iPhone users are most worried about the original charger only has the ancestral 5V1A, which takes three or four hours to fully charge.
However, after Apple released the MFi certification of CtoL data cables, there is a cheaper Type C to Lightning cable on the market, and iPhone users can use PD chargers to achieve fast charging. So let’s take a look at how to choose the popular PD chargers on the market today.
We chose the six common PD chargers on the market. From left to right in the picture, the Laoqi Machine Base, Zimi Sankou Charger, Xiaomi 1A1C Charger, Green PD Charger, LeTV PD Charger, and Lenovo Thinkplus. We tested the iPhone charging using Zimi's CtoL data cable, and the device was my own iPhone X with 85% battery capacity.
LeTV PD charger
When it comes to PD chargers, the first thing that comes to mind is probably this PD charger from LeTV. After LeTV mobile phones exited the market, such a "legacy" was left behind. LeTV chargers that support PD are one of the cheaper PD chargers on the market today (need to be purchased at a personal store on Taobao).
The result of charging test using iPhone can fully charge this iPhone X from 1% in about 2 hours. During the charging process, the charging starts at the highest power, with the voltage close to 6V and the current close to 2A. Then, the current dropped to 1.35A first, and after a period of time, it gradually dropped. When the battery is charged to 78%, the voltage begins to suddenly change to 5V, the current is close to 1A, basically at 5V1A. At this time, it should return to the ordinary charging method, and the current gradually drops to the fullness of the battery.
It took 36 minutes to fully charge 50% of the battery. At the first 78% of the battery, PD fast charging was used, and at the last 20% were used for ordinary constant voltage charging.
LeTV mobile phone PD charger can be said to be "really fragrant". It costs more than 30 yuan, perfectly realizes fast PD charging. For iPhone users, it is cheap, has a smaller figure, and is easier to use.
As for the disadvantage, one is that this charger supports relatively small output power and supports relatively few protocols. The 24W power can only charge small products such as mobile phones and Switches. If you don’t have a regular store to buy it, you may have a chance to buy fake or defective products.
Cost-performance ratio: ★★★★★
Functionality: ★★★
Portability: ★★★★
Appearance: ★★★
Zimi three-port charger
The second product is Zimi's three-port charger, which can be purchased in JD , Taobao, and Xiaomi Mall, and the price is 149 yuan, but there are frequent activities, and you can buy it at around 129 yuan.
In terms of volume, Zimi's charger is relatively large, about the size of half a palm, with a round charging indicator light, a C port of up to 45w and two A ports. The plug is folded and has a better storage appearance.
In the charging test, Zimi's charger also used it to fully charge the phone for about 2 hours. It triggered PD fast charging when charging, the voltage was around 9V, the current reached around 1.3A, and the maximum power could reach 15W. The current then dropped to around 1.1A. When it is filled by about 77%, the voltage drops to 5V, the current drops to 1A, and returns to the normal charging level. As the current continues to drop, the phone is full.
The advantage of this charger is that it has three charging ports, which can not only PD but also support QC protocol. It is more suitable for users who have more products or frequent business trips, and can also charge many products together. At the same time, the charging power of 45W can be used to charge products such as Xiaomi laptops, Huawei Matebook , etc., and there are more suitable products.
The disadvantage is that it is relatively large, so if you want to take it out, you must carry a bag. Some people like the power indicator light and some don’t like it. I think it’s enough to make a small indicator light next to the interface. The circular indicator light is a bit exaggerated now.
Cost-performance ratio: ★★★★★
Functionality: ★★★★★★
Portability: ★★
Appearance: ★★★★
Lenovo thinkplus1
Next is the most beautiful product in our test, lipstick power Lenovo thinkplus. This is also the most expensive product we compared this time. It can be purchased on major e-commerce platforms, with a price of 228 yuan.
In terms of appearance, this charger is slightly larger than the lipstick size. Compared with LeTV PD charger, it is slightly thinner and has a slightly longer length. This charger is available in red, black and white. I personally prefer white and is cleaner.
In the charging test, PD fast charging is triggered at the beginning of charging, the voltage is around 9V, the current reaches around 1.4A, and the maximum power can reach 15W. The current then dropped to around 1.1A. When it is filled by about 70%, the voltage drops to 5V, the current drops to 1A, and returns to the normal charging level. As the current continues to drop, the phone is full.
The biggest advantage of this power supply is that it supports more charging modes, with a maximum power of 65W. Mobile phones, computers, tablets, and gaming computers on the market can be handled together. And it has a relatively small figure, which is easy to carry.
As for the disadvantage, it is expensive. The price of 228 yuan should be the more expensive product on the market, and there is only one charging interface.
Cost-performance ratio: ★★★
Functionality: ★★★★★
Portability: ★★★★
Appearance: ★★★★★
Laoqi machine base
Many digital accessories sold by Laoqi are very good, among which this machine base should be the most all-round charger product on the market.
The machine base has four charging interfaces, namely two PDs and two A ports, with a maximum power of 48W. The appearance is square and slightly larger than Zimi's charger. It also uses a folding plug, which is more convenient to store. The workmanship looks a bit rough, and the appearance is not its strength.
In the charging test, the machine base activates PD fast charging in the first half, stabilizing at a voltage of around 9V, and the current gradually drops over time. When the charge reaches 68%, the charging reaches 5V1A, and the phone is fully charged in the last 2 hours.
The biggest advantage of Laoqi Machine Base is that it has two PD ports. For example, users who also support PD fast charging can charge the computer while charging other PD devices. Four devices can be charged at the same time, but when charging at the same time, the charging power will be limited.
The disadvantage is that the appearance is relatively average, and the workmanship of the touch is slightly worse than that of Zimi.
Price-performance ratio: ★★★
Functionality: ★★★★★★★
Portability: ★★
Appearance: ★★★
Xiaomi 1A1C
Recently, the most recommended online is the latest 1A1C charger launched by Xiaomi, which is also cheaper for only 59 yuan.
In terms of appearance, Xiaomi’s charger is very small and is similar in size to an ordinary mobile phone charger. However, it supports one PD charging and one A-port charging, which is convenient and portable, and has relatively powerful functions. At the same time, Xiaomi's usual simple design is also the appearance, and the plug takes up almost no space after it is folded.
In terms of charging, it is also the first half of the PD fast charging activated, which is stable at a voltage of around 9V, and the current gradually decreases over time. When the charge reaches 68%, the charging reaches 5V1A, and the phone is fully charged in the last 2 hours.
The small figure and affordable price are the biggest advantage of this charger of Xiaomi. The foldable plug is very convenient to store. For ordinary users, the two charging ports are enough for business trips.
However, this charger is out of stock every day, so you still need to rush to buy it.
Cost-performance ratio: ★★★★★★
Functionality: ★★★★
Portability: ★★★
Appearance: ★★★
Green Lian PD charger
The last one is Green Lian’s PD charger. Green Lian’s products have always been very cost-effective. This time, the PD charger price is only 29 yuan, which is the lowest price.
In terms of appearance, Green Network’s PD charger has nothing special, it looks the same as our common charger.
Charging stage 1
Charging stage 2
In the charging test, we encountered a problem. This charger from Green Network stopped charging after charging for a period of time, and continued to charge after re-plug and unplug. This phenomenon is probably due to problems encountered during the process of switching from PD to ordinary charging, which may be just an occasional phenomenon. The overall charging is similar to other PD chargers. The PD charges in the first half and the ordinary 5V1A charge in the second half.
Overall, this charger from GreenLian has a very high cost-effectiveness. It is the best choice for users who want to try PD charging but don’t want to spend too much money. However, I don’t know if the problems we encountered during the charging process are occasional phenomena, so I need to further verify them.
Cost-performance ratio: ★★★★★★★
Functionality: ★★
Portability: ★★★
Appearance: ★★
Write at the end
We compared several popular chargers on the market. For iPhone, it can all be fast charging. The charging time in the first half is very fast, and in the second half, it starts to return to the normal charging speed, which can meet users' fast charging needs. However, compared with the current Android phones that can be fully charged for 40 minutes at every turn, it is still much slower.
Among the several chargers compared above, LeTV, Lenovo, and GreenLian all have only one PD charging port, which is suitable for users who have few products or just charge their mobile phones. The Laoqi machine base, Zimi charger, and Lenovo thinkplus have a relatively high charging power, which can charge computers, and there are many suitable products. The charger of Xiaomi 1A1C is small in size and can also charge two products at the same time, which can meet the normal use of most users. When choosing a charger, you must clarify your needs and choose the product that suits you.
