How Fast is Fast? A Look at the AUKEY Power Bank's Fast Charging Technology
Everyone wants their device to be charged in a flash when time is of the essence.
What is Fast Charging Technology?
Fast charging is an increasingly popular feature that allows you to power up your device in just a fraction of the time it takes to do it the conventional way.
The output of a charge is measured in amperage and voltage.
Amperage (or current) is the amount of electricity flowing from the battery to the connected device, while voltage is the strength of the electric current.
Multiplying volts by amps gives you wattage, the measure of total power.
To make a device charge faster, most manufacturers either boost the amperage or vary the voltage in order to increase the amount of potential energy.
The majority of fast charging standards typically vary the voltage rather than boost the amperage.
Are All Devices Compatible With Fast Charging?
No, your device will only take in as much power as its charging circuit is designed to.
For fast charging to work, you need a phone or other device with a charging circuit capable of using one of the fast charging standards, and a power bank and cable enabled for that same standard.
What Are Some Fast Charging Standards for Power Banks?
The original and most popular types of fast charging standards are USB Power Delivery (or USB-PD) and Qualcomm Quick Charge.
In addition to these, you may be familiar with TurboPower, Adaptive Fast Charging, or SuperCharge.
Many of these are based on Qualcomm Quick Charge and have been rebranded for marketing purposes.
Similarly, Apple uses USB-PD standard in their devices, so your iPhone will be compatible with all USB Power Delivery power banks and cables.
What Are Some AUKEY Power Banks That Support Fast Charging?
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PB-WL02 10,000mAh 20W Wireless Charging Power Delivery Powerbank: USB Power Delivery port fast charges your iPhone 12 / 11 / XS / XR Series / iPhone SE (2020), Google Pixel 4 / 4 XL, and other compatible USB-C devices. Quick Charge 3.0 port charges compatible devices up to 4 times faster than conventional charging.
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PB-Y39 15,000mAh 20W Fast Charge PD Powerbank: USB Power Delivery port fast charges your iPhone XS / XS Max / XR, Google Pixel4/4XL, and other compatible USB-C devices. Quick Charge 3.0 port charges compatible devices up to 4 times faster than conventional charging.
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PB-WL03 20,000mAh 22.5W Wireless Powerbank PD: Power Delivery 3.0 output and Quick Charge 3.0 output combine to deliver an optimized charge to your devices at up to 18W. Fast charge the iPhone 11 Pro up to 50% in just 30 minutes with the PD output. USB Power Delivery port fast charges your iPhone 12 series / 11 series / XS series / iPhone SE (2020), Google Pixel 4 / 4 XL, and other compatible USB-C devices. Quick Charge 3.0 port charges compatible devices up to 4 times faster than conventional charging.
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PB-Y37 20,000mAh 65W PD Powerbank Fast Charge: Quick charge 3.0 port charges compatible devices up to 4 times faster than conventional charging.