OK the thread title is a little dramatic but after a browse this morning I'm really rather surprised to see quite how complex and uncertain USB-C charging specifications are. At best, this can lead to crappy charging and, at worst, a fire hazard. This issue is further compounded by the fact that every website in this era is trying to sell you something and product reviews are sponsored / bought, so misinformation is no doubt rife. So, weighing up (a) the risk of looking like an idiot with (b) the fact I am an idiot, I thought I'd flag the issues here whilst simultaneously asking "hurrrr what should I buy hurrrr please help". I should add that I still don't really understand all the nuances of the subject - so proceed with caution!
This link, albeit old, summarises the issues:
https://www.theverge.com/2016/2/4/10916264/usb-c-russian-roulette-power-cords
Since then, I believe the standard has been changed from the now disused 'quick charge' to 'power delivery', which implies 'super fast safe charging'.
On the basis of that, I'm going to plump with one of these to charge my Nintendo switch:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XTMK9H2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1_1_1?smid=A296JJ7EW4ORVE&psc=1
... but the next question is, what wall charger to charge the portable charger! I've read that even rav powers old 36 watt usb-c plugs will damage your devices due to voltage mismatches. Anyway, this one looks like the winner:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Prem...535792103&sr=1-2-fkmr0&keywords=pd+plug+anker
TLDR - I don't know if your houses will burn down / devices bricked, but will my house burn down with these devices? Thanks!
@Phate @b0rn2sk8 @Plainsong @Kreeeee - just tagging to be helpful as I mentioned this issue previously and you may not be aware of some of the crap surrounding this, but you probably are!
On a separate note, this has been one of the most annoying 'research' adventures I've done. Endless GDPR spam on websites and so many 'DANGER DON'T BUY but wooo buy these products and get me commission'. Seems difficult to find any decent info these days.
This link, albeit old, summarises the issues:
https://www.theverge.com/2016/2/4/10916264/usb-c-russian-roulette-power-cords
Since then, I believe the standard has been changed from the now disused 'quick charge' to 'power delivery', which implies 'super fast safe charging'.
On the basis of that, I'm going to plump with one of these to charge my Nintendo switch:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XTMK9H2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1_1_1?smid=A296JJ7EW4ORVE&psc=1
... but the next question is, what wall charger to charge the portable charger! I've read that even rav powers old 36 watt usb-c plugs will damage your devices due to voltage mismatches. Anyway, this one looks like the winner:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Prem...535792103&sr=1-2-fkmr0&keywords=pd+plug+anker
TLDR - I don't know if your houses will burn down / devices bricked, but will my house burn down with these devices? Thanks!
@Phate @b0rn2sk8 @Plainsong @Kreeeee - just tagging to be helpful as I mentioned this issue previously and you may not be aware of some of the crap surrounding this, but you probably are!
On a separate note, this has been one of the most annoying 'research' adventures I've done. Endless GDPR spam on websites and so many 'DANGER DON'T BUY but wooo buy these products and get me commission'. Seems difficult to find any decent info these days.