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Need new chargers and cables

  • 23-08-2019 10:37pm
    #1
    webpal
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    Like most I have tonnes of gadgets that need charging and I suddenly find myself with 2 working chargers and a usb cable that's on its last legs.

    How do I find out what charger and cable is best for each appliance. I have one tablet that charges ok on one charger but takes a day on another. Is it to do with output voltage? Boxes are well gone so only battery to go on or details may be on gadget if I need to look at.


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  • #2
    Slippin Jimmy
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    webpal wrote: »
    Like most I have tonnes of gadgets that need charging and I suddenly find myself with 2 working chargers and a usb cable that's on its last legs.

    How do I find out what charger and cable is best for each appliance. I have one tablet that charges ok on one charger but takes a day on another. Is it to do with output voltage? Boxes are well gone so only battery to go on or details may be on gadget if I need to look at.

    What are the make and model of the devices? I'd recommend sticking with branded charges. I've read some horror stories about cheap knock off versions.


  • #3
    webpal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭webpal


    Couple of tablets and phones - Huawei, Lenovo, Kurio

    Psyc wireless speaker, power banks. What make would you suggest?


  • #4
    coylemj
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    What matters is not the voltage (they're all 5V), it's the maximum amps that the charger can deliver. The tablet probably needs a 2A charge, a mobile phone probably 1.5A. An older charger might be delivering 1A and threfore would take ages to charge the tablet.

    The general rule that I observe is to only use the tablet charger with the tablet, any other charger can be used with any other device. Unless it's a fairly old phone, in which case you need to be careful not to exceed 1A.

    If you buy a reliable brand like Anker, you'd be safe going with a 1.5A charger.


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