It was time to update my old 21W USB charger that did not support USBC or quick charge. I wanted a bit larger panel for poor or shady days. This was a 4 panel 30W compared to my older 3 panel 21 watt.
I liked that this one supported QC for android and PD USB C.
Compared to my 21% in a current test it did indeed put out almost 50% more power which is good.
This is one of the best USB chargers I have every tried, many that I tried were gimics and not really usable but this one puts out some juice.
What I didn't like is that it only had 1 USB "standard" and 1 USB-C output. I wish it had 2 USB outputs + the PD port. And a 12V unregulated output would have been a nice touch for emergency car or other 12V charging.
It also was larger than I guessed it would be. Given my old one was 7W a panel x 3 panels, and many years old I assumed this one would be about the same size if it were 4 panels with slightly more efficient panels. I mean to get 7.5W from the same size that was only 7W 10 years ago seems like a low ask. Alas that is not the case. the 4 x 7.5 panel are each substantially larger than my older unit. It;s still nice, and a decent size but lager than i would have guessed, or liked meaning I'll be also keeping my old one when I want small and compact.
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