4 Port USB Charger

ZXSpectrum · 22 Jul 2015 at 12:04

I am after a 4 port USB charger to charge my game controllers and headset. So I have 2 x PS3(On Dock) 1 x PS4 and 1 x Playstation Stereo Headset. Now I believe they require 900ma to charge correctly and I am after a 4 port charging plug.

So my question is... I am struggling to find a 4 port charger with 1a per port. If I buy a charger with 2 x 1a and 2 x 2.1a will all the ports charge correctly? Will the 2.1a ports charge the devices quicker? Is it safe? Will it kill my batteries over time?

Any help would be appreciated and if anyone has purchased a 4x1a USB Charging plug please let me know and where to get one from.

tom_e · 22 Jul 2015 at 12:10

Most mutli USB chargers these days will be able to go up to 2.4a per port as that's the most used by mobile devices unless you're talking about Qualcomm quick charge enabled stuff but that's not relevant.
Using a port which can provide a higher amperage will not damage your devices as they will only draw what they require.

ZXSpectrum · 22 Jul 2015 at 12:16

Thanks Tom

I did think that was the case but thought I would check before buying.

UXB · 22 Jul 2015 at 13:21

You could try this, i am thinking of getting one as i need more usb ports as well

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trust-GXT-Playstation-Extra-Ports/dp/B00INRN0RW

ZXSpectrum · 22 Jul 2015 at 13:56

Yeah I seen that and its pretty good but I don't want anything sticking out the front of the console. It bugs me that on BOTH the PS3 and PS4 there isn't a USB Port on the rear! I have just ordered one of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/aLLreli®-Charger-Removeable-Portable-Smartphones-White/dp/B00KMQ3S2E Should do the job with no problems.

theone8181 · 22 Jul 2015 at 16:59

I don't think you would be able to plug it in to your ps4 at all unless it's got its own power supply.

Apem · 22 Jul 2015 at 17:06

I am thinking of getting one of these think this would work??? https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-100-BT

Psycho Sonny · 22 Jul 2015 at 17:07

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Desktop-Cha...&qid=1437581219&sr=8-1&keywords=5+usb+charger

that is what you want

charges phones, controllers, etc in half the time

tom_e · 22 Jul 2015 at 17:07

Apem said:
I am thinking of getting one of these think this would work??? https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-100-BT

Yes.

Psycho Sonny said:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Desktop-Cha...&qid=1437581219&sr=8-1&keywords=5+usb+charger

that is what you want

charges phones, controllers, etc in half the time

Unless the controller or phone is designed to make use of the higher amperage it'll just be a placebo.

Psycho Sonny · 22 Jul 2015 at 17:10

tom_e said:
Yes.

Unless the controller or phone is designed to make use of the higher amperage it'll just be a placebo.

i mean comparing it with charging from the console directly.

it's 40amp intelligent draw across 5 ports.

the console won't do anything near that

Apem · 22 Jul 2015 at 18:16

Have you considered this one seen good reviews https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-001-TP

daz.wallace · 22 Jul 2015 at 20:53

Psycho Sonny said:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Desktop-Cha...&qid=1437581219&sr=8-1&keywords=5+usb+charger

that is what you want

charges phones, controllers, etc in half the time

I have one of these and have to agree

Apem · 25 Jul 2015 at 11:44

Ordered the TP-Link UH720 USB 3.0 7-Port Hub with 2 Charging Ports (UH720)

Apem · 27 Jul 2015 at 15:16

arrived yesterday I am liking it a lot shame the usb cable is a tad short had to order another one.

ZXSpectrum · 28 Jul 2015 at 09:32

Well mine worked ok.. For some odd reason my PS3 controller doesn't look like its charging, which is strange because my headset charges fine as does both my PS4 controllers, maybe its duff. But other than that I just have to tidy my cables and its all sorted.