Comparison · Chargers
12.6 V 3 A charger or 5 Volt, 6 Amp, 6-port charger with charging-current indication
Two models side by side: measurements taken by the author in their reviews, and their conclusions. The better value in each row is highlighted.
In brief: Based on review measurements: Test current: 5 Volt, 6 Amp, 6-port charger with charging-current indication (7 A vs. 3.23); Temperature rise: 5 Volt, 6 Amp, 6-port charger with charging-current indication (66 °C vs. 102.8); Price: 12.6 V 3 A charger (8.13 $ vs. 21.99).
| Model |  12.6 V 3 A charger2017Read review → |  5 Volt, 6 Amp, 6-port charger with charging-current indication2016Read review → |
|---|---|---|
| Test current, A | 3.23 | 7 |
| Under load, V | 12.68 | 4.66 |
| Temperature rise, °C | 102.8 | 66 |
| Price, $ | 8.13 | 21.99 |
| Review conclusion | With reservations | With reservations |
Only in one review: Voltage 5 V (5 Volt, 6 Amp, 6-port charger with charging-current indication); Current 6 A (5 Volt, 6 Amp, 6-port charger with charging-current indication); Power 30 W (5 Volt, 6 Amp, 6-port charger with charging-current indication); Ripple 140 mV (5 Volt, 6 Amp, 6-port charger with charging-current indication).
12.6 V 3 A charger: The inexpensive charger works, but its voltage and current are too high, it overheats, and it needs modification.
5 Volt, 6 Amp, 6-port charger with charging-current indication: A well-designed charger with useful current readouts, but untidy assembly and an overstated per-port current rating.
Figures were taken from the review text and checked against the quoted passages. Measurement conditions differ between reviews, so read the reviews yourself before buying. Prices at the time of review.
