When looking for a new charger, most people are immediately attracted to the dual or even a triple charger where you can plug in two or three devices at once to charge them for instance an iPhone, an Apple Watch, another smartphone or even a laptop. But there is a major factor that is usually neglected, and this results in low output and a lot of headache.
Another drawback of Multi-Port Chargers that you didn’t know exist
Not all multi-port chargers are the same as we have seen in this article. While some perform admirably, others come with a significant drawback that you might not notice until it’s too late: It can be seen that the total power output. This is where a lot of people make their mistake; they consider the watts per port instead of the capacity of the charger in watts.
Why the Total Power Output Is Important
For example, you can come across a charger which has 30W per port and that sounds good for fast charging iPhone. But here comes the twist – if the charger has two ports and has the total capacity of 30W then only 30W will be distributed between the two ports when both of them are in use. This means that each device that you intend to charge with the fast charger will only be supplied with 15W thus making it a slow charger. That can be quite annoying if you need two devices to be charged at the same time.
Thus, it is necessary to take into account the total wattage of the charger when using it with the specific aim in mind. For instance, if you are charging an iPhone and an Apple Watch, you only need at most 35W of power because the watch only needs a small amount of charging. However, if you’re going to charge two iPhone 15 Pros at the same time, you will still require a power adapter of at least 55W so that each phone gets 27W.
Choosing the Right Charger
When choosing a charger you should not be fooled by the Total Wattage Per Port. However, what is important is the total amount of power that the unit can provide and this should be compared with the power that is required to charge the devices. For instance, a 65W charger would be able to charge two phones and one accessory without any reduction of speed. Some of the cheaper models may feature high per-port wattage but they might not supply the required total power to charge several devices simultaneously and as a result the charging process will be slow.
Make an Informed Decision
However, this comes with its benefits as well as drawbacks and if you are thinking of getting a dual or triple charger, then you have to make sure that you make the right decision. This guarantees you get the right total Wattage for your gadget be it charging your MacBook or just a smartwatch. To avoid being sucked into the per-port power thinking, ensure you get the total power that you need for your charger.
Have you noticed that charging through a multi-port charging is slower than using a single port charger? Don’t hesitate to leave your opinion and stories in the comments section below!