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It's quite late here and the Huawei charging "standard" has really thrown me, but: * Pixel - 9V/2A or 5V/3A by the looks of it. A decent USB C charger will do

It's quite late here and the Huawei charging "standard" has really thrown me, but: * Pixel - 9V/2A or 5V/3A by the looks of it. A decent USB C charger will do this * Nintendo Switch - just don't use anything other than the Switch charger or a power bank for this. It's 15V/3A, but finicky. * Macbook Pro - not familiar with this, didn't realise they went USB C all the way back in 2015, but it probably needs 60W+ and an e-marked cable. * Huawei phone - if you give me the model number I can probably work this out. It's very hard to work out what that charging spec is, but it may also work with Qualcomm QuickCharge, which apparently makes the USB-IF very sad when delivered over the Type C cable. I use a charger similar to https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/mbeat-gorillapower-80w-5-port-usb-c-and-quick-charge-30-charger-mbeat/ https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/mbeat-gorillapower-80w-5-port-u..., and I also highly recommend something like https://satechi.net/products/satechi-type-c-power-meter-for-new-macbook-macbook-pro-type-c-devices https://satechi.net/products/satechi-type-c-power-meter-for-....

maccard 7y ago
I appreciate the response. It's a p20 pro. I realize that I could find a charger that's compatible with all of the devices, but the fact is that all of them claim to be USB-C, and I'm still not sure if I buy a third party charger from a trusted brand (e.g. Anker) if it will work with all devices. Now imagine explaining your comment to a lay person! > it probably needs 60W+ and an e-marked cable. I wasn't even aware e marked cables were a thing. I guess I need something similar for correct Android auto support with my phone and my car? Honestly, your comment, while incredibly helpful, explains how unclear and how much of a mess it is.
- voltagex_ 7y ago
  Half of the problem is the USB implementers forum seems to be disconnected from reality and the other half is manufacturers not wanting to use standards P20 Pro: Uses "Huawei Supercharge" which is not Huawei Fastcharge or VOOC, nor is it compatible with USB PD or Qualcomm QuickCharge. Jesus. I'll cross that brand off my list completely re: Android Auto - I have no idea, sorry. Double check the cable works correctly to transfer data to a PC (or for tethering etc) - the last time I looked, AA was VNC over IP over USB.
  - maccard 7y ago
    Agreed that the problem is the implementors, but unfortunately that's all that matters. At least when the cables didn't fit I could easily not buy the wrong cable, but now I'm left scouring reddit or asking for help on HN!
Dylan16807 7y ago
> * Nintendo Switch - just don't use anything other than the Switch charger or a power bank for this. It's 15V/3A, but finicky. The dock can be fussy, but I think the switch itself is fine with anything that doesn't horrifically overvolt pins.
- Causality1 7y ago
  It doesn't like special cables, though. For example, it won't charge off a Dash/Warp charge cable like Oneplus uses.
- maccard 7y ago
  That's kind of the point though, right? You've got a dock which takes a standard port, same as the console, except _neither_ of them actually respect the standard. It would probably more convenient if they just used the wii u power brick instead
  - Dylan16807 7y ago
    In what way does the switch itself not respect the standard? Using a generic power brick for the dock wouldn't have much impact. But changing the console itself would be a big loss toward charging it on the go.
    - maccard 7y ago
      Ive found mentuons that certain USB c cables won't charge the device itself, e.g. https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/5xexiz/fyi_the_oneplus_3_dash_ac_charging_block_will_not/ https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/5xexiz/fyi_the_one... It's very confusing to say to a consumer - hey, the cable that fits your phone won't actually charge your switch, even though if you switch cables, it will work with both. Except of course, your phone won't fast charge.
      - Dylan16807 7y ago
        I don't think dash cables are compliant. That's not really something you can blame USB for.

maccard 7y ago

I appreciate the response. It's a p20 pro. I realize that I could find a charger that's compatible with all of the devices, but the fact is that all of them claim to be USB-C, and I'm still not sure if I buy a third party charger from a trusted brand (e.g. Anker) if it will work with all devices. Now imagine explaining your comment to a lay person! > it probably needs 60W+ and an e-marked cable. I wasn't even aware e marked cables were a thing. I guess I need something similar for correct Android auto support with my phone and my car? Honestly, your comment, while incredibly helpful, explains how unclear and how much of a mess it is.

voltagex_ 7y ago
Half of the problem is the USB implementers forum seems to be disconnected from reality and the other half is manufacturers not wanting to use standards P20 Pro: Uses "Huawei Supercharge" which is not Huawei Fastcharge or VOOC, nor is it compatible with USB PD or Qualcomm QuickCharge. Jesus. I'll cross that brand off my list completely re: Android Auto - I have no idea, sorry. Double check the cable works correctly to transfer data to a PC (or for tethering etc) - the last time I looked, AA was VNC over IP over USB.
- maccard 7y ago
  Agreed that the problem is the implementors, but unfortunately that's all that matters. At least when the cables didn't fit I could easily not buy the wrong cable, but now I'm left scouring reddit or asking for help on HN!

Dylan16807 7y ago

> * Nintendo Switch - just don't use anything other than the Switch charger or a power bank for this. It's 15V/3A, but finicky. The dock can be fussy, but I think the switch itself is fine with anything that doesn't horrifically overvolt pins.

Causality1 7y ago
It doesn't like special cables, though. For example, it won't charge off a Dash/Warp charge cable like Oneplus uses.
maccard 7y ago
That's kind of the point though, right? You've got a dock which takes a standard port, same as the console, except _neither_ of them actually respect the standard. It would probably more convenient if they just used the wii u power brick instead
- Dylan16807 7y ago
  In what way does the switch itself not respect the standard? Using a generic power brick for the dock wouldn't have much impact. But changing the console itself would be a big loss toward charging it on the go.
  - maccard 7y ago
    Ive found mentuons that certain USB c cables won't charge the device itself, e.g. https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/5xexiz/fyi_the_oneplus_3_dash_ac_charging_block_will_not/ https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/5xexiz/fyi_the_one... It's very confusing to say to a consumer - hey, the cable that fits your phone won't actually charge your switch, even though if you switch cables, it will work with both. Except of course, your phone won't fast charge.
    - Dylan16807 7y ago
      I don't think dash cables are compliant. That's not really something you can blame USB for.