Even though all phones are sold with at least one charger, people today often need or prefer to have more than one. This could be for a lot of reasons like the fact that some people don’t like to travel with the cellphone charger they use at home, so purchasing another charger for travel is a better option. Other people like having multiple chargers because they can’t afford to have their phone die if their only charger happens to get lost.
Whatever the reason, it’s a good idea to always have more than one charger; even just having separate chargers for home, for work and for travel is a good idea. However, when you have multiple chargers, it’s important that they are able to support your devices as effectively as the charger that came with your phone.
Finding the Right Cellphone Charger
The most important aspect of any cellphone charger is its compatibility with your device. Although some chargers may work with different phones, all phones are not made to fit a standard charger. Ensuring the charger actually fits the device is the first step to finding the right charger.
There are also other important considerations to be made. The voltage of the charger is important to how well it will charge your phone. It’s what draws the energy into the device. If the voltage is too low, your phone will charge at a much slower pace. On the flip side, if the voltage is too high, it could damage your device.
For cellphones and devices like tablets, the typical charger voltage is around 5V. The voltage for a laptop is much higher, around 25V. The voltage can normally be found right on the device, on its battery, or on the website of the manufacturer.
Amperage is another consideration when choosing the right charger. Amperage basically controls the amount of current that runs from the power source to the device. To get the most effective charge, the amount of amperage from your charger must be the same as or more than the amount required for your device.
Charger Options
Cellphones will typically come with an AC adapter that plugs into the wall. More versatile chargers will also have a USB plug, which is more convenient when traveling. A car charger is another option that’s useful when traveling because it can charge a device using the vehicle’s battery via its built-in cigarette lighter.
However, for those with multiple devices or for large families who all have mobile devices, a multi-unit charging station, like the Charge M.E. from Ohming Technology, is usually the best option.
We’ve designed the Charge M.E, a top multi-port cellphone charger, to handle both new and legacy devices. Up to eight devices can charge at once on the Charge M.E and no additional software needs to be downloaded. Contact us for more information about our products, or browse our “Shop” section now!
Source:
D’Elicio, M,, “Choose Your Charger Well — A Guide to Cell Phone Chargers,” iFixyouri, December 20, 2013; http://www.ifixyouri.com/blog/choose-your-charger-well-a-guide-to-cell-phone-chargers
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