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> As for decent powered charger try one from https://frame.work https://frame.work -- it also has both power and USB-C cords detachable, so you can use any othe

by csdvrx 4y ago

> As for decent powered charger try one from https://frame.work https://frame.work -- it also has both power and USB-C cords detachable, so you can use any other USB-C you like, as well as custom length (or plug) power cords. Uh? That's HUGE! I recommend instead a AOHI GaN USB-C PD charger: the 30W is much smaller and sufficient to charge most laptops https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097BWY4WG https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097BWY4WG The chubbier AOHI 65W I got when I thought I may need it now sits at home. I also got a USB-C cable with an integrated display to monitor how much the devices are drawing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MS545VF https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MS545VF

Macha 4y ago
> the 30W is much smaller and sufficient to charge most laptops Even the M1, which is praised for it's power efficiency can hit 40-50W under load. Such a charger will let the battery run down if you actually use your laptop for intensive tasks while charging. I don't think that qualifies as "most laptops" (and forget high end Intel laptops that are more than a generation old, they'd draw more than that watching a 4k movie)
- csdvrx 4y ago
  > Even the M1, which is praised for it's power efficiency can hit 40-50W under load I've sometimes seen high draws thanks to the small display on the cable, but I rarely do very intensive task at a coffeeshop. The small charger is mostly for the peace of mind. At home, I've got the chubby 65W if needed.
deepsun 4y ago
Nah, 30W is not enough, tried. In Europe, there is a company that does decent custom chargers, but it's nowhere on Amazon (wonder why): https://www.promate.net/collections/wall-chargers https://www.promate.net/collections/wall-chargers
- csdvrx 4y ago
  They are all big and ugly, as if they had just glued the .uk plug. Don't you have some with retractable or switchable prongs? That's a very nice feature of some of our North American adapters!
  - deepsun 4y ago
    > big and ugly Wrong, they have the smallest chargers (for the same wattage). They seem to be bragging about some "new tech" that makes it possible to pack so tightly. The UK plugs are ugly no matter what :) regardless of manufacturer. Fortunately I have Type C plug.

by csdvrx 4y ago

Macha 4y ago

> the 30W is much smaller and sufficient to charge most laptops Even the M1, which is praised for it's power efficiency can hit 40-50W under load. Such a charger will let the battery run down if you actually use your laptop for intensive tasks while charging. I don't think that qualifies as "most laptops" (and forget high end Intel laptops that are more than a generation old, they'd draw more than that watching a 4k movie)

csdvrx 4y ago
> Even the M1, which is praised for it's power efficiency can hit 40-50W under load I've sometimes seen high draws thanks to the small display on the cable, but I rarely do very intensive task at a coffeeshop. The small charger is mostly for the peace of mind. At home, I've got the chubby 65W if needed.

deepsun 4y ago

Nah, 30W is not enough, tried. In Europe, there is a company that does decent custom chargers, but it's nowhere on Amazon (wonder why): https://www.promate.net/collections/wall-chargers https://www.promate.net/collections/wall-chargers

csdvrx 4y ago
They are all big and ugly, as if they had just glued the .uk plug. Don't you have some with retractable or switchable prongs? That's a very nice feature of some of our North American adapters!
- deepsun 4y ago
  > big and ugly Wrong, they have the smallest chargers (for the same wattage). They seem to be bragging about some "new tech" that makes it possible to pack so tightly. The UK plugs are ugly no matter what :) regardless of manufacturer. Fortunately I have Type C plug.