USB C Multi Port Charger Recommendations?

USB C Multi Port Charger Recommendations?
Posted by Shock on 09 May, 2024 21:19
Looking for a reliable brand, robust, torn down, tested, reviewed for safety/compliant etc.

It's for a mix of devices but some of them are fast charging so at least 2 ports fast charging USB C. 4 ports total or a couple of 2 ports will be enough. Need also a cable brand that have been tested (data/power etc) to the latest USB C standard with good plastics/connectors.

Any good place to start, brand names, channel/videos? I figure some of you have been all over this a few times before, please share experiences/research.

#1 Reply
Posted by Halcyon on 10 May, 2024 05:07
Might not be exactly what you're after, but the Ikea SMÅHAGEL charges are of decent quality (especially for the price). They come in 3-port and 1-port flavours.
Big Clive has done a few teardowns.

https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/smahagel-3-port-usb-charger-white-90539185/

#2 Reply
Posted by artag on 10 May, 2024 08:58
I have a Ugreen Nexode 65W charger. It has 2 USB C PD outlets aND 2 usb 2 outlets (purple, whatever that means).
I can't point to a teardown but Ugreen seem generally of good quality - I have a few of their other products too.

I looked for it on Amazon and it appears to have been replaced by 100W, 165W and 200W models with up to 6 ports.

#4 Reply
Posted by SiliconWizard on 13 May, 2024 22:32
The last I bought was a Baseus 100W (this: https://www.baseus.com/products/gan3-pro-4-ports-desktop-charger-100w )
It does meet its specs. I've tested it with a USB PD controller for a project I was working on.

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Posted by Shock on 14 May, 2024 21:52
Thanks for the suggestions, I'm going with a couple of Ikea chargers. I don't tend to buy from Ikea but their Ladda 2450mAh NiMH batteries (Japanese) were a bargain on sale. So there are a few gems amongst the cardboard/plastic.

The single port Smahagel has no rating on their website but seems 5W. The 3 port model is 12W max per port (17W total). Probably give the Sjoss USB C models a try as well, they look well constructed.