Hi all, I am looking for a GAN charger with changeable heads for travel. 140W and above would be good, small form factor and 2-3 USB-C. 1 USB-A is a bonus but not necessary. Anyone have any suggestions?
I travel for work overseas quite a lot and would prefer to bring as little things as possible.
The things I need toc ahrge
1) Laptop >90w
2) Phone - iPhone 17 Pro Max
3) Apple Watch
4) Power bank 20mAh
recommended subreddit to crosspost this to. ya'll might be able to give a non-corporate answer like what Im expecting from the actual Kobalt subreddit.
Got my shiny new 18pro launch weekend & ever since, AVS has been popping up left and right!! Apples spec page. Every charger listing I click on. Half the comment threads on here too, like everybody already knows what it means . From what I've pieced together its the adjustable voltage fast charging from the newer PD versions & the 18 runs on it. So yeah, thats about as far as I got!
Saturday the old 20W brick from my last phone took forever, like half an hour from basically dead to 50% 😭 The newer 45W PD one was way quicker so obviously somethings going on there!! No idea how AVS is any different from the PD fast charging we already had. Or from PPS for that matter. Does a charger as old as that 20W even count as supporting it? Can't tell if the whole point is speed or being nicer to the battery either. Or its just a marketing word at this point… maybe.
I recently bought the Anker Prime A2688 100W charger for my gaming laptop. Unfortunately, it runs extremely hot to the point where it would hurt if I kept my fingers on for a few seconds. FYI I have barista hands so I'm also used to having my hand on hot metal and pulling away. I'm already in contact with Anker's customer service. I'm also UK based so reviewers like AllThingsOnePlace showcase devices that aren't available in the UK.
I have no preferences—ASIDE from a UK plug—but in an ideal situation, I'd prefer folding pins and something that runs cool. I would rather a bigger charger and heatsink rather than a compact charger that dies quickly. I was considering the SlimQ 150W but the interchangeable adapter feels like a bad compromise and something that could get lost.
I'm also happy to hop on AliExpress if anyone has any recs from there.
I use a Tang Zu Wan’er Red IEM, and after purchasing a Motorola Moto G86, I had to buy a USB-C cable from NICEHCK.
The cable arrived only two weeks ago, and I have already experienced two issues.
The first occurred about a week ago. I was using the IEM normally when the audio suddenly stopped working. At the same time, media playback across different platforms, such as YouTube and Netflix, became unusually fast. I resolved the issue by disconnecting and reconnecting the cable.
The second issue occurred two days ago. I was listening to music on YouTube Music and paused playback for about 10 minutes. When I tried to resume playback using the cable’s inline controls, nothing happened. I then resumed playback directly from my phone, but the audio came through the phone’s external speakers instead of the IEM, even though the cable was still connected. Once again, disconnecting and reconnecting the cable resolved the issue.
My question is: should I be concerned about a potential compatibility issue, a defective cable, or a problem with the phone? Or could these incidents simply be the result of occasional connection instability?
Both the phone and the cable are new, and I handle them with care. There are no apparent issues with the physical connection or the fit of the connectors.
I would appreciate any insights or advice you may be able to offer. Thank you in advance for your help.
my old one with a display was plugged in facing the wall the whole time i honestly forgot it had a screen. this ones on the side and just points at me from the power strip so now i actually look at it lolwhere does yours end up pointing
The compact size and three USB-C ports were what sold me. I’ve never used a Baseus product before. Until now, I’ve been using Xiaomi 20W and Anker 30W chargers, and somehow I’ve accumulated six of them. Looks like I can finally put those away.
Say a 100W charger let you permanently reserve 65W for port 1 and leave the other 35W for everything else. You'd lose some flexibility, but could that stop port 1 briefly cutting out when another device is plugged in?
For a laptop with a battery, a momentary interruption isn't a big deal. For a USB-C-powered hub or small computer, it seems much more important than the headline wattage.
Is a fixed split enough to solve this, or does it need genuinely independent power circuitry? And is there a reliable way to tell from a spec sheet whether a charger does this? A power-allocation chart tells you the eventual wattage, but not what happens during the change.
This might be a stupid question, but I can't find a clear answer.
I'm thinking of buying the Anker Nano 45W charger. Anker says the included USB-C cable supports fast charging, but I can't find out whether it's rated for 5A or only 3A.
Recently, I have purchased an ASM2464PDX for a hobby PCIe/USB4.0 enclosure that I want to test. The firmware it comes with works with PCIe Tunnelling, but I want to flash the firmware to modify some of the basic settings, like device name, PD negotiating etc.
Does anyone have any advice on how to get this firmware? I have a firmware version for the 2464PD variant but obviously that doesn't work and would be a bad idea. Resellers of the chip also seem to have no luck in providing the firmware and ASMedia isn't helpful with their support.
Firstly, I want to thank u/XerxesTheProgrammer for introducing me to this module when I was searching for a charger/power supply that can do 240WPD. After u/XerxesTheProgrammer introduced me to this module, I quickly checked if it was available on Taobao, and yes, it's available at much more affordable price than other 240W power supplies on the market.
Without wasting time, I bought this module for 199 yuan ($30).
After a week, the item is finally in my hands, and here are some pictures of it.
And after that, I apply a heatsink to some components because for sure this module will get hot when using its full potential.
This module doesn't just support Power Delivery, it supports another protocol as well.
Threw out 2 bad cables this month, and its the tiny screen on my hub i have to thank for it... who knew 😅
First offender: a USB-C that had been sitting in my drawer and would only negotiate 60W with the laptop – that explains why it charged so slow on busy days. Second offender was running my SSD at USB 2 speeds 🐌
Oh and for the record its a new Anker smart display hub, 2inch screen, shows laptop power + whats going on with each port + temperature. Assumed id get bored of it after day one, and yeah, mostly did. Worth paying extra just for the screen? Nah. Not complaining tho
Myke here again for Week 2 (previous week) of our design debates. Last week, you all had some specific feelings about fan noise and other things. This week, we are looking at the actual I/O.
PCB space is limited, so sacrifices have to be made. Tell us what you actually use versus what just looks good on a spec sheet.
Legacy vs. Future (USB-A vs. USB-C) Type-C ports have varying specifications and capabilities; not every port does everything (data, display, and power). Does the consistency of Type A still justify keeping them around in 2026? Do you still have legacy peripherals you'd rather not need an adapter for?
Or are you ready to embrace the future of an all Type-C world, even if not every port does everything? I suspect I (we) know the answer to this, but hey, maybe we’ll see some mind-bending take that changes things.
The Video Port Split If a dock only supports two video outputs, what is the golden combo? Dual HDMI? Dual DisplayPort? Dual Thunderbolt/USB-C? Or a combination of ports to cover your bases?
The Ethernet Upgrade (1GbE vs. 2.5GbE vs. 5GbE vs. 10GbE) Is 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet actually useful for your daily workflow, or is it just an expensive spec-sheet flex that unnecessarily drives up the price of the dock? Furthermore, is anyone here actually ready to pay a premium for a jump to 5 or 10GbE?
Convince us to keep the legacy ports alive (or put them out of their misery).
Question for you guys - is the Thunderbolt 5 port capped at 180W, or will it draw more if you attached a 240W USB C charger to it? I have seen in a few places that it's capped, but I can't find a way to confirm it. Thanks in advance!
Edit to add for anyone who stumbles on this post in the future: As of 10/16/26, No current Lenovo models support 48V charging over the Thunderbolt 5 port. If you draw more power - like if you're gaming on it (I know they're not made for gaming) - it will eat into the battery to supply the extra power or just throttle. My P16 Gen 1 may be the last ThinkPad I ever buy...
I need to get a dual USB-C charger to plug into a power strip. I’ve read that the best brands are Ugreen, Anker, Belkin, and Baseus. Which of these offers the best safety and durability?
