Charger

Keeping a full battery on phones and other electronics can be a hassle when you are on-the-go. Busy schedules do not always keep a wall outlet or computer port nearby for easy recharging. When you spend as much time in a vehicle as anywhere else, a car charger is the best way to keep those battery bars green. While car chargers may look simple at a glance, there are some differences between different models. Knowing which charger to pick helps ensure that your device(s) get their batteries back to 100% as quickly as possible.

What Kind of Car Charger Do I Need?

To find the best USB car charger out there, look for a unit with a variety of amperage options. Each USB port on a car charger will be rated for a different number of amps (abbreviated as “A” on chargers). This number determines the maximum amount of electricity that can be used while a device is recharging. The next obvious question here is “how many amps does my car charger need?” That answer will depend on what kind of electronics you plan on recharging.

The rule of thumb here is that larger batteries will need more amps. Bigger devices use bigger batteries, so the number of amps you need will go up as your electronics get larger. For example, cell phones only need 1.0 amps while something larger like a tablet uses 2.1 amps. Any car charger should have the ports labeled so users can tell which is which.

In any scenario, having to deal with a dead cell phone is a pain. No one likes to realize their alarm did not go off because their phone died in the middle of the night. Or that they are totally lost when the phone’s GPS suddenly changes to a black screen.

With how important cell phones have become to everyday life, you would think that grabbing a charging cable would be simple. However, there are a number of options available depending on what type of phone you have. Even when looking at the same type of charger, different versions can be available.

Phone Charger Ratings

Chargers can have different ratings that are based on three factors: power (watts), current (amps), and voltage (volts). Amps are the key factor to look at here. Larger devices with bigger batteries, such as a tablet vs. a phone, hold more power and can take longer to charge. Phone chargers are made with different ratings depending on what device they are designed to go with. For example, this car charger has three USB ports on it. The first two ports have 1.0A (amps) while the last port has 2.1A. The 2.1A port has higher amperage and can charge big devices like tablets faster while the 1.0A ports are better for smaller devices like cell phones.

Some devices will only draw a certain amount of power from any charger to avoid damaging themselves. For example, iPhones will never charge with more than 1.0A. On the flipside of that, if you used a 1.0A charger with something like a tablet it would charge slower than if you used a 2.1A charger.

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This is the 3 Port – USB Car Charger – 4.1A This charger allows for three of your devices to be simultaneously charging while utilizing only one of your car's valuable DC power sockets. It provides high power in a lightweight package: 3.1 Amps of output while weighing at .8 of an ounce. The triple port interface uses your existing USB cables to let you plug in and get charged at high speeds, while its Input of DC 12-24V and an Output of DC 5V 3.1A Max. The 3 Port – USB Car Charger – 4.1A is the perfect solution for your “on the go” mobile charging needs. For more information on our products please contact our customer service department at 888 518 9505 For all your cable and connecter needs choose Show Me Cables.

This is the 1 Port – USB Wall Charger – 1A This USB Wall Charger eliminates the need for a PC to charge a phone or other USB cable device. This adapter will plug into most electrical outlets and accommodate any USB cable. The USB Wall Charger has an Input of AC100 ~ 240V 50/60Hz and an Output of DC5V, 1000mA. Making this charger highly sought out among wall charger users. The 1 Port – USB Wall Charger – 1A is perfect solution when it comes to charging your devices. For more information on our products please contact our customer service department at 888 518 9505 For all your cable and connecter needs choose Show Me Cables.

This is the 2 Port – USB Car Charger – 3.1A The USB Car Charger is the ideal solution for travel or on-the-go phone charging needs. The 2 USB ports are powered by plugging the Charger into the DV Jack in your car. The Charger has a 5V DC 3000mA output and supplies 2.1 amps of power while the other port supplies 1 amp of power to charge tablets, smartphones, and other USB devices quickly and efficiently The 2 Port – USB Car Charger – 3.1A is the perfect solution for your “on the go” mobile charging needs. For more information on our products please contact our customer service department at 888 518 9505 For all your cable and connecter needs choose Show Me Cables.