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Omni's crowdfunding campaign for its giant $2,099 battery is now live
The Omni power station is also an off-grid communications hub
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Even the most sophisticated technology is rendered useless without power. In a roundup of our favorite USB-C charging banks, Omni's 20+ portable power bank made the top 5. Now Omnicharge is back with the Omni Off-Grid. It's being billed as the world's first power station with integrated off-grid connectivity — and it costs over $2,099, though interested buyers can save some money by backing the crowdfunding campaign.
Aukey's 18W dual-port PD charger is down to just $7 ($8 off)
It's the best way to charge two devices thanks to a USB-C PD and a USB-A port
Filling up several devices simultaneously can be a pain. Thankfully, some wall chargers come with several ports, making it simpler to plug in two phones or tablets at once. Aukey's product, which can deliver up to 18W, is now down to just $7 on Amazon, which is 55% off compared to its traditional MSRP.
As game-changing as USB Type-C has been, most of us still have at least one or two devices lying around that require us to keep a USB Type-A charger handy as well. For simplicity's sake, why not have one charger that can accept both that can also output enough power to charge whatever device you need quickly and safely? Today, we have a deal that can help with just that. Right now, you can grab a dual-port Aukey 30W USB- C PD 2.0/18W Quick Charge 3.0 compatible charger from Amazon for only $16.34—saving $26.65 off the regular price of $42.99.While this adapter may not feature the latest and greatest when it comes to charging technologies and speeds, it could still make a decent addition to anyone's charging setup, especially at this price. USB-C Power Delivery 2.0 and Quick Charge 3.0 compatibility and maximum charging speeds of 30W over USB-C and 18W with USB-A should ensure speedy, worry-free charging for even the pickiest devices.
Our top 5 picks for USB-C Power Delivery chargers—from 30 Watts to 100
We're looking for speed, safety, and a good deal
Charging all your Android and other gadgets has become decidedly less complicated over the years with the rise of USB Type C and USB Power Delivery. Deciding which charger to buy, though, can be a bit of a headache: there are endless brands, supported outputs, and form factors to consider. We've put together a list of the chargers we think combine the best of all worlds: good output, compact form factors, reputable brands, and strong value. Here are our picks.Although wall chargers all serve the same general purpose, they aren't all built to the same quality standards. As a user, it's possible to come across adapters that exhibit unexpected incompatibilities or behaviors that disrupt the charging experience. The best adapter will always be the one that works safely and reliably with your devices. The Android Police team has thoroughly tested all the options on this list, and we can confirm that they all perform exceptionally well.
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Whether you charge multiple devices by your bedside or you prefer to pack light while traveling, there's no greater convenience than owning a single charger that can manage multiple devices at once. It's even better when you can find a charging solution that's compatible with both USB-C and USB-A connections. Today you can pick up this highly rated RAVPower PD Pioneer 61W charger for ( off) at Amazon.The RAVPower PD Pioneer 61W charger features Power Delivery 3.0, making it ideal for fast-charging compatible smartphones and even smaller laptops. It can also top off non-PD devices at full speed or trickle charge more demanding laptops. Equipped with a USB-C and USB-A port, the RAVPower PD Pioneer uses Smart 2.0 technology to detect when both ports are being used simultaneously, allowing up to 45W to flow through USB-C and 12W to pass through USB-A. If you're looking to take advantage of the full 61W of power, connect a single device to the USB-C port.
Itty bitty 30W Aukey USB-C charger is just $17 ($7.50 off) with coupon
The teensy weensy plug supports PD 3.0
Fast chargers are becoming more and more necessary thanks to larger battery capacities and power-hungry apps, so finding a reliable and space-efficient plug is important for a heavy device user. Fortunately, Aukey's 30W USB-C is on sale at Amazon right now and fits those criteria.The compact wall charger supports Power Delivery 3.0 and will charge your devices with up to 30W of power; that's enough to keep your laptop, Switch, or any other PD-supported device charged while you use it.
The Galaxy S20's fast charging isn't just quick, it's verifiably safer thanks to new certification
It's the first-ever phone to be Fast Charger Certified by the USB-IF
It's one thing to push a crazy amount of power to a device, it's entirely another to do it safely. Thankfully for those of you planning to get a Galaxy S20, the USB-IF has just rubber-stamped the whole Galaxy S20 series as "Fast Charger Certified." When plugged into similarly certified USB accessories and chargers, you can rest a little bit easier knowing that all those watts it's sucking down won't go terribly wrong.
Whether you're puttering around town, traveling for a work conference, or hanging out at a public event, the last thing you ever want to see is your phone battery dipping below that 20% mark. For these cases when you don't have a wall charger handy, you need a reliable portable battery that packs enough power to recharge your mobile devices not just once, but multiple times, if necessary. To help you find the best of the best, we've put together a list of our five favorite USB-C Power Delivery charging banks that can top off all your gadgets on the go.
Nubia, of Red Magic fame, just teased an image of a phone charging on Weibo. In it, the device claims to be topping itself up at a ridiculous 80W speed. That's a pretty impressive number, and faster than anything else we've seen or heard of in a phone before, but it also raises some concerns. It claims to be doing this via USB PD, according to the image provided, but if it is, it's breaking the Power Delivery spec to do it.
Whether you travel a lot or simply want to avoid multiplying the number of wall chargers, getting one with several outlets can be a good idea. If you're looking for a reliable one with USB-C compatibility, you're in luck, as Aukey's 36W USB-C PD wall charger is down to $19 with this deal.
Running out of power when you're on the go can be a real pain, but this RAVPower external battery has got you covered: It can charge a variety of devices thanks to its three ports and high capacity. It usually sells for $60, but you can now get it for $10 off on Amazon.
Gone are the days when you had to carry a variety of chargers and cables in your bag. Thanks to the USB-C standard, you can use a single wall charger to power all of your devices, including your laptop. Unfortunately, most 60W ones are relatively bulky, but Choetech's is compact and as powerful as a standard MacBook Pro charger, and it's currently down to just $9 thanks to this deal.
Accessories makers tend to come onto Amazon with their Deals of the Day as if it were a carousel. This day, it's Aukey's turn and we're tracking a dozen products on sale for at least 20% off. From keyboards to Bluetooth earbuds to speakers and chargers (a load of chargers), we've got them parsed down for your participation and consumption. You just need to act before midnight PDT tonight.We'll be honest and say that the section for wall warts is quite busy, noisy, and confusing. A couple of our picks are the Qi Wireless Charger Stand for up to 10W of power for your select Samsung phone or iPhone and a USB-C + USB-A wall charger with up to 56.5W total output which, believe it or not, is touted to be Power Delivery-compliant.
Anker knows a thing or two about charging technology, as evidenced by the high praise we gave the PowerPort PD1 in our recent review. The company's latest product is the first to launch with Power IQ 3.0 tech, combining support for USB Power Delivery and Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0.The PowerPort+ Atom III has two ports, one USB-C and one USB-A, so it's more than capable of charging both your laptop and phone at the same time. The total output tops out at 60W, matching official Apple Macbook chargers but with a 15% smaller package. Like other Anker Atom chargers before it, the III uses highly-efficient GaN (gallium nitride) semiconductors.
You'll be able to purchase the PowerPort+ Atom III from today in the US where you can get it from Amazon for .99. It will launch in the UK at the end of the month for £44.99. It's the first of what will be many products in the Power IQ 3.0 range, so look out for more chargers coming soon.
Smartphones and portable devices rely more and more on USB charging, and we need those devices to charge as quickly as possible. Luckily TopGreener offers the perfect solution thanks to its high-speed in-wall portable chargers that will quickly and safely energize your devices at the maximum speeds possible. This is why we are glad to announce that AP has teamed up with TopGreener to give away five bundles of charging accessories to ensure that all of your devices always have enough power.
USB-C is becoming more and more ubiquitous these days, and while there's always a bit of confusion about compatibility, what's supported what isn't, and that new DRM-like authentication program, things have been mostly moving in the right direction. Options for chargers, cables, and other accessories are more varied now, and prices are dropping down.However, if you own a few USB-C devices, you may have noticed something: multi-port chargers often have just one USB-C output, with the rest being USB-A. With the exception of Aukey's 36W dual USB-C PD, I can't find anything from Anker, Ravpower, or other known brands, despite doing this search every few weeks. So you can imagine my surprise and joy when I saw that Satechi is finally granting us our wish of a desktop/travel charger with two USB-C PD ports.
Did you get a new gadget this Christmas? Maybe it was a new Android smartphone, a Chromebook, a smartwatch, some earphones, other miscellaneous accessories like a 360-degree camera, or even a new iPad Pro. If you're scratching your head trying to figure out what to charge those new gadgets with, without taking up every wall outlet in the house, then we have just the deals for you. Aukey has discounted several of its wall chargers on Amazon, dropping their price anywhere from $7 to $17.I know you're here for the discounts so I will get to them right away:
Those of you who read our accessories guide that went up yesterday will have seen this battery, Jackery's Supercharge 26800 PD, included as a more premium option. At $119.99 with an included 45W wall charger, we already thought that was a pretty good deal. However, Jackery is offering Android Police readers an exclusive 25% discount code on Amazon, bringing the price down to a downright amazing $89.99.At a glance, $89.99 seems like a lot of money for a battery, but you'd be hard-pressed to find one as high-capacity, powerful, and well-reviewed as this one. The design of the metal body, while a bit derivative, looks sleek and should hold up well against scratches. The 26,800mAh capacity is more than you'll ever need, and the 45W USB Type-C Power Delivery output is enough to keep your laptops going while plugged in. There's also a standard 5V/3A USB-A port. More interesting, however, is the digital battery percentage gauge — something that other companies should implement in their batteries.
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As many of us are still transitioning from microUSB to USB-C accessories, there are still places where upgrades are needed. Maybe you used to have an extra charger and cable at work, but now you're lugging the OEM one around with you. Whatever it is you need, this weekend's giveaway should help to round out your list of accessories.
Anker makes some of the best mobile phone accessories around, particularly when it comes to its ever-reliable chargers and cables. Even better when they are discounted, which thankfully is fairly often. Today, Anker is offering a 5-port wall charger with 1 power delivery port discounted by almost 40%, as well as a car charger and a couple of cables.Take a look at the deals below, and use the code listed for each one to knock the money off at the checkout: