RAVPower sent me their latest wireless charging pad, which is capable of fast charging the Note 8 and other compatible devices up to 10W wirelessly. I've used many RAVPower battery banks in the past, but had never used any of their chargers and have to say I'm very impressed with the build quality. I've had countless Qi pucks, stands, pillows and other contraptions since first getting my Nexus 4 and the build quality of this is up there with the best of them, probably only rivaled by the second generation square Nexus charger, which is an all time favorite of mine. The RAVPower charging puck is very hefty due in part to an aluminum base, and the weight and rubber feet ensure that it wont slide around your desk or nightstand. The top of the charger also has a rubber ring with just enough grip for the phone to stay right where you left it down, and not move around if your desk gets bumped. On the front is an unobtrusive LED which has different color patterns to let you know not only if your device is charging, full or something is wrong, but it also differentiates when it is fast charging versus standard. The pad itself has a way to detect non-compatible objects and shut the power off. I had no problem charging the various Qi devices I've got around the house, and the LED is dim enough to not be bothersome in the dark. As an added benefit it turns off once your device is charged.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that RAVPower includes a QC 3.0 24W wall charger and a 3.9' braided microUSB cable. Personally I would have rather seen it use Type C, but at least they are both high quality add-ons and not a cheap afterthought as they are with many of the chargers I've tried. I initially made the mistake of trying the wireless charger with a USB hub I had, but the light just blinked red and it wouldn't charge anything. Turns out you need to use a charger that's capable of providing 9V in order for it to work. Once I used the included wall adapter things worked perfectly. Overall this is a great little package that'll provide full speed fast wireless charging to your Galaxy and Note devices, as well as work with the upcoming iPhones for all of you defectors out there . I'd highly recommend this, if you want to try it out they provided me with an XDA exclusive code XDABRAIN which gets you 20% off through 10/15 http://amzn.to/2ybD5qZ. (For those wondering, I'm not receiving any commission/kickback/other compensation for this coupon or link.)
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Because of my issues I'm having with wireless charging pads and docks, I'm considering this universal dock to replace the one I've been using.
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The best part of it is that it is a true universal dock, with the Micro USB connector being able to pivot forward and backward, as well as the unique ability to raise and lower the connector by turning a dial on the back of the dock:
My current universal dock just can't be modified enough to fit my S6 Edge with a very thin case on it, but this looks like it will fit just about anything. They also offer it with a reverse connector for those phones with the USB connector facing the opposite direction (Google, HTC, Windows, OnePlus).
They can be found for purchase on sites around the world, I don't work for the company, I'm not posting any links directly to product pages. Their own website incorrectly lists the LC-UMB as a fixed dock compared to this adjustable one, so there may be some issues with posting a link anywhere anyways.
Looks great, what are your thoughts?
Is this Dock compatible with fast charging?
I have a few Myrin Charging cradles which has been compatible with all my Android phones and tablets but it uses it's own propriety USB cables which does not support fast charging. Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/330827203249
it looks okay
tigabert said:
Is this Dock compatible with fast charging?
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I'll let you know soon! I have my Fast Charging adapter in my charging valet right now ready to go for when this arrives, and hopefully it will "pass through" the charger. In the past, my Seidio Innodock Jr would allow the previous king of USB adapters, the OEM Samsung 2.1A that came with the S5, to charge the device at 1900mAh as read from the Galaxy Charging Current app, so that's about as good of a "pass through" charger as one would get. But only time will tell, I've received a message from the place I ordered it that it has shipped and I should receive it sometime this week.
Just received the dock and can CONFIRM that Fast Charging does work on it when connected to the correct adapter. Fast Charging shows up on the pull down notification bar. This dock is solid, very nice looking, and should work great with future devices as well, no complaints so far!
Fast wireless charging is finally here! Personally I have not been too much of a wireless charging fan for the fact that it took longer to charge a device than a normal charger. Let alone the fact we have quick charging options as well. Fortunately, we are not seeing devices come out with fast wireless charging support. The Note 5 and the S6 Edge+ are the first to lead the pack with fast wireless charging support. Samsung does have their own fast wireless charing, but it’s kinda pricy. Good news though! Choetech has made their own fast wireless charger and it works really well.
The Choetech fast wireless charger has been a great wireless charger. They have definitely won me over to the wireless charging side of the force. In the past prior to fast wireless charging wireless charging just wasn’t a big deal to me. For many people wireless charging is a deal breaker, but not for me. Honestly, it’s still not a deal breaker for me. At this point I do want to have at least some sort of quick charging. I love to be able to charge up a phone in a short amount of time. If you ever used a Galaxy S6 you know that quick charging was a must have feature on that phone because of the horrible battery life. Fortunately the Note 5 has redeemed the GS6 with much better battery life. Regardless, for those who like wireless charging and quick charging, Choetech has you covered.
From my experience with Choetech’s fast wireless charger has been a great one. Iv’e got no major concerns at all with this charger. Some of the features I look for in a wireless charger is if it recognizes the devices quickly, charges fast, and does not slide around on the surface. Choetech’s meets all my requirements for a wireless charger.
However, I think there needs to be some improvements. Such as…
Ditch the gloss finish. Nobody likes a fingerprint magnet.
The bottom needs a stickier grip. While it does have a rubber ring, it needs to be a little stickier. The best I have used is TYLT’s wireless charger that has a sticky material that holds well in place.
The needed improvements might be a preferences, but I think everyone would appreciate the mentioned suggested improvements over what the current build quality is like. The current setup is good, don’t get me wrong, and I still think the product is a 5 star rating.
In my opinion, to enjoy the Note 5’s or any other fast wireless charging device, this is a must have accessory. There are two versions that Choetech sells, which is one with a charging brick and one without. Each box does contain the pad and wire needed. Just make sure if you need a charging brick that you get the appropriate one. You do have two color options between white and black.
Buy the Choetech fast wireless charger by clicking here.
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This is a brief video demo for my review of the @choetech 3-Coils Fast Wireless Charger. I received this review device from Choetech today and I love it.
Wireless charging allows for my phone to simply be placed on the charging pad and fast charge without having to plug anything into my phone.
Wireless charging is available on many devices but Fast Wireless charging is limited to Samsung Note 5 and S6 Edge +. My phone with charge from dead to full in a little over an hour. In total, it takes about an hour and twenty minutes. That's amazing.. The T513-S 3-Coils Fast Wireless Charger and chargers compatible with your device, can be purchased at www.choetech.com
https://youtu.be/mkeaUB3in_I
You can grab this device for $36 and that's way less than most others. The build quality is great and it charges my phone perfectly..
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Great Charger
I picked up one of these chargers as well. It's a great product at a great price. If you are looking at getting one of the fast wireless chargers, it's about 25% less than the Samsung OEM one, but does just as good of a job, if not better. I have both and before I got the Choetech one, finding the "sweet spot" to charge my phone sometimes took me a couple of tries. With the Choetech I don't think I've ever "missed" putting my phone in the right spot.
The only knock on this versus the OEM one is the light is pretty bright. Much brighter than the original. I had my Choetech charger in my bedroom for the first night of my test, but had to take it to work as the light woke me up at night.
Other than my own personal preference, this charger is great. If you are looking for a fast wireless charger, I'd highly recommend going with Choetech.
You can grab it from Amazon: http://amzn.to/1m0oFnA
Unfortunately it only works for Note 5 and S6 Edge plus. Is there any fast charging receiver?
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Unfortunately it only works for Note 5 and S6 Edge plus. Is there any fast charging receiver?
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You are in the Note 5 accessory section. Can you rephrase your question?
Full disclosure, RAVPower provided me with this power bank for an honest and fair review. There are many portable battery packs out there, but RAVPower is one of the names I trust to provide a quality product every time. This battery pack is not the highest capacity on the market, but at 10050mAh it should get you several full charges and the rugged design makes it ideal for those on the go. It has one 2.4A port and another 1A port and can deliver a max of 3.4A, allowing you to charge two devices simultaneously. The pack itself also charges at up to 2A, so it recharges quicker than many packs out there which commonly use 1A. I have used this charger for about a month now, and through several charging cycles it has held up. I've been using it to charge my 2015 Kindle Fire 7", which has a 2980mAh battery, and I consistently get 3+ full charges out of it before the pack dies. The tablet has been drained to around 10% when it goes on, and usually on the 4th charge it gets me up to around 20-30% before the pack dies.
The rugged design of the power pack lets me throw it in my bag and if it gets dropped or handled a bit rough I'm not worried about damaging it. It is waterproof (IP66 rated) and dustproof when the port flap is closed, so spills aren't a concern either. The design adds a bit of bulk to the device, which is expected, but it is still small enough that I don't feel like I'm taking up valuable space in my bag. The built-in LED flashlight isn't the brightest, but I can see it being handy in emergencies. Two flat USB cables are included, one long and the other shorter. The included carabiner is a bit generic but will get the job done and allows you to clip it to your bag or belt if you desire. It also comes with a water bottle holder with compass, but lets be honest that's not why you're buying this.
Overall I'm very pleased with this battery pack. It delivers plenty of power, and the design let me not worry about damaging it. If you're looking for something small and discrete this probably isn't the bank for you, but otherwise I'd recommend this!
Product link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017B...waterproof&dpPl=1&dpID=516Tx5icWeL&ref=plSrch
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Full disclosure, I was provided this product at a discount cost for a fair and unbiased review. With a Nexus 5x and 6p and a slew of microUSB devices still around the house there is often not enough chargers in the right place. Choetech's 55W 6-Port USB Charging Station took care of this, and now serves as our main hub with a plug for everything. It has 2 USB C ports, both capable of delivering a full 5v/3a simultaneously, which is something Google's dual port USB C charger cannot do. It also has 4 USB A ports, rated at 5v/2.4a each. For those good at math that means you can have any combination of 4 devices plugged in and charging at full speed. Yes, anything beyond that and the charging speeds will begin to dip, but in all likelihood the USB A/microUSB devices will not be pulling the full 12W of power (most non-smartphone/tablets will pull 5v/1-1.5a) which means that you may be able to charge more than 4 at a time full speed. Even still, to have 4 phones or tablets getting full speed charging is quite impressive from such a small device.
The build quality is very good on this product. It is mostly coated in a nice coat of soft touch paint, and it was smaller than I expected. The inclusion of a USB C cable is a nice touch as well, and the fact that it has a removable stand gives it more placement options. The only downside to this is that it does not offer Quick Charge to any of the USB A ports, but as I don't personally own any QC devices anymore this isn't a big deal. Overall this is a very good device that will find a permanent home as our main charging hub.
TL;DR: This is exactly the product I was looking for, but didn't know I needed and I would pay full price for it if I had to.
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