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4 USB-C ports, each providing up to 100W individually or up to 125W per pair.
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4 USB-C ports, each providing up to 100W individually or up to 125W per pair.
Model: SABRENT 252W Charger – 8-Port USB PD 3.0 with LCD Display, Fast Charging for USB-C & USB-A Devices, Laptops, Phones, Tablets, Gaming Consoles – PPS, Overcharge Protection, Travel-Friendly (AX-8PTC)
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I doubt your charger from years ago had four USB ports capable of up to 100w output, nor 265 watts in maximum output. It also almost assuredly didn't have the display, which would be handy for monitoring charging, especially with multiple devices connected. I'm not sure this isn't a bit overpriced still, but it's certainly no $15 charger either. But this is a very reputable brand, and I'm not immediately aware of cheaper options with the display, and even without the display you'll pay a pretty good price with these specs ($40-50 probably).
At this price I would like to see a bit higher total wattage, but then many of the devices I'm comparing it to probably don't hit their advertised specs, which I would guess this comes closer too (not that I've seen test data).
Haven't ever seen a ground for a high output charger. If apple products are getting energized that seems like a bad product design. USB-c doesn't have a ground, the thunderbolt does though maybe that's what you're thinking of.
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Seventy bucks? I've owned one of these for the last many years and it was like $15 and it's perfect. What's so special about this to warrant this price?
I doubt your charger from years ago had four USB ports capable of up to 100w output, nor 265 watts in maximum output. It also almost assuredly didn't have the display, which would be handy for monitoring charging, especially with multiple devices connected. I'm not sure this isn't a bit overpriced still, but it's certainly no $15 charger either. But this is a very reputable brand, and I'm not immediately aware of cheaper options with the display, and even without the display you'll pay a pretty good price with these specs ($40-50 probably).
At this price I would like to see a bit higher total wattage, but then many of the devices I'm comparing it to probably don't hit their advertised specs, which I would guess this comes closer too (not that I've seen test data).
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Haven't ever seen a ground for a high output charger. If apple products are getting energized that seems like a bad product design. USB-c doesn't have a ground, the thunderbolt does though maybe that's what you're thinking of.
Haven't ever seen a ground for a high output charger. If apple products are getting energized that seems like a bad product design. USB-c doesn't have a ground, the thunderbolt does though maybe that's what you're thinking of.
Unavoidable with an aluminum body that lacks a protective layer. This is why many PCs that use metal bodies do this, in some form (very thick paint, plastic over the palm rests, etc). It also was a driving (though certainly not the only) factor in making touch pads out of glass.
Many chose plastic MacBook models back when they were available because of this, and Apple used to include the grounded AC cable accessory free of charge.
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Seventy bucks? I've owned one of these for the last many years and it was like $15 and it's perfect. What's so special about this to warrant this price?
Oh really? You've owned a 252watt 8-Port USB-A/USB-C charger for years and got it for $15? Yeah, I don't think so buddy.
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Grounding removes EMI, or that buzzing feel that metal devices often have with ungrounded charges.
MacBooks are notorious for this, due to their aluminum bodies. Hence why Apple sells a grounding plug for their high output chargers.
I can see someone desiring that for a charger clearly meant to at least handle laptops.
The buzzing has nothing to do with safety or the charger per se. Not even apple considers it a safety issue. Just try wearing rubber slippers and notice that the buzzing goes away. It's because it the static voltage from your feet to the laptop - which is 1-3Volts at most.
For the rest of you, AC volt is what comes from the wall, this will follow the path of least resistance - it's a wave. DC voltage is very different, and doesn't need a ground (unless you are trying to protect against lightning strikes or are coupling it with multiple power sources)
In fact, in many instances eliminating that ground will remove audio buzz - which can be a net positive.
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At this price I would like to see a bit higher total wattage, but then many of the devices I'm comparing it to probably don't hit their advertised specs, which I would guess this comes closer too (not that I've seen test data).
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At this price I would like to see a bit higher total wattage, but then many of the devices I'm comparing it to probably don't hit their advertised specs, which I would guess this comes closer too (not that I've seen test data).
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Many chose plastic MacBook models back when they were available because of this, and Apple used to include the grounded AC cable accessory free of charge.
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This is actually fairly standard for vBulletin. It's just most forums are dead.
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MacBooks are notorious for this, due to their aluminum bodies. Hence why Apple sells a grounding plug for their high output chargers.
I can see someone desiring that for a charger clearly meant to at least handle laptops.
For the rest of you, AC volt is what comes from the wall, this will follow the path of least resistance - it's a wave. DC voltage is very different, and doesn't need a ground (unless you are trying to protect against lightning strikes or are coupling it with multiple power sources)
In fact, in many instances eliminating that ground will remove audio buzz - which can be a net positive.
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