@eeterrific “All USB-C cables must be able to carry a minimum of 3A current (at 20V, 60W). But for high-power 20V/5A (100W) charging, you need a 5A-rated USB-C to USB-C cable that contains E-Marker chip to identify the cable and its current capabilities. Or a Thunderbolt 3 cable that supports 5A/20V (100W) charging.”
Most descent USB 3 to usb 3 cables should be OK with <=60 watts assuming the device you’re charging can handle it.
You can get a smaller multiport GaN charger (Mopoint is only 2"x2"x1.2") but for a charger rated 65W supporting USB-C PD and QC3.0, $11 is an amazing price.
I got a 100w version from a GoFundMe startup a while back. Seeing that my laptop needs 65w, this would not be enough anyway. But it does look convenient. No, I really don’t need another charger. But it works all around the world with simple adapters. Gosh, I just can’t buy another Meh trinket this month.
@hchavers it can still charge your laptop, just at a slower rate. I have an 18W charger with a USB-A to USB-C cable, and it will (eventually) charge my chromebook that came with a 45W charger. Your laptop might even use the battery at a faster rate than it’s charging, but it would definitely extend your laptop’s battery by a few hours.
@theycallmemrmoo PD stands for “Power Delivery.” It’s a special protocol that devices use to talk to each other to negotiate a voltage. So if your device that you plug into this also has PD, then it can negotiate 5, 9, 12, 15, or 20 volts and the power adapter will supply it.
QC 3.0 is “Quick Charge version 3.0” and is also a voltage negotiation protocol but is proprietary to Qualcomm so devices that use it must pay a licensing fee. This means if a phone has PD capabilities they probably did this to avoid the licensing fee and the device probably doesn’t have QC. Since this power adapter does both which seems to be rare in my opinion, you can charge up pretty much anything that takes 65 Watts or less.
Dangit, I already clicked the meh button. But I can always use a “good” charger. You guys claim this one is good. I put my trust in the comment section of meh.
@RatKing found the specs: “USB-C Port Loading: DC 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3.25A (65W Max.)
USB-A Port Loading: DC 3.6-6V/3A, 6-9V/2A, 9-12V/1.5A (18W Max.)”
I will use these as power supplies for small electronic projects.
GaN tech for a small profile, both in your bag and on the wall
From my limited electronic’s experience, GaN doesn’t change the size of anything.
GaN is used in place of a silicone MOSFET. When the buck converter is working, the “on” resistance of the GaN MOSFET is lower compared to a silicone equivalent meaning less loss and therefore less heat. Lower resistance means greater efficiency and better utilization of the electricity.
Been away from Meh for a few years. Recently started watching the deals again, but this is the first item that got me. It’s the sort of useful little you see but hesitate at the price, then Meh comes by and says ‘hey, how about now?’
Going through my order history, it’s funny how many items I’ve given to, or bought for, friends. Handing out a bargain-priced knife or power bank or whatnot is painless, especially when I have the other one.
okay, okay… Letscom together on this.
but if it ends up more a device charr-ger
and incinerates my shit… Hell hath no fury like
OctoMeh-phistopheles!
/image fruity-tenacious-grain
@gemi27ss type "/image " (without the quotes) and then the text. And you have to start it on a new line. So for yours it sounds be
/image elusive-disgusted-oven
I could use some of these. But with no indication of a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory certification (UL, ETL, CSA, etc.), I’m not buying these. Too much risk of fire or electric shock. I’ll stick with a top-tier brand that passes safety testing, like Anker…
@replicacobra Nah, 6am is early enough for me, especially on Tuesdays because I have to take my garbages out AFTER the bears have ransacked all the other cans in the neighborhood…lol
Oh the prices one pays to live in the forest
@replicacobra ok less than an hour after I received the email. I guess I dont monitor the site 24/7 for when they flip products. Don’t understand the need for hostility.
@KENSAI, lovely recommendation, thanks. Any tips for similar device that combines USB c with regular USB? (One of my phones is micro USB, nice to have both options).
@brasscupcakes microUSB is a deprecated standard that you won’t see in any modern chargers. I’d say using a USB-C charger with a USB-C cable and one of these USB-C to microUSB adaptors is the best way to tackle it:
@brasscupcakesMembers and VMPs can comment /buy in the product topic and if the item is available (and not set with a captcha like an IRK) it’ll auto buy the item for you.
The one day I forget to see the S&(*$#& they are selling me today (or last night in my case).
At least I got my Meh click in time.
Someday I will be rewarded for my consecutive Meh clicks. In a future life. I’m not expecting anything now.
Specs
What’s Included?
Price Comparison
$69.98 for 2 at Target
Warranty
1 Year Manufacturer
Estimated Delivery
Tuesday, Sep 21 - Friday, Sep 24
Im pretty charged about this deal.
Let’s fighting love.
That’s actually not a bad price. Let me sleep on it. If they’re sold out, then I know I should have gotten two!
@fuzzmanmatt
Hey Hey Let’s Go Kenka Suru
Taisetsu no mono protect my balls
Boku ga warui so let’s fighting
Let’s fighting love….
Let’s fighting love….
@fuzzmanmatt @JvB You get a gold star.
Looks like a pretty good deal. What day you all?
@n8mack33 Tuesday.
@n8mack33 Arbor Day…
Gah. Tell me I don’t need these!
@sillyheathen No, GaN.
@sillyheathen @TurboFool Ha!
This is too good of a deal to pass up.
/image ungrateful-deserted-sign
@PooltoyWolf you’re not helping me not want to buy these.
@PooltoyWolf also dis your wolf arrive yet? Did I miss a reveal?
@PooltoyWolf I wonder who the ungrateful people referenced in the above image are…
@sillyheathen Yeah, I’m bad at that, especially when it’s technology stuff.
@sillyheathen Mactoy? Yeah he’s here, but I haven’t revealed him yet!
@PooltoyWolf YAY! I can’t wait to see him!
@sillyheathen SOOOOON
/buy I already feel regret but I do need these.
@mehgrl It worked! Your order number is: belligerent-occupied-business
/image belligerent occupied business
What kind of cable do you need? Do all USB Type C cables support full power delivery?
@eeterrific “All USB-C cables must be able to carry a minimum of 3A current (at 20V, 60W). But for high-power 20V/5A (100W) charging, you need a 5A-rated USB-C to USB-C cable that contains E-Marker chip to identify the cable and its current capabilities. Or a Thunderbolt 3 cable that supports 5A/20V (100W) charging.”
Most descent USB 3 to usb 3 cables should be OK with <=60 watts assuming the device you’re charging can handle it.
@eeterrific you’ll need a usb-c to usb-c cable rated at least 65 watts, which will cost about as much as one of these chargers
But what’s the output when both ports are in use? Will each still deliver their individual max?
@GeckoD if the random pdf that you can only find by searching an incomplete model number on their support site can be trusted then:
When the USB-C and USB-A are used at the same time, the maximum rated power of USB-C is 45W, And the maximum rated power of USB-A is 12 W.
@GeckoD @thismyusername Specs indicate: “USB-C Port Loading: DC 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3.25A (65W Max.)
USB-A Port Loading: DC 3.6-6V/3A, 6-9V/2A, 9-12V/1.5A (18W Max.)”
So the sheet you found is pretty much going to be on spec. USB-A will likely max (as you mentioned) at 12 W -ish.
/buy
@craigthom It worked! Your order number is: thrifty-unyielding-pigeon
/image thrifty unyielding pigeon
@craigthom @mediocrebot
“complete treatises on fertilizers”? You mean copies of the Congressional Record?
You can get a smaller multiport GaN charger (Mopoint is only 2"x2"x1.2") but for a charger rated 65W supporting USB-C PD and QC3.0, $11 is an amazing price.
/buy
@CraigDanger It worked! Your order number is: judicial-undulating-chalk
/image judicial undulating chalk
I keep leaving my good charger on the plane.
/buy
@Vertabrae It worked! Your order number is: nefarious-quirky-science
/image nefarious quirky science
@mediocrebot
The images are creepy today.
@mediocrebot @Vertabrae Certainly everything out of Texas recently is creepy.
@mediocrebot @ponagathos @Vertabrae I
resembleresent that remark.@mediocrebot @phendrick @Vertabrae I will give you a pass if you live in Austin.
I got a 100w version from a GoFundMe startup a while back. Seeing that my laptop needs 65w, this would not be enough anyway. But it does look convenient. No, I really don’t need another charger. But it works all around the world with simple adapters. Gosh, I just can’t buy another Meh trinket this month.
@hchavers it can still charge your laptop, just at a slower rate. I have an 18W charger with a USB-A to USB-C cable, and it will (eventually) charge my chromebook that came with a 45W charger. Your laptop might even use the battery at a faster rate than it’s charging, but it would definitely extend your laptop’s battery by a few hours.
@hchavers The specs above on this say the USB-C outputs at 65W max, which is what my laptop needs, so I’m hoping it actually does charge at 65W.
Hey, what’s that last image in the product shots? I’ve seen that painting before but I don’t know the name.
@Atomizer
The Village Politicians by John Lewis Krimmel, circa 1819.
@Atomizer @vikhr Looks more like the local HOA trying to decide what to spend that surplus on. (Certainly can’t save it or give it back.)
@vikhr THANK YOU!!!
/buy
@TimW It worked! Your order number is: tacky-respected-dinosaur
/image tacky respected dinosaur
@mediocrebot @TimW Oh man, I hate it when the T-Rex tramps through the pansy bed.
/buy
@lomerson2 The card was declined.
@lomerson2 @mediocrebot
@mediocrebot @phendrick
/buy
@kabijj It worked! Your order number is: reverent-kissable-ladybug
/image reverent kissable ladybug
/buy
@poids It worked! Your order number is: omnivorous-noisy-jar
/image omnivorous noisy jar
/buy
@tinsami1 It worked! Your order number is: flabby-feverish-downtown
/image flabby feverish downtown
/buy
@lomerson2 It worked! Your order number is: capable-soft-sandwich
/image capable soft sandwich
I can’t remember whether or not I need chargers or if it was just some cables.
/buy
@Telanis It worked! Your order number is: loosely-capable-blood
/image loosely capable blood
@Telanis if you buy these chargers, then you’ll probably need some cables capable of higher wattages!
Okay, let’s pretend I’m someone who isn’t tech savvy. What is the pd slot for and what kind of cables are used with it?
@theycallmemrmoo
Well you see my child
When charger and a device
REALLY love themselves…
@theycallmemrmoo PD stands for “Power Delivery.” It’s a special protocol that devices use to talk to each other to negotiate a voltage. So if your device that you plug into this also has PD, then it can negotiate 5, 9, 12, 15, or 20 volts and the power adapter will supply it.
QC 3.0 is “Quick Charge version 3.0” and is also a voltage negotiation protocol but is proprietary to Qualcomm so devices that use it must pay a licensing fee. This means if a phone has PD capabilities they probably did this to avoid the licensing fee and the device probably doesn’t have QC. Since this power adapter does both which seems to be rare in my opinion, you can charge up pretty much anything that takes 65 Watts or less.
/buy
@theycallmemrmoo It worked! Your order number is: forthright-boring-mermaid
/image forthright boring mermaid
/buy
@lxzndr It worked! Your order number is: sore-unforgiving-rake
/image sore unforgiving rake
Dangit, I already clicked the meh button. But I can always use a “good” charger. You guys claim this one is good. I put my trust in the comment section of meh.
/buy
@Joedetroit It worked! Your order number is: antsy-liable-picture
/image antsy liable picture
/buy -q 3
@RatKing found the specs: “USB-C Port Loading: DC 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3.25A (65W Max.)
USB-A Port Loading: DC 3.6-6V/3A, 6-9V/2A, 9-12V/1.5A (18W Max.)”
I will use these as power supplies for small electronic projects.
@hamjudo It worked! Your order number is: answer-distracting-existence
/image answer distracting existence
/buy in duplicate
Let’s see what the bot will do
With haiku order
@replicacobra It worked! Your order number is: sopping-crass-aftermath
/image sopping crass aftermath
@mediocrebot @replicacobra
But did you get duplicates?
@chienfou @mediocrebot
Quoth the email
I have been charged for one set
It only half-worked.
/buy
@ZeroedIn It worked! Your order number is: aggressive-expensive-family
/image aggressive expensive family
/giphy aggressive expensive family
Sold!
/buy
@mehmoth It worked! Your order number is: sloppy-special-chestnut
/image sloppy special chestnut
/giphy sloppy special chestnut
/buy
@Barefooted It worked! Your order number is: kind-zippy-lark
/image kind zippy lark
I WANT to want this. It’s a decent deal and it’s selling fast. I just don’t really need them.
Yoohoo, Mr or Ms Copywriter,
I hate to be picky, but GaN is Gallium Nitride, not Nitrade. Nitrade isn’t a thing.
@southpaw The specs were translated from Mandarin to Cantonese and finally to English so the spelling got lost in the translation.
@southpaw I disagree. My insomniac brother-in-law dabbles in the stock market. He’s a nitrader.
From my limited electronic’s experience, GaN doesn’t change the size of anything.
GaN is used in place of a silicone MOSFET. When the buck converter is working, the “on” resistance of the GaN MOSFET is lower compared to a silicone equivalent meaning less loss and therefore less heat. Lower resistance means greater efficiency and better utilization of the electricity.
@cengland0 and therefore it can all fit in a smaller profile
Been away from Meh for a few years. Recently started watching the deals again, but this is the first item that got me. It’s the sort of useful little you see but hesitate at the price, then Meh comes by and says ‘hey, how about now?’
Going through my order history, it’s funny how many items I’ve given to, or bought for, friends. Handing out a bargain-priced knife or power bank or whatnot is painless, especially when I have the other one.
So, yeah, I’m solidly back on Meh.
@cavalier24601
/giphy welcome home
Oh, what the heck. Should use my VMP for something…
/buy
@bfmiller It worked! Your order number is: light-drab-picture
/image light drab picture
@bfmiller @mediocrebot i have that shirt on right now.
In the process of moving between coasts. Lots of travel, lots of opportunities to lose stuff. Yep, these are a fit for my needs.
/buy
@accumulator It worked! Your order number is: proverbial-necessary-centaur
/image proverbial necessary centaur
/coinflip
Flipping… Flippping… Flippping… HEADS!
okay, okay… Letscom together on this.
but if it ends up more a device charr-ger
and incinerates my shit… Hell hath no fury like
OctoMeh-phistopheles!
/image fruity-tenacious-grain
Okay fine.
/buy
@imzadi22 It worked! Your order number is: lousy-tidy-punishment
/image lousy tidy punishment
@imzadi22 @mediocrebot
Sounds ominous
/giphy putrid-unreal-brain
Good deal! Elusive-disgusted-oven! Still don’t understand how to get the image
@gemi27ss type "/image " (without the quotes) and then the text. And you have to start it on a new line. So for yours it sounds be
/image elusive-disgusted-oven
/buy
@TheCraiggers It worked! Your order number is: physical-dejected-book
/image physical dejected book
FINE put me in the email! There’s still some left, so uh…
/buy
@fuzzmanmatt It worked! Your order number is: talented-rolly-shrimp
/image talented rolly shrimp
I could use some of these. But with no indication of a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory certification (UL, ETL, CSA, etc.), I’m not buying these. Too much risk of fire or electric shock. I’ll stick with a top-tier brand that passes safety testing, like Anker…
@macwhiz Here’s the testing number for UL certification U8 109905 000.
/buy
@rm9116 We’re sold out except for a small amount we set aside for existing VMP members to be released at 4pm ET.
/buy at 4 PM ET
@sohmageek We’re sold out except for a small amount we set aside for existing VMP members to be released at 4pm ET.
Darn. Just missed it.
Was debating, missed it during
Sad that at 6:30 am on the West Coast that these are already sold out.
@FinnishSisu
Part of the problem
If you want to beat East Coast
Best wake up early
@replicacobra Nah, 6am is early enough for me, especially on Tuesdays because I have to take my garbages out AFTER the bears have ransacked all the other cans in the neighborhood…lol
Oh the prices one pays to live in the forest
@FinnishSisu at 9pm on the west coast the sale starts so you have an advantage over those on the east coast who are asleep before midnight.
Sold out in less than an hour. Kinda bummed.
@Beradon
Bought mine after 6
Bummed is your perogative
Took many hours
@replicacobra ok less than an hour after I received the email. I guess I dont monitor the site 24/7 for when they flip products. Don’t understand the need for hostility.
@Beradon Look at the links I posted below for a better product.
Meh. USB-A ports are kind of useless for recharging, they can’t carry enough power to fast charge much of anything.
This is what I use and recommend for $29.99 (comes with an excellent 6.6 foot USB-C cable):
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PZ93Q2B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If you only need one high-power port, this one is $24.99:
https://smile.amazon.com/ALOGIC-Charger-Technology-Delivery-Laptop/dp/B08PZBPCJM?ref_=ast_sto_dp
Crazy good build quality on both products.
@KENSAI appreciate it. thank you
@KENSAI, lovely recommendation, thanks. Any tips for similar device that combines USB c with regular USB? (One of my phones is micro USB, nice to have both options).
@brasscupcakes microUSB is a deprecated standard that you won’t see in any modern chargers. I’d say using a USB-C charger with a USB-C cable and one of these USB-C to microUSB adaptors is the best way to tackle it:
https://smile.amazon.com/Adapter-BabyElf-Convert-Connector-Compatible/dp/B087WKS9NZ/ref=sr_1_9?crid=3MKGV6MKJ030E&dchild=1&keywords=usb-c+to+micro+usb+adapter&qid=1631663508&sprefix=USB-C+to+microUSB+%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-9
@brasscupcakes @KENSAI
Points for smile links.
Short links (Shonks!).
Alogic 2-port 65W GaN charger $29.99 (w/ 2m USB-C cable):
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08PZ93Q2B
1-port version $24.99:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08PZBPCJM
USB-C to microUSB adapter:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B087WKS9NZ
@brasscupcakes @mike808 If Meh wasn’t so meh they’d integrate a link shortener into their forum code. But, meh.
@brasscupcakes @KENSAI
They would also enhance the image linking to include .webp (and maybe .webm).
/buy
@lyoness We’re sold out except for a small amount we set aside for existing VMP members to be released at 4pm ET.
@lyoness @mediocrebot we get it. Enough
@mediocrebot How about to someone who lost his VMP status mysteriously and had to resubscribe with a new account?
@mediocrebot I tried buying exactly at 4, and it sold out faster than an IRK.
@irenegade message Meh and ask them about it. My VMP mysteriously stopped too, and they were able to restore my account.
Friggin’ wall warts…sold out?
well… my hey siri, set an alarm for 3:55 do meh, came back to OK I’ve set your alarm for 3:55 to do meth.
/buy
@sohmageek It worked! Your order number is: testy-quilled-tungsten
/image testy quilled tungsten
@sohmageek lucky stiff! I tried buying the conventional way and it was sold out in like 20 seconds.
@sohmageek, not understanding … Sorry for being dense but do you mean meh.com/buy works as a checkout shortcut before an item is sold out? Thanks!
@brasscupcakes Members and VMPs can comment /buy in the product topic and if the item is available (and not set with a captcha like an IRK) it’ll auto buy the item for you.
Read more about the fun you can have with slash commands here!
vmp baby!
/buy
@lyoness Oops, sorry. We’re sold out.
The one day I forget to see the S&(*$#& they are selling me today (or last night in my case).
At least I got my Meh click in time.
Someday I will be rewarded for my consecutive Meh clicks. In a future life. I’m not expecting anything now.