The advancement of technology has brought us fast charging, which we have witnessed first-hand. Not many years ago, the big mobile brands began to develop this technology that allows the user to not worry about the battery level, allowing him to have 100% in less than an hour, and in the best of cases, in less than half . Well, having a good quality and useful fast charger has become essential; It is the basis of fast charging.
Some large mobile brands such as Samsung, Xiaomi or Google have chosen not to accompany their new phones with chargers, so it is a purchase that the user will have to make apart from the terminal. The vast majority of devices already have fast charging, but if we do not buy the right one, this interesting and useful function will be useless.
This brings us to another problem: ignorance. Each manufacturer gives their smartphones a different charge , with a different amperage to get the most out of it, which leads the user with basic knowledge to not know what he has to buy or which one is indicated for his mobile phone. Therefore, through this article we are going to guide you through the purchase process, information and which ones are best for you to take advantage of this function 100%.
What is fast charging and types
The first of all is to discern what fast charging is. At present, and this is something that contrasts with previous moments, there is a standard that has become practically universal. This is called Quick Charge , and the vast majority of devices use the technology (always accompanied by a Qualcomm processor). If the processor used is from MediaTek, things change and what you have to see is if it uses Pump Express. But the truth is that currently the first option is synonymous with success.
Fast charging allows us, simply and simply, to charge the battery of our terminal in a much faster and faster way than with a standard one. What is it that makes it recharge so fast? The watts, which are the power, in such a way that, together with the intensity and voltage of the charger, the values are increased and, therefore, the energy that will arrive, making the process in much less time. In general, any fast charge is one that exceeds 18W (9V-2A).
However, for this, the battery has to be prepared and not just anyone . Each one of them has a manufacturer’s specification, which is what we must look at to choose a suitable one according to the values that we have mentioned: watts, intensity and voltage. The result of using one of these incorrect devices will be its death in the short-medium term and progressively.
As each brand has different processors, let’s see some of the different types that exist in the market:
- Qualcomm QuickCharge . Intended for mobile phones that have a Snapdragon processor, which is currently the vast majority of devices. However, it is not used as much anymore, as each brand has come out with its own fast charger. In 2020 version 5.0 arrived, saying goodbye to overheating, with capacities of up to 100W and a 50% recharge in 5 minutes.
- MediaTek Pump Express 4.0 . It is the charge of mobile phones with MediaTek processors that are not as distributed in the market as Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, which is the standard.
- Super Charge Turbo (Xiaomi) . Xiaomi has its own fast charge, which reaches up to an impressive 120W to charge the mobile. The standard in Xiaomi, however, is 55W for wired charging.
- Motorola TurboPower . Only for the highest-end mobile phones of the brand, and that are compatible with Quick Charge 2.0. It is the same as Quick Charge but under its name.
- Super VOOC . If you have an OPPO, you will have heard of the Super VOOC at some point. One of the best in recent times, capable of charging to 100% in just 25 minutes, with a power of 50W. This charging increases the amperage and not the voltage.
- Super Fast Charging (Samsung) . Samsung is not so interested in power or speed, but quality. That’s why they use a charger compatible with generics, offering just 45W in the latest version of the S22, which went up from 25W. The differences with respect to Chinese mobiles are noticeable: after 30 minutes, it charges approximately 60%.
- SuperCharge (Huawei). Huawei and Honor, which are the mobiles that use this system, do not increase the voltage, but rather the amperage through the current to make the charge faster. The usual one in them is 66W (11V-5A), which in 48 minutes charges to 100%.
- Apple . Something similar happens with Apple and Samsung, which is not looking for power, but quality. Although they already have 20W, it allows you to have 50% in 30 minutes.
- USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) . It is the same USB used by all mobile phones with micro USB and type C connectors.
How do I know the fast charge of my mobile and which one to choose
Before moving on to the selection, another essential section is to know if your mobile has a fast charging option or not. How will we know? Very simple, you have to read the specifications of your terminal, either on the box or by putting the name of your model in Google. In any official page of the product you will get this information.
In any case, if we have an Android we simply have to go to our settings menu, about the battery and battery . There we will see the type of information we need.
If you have the mobile charger at hand, turn it over, and on the back, with small letters, there will be a section that says « Output «. If the numbers that come up are equal to or greater than 9V≅2.0A (9 volts ≅ 2 amps) , then you have fast charging. And it is that from 18W it is considered fast charging.
Aspects to consider
- Compatibility . The number one issue to consider. If we buy a model that is not compatible with our terminal, it will end up burning and progressively wearing out the battery. Even if our terminal is of a brand, it may not be compatible with fast charging. It’s still an OPPO that has another Snapdragon chip and you can’t use Quick Charge.
- Power . Regarding the power delivered, the ideal is that at least 18 W is offered (which, in some cases, is shared between the available USB ports). Obviously, if you reach thirty-six, all the better, since current fast chargers self-modulate to adjust their performance to what the smartphone or tablet needs. The case is that less than the first figure is currently an error.
- port of entry . It is not a bad idea that USB Type A and Type C ports are combined in the chosen one. This is not vital, since the cable that is included in smartphones usually covers its use perfectly. But, the truth is that a greater number of connection types is always a good solution… even thinking about the future. By the way, more than three shots is not very advisable, since the models that offer them usually have some temperature problems.
- Construction. This may seem like something to be determined by the user, but it is important that it dissipates heat properly, so don’t buy the prettiest one either, but rather the most compact and, if possible, with two sockets so that it dissipates well.
- Protection . Obviously it is always positive that protection technologies are included against malfunctions, such as power surges. This is something that should be reviewed and not be overlooked. An important detail to get the most out of it is that you must have a quality USB cable, since in many cases malfunctions are due to this accessory, which does not support as high a voltage as the device is capable of supplying.
- 2A/9V minimum . Make sure it has a rating equal to or greater than 2A/9V, which is equivalent to 18W, which is what we consider the minimum fast charge.
Chargers with less than 35W
The time has come to choose. If after verifying that your mobile has fast charging compatibility you have made sure, now we show you some of the models that are worth it but with a charge limited to less than 35W. We have already told you how to check it!
Minioky Double Quick Charge 30W
One of the things that draws attention to this model is that the two USB ports that it integrates are compatible with Quick Charge 3.0 technology , so it is not limited to one (which is usual in this type of device). With a slightly different elongated design, its total power is 30 W, so it provides complete service even to the most advanced models on the market. By the way, it offers several protection technologies, such as its own to prevent high temperatures.
Yosuo 33W
With 4 different ports, it includes the Quick Charge (QC 3.0) standard for all fast charge enabled devices (except Apple). It allows charging up to four mobiles at the same time without overheating. The main output is 100-240V , with fast charging at 33W, compatible with the terminal that has a USB-A port. In addition, it has safe charging with voltage standards and protection in case of overheating.
Joomfeen Quick Charge 3.0 30W
Similar to the previous model, this charger gives us 30w fast charging compatible with Apple and most Androids by including the Quick Charge 3.0 standard. It has four ports to replenish simultaneously. It has protection against overvoltage, overvoltage, overload and short circuits. And on Amazon it already has more than 7,000 reviews, the vast majority of which are positive. The good thing is also its price, for approximately 15 euros.
Chargers with more than 35W
Samsung PD45W
This is a simple charger, but it is not without quality and, more importantly, its reliability is excellent. Due to its small size, it is one of the ideal options for when you go on a trip. The connectivity it offers is a USB type C port and the power is 45 W. The following detail is important, and that is that, even for Samsung, it is valid for any type of mobile with fast charging at 45W .
Baseus 65W charger
This capacity is one of the highest that we can find in any device of this type. It offers 65W Quick Charge 3.0, with a type C plug and two other type A plugs, compatible not only for Android or iPhone mobiles but also for laptops and tablets (including the iPad). Type C1 charges up to 65W, type C2 up to 30W and type USB-A up to 30W, which is quite a wide range of possibilities. And all for a reduced price of approximately 30 euros.
Baseus 100W charger
Its curious elongated and compact design hides a model that offers interesting options, such as that it has four USB ports, two of them type C. With a power of 10WW it works perfectly and the truth is that it is quite comfortable when it comes to to carry it in the backpack. It is one of the most powerful on the market, compatible with the latest charging devices at more than 100W . Its usual price is about 60 euros, somewhat higher than most, but it makes sense because of its high amperage. It works at 20V-5A.
Fast car chargers
Fast-charging car chargers are devices that connect directly to our vehicle’s cigarette lighter , so compatibility is very wide in most models that we have on the market. In addition, its use is very simple since you simply have to connect it to the corresponding port, which, in most universal cases, is usually compatible with all types of cables.
Ainope 36W
It has a dual Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging port capable of offering up to 36W. In numbers, it allows us to charge from 0 to 55% in just 35 minutes. It is ultra compact to plug into the car cigarette lighter and despite connecting both at the same time, it will not lose power at any time. It is also compatible with 30W and 17W charging , ideal for any phone regardless of brand.
INIU 66W
To finish this selection, another fast charging but even more powerful: 66W at 6A . It has two ports, one for USB type C and one for type A, the normal one. Type A is a normal, standard charger, while the other is Quick Charge 3.0 with 66W capable of charging the mobile by more than 60% in just 30 minutes, which is appreciated.
The 36W USB C PD and 30W QC ports allow you to charge all iPhones and Androids at full speed, thanks in part to SmartSplit technology that also allows you to connect 2 mobiles at the same time.
Our recommendation
You already know that at Topes de Gama we like to make you the best recommendations. So, for us, an intermediate one, with good value for money, is that of Samsung at 45W , a power that, not being the fastest, as we have been able to verify throughout the article, is enough to supply a mobile, and with the reliability of Samsung. If you ask us about a car one, Ainope’s, having two Quick Charge 3.0 ports, in contrast to Iniu’s.