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USB chargers (power adapters), power banks

 

Measurement equipment for testing

 
Testing approach and measurement tool:

USB cables have been used in testing:
  • UsbC-UsbC USB4 PD3.1 EPR 240W

  • UsbC-UsbC SuperVOOC compatible

  • UsbA-UsbC VOOC/SuperVOOC 2.0 compatible

  • UsbA-UsbC Xiaomi Hypercharge 6A 120W original

  • UsbA-UsbC Vivo SuperFlash 6A 120W compatible

 
Key product benefits:
  • Impressive 240W of total supplied power can easily charge powerful laptops, smartphones, and other USB devices simultaneously at full speed!

  • Independent UsbC1 port (140W) without power sharing, other 3 ports share 100W.
  • 2 powerful devices can be charged simultaneously 140W+100W.
  • UsbC1 port supports modern AVS protocol
  • Power IQ 4.0 technology for seamless redistributing excessive power budget among ports without power interruption between connected devices during plug-in/out.

  • Relatively compact and heavy (which means a more powerful heatsink inside) which is beneficial for desk chargers.
  • Very good idle power consumption (around 0.15W)
  • Power factor correction (PFC).
  • Premium materials and excellent design
  • impressive thick AC cord and reliable connection with charger.
  • Energy conversion efficiency around 90% (even at 25% of load)
  • Weight: 539g(only brick), 663g (with AC cable)
Product drawbacks:
  • The top UsbC1 port might be picky to some EPR cables. I have one (out of 6) cable which is an e-maker chip PD3.1 EPR which was not recognized by this port.

Other product notes: 
  • You can watch a YouTube video review and test this power adapter here.
Supported charging protocols claimed by manufacturer:
  • USB-C1(Top Type-C Port): 5V3A, 9V3A, 15V3A, 20V5A, 28V5A (140W Max)

  • USB-C2 /USB-C3: 5V3A, 9V3A, 15V3A, 20V5A (100W Max)

  • USB-A: 5V3A, 5V4.5A, 9V2A, 12V1.5A, 4.5V5A, 10V2.25A (22.5W Max)​

Supported charging protocols detected by KM003C:
  • USB-C1(140W) port:

    • QC2.0 (5V, 9V, 12V)

    • QC3.0 (3.6-12V)

    • PD3.1 140W EPR, AVS, PPS, QC5 (Fixed 5V,9V,15V-3A,20V-5A, PPS: 3.3-11V-5A, EPR 28V-5A, AVS 15-28V 140W)

    • BC1.2(DCP)

  • USB-C2/C3(100W) ports:

    • FCP 24W (5.2V2A, 9V2A,12V2A)

    • SCP 22W (5V-12V, 0.03A-4A)

    • AFC 24W (5V2A,9V2A,12V2A)

    • QC2.0 (5V, 9V, 12V)

    • QC3.0 (3.6-12V)

    • PD3.0 100W, PPS, QC4+ (Fixed 5V,9V,15V-3A,20V-5A, PPS: 3.3-11V-5A)

    • BC1.2(DCP)

    • APPLE 2.4A

  • USB-A port:

    • FCP 24W (5.2V2A, 9V2A,12V2A)

    • SCP 22W (3.3V-12V, 0.03A-4A)

    • AFC 24W (5V2A,9V2A,12V2A)

    • QC2.0 (5V, 9V, 12V)

    • QC3.0 (3.6-12V)

    • MTK PE+1.1/2.0 - not detected

    • BC1.2 (DCP)

    • APPLE 2.4A

Anker 240W 3C1A  USB-C Charger, Prime GaN Power Supply, 4-Port Fast Charger
Anker 240W 3C1A  USB-C Charger, Prime GaN Power Supply, 4-Port Fast Charger
Anker 240W 3C1A  USB-C Charger, Prime GaN Power Supply, 4-Port Fast Charger
Key product benefits:
  • The USB-C1/C2 ports support PD3.1 with up to 140W power each

  • The USB-C3 port supports PD3.0 that supports up to 100W

  • The USB-A port supports QC fast charging.

  • Amazing travel accessories already in the package:

    • UsbC-UsbC low-resistance (80mOhm) cable 240W, 480Mbps​

    • 4 international plug adapters: UK, AU, EU, KR + adapter has US plug

    • ​1.8m Extension AC Cord, you do not need to plug the adapter directly into the socket.​

  • numerous safety features like overheating, over-voltage, over-current, short-circuiting, flameless materials, etc.

  • 12V support! (not many adapters on the market support this non-standard PD protocol). It's very useful in case you want to replace the conventional 12V DC adapter with a 5.5x2.5/2.1 jack using the USB-DC cable.

  • In case of simultaneous USB ports use it can provide Reset-free power distribution by the next scenarios: 140W or 100W+45W or 65W+45W+45W or 65W+45W+22W+18W.

  • Weight: 246g

 
Product drawbacks:
  • not identified yet :)

 
Other product notes:
  • n/a

Supported charging protocols claimed by manufacturer:
  • USB-C1/C2:

    • PD2.0-3.0, PD3.1, PPS, QC2.0-4.0+, Apple 2.4A, Samsung 2.0A, FCP, SCP, AFC, PE1.0-2.0, BC1.2

    • Max140W, 10V2A, 5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A, 20V5A, 28V5A 

  • USB-C3:

    • PD2.0-3.0, PPS, QC2.0-4.0+, FCP, SCP, AFC, PE.

    • Max100W, 10V2A, 5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A, 20V5A

  • USB-A:

    • QC2.0-3.0, Samsung 2.0A, Apple 2.4A, FCP, SCP, AFC, BC1.2.

    • Max18W, 5V3A, 9V2A, 12V1.5A

 
Supported charging protocols detected by KM003C:
  • USB-C(1-2) ports:

    • FCP 18W (5.2V2A, 9V2A,12V1.5A)

    • SCP 22W (3.3V-10V, 0.03A-2.2A)

    • AFC 24W (5V2A,9V2A,12V2A)

    • QC2.0 (5V, 9V, 12V)

    • QC3.0 (3.6-12V)

    • MTK PE+1.1/2.0

    • PD3.1 140W EPR, PPS, QC5 (Fixed 5V,9V,12V,15V-3A,20V-5A, PPS: 3.3-20V-5A, EPR 28V-5A, AVS - not detected)

    • BC1.2(DCP 5V1.5A)

    • APPLE 2.4A

  • USB-C(3) port:

    • FCP 18W (5.2V2A, 9V2A,12V1.5A)

    • SCP 18W (3.3V-10V, 0.03A-1.8A)

    • AFC 24W (5V2A,9V2A,12V2A)

    • QC2.0 (5V, 9V, 12V)

    • QC3.0 (3.6-12V)

    • MTK PE+1.1/2.0

    • PD3.0 100W, PPS, QC5 (Fixed 5V,9V,12V,15V-3A,20V-5A, PPS: 3.3-20V-5A)

    • BC1.2(DCP 5V1.5A)

    • APPLE 2.4A

  • USB-A port:

    • FCP 18W (5.2V2A, 9V2A,12V1.5A)

    • SCP 18W (3.3V-10V, 0.03A-1.8A)

    • AFC 24W (5V2A,9V2A,12V2A)

    • QC2.0 (5V, 9V, 12V)

    • QC3.0 (3.6-12V)

    • MTK PE+1.1/2.0

    • BC1.2(DCP 5V1.5A)

    • APPLE 2.4A

SlimQ 150W PD3.1 (3C1A)
SlimQ 150W PD3.1 (3C1A)
SlimQ 150W PD3.1 (3C1A)
SlimQ UsbC 240W cable
SlimQ UsbC 240W cable
Key product benefits:
  • USB-C1/C2 ports support PD3.1 with up to 140W each.

  • USB-A port supports fast charging up to 22.5W.

  • Support for the infrequent 12V PD protocol. This is very useful in case you want to replace a regular 12V DC adapter with a 5.5x2.5/2.1mm connector using a USB-DC cable.

  • PPS 3.3-21V support! This is a rare protocol that is absolutely necessary for a smartphone like the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, without a 21V protocol, it will not charge at maximum power (37W).

  • In the case of simultaneous use of USB ports, it provides power distribution without resetting power to all other ports.

  • Weight: 312g

Product drawbacks:
  • not identified yet :)

Other product notes:
  • n/a

Supported charging protocols claimed by manufacturer:
  • USB-C1/C2:

    • PD 5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A, 20V5A, 28V5A

    • PPS 3.3-21V

  • USB-A:

    • 5V3A, 9V2A, 12V1.5A, 10V2.25A, 11V3A

Supported charging protocols detected by KM003C:
  • USB-C(1-2) ports:

    • QC2.0 (5V, 9V, 12V)

    • QC3.0 (3.6-12V)

    • MTK PE+1.1/2.0

    • PD3.1 140W EPR, PPS, QC5 (Fixed 5V,9V,12V,15V-3A,20V-5A, PPS: 3.3-21V-5A, EPR 28V-5A, AVS - not detected)

    • DCP 5V1.5A

    • SAMSUNG 2A

    • APPLE 2.4A

  • USB-A port:

    • UFCS 33W(5-11V/3A, 11-21V/1.55A)

    • FCP 18W (5.2V2A, 9V2A,12V1.5A)

    • SCP 22W (3.3V-10V, 0.03A-2.2A)

    • AFC 24W (5V2A,9V2A,12V2A)

    • QC2.0 (5V, 9V, 12V)

    • QC3.0 (3.6-12V)

    • MTK PE+1.1/2.0

    • DCP 5V1.5A

    • SAMSUNG 2A

    • APPLE 2.4A

AOHi Magcube 140W PD3.1 (2C1A)
AOHi Magcube 140W PD3.1 (2C1A)
AOHi Magcube 140W PD3.1 (2C1A)
Key product benefits:
  • Built-in overvoltage, overheating, and short circuit protection for the safety of connected devices
  • 12V support! (not many adapters on the market support this non-standard PD protocol). It's very useful in case you want to replace the conventional 12V DC adapter with a 5.5x2.5/2.1 jack using the usb-dc cable.
  • It has perfect idle power consumption, Power factor correction, and power transformation effectiveness.
  • Weight: 101g
 
Product drawbacks:
  • It supports only PD protocol and QC4, no PPS and other fast charging protocols. However, Samsung phones can benefit from fast charging through PD protocol even without PPS.
  • Only one UsbC charging port.
 
Other product notes: 
  • You can watch a YouTube video review and test of this power adapter here.

Supported charging protocols claimed by manufacturer:
  • UsbC 65W: 5V,9V,12V,15V-3A, 20V-3.25A

 
Supported charging protocols detected by KM003C:

USB-C port:

  • PD3.0 65W (Fixed 5V,9V,12V,15V-3A,20V-3.25A)

  • DCP

Amazon Basics USB 65W (1C)​
Amazon Basics USB 65W (1C)​
Amazon Basics USB 65W (1C)​
Key product benefits:
  • Fast charging Xiaomi smartphones up to 120W!

  • GaN technology allows to get over 90% energy conversion (AC->DC) and low power idle consumption

  • The charger is certified for the 6-class energy efficiency

  • Original UsbA-UsbC cable allows you to switch to PD3.0 fast charging protocol (65W) and charge laptops or other smartphones.

  • Weight 167g

 
Product drawbacks:
  • Only one UsbA port, no UsbC ports

  • Lack of variety of fast charging protocols

 
Other product notes:
  • 120W of fast charging for Xiaomi smartphones is possible only with the original Xiaomi 6A cable

Supported charging protocols claimed by manufacturer:
  • USB-A: 120W max, 5V3A, 9V3A, 11V6A, 20V6A

 
Supported charging protocols detected by KM003C:

USB-A port:

  • QC2.0 (5V, 9V, 12V) - any cable

  • QC3.0 (3.6-20V) - any cable

  • PD3.0 65W (Fixed 5V,9V,15V-3A,20V-3.25A) - only proprietary Xiaomi cable

  • Xiaomi Hypercharge (PPS mode) 96W: (3.6V-11V 6A, 3.6V-20V 4.8A) - only with proprietary Xiaomi cable.

  • DCP 5V1.5A - any cable

Xiaomi 120W Hypercharge (1C)
Xiaomi 120W Hypercharge (1C)
Xiaomi 120W Hypercharge (1C)
Key product benefits:
  • DC input 5V-24V, common 5.5x2.5mm jack.
  • PD3.0/PPS/QC output.
  • 2 UsbC output PD3.0 (5-15V3A, 20V5A - 100W per each plug even with simultaneous use)
  • 2 UsbA output QC3.0 (5-9V/3A, 12V2.5A - 30W per each plug but when using both ports at the same time 15W+15W)
  • It is a buck-boost module, it can not only reduce voltage but also boost, for example from 12V to 20V, which is quite a useful and outstanding feature.
  • Good product design, soft silicon anti-shock bumper.
  • 12V support! (not many adapters on the market support this non-standard for PD protocol). It's very useful in case you want to replace the conventional 12V DC adapter with a 5.5x2.5/2.1 jack using the USB-DC cable.
  • PPS 21V support - this is important for some smartphones such as the Google Pixel 9 XL because maximum charging power (37W) is only achieved if the charger supports the PPS 21V protocol.
  • Very low idle power consumption! - it's only 0.03Wh.
  • Weight: 79g
Product drawbacks:
  • DC 5.5x2.1mm jack is not compatible with the adapter's DC 5.5x2.5mm input.

Other product notes:
  • You can use the car's 12V output as a DC source.
  • You can use any Laptop charger as a DC source with a 5.5x2.5 jack or with a 5.5x2.5 jack adapter.
  • Video-review of this device.
Supported charging protocols claimed by manufacturer:
  • UsbC:

    • PD3.0, PPS, QC2.0-4.0, Apple, FCP, SCP, AFC, SFCP, PE

    • 100W, 5-15V3A, 20V5A

  • UsbA:

    • QC2.0-3.0, Apple2.4A, FCP, SCP, AFC, PE

    • 30W 5-9V/3A, 12V2.5A

Supported charging protocols detected by KM003C:
  • USB-C port (both ports):

    • FCP 18W (5.2V2A, 9V2A,12V1.5A)

    • SCP - not detected

    • AFC 18W (5V2A,9V2A)

    • QC2.0 (5V, 9V, 12V)

    • QC3.0 (3.6-12V)

    • SFCP - not detected

    • MTK PE - not detected

    • PD3.0 100W, PPS, QC5 (Fixed 5V,9V,12V,15V-3A,20V-5A, PPS: 3.3-21V-3A)

    • BC1.2(DCP 5V1.5A)

    • APPLE 2.4A

  • USB-A port (both ports):

    • FCP 18W (5.2V2A, 9V2A,12V1.5A)

    • SCP 22W (3.3V-5.5V, 0.03A-5A)

    • AFC 18W (5V2A,9V2A,12V2A)

    • QC2.0 (5V, 9V, 12V)

    • QC3.0 (3.6-12V)

    • MTK PE+1.1/2.0

    • BC1.2(DCP 5V1.5A)

    • APPLE 2.4A

SlimQ DC to USB PD3.0 Charging Hub
Amazon Basics USB 65W (1C)​
​Product key benefits:
  • Aluminium case which also helps cool down the device.

  • A screen that shows the output voltage and current.

  • Input DC12-28V 5.5x2.1mm jack (5.5x2.5 might not fit!) or UsbC (PD). UsbC and UsbA output (various fast charging protocols supported). According to the tests, the adapter was functional even with 6V DC input!.
  • It's recommended to use at least DC 21V input in order to get maximum PD20V5A (100W) output or PD 20V5A input.
  • 12V support! (not many adapters on the market support this non-standard PD protocol). It's very useful in case you want to replace the conventional 12V DC adapter with a 5.5x2.5/2.1 jack using the USB-DC cable.
  • Support PPS 3.3-21VV5A - important for some smartphones, such as Google Pixel 9 pro XL, which get the maximum charging speed only with the PPS 21V protocol

  • You can connect to a USB PD adapter, which for example does not support PPS 21V or PD12V and get the charging protocols you need from this adapter.

  • Support for the very rare PD 5V5A mode! This sub-standard protocol is required for Raspberry PI 5

  • Relatively cheap device (11-15 USD on AliExpress)

Product drawbacks:
  • Only buck (step down) module. it can't make a higher voltage output than input voltage.

Other product notes:
  • Idle power consumption 0.6W

  • You can use the car's 12V output as a DC source.
  • You can use any Laptop charger as a DC source with a 5.5x2.5 jack or with a 5.5x2.5 jack adapter.
Supported charging protocols claimed by manufacturer:
  • PD2.0 PD3.0 PPS

  • QC4+/QC3.0

  • Huawei SCP/FCP

  • VOOC/ Dash

  • Apple 2.4A.

  • Samsung AFC

  • VIVO 9V2A double motor.

  • PE+2.0

Supported charging protocols detected by KM003C:
  • USB-C port:

    • FCP 24W (5V2A, 9V2A,12V2A)

    • SCP 25W (3.4V-5.5V, 0.5A-5A)

    • AFC 24W (5V2A,9V2A,12V2A)

    • QC2.0 (5V, 9V, 12V, 20V)

    • QC3.0 (3.6-20V)

    • SFCP (5V, 9V, 12V)

    • MTK PE+1.1/2.0

    • PD3.0 100W, PPS, QC5 (Fixed 5V,9V,12V,15V,20V-5A, PPS: 3.3-21V-5A)

    • BC1.2(DCP 5V1.5A)

    • SAMSUNG 5V2A

    • APPLE 2.4A

  • USB-A port:

    • FCP 24W (5V2A, 9V2A,12V2A)

    • SCP 25W (3.4V-5.5V, 0.5A-5A)

    • AFC 24W (5V2A,9V2A,12V2A)

    • QC2.0 (5V, 9V, 12V, 20V)

    • QC3.0 (3.6-20V)

    • SFCP (5V, 9V, 12V)

    • MTK PE+1.1/2.0

    • BC1.2(DCP 5V1.5A)

    • SAMSUNG 5V2A

    • APPLE 2.4A

    • VOOC

XY-PDS100 DC/PD to USB(1C1A) converter
Product key benefits:
  • 3 output ports 2 UsbC, 1 UsbA

  • Operation of all three ports is independent and the power supply is not changed when a new device is connected.

  • Supports 12V and 24V on-board vehicle power supply.

  • The voltage of the on-board network of a car does not affect the charging characteristics of the device.

  • The adapter is built on the principle of buck-boost ie can decrease or increase the output voltage depending on the request of the charged device.

  • Weight 51 grams

Product drawbacks:
  • Considering the weight and compact size of the adapter, such a device will not be able to provide 167.5W for a long time without overheating.

Other product notes:
  • The kit comes with a quality UsbC-UsbC cable 1m with support for 100W (20V5A) and Usb3.2, resistance 120mOhm.

Supported charging protocols claimed by manufacturer:
  • UsbC1:

    • PD3.0: 5V3A, 9V3A, 15V3A, 20V3A

  • ​UsbC2: 

    • PD3.0: 5V3A, 9V3A

    • PPS (5-11V5A) - max 45W

  • UsbA:​

    • 5V3A, 9V2A, 10V2.25A (22.5W max)​

Supported charging protocols detected by KM003C:
  • USB-C1 port:

    • FCP 18W (5.2V2A, 9V2A)

    • SCP 22W (3.3V-10V, 0.03A-2.2A)

    • AFC 18W (5V2A,9V2A)

    • QC2.0 (5V, 9V, 12V)

    • QC3.0 (3.6-12V)

    • PD3.0 100W, PPS, QC4+ (Fixed 5V,9V,15V-3A, 20V5A, PPS: 5-11V5A)

    • BC1.2(DCP 5V1.5A)

    • APPLE 2.4A

  • USB-C2 port:

    • FCP 18W (5.2V2A, 9V2A)

    • SCP 22W (3.3V-10V, 0.03A-2.2A)

    • AFC 18W (5V2A,9V2A)

    • QC2.0 (5V, 9V)

    • QC3.0 (3.6-9V)

    • PD3.0 27W, PPS, QC4+ (Fixed 5V,9V-3A, PPS: 5-11V5A)

    • BC1.2(DCP 5V1.5A)

    • APPLE 2.4A

  • USB-A port:

    • FCP 18W (5.2V2A, 9V2A)

    • SCP 22W (3.3V-10V, 0.03A-2.2A)

    • AFC 18W (5V2A,9V2A)

    • QC2.0 (5V, 9V)

    • QC3.0 (3.6-9V)

Anker Car Charger 3 ports (2C1A), 167.5W Max
Anker Car Charger 3 ports (2C1A), 167.5W Max
Product key benefits:
  • USB 3.1, 10Gbps bandwidth

  • Converting UsbA port to UsbC port for charging or data transmission.

Product drawbacks:
  • Voltage-power modes by measurements a bit differ from the specification.

Other product notes:
  • n/a

Supported charging protocols claimed by manufacturer:
  • QC input: 5V3A/9V2A/12V1.5A/20V1.6A

  • PD output: 5V3A/9V2A/12V1.5A/20V1.6A

Supported charging protocols detected by KM003C:

USB-C port:

  • DCP

  • MTK PE+1.1/2.0

  • PD3.0 18W, Fixed: 5V2A, 9V2A, 12V1.5A

USB3.1 QC to PD adapter
Product key benefits:
  • Qi2 is a certified device

  • Compatible with Apple iPhone

  • Built-in permanent magnets (see magnetic field photo).

  • 15W wireless charging power

  • 1.5 meter cable covered with braided nylon

  • Backwards compatible with older Qi wireless charging standards

Product drawbacks:
  • Magnets could have been stronger

Other product notes:
  • 55g weight

  • This charger charged a Samsung S23FE smartphone with about 10W of power (power consumption around 11W)

Supported charging protocols claimed by the manufacturer:
  • PD input: 5V3A/9V2.22A/12V1.67A

Charging protocols detected by KM003C:

USB-C port:

  • PD3.0 27W 9V - as a power source for wireless charging. 

Baseus Qi2 15W Mini4 Air Wireless charger
Baseus Qi2 15W Mini4 Air Wireless charger cable
Baseus Qi2 15W Mini4 Air Wireless charger
Baseus Qi2 15W Mini4 Air Wireless charger charge test
Baseus Qi2 15W Mini4 Air Wireless charger magnet
Baseus Qi2 15W Mini4 Air Wireless charger cable
Product key benefits:
  • Capacity 10000mah (33Wh)

  • Output - PD3.0, PPS - 25W

  • Input - PD3.0 - 25W (9V/2.77A)!

  • 2 USB type-C ports

  • Size: 14.8 x 7 x 1.5 centimetres

  • Lightweight - 210g only!

Product drawbacks:
  • 25W shared between ports or available only from one port.

Other product notes:
  • The kit comes with a very good UsbC-UsbC 60W cable with 56mOhm resistance

Supported charging protocols claimed by manufacturer:
  • PD fixed output: 5V/3A, 9V/2.77A

  • PD-PPS output: 3.3-5.9V/3A, 3.3-11V/2.25A

  • PD input: 5V/3A, 9V/2.77A

Supported charging protocols detected by KM003C:

USB-C port:

  • DCP (5V1.5A)

  • PD3.0: 5V/3A, 9V/2.77A

  • PD-PPS: 3.3-5.9V/3A, 3.3-11V/2.75A

Conclusion:

This power bank is a great companion for your bag or purse, providing a reliable smartphone battery backup while traveling or during heavy daily use. Its lightweight design ensures it won't be a burden, while its quick charging capabilities with 25W power output keep your device powered up efficiently.

It's also a practical solution for smartphones with worn-out batteries that have lost their original capacity.

Samsung battery pack 10000mah 25W
Samsung battery pack 10000mah 25W
Samsung battery pack 10000mah 25W

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