I had the smaller one in my cart , but this one says it fast charging and it remembers your device so sold…
To be honest, the USB power that comes out of this is only barely “fast charging” as we would normally call it… 5V x 2.4A is only going to get you a whopping 12 Watts, which is NOT very fast. Even Apple’s MagSafe wireless chargers can do 15W or more, with most wired fast chargers being capable of 20-40W… Some of the fastest Android devices can utilize 60W+…
I have a dozen of these Tessan power strips, and I love them. But I rarely use their built-in USB ports for more than some basic LED lights, or something that just needs basic power. And in those cases, I would recommend using a reputable brand’s GaN USB power brick to run higher wattage for powering phones, laptops, tablets, etc.
Hope that helps
Yeah thank you for all the information it totally does I should probably snag up a couple of those chargers before they sell out I think there’s a two for $3.99 of the Amazon basic and I’m hoping to find a damn phone but Amazon has some sales that were just as good as the ones on here but thank you
What’s a GaN USB power brick? I can’t get this one because the cord is too short, but I need something to power all my electronics in my computer corner since my outlet is far away (only one outlet on the whole wall, can you believe?!). I’ve got two laptops, two monitors, a printer, mini fridge, water dispenser, plus a bunch of desktop things like Alexa and extra lighting. I’d plug a desktop strip into the office strip but I know that’s a bad thing.
GaN (short for gallium nitride) is just a metal composition that allows for smaller power bricks or adapters to pass higher wattage power with less components, less inefficient losses in the process - Just a better type of product for higher-draw devices, like and iPad or other tablet or laptop, rather than smaller things like phones, Bluetooth speakers, etc… It is not a brand, and is not specific to any one company - But several reputable companies use it, like Anker.
And to your point about power strips, it would likely be better to put that many devices on a larger surge protector, rather than a small power strip like this. While it claims to be rated for the total amperage, and I do like these products, I never use them with more than a handful of low-power devices. Bigger things (like my computers) get full-on surge protectors, like one would buy from APC, Belkin, GE, or whomever. And some get a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply - a battery backup with surge protection). But usages can vary, and some circumstances just don’t require as much equipment as others. Best to consult a local electrician once you get past some of the simple principles that I’ve listed
Hopefully that helps some.