaomi have already commercialized 120W fast charging, Samsung's latest and greatest flagships can only manage 25W. However, there are rumors that this may finally change with the Galaxy S22 series. Now, a new report suggests the South Korean giant will also be refreshing its charger lineup.
Samsung and Apple are considering no longer bundling a charger in smartphone boxes
Reports suggest that both Apple and Samsung are seemingly moving towards no longer including a charger inside the smartphone box. Read on to know more!
As far back as we can recall, smartphones have always come with a charger included in the box. In the very early days, manufacturers adopted proprietary pins unique to their product. Phones and smartphones were also just making the climb towards popularity, being nowhere near their current omnipresent state. It was necessary back then to include the charger in the box -- after all, how else would you use the device once the battery depletes? The practice has carried on for decades now, but we might be looking at another defining moment in smartphone history, as reports now suggest that both Apple and Samsung are considering no longer bundling chargers along with the smartphone in the box.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 series are the first smartphones with USB Fast Charger certification
The all-new Galaxy S20 series are the first smartphones with USB PD 3.0 and PPS certification from the USB Implementers Forum.
Just a few days ago, Samsung officially unveiled its Galaxy S20 series at the Galaxy Unpacked event. As expected, the company launched three devices as part of this year's flagship lineup, including the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra. All three devices are powered by either Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 SoC or Samsung's own Exynos 990 chipset, they feature the latest LPDDR5 RAM, and compared to last year's flagships, they also include significantly larger batteries. The Galaxy S20 packs in a respectable 4,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging, the S20+ has a 4,500mAh battery with the same fast charging support and the S20 Ultra packs in a massive 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging support. While these numbers may not seem all that impressive compared to other smartphones in the market, they're definitely a major improvement for Samsung. But that's not all that Samsung has improved in the Galaxy S20 series when it comes to charging.
New Samsung accessories include two 25W fast charging power banks and a 45W car charger
Samsung has launched two 25W fast charging 10,000mAh power banks alongside the Galaxy S20 series. It has also launched a 45W car charger.
Tuesday was a big day for the tech world. Samsung Unpacked 2020 was a comprehensive event as Samsung launched the flagship Galaxy S20 series, the clamshell Galaxy Z Flip vertically foldable phone, and the Galaxy Buds+ wireless earbuds. The Galaxy S20 series consists, of the standard Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra. These phones have many upgrades, and come with super-high price tags to match. Samsung's Galaxy S series is the world's top selling Android flagship phone series, and they have an whole ecosystem of accessories. Samsung's first-party accessories page for the Galaxy S20 5G series in the US is now live. Along with many cases, it details that Samsung has quietly launched two 25W fast charging 10,000mAh banks and a 45W car charger.
Aukey debuts Omnia series chargers with up to 100W dual-port PD at CES 2020
At CES 2020, Aukey is launching five new wall chargers in the new Omnia series, offering up to 100W dual-port USB Power Deliver. Read on to know more!
Aukey has been in the charger business for a few years now, having carved its own space when it comes to wall chargers, multi-port charging docks, and power banks. At CES 2020, Aukey is launching its new Omnia series of Gallium Nitride-based wall chargers offering up to 100W charging through dual-port USB Power Delivery.
Warp Charge 30 vs SuperVOOC 3.0 vs SuperCharge 2.0 charging speed tests
XDA TV's Daniel Marchena put the top charging standards to the test: Warp Charge 30, SuperVOOC 3.0, SuperCharge 2.0, and USB-PD.
Last year, OnePlus updated their charging tech with Warp Charge 30 on the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition. They equipped the OnePlus 7 Pro with this same tech, which means many more people have it in their hands now. There are several other popular charging technologies in use by competing smartphones, such as SuperVOOC 3.0, SuperCharge 2.0, and USB-PD. XDA TV's Daniel Marchena put these standards to the test.
[Update: Fixed] Google will fix fast charging issue for Pixel/Pixel XL users on Android Pie
Owners of the original Pixel have been reporting problems with fast charging on Android P. It has persisted through the official release of Android Pie.
Android Pie was officially released last week for the Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL. There are a lot of great new features in Android 9, but not everything is perfect. WiFi scanning throttling is crippling some network apps, the back button in the Recent apps needs fixing, and the original Pixel devices are experiencing a fast charging issue.
Speed, Thermal, and Performance Comparison of Fast Charge Standards
Check out XDA's in-depth charging standard comparison and tests to learn about smartphone charging speeds and more! Current Winner: OnePlus Dash Charge.
One of the most common qualms from smartphone users is how their phones never last through the whole day. Despite all the advances in smartphones in recent years, such as quick charging solutions like Quick Charge, Dash Charge and SuperCharge, batteries feel like they have not evolved quick enough to keep up with our needs.
Qualcomm Announces Quick Charge 4.0 Technology, Now Compatible with USB Power Delivery
Qualcomm has announced the next generation in fast charging technologies: Quick Charge 4.0. Read on to know what's new when compared to Quick Charge 3.0!
At an event in New York, Qualcomm has taken the wraps off of its latest advancement in charging technology: Quick Charge 4.0. Building upon the success of preceding Quick Charge technologies, Quick Charge 4.0 promises to deliver even faster charge times and greater efficiency levels, so that mobile consumers spend less time hugging the wall.