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<blockquote data-quote="Mad Professor" data-source="post: 3197996" data-attributes="member: 5316"><p>You may want to take a look at your built in ports. Unit in the last few years have built in ports (assuming built into an electric outlet) been widely available that supported Apple’s fast charging. </p><p>Most common ports are only capable of 1.2a 5 watt charging. 12v powered USB ports have been available a bit longer but still 5 Watt are the most common. Even Apple only includes a 5 watt charger even with the newest XS iPhones. </p><p></p><p>However the iPhone starting with the 6 or 6s introduced 12w charging. Devices that support it are is usually marked 2.1a or 12 watt. (Be careful as some multi port chargers are marked for total wattage, not per port) The iPads include a 12 watt charger. </p><p></p><p>Using a 12W charger will charge the iPhone almost twice as fast as the 5 watt. I think the true number is 85-90%. It is substantial. </p><p></p><p>Wireless charging depends on the charger. There are 5 watt and 7.5 watt chargers supported by Apple. 7.5 Watt is only supported by Apply with certain vendors and the 7.5 only adds about 20% speed. I’ve personally only used 5 Watt wireless and prefer 12 Watt wired. I might consider wireless on my night stand one day. </p><p></p><p>The other charging supported by the iPhone, starting with the iPhone 8, is the USB-C port which is 18 Watt. I have tested my iPhone X with USB-C (Using my Surface Book 2) and it is only slightly faster than my 12 Watt chargers. Around 10-15%. Articles I read at the time confirmed my speed tests results. A special USB-C to lightning cable is required. I’ve only seen Apple branded ones but haven’t looked recently. I think they are still about $20. </p><p></p><p></p><p>You also mention a battery pack. </p><p>12 Watt is available in some of the better qualities usb battery packs. I still use a Mophie juice pack powerstation Duo I bought about 5 years ago. It is incredible and supports simultaneous 12 watt charging of both ports. It is 6000 mAh and about the size of a pack of cards. It was expensive and the top of the line when I bought it during an ice storm, but it has been bulletproof. It has literally traveled to all 8 continents. (yes, all 8 and in 8 days, loaned to the ex-wife but that is another long story). It gets quite a bit of use when I travel and even on an end table where I watch tv from. You might take a look at the specs of yours. </p><p></p><p>I strongly suggest testing 12 Watt charging from confirmed equipment. The difference is amazing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mad Professor, post: 3197996, member: 5316"] You may want to take a look at your built in ports. Unit in the last few years have built in ports (assuming built into an electric outlet) been widely available that supported Apple’s fast charging. Most common ports are only capable of 1.2a 5 watt charging. 12v powered USB ports have been available a bit longer but still 5 Watt are the most common. Even Apple only includes a 5 watt charger even with the newest XS iPhones. However the iPhone starting with the 6 or 6s introduced 12w charging. Devices that support it are is usually marked 2.1a or 12 watt. (Be careful as some multi port chargers are marked for total wattage, not per port) The iPads include a 12 watt charger. Using a 12W charger will charge the iPhone almost twice as fast as the 5 watt. I think the true number is 85-90%. It is substantial. Wireless charging depends on the charger. There are 5 watt and 7.5 watt chargers supported by Apple. 7.5 Watt is only supported by Apply with certain vendors and the 7.5 only adds about 20% speed. I’ve personally only used 5 Watt wireless and prefer 12 Watt wired. I might consider wireless on my night stand one day. The other charging supported by the iPhone, starting with the iPhone 8, is the USB-C port which is 18 Watt. I have tested my iPhone X with USB-C (Using my Surface Book 2) and it is only slightly faster than my 12 Watt chargers. Around 10-15%. Articles I read at the time confirmed my speed tests results. A special USB-C to lightning cable is required. I’ve only seen Apple branded ones but haven’t looked recently. I think they are still about $20. You also mention a battery pack. 12 Watt is available in some of the better qualities usb battery packs. I still use a Mophie juice pack powerstation Duo I bought about 5 years ago. It is incredible and supports simultaneous 12 watt charging of both ports. It is 6000 mAh and about the size of a pack of cards. It was expensive and the top of the line when I bought it during an ice storm, but it has been bulletproof. It has literally traveled to all 8 continents. (yes, all 8 and in 8 days, loaned to the ex-wife but that is another long story). It gets quite a bit of use when I travel and even on an end table where I watch tv from. You might take a look at the specs of yours. I strongly suggest testing 12 Watt charging from confirmed equipment. The difference is amazing. [/QUOTE]
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