1) It probably has 130W at wall draw and 118W output (>90% efficiency) 2) Barring the above, you can usually have larger initial charging speed before being delegated to a lower total. Same concept as TDP numbers on a (laptop) CPU, it's not a peak, just overall steady state target.
its same as xiaomi one propably top 2 ports share 2x65W 120 total, while botom ones do 2x5W then. if top ones don't go full throttle botom ones propably can go up to 30W, maxed at 15 each. I always wonder if they can go 18 +12 as I would love to charge multiple devices without affecting one another as much as I could.
it is typical of Razer's marketing to lead customers to think that their products have better specs than they really have.
They never lie outright but they do sometimes choose to not adhere to established industry conventions when it comes to counting things — and this could be an example of that.
no, I think it's spec sheets just hasn't fully informed us. it's probably like other 130W GaN charger, using both Type-C connector could output 2x 65W, totaling of 130W.
AFAICT the only misleading phrasing is "ultra-compact", while this is a typical size for GaN chargers, if not slightly larger. And it's way overpriced, somebody mentioned $49, that would be mostly fair.
I looked on Amazon for a 130W USB Charger, and the only things I found were model specific single slot chargers (like for a Dell laptop) and an unnamed, low reviewed (couldn't even get fake reviews) Chinese charger for $80. If you've seen another 130W reputable USB Charger for $50 somewhere, please do suggest where.
I mean, I agree that $180 seems pretty steep, but $49 is funny.
Wow that Chargic is small, not to mention the weight, less than half that of this Razer. This razer is so heavy it's gonna have issues staying on a wall socket.
cm, not inches. 7.7x6.2 inch charger is beefy, like the old dell laptop slugs that weighed more than the laptop (in an era where a "1.5in" thick laptop was considered ultra-slim)
I have been very happy with the RAVPower line of GaN chargers.
The 60 Watt version is a great power/size optimum. I also have their 90W one; it seems almost 2x the size (it's not) for 1.5x the power output. The 60W charger is 4.8 x 3.0 x 4.8 cm.
So the Razer 130W is smaller than two 60W chargers...
RavPower now also has a 100W GaN charger that is slightly smaller than their 90W GaN charger. 61mm x 61mm x 32mm for the 100W 64mm x 64mm x 32mm for the 90W
Cost USB A cables still being very common Help prevent people overloading the charger (sure, you could with two USB C devices, but four absolutely would)
Does it support PPS (programmable power supply)? My Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G will only charge at full speed if the USB-PD charger also supports the optional PPS feature.
There is nothing special about this charger. When I see 130W, and 4 ports, I was expecting to see a max 100W output via 1 Type C port, or 2x 65W if both Type C ports are used. The asking price as expected from Razer is ridiculous. I can get a 120W GAN charger from a reputable company for a quarter of their asking price.
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BillyONeal - Monday, June 14, 2021 - link
How is a group that shares 100W plus a group that shares 18W a total of 130W?basroil - Monday, June 14, 2021 - link
1) It probably has 130W at wall draw and 118W output (>90% efficiency)2) Barring the above, you can usually have larger initial charging speed before being delegated to a lower total. Same concept as TDP numbers on a (laptop) CPU, it's not a peak, just overall steady state target.
DanNeely - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - link
The specs say 130W output. My guess, just based on the numbers is that either the A ports aren't grouped or have a 30W group size.deil - Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - link
its same as xiaomi one propably top 2 ports share 2x65W 120 total, while botom ones do 2x5W then.if top ones don't go full throttle botom ones propably can go up to 30W, maxed at 15 each.
I always wonder if they can go 18 +12 as I would love to charge multiple devices without affecting one another as much as I could.
Findecanor - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - link
it is typical of Razer's marketing to lead customers to think that their products have better specs than they really have.They never lie outright but they do sometimes choose to not adhere to established industry conventions when it comes to counting things — and this could be an example of that.
Fulljack - Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - link
no, I think it's spec sheets just hasn't fully informed us. it's probably like other 130W GaN charger, using both Type-C connector could output 2x 65W, totaling of 130W.s.yu - Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - link
AFAICT the only misleading phrasing is "ultra-compact", while this is a typical size for GaN chargers, if not slightly larger.And it's way overpriced, somebody mentioned $49, that would be mostly fair.
Fulljack - Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - link
are there smaller 130W GaN charger than this?Drumsticks - Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - link
I looked on Amazon for a 130W USB Charger, and the only things I found were model specific single slot chargers (like for a Dell laptop) and an unnamed, low reviewed (couldn't even get fake reviews) Chinese charger for $80. If you've seen another 130W reputable USB Charger for $50 somewhere, please do suggest where.I mean, I agree that $180 seems pretty steep, but $49 is funny.
tayyh89 - Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - link
I have bought 3-port (2C1A) and 4-port (3C1A) at $39 and $49 respectively, and they are smaller than what Razer offers.Mopoint 65W 3-port: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mopoint/mopoi...
Chargic 100W 4-port: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chargic-gan-c...
s.yu - Tuesday, June 29, 2021 - link
Wow that Chargic is small, not to mention the weight, less than half that of this Razer. This razer is so heavy it's gonna have issues staying on a wall socket.Fulljack - Thursday, June 17, 2021 - link
search for Baseus 130W GaN on AliExpress. it's a little bit bigger than this, but it's around 50$meacupla - Monday, June 14, 2021 - link
"7.7 x 3.2 x 6.2 mm (W x D x H)"surely you must mean inches?
plopke - Monday, June 14, 2021 - link
it is "62 mm (L) x 32 mm (W) x 76 mm (H)" on product pagebasroil - Monday, June 14, 2021 - link
cm, not inches. 7.7x6.2 inch charger is beefy, like the old dell laptop slugs that weighed more than the laptop (in an era where a "1.5in" thick laptop was considered ultra-slim)Ryan Smith - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - link
Well we got the right measurement system, but the wrong prefix. Thanks for that heads up!Findecanor - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - link
You're also using the wrong character. 'x' is a letter. The multiplication sign looks like this: ×s.yu - Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - link
😂Dug - Monday, June 14, 2021 - link
Only $180! I might pick up a few.Just kidding. I'll stick with my 100W 4 port that I got for $49.
flyingpants265 - Monday, June 14, 2021 - link
It probably costs them less than that to make, so about 10x the profit margin.zodiacfml - Monday, June 14, 2021 - link
Here I am grossly over estimating that this going to cost $99.🤮watersb - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - link
I have been very happy with the RAVPower line of GaN chargers.The 60 Watt version is a great power/size optimum. I also have their 90W one; it seems almost 2x the size (it's not) for 1.5x the power output. The 60W charger is 4.8 x 3.0 x 4.8 cm.
So the Razer 130W is smaller than two 60W chargers...
meacupla - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - link
RavPower now also has a 100W GaN charger that is slightly smaller than their 90W GaN charger.61mm x 61mm x 32mm for the 100W
64mm x 64mm x 32mm for the 90W
yetanotherhuman - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - link
Or you could just buy an Anker Atom PD 4 for $99.fazalmajid - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - link
The PD 4 is huge and heavy. I had one of the first ones made 2 years ago and it was also defective, randomly shutting down charging, so I returned it.This one looks suspiciously like the Hyperjuice charger.
yetanotherhuman - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - link
Fair enoughesoel_ - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - link
Why not 4 usb-c? Even lower power devices like an iPhone charge faster on usb-c…Tams80 - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - link
Probably a mix of:Cost
USB A cables still being very common
Help prevent people overloading the charger (sure, you could with two USB C devices, but four absolutely would)
damianrobertjones - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - link
Just look at that price. Absolutely silly.Xajel - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - link
So strange it doesn't come with RGB.So how much an RGB version of this will cost?
boeush - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - link
"Looking at the aesthetics, the GaN includes a black plastic chassis..."What?!? No CNC aluminum? Razer's slipping...
Mikewind Dale - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - link
Does it support PPS (programmable power supply)? My Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G will only charge at full speed if the USB-PD charger also supports the optional PPS feature.Mikewind Dale - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - link
It looks like only 1 port out of 4 supports PPS: https://www.razer.com/gaming-pc-accessories/Razer-...Port 1 USB-C (PPS Protocol):
100W max shared with port 2
Port 2 USB-C:
100W max shared with port 1
Port 3 USB-A:
18W shared with port 4
Port 4 USB-A:
18W shared with port 3
shabby - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - link
Better than nothing, i think I only saw one other charger on amazon that supports pps, sad.bernstein - Tuesday, June 15, 2021 - link
Compared to what you can get on aliexpress/indiegogo/... its heavy, huge, extremely expensive and has fewer usb-c ports...timecop1818 - Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - link
> /indiegogothe only thing you can get there is separated from your money (aka scammed)
watzupken - Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - link
There is nothing special about this charger. When I see 130W, and 4 ports, I was expecting to see a max 100W output via 1 Type C port, or 2x 65W if both Type C ports are used. The asking price as expected from Razer is ridiculous. I can get a 120W GAN charger from a reputable company for a quarter of their asking price.sonicmerlin - Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - link
Why are these GaN chargers so expensive?mnemotronic - Monday, August 15, 2022 - link
My first car cost less than this wall-wart.