Anker 727 Charging Station vs Baseus PowerCombo 100W

Anker 727 Charging Station vs Baseus PowerCombo 100W
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00:00 Intro
01:00 Anker
04:30 Baseus
08:00 Opinions

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

When checking the grounding on the USB Ports, it is a GOOD thing that these are NOT connected as they should NOT be connected for safety. I didn't clarify that properly in the video.

[@hungryx318]

I'm curious as to why USB Ports shouldn't be grounded? I used to receive a tingling electric shock when I touched my MacBook while using the provided 2 prong Apple Charger but when I purchased their extension cable with ground, it went away. I've heard some claim it was due to the higher voltage compared to 110V countries but I'm not too sure. In fact, I've been on the lookout for a travel sized 100-140W grounded charger (which I can't find) but if they shouldn't be then I guess that massively opens my options.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

@@hungryx318 That tingling sensation was leakage AC through the power adapter through you to ground. It is a function of capacitance and frequency. It is very low current. The apple adapter deals with this by shunting the leakage current to ground. The issue with a USB port having a connection to ground is more like a cascade failure problem. If the power earth is faulty and another device on that circuit fails to earth, then the usb becomes live at mains potential. It is fine for a metal cased device to be connected to earth but in the situation above the casing becomes dangerous. A high value resistor (ideally series of resistors) can be safer but still isn’t the safest solution. Low leakage power supply would be best but it will be less efficient and very much larger. I can’t count how many things I have directly connected to earth on the metal case that people interact with. So, way to deal with it, yes. Potentially dangerous, yes. Trade offs and standards. Guitars are an example of something people hold that are directly earth connected through an amplifier. Or ESD straps (which connect through a 1 mega ohm resistor). Anyway the actual solution is to make modifications to the power supply design that would add cost. It is another measurement that can be done determining which adapters have the least AC leakage, which would have the least potential to cause the sensation on metal cases of USB connected devices. Or make all the cases plastic or isolated in some way. This is just the beginning of course.

[@hungryx318]

@@AllThingsOnePlace Thanks for the insight, I may try putting a cover/skin on the case to remove the sensation. Look forward to more of your videos!

[@tembak88]

nowadays too many equiptment that i am using powered port 7 usb port , ugreen 100w charger ..all would give tingling sensation on the devices it connected even though it is plastic. if expose metal, you will fee like an ant bite. Currently using Dell usb charger for notebook and it doesn't have that spiderman tingling sensation when touch but if i connect that to ugreen 100w chargers the sensation will be there.

[@yulesh5726]

Thank you for explaining this!

[@sUwU]

Finally a video where some actually testing is being done on these adapters and not just one long advertisement video for Anker.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks for watching!

[@unimatrix888]

Awesome review! Thank you for not sugar coating your verdict!

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks for watching!

[@wagonet]

You are the coolest friggin channel I've randomly found. You should be at 100k.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Wow, thanks!

[@eugene4350]

As always, great video. And as expected, Anker has fallen compared to USB PD implementation in USB-IF Certified PSUs. Thanks for the information.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks for watching!

[@MikeBifulco]

Love your detailed reviews - it's super interesting to see someone so informed reviewing these devices. I'm curious what your current pick is for something (of any reasonable wattage) that would need to work in both 110 and 220v environments for travelers. Are there any standards one can look for to ensure a power adapter will work in many/most countries? Subscribing! Thanks for your hard work.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Most standard power adapters are compatible with multi-voltage inputs. It is unusual that the Baseus in this video doesn't support higher voltage input. The little label on the back will state if it is compatible. As far as my recommendation it is really about anything that has safety listing and is higher on the PQS chart for it's category. Thanks for watching!

[@robsteinert7375]

Fantastic review. I just bought one in Australia 100w 240v does get warm, however I got a good deal. I'm really surprised about Anker, though. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, anker has some great stuff this isn’t one of them.

[@ErnestJay88]

At first, i thought "Anker Logo" with light also function as wireless charger 😅

[@johnwick860]

another informative video, thanks!

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks for watching!

[@mr559]

I just watched a few videos of the Anker 757 and 767. I hope to see you review those since they're more on the level of gas generators.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, I want to get into some of that stuff for sure. At miniature channel size I can't justify the cost yet.

[@hubahubaize]

Your video just save my money. Thanks a lot. Instantly subscribe.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Cool, thanks for watching!

[@carlosgraterol]

Great review, thank you! I was hoping the Anker 727 was going to be better, but was very disappointed. Guess I'm stuck with it. At least it will work fine and cover my needs, just not the quality I was expecting from Anker and that price tag.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, it's safe and works so there is that. I tend to dig deeper, and mostly in this case, for the price and size I expect a little more.

[@AC-wl7ve]

whats wrong with it lol...i have one and its great.

[@carlosgraterol]

@@AC-wl7ve The video explains in depth.

[@AC-wl7ve]

@@carlosgraterol what, it uses a bit more power than the other one? That’s the only takeaway I got. In real world use for me it’s been awesome. Does everything it says it does and stays really cool to the touch as well. The form factor is awesome, only power brick I need to bring anywhere.

[@carlosgraterol]

@@AC-wl7ve ok then?

[@YoshioVids]

I have a question. Is there any difference between the US targeted Baseus chargers and Chinese targeted Baseus devices other than the certifications and the part numbers? Or there's any change in power efficiency? I have the CCGAN100UC, the 100W wall adapter from Baseus and the one you reviewed is the CCGAN100US, and I was wondering if there's a real difference.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

That is a great question. I am not sure. I would expect them to be the same. Making two parts versus one at scale is a savings.

[@nathanvanlieshout7834]

I have the Baseus in Australia with Australian A/C connectors obviously. Which we are on 240V. I take it, this must be different somehow

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

@@nathanvanlieshout7834 Yeah, my guess is the input circuitry is designed a little differently to handle higher voltages.

[@ahphodg260]

Great review!

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks!

[@martin_wood]

I’ve noticed these power hubs don’t have surge protection. Is a surge protector necessary in 2022 for a laptop and camera chargers?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

It really depends on the power supply, how it is made, and how severe of a surge. Many device are built to be tolerant of whatever is on the AC grid. Severe surge events can still damage equipment though. Based on the Baseus shutting down with voltages of 170V or so I think that one does have some surge protection. It crowbars the input (MOV protection as would be in a normal power strip) on an overvoltage event. The Anker being mutli-voltage, could just have a much higher threshold but no idea if it has that same protection type.

[@l.l.coolray]

Can you test a 60000mah power station as they seem so cheap compared to smaller alternatives, what are they cheaping out on. Keep up the good work👏👍🇬🇧😎

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Great Suggestion! I am working through my backlog of power banks I have now but seeing if these larger banks actually offer some more capacity is something to check out.

[@bustosraul1]

I would love to see u do a comparison on those 12v socket adapters the ones u plug into a 12socket and the ones that u wire in as well after watching ur video on the dewalt charger I got me one and I got one of those klien usb meters and was sad to see what power my type c chargers we’re putting out

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Car chargers? There's a video for that too... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKKcaWOnn5yiqLc

[@KFCezikiel]

I have the baseus one and live in Australia. So far so good.. actually, I love it lol.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

haha nice. Yeah, this version definitely not international but yeah as long as it supports the voltage.

[@amirulizzat2114]

this question may sound stupid but does ac and usb share 10A(max output)? planning to get baseus 100w powercombo and use em for my laptop and charge my phone simunatously

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

I'm not sure exactly how they configured this, but I know the Baseus has a resettable fuse because I tripped it, ha. I would assume the mains input plug is shared to the AC outlets and any other system components. The USB part uses 100 watts though so

[@elijahclough]

Honestly like the anker better. Got the anker nano 67w the model under the one in the video and I love it. Does everything I need to it to do. Honestly unless you’re charging laptops and a bunch of devices then I might consider.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks! Yeah, that makes sense.

[@andyman820]

Oh man... I have both of these, both are great

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, it looks like Anker has a 140W version out now too.

[@andyman820]

@@AllThingsOnePlace Between the two, baseus and the built in power cord is the winner. Makes a nice hand warmer too. The anker prime is nice to see the power draw for charging a laptop but I haven't gotten it over 90W on a single cord

[@monferaigne5061]

Best review ever. Very informative and tested. I'll tale baseus over overrated anker.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks! Yeah, that is more or less a running theme on the channel.

[@Mehiidk]

Is it possible that a brand called Aukey is also within your testing sights?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

They absolutely are. I just haven't quite gotten there yet.

[@jrs89]

Bummer. I've been waiting on your review of these for a while. I've actually been traveling with the Anker 727 for about three months now and I really like it. The form factor is great for packing. It can packs effortless into a carryon. It adds no bulk. I got a case for it and it just made it less space efficient. I love being able to plug into an outlet, set it on a desk and connect everything to it. No bulky wall wart that doesn't fit or stay connected to deal with. I wish the 140W 747 had a AC cable and was thin like the 727. In hotels, outlets are usually either far away or embedded into a desk with little-to-no clearance for more than an AC connection. I wish the 727 were four USB C connections though. It would be nice if it could handle a 100W laptop in addition to a phone, tablet, etc. It's a shame the 727 has such poor power quality. I've really enjoyed this product.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, I am disappointed in this one. I really wanted to use it. They could've easily spent the time to do it right but chose to cheap out. I agree the form factor is nice though. It is the main reason to get this, I didn't expect it to be the only reason. They hide the facts about input current in the 'total product rating 10A' so you can't know the technical details.

[@macktheinterloper]

Really disappointed with the Anker. I'd hoped it would have PFC. Any chance I could prod you into reviewing the Belkin 108W charger? It's been out for a while now, but I haven't seen a proper review of it yet.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yep, I have it now along with a few other Belkin devices so they are due a video for sure.

[@macktheinterloper]

@@AllThingsOnePlace You sir are a gentleman and a scholar. Looking forward to it :)

[@mikemoreno1852]

Bummer - have the 727 as a combo unit to power my cpap and phone when traveling. Recommendation for alternatives? Or just go with a power strip and charger?

[@stellarproductions8888]

I think your best bet is to go with a Baseus unit. Anker used to provide a lot of quality products, which made them sail way up the line of marketed products. But they became too cushi in their new position, and like many other big companies, has started to put out garbage. Eventually it will doom the company, because nobody will want to buy their garbage anymore.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

haha, yeah, Baseus is an up and comer and from what I have seen on newer devices has stepped the game up on higher wattage devices basically across the board.

[@allenramen1380]

“Led button makes up for all of though” 😂

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

They light up the world, must solve everything.

[@TheDesius]

You say its a mid tier value however i think its pretty good. Its a small company and they got pretty much every possible safety listing which is not cheap to do for a smaller company.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, I am looking at the whole market and there are garbage power adapters that are real cheap. So, it ends up mid-value from an instant spend perspective. Long term it is a higher value, from longevity and efficiency perspective. I don't consider the longer term effects into the calculation though, just purchase price, as including longer term items is guessing.

[@002mjr]

Are you going to review the newer 140watt model of this Anker?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Eventually, I will, I want to get some of other adapters I have there completed first.

[@fejotore]

Will you review the newer version of this or not worthy the try?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

I do want to, but yeah I suspect not enough has changed to make the investment now. I have it down as a revisit in 6 months on my list.

[@studnts4elac]

Can you recommend a power strip with 1600/1800+ AC wattage and 20-65w USB?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

I don't have a recommendation for that. I'd buy a power strip (safety listed ones are like $5), then get a 30W power adapter for like $20.

[@Mike0193Azul]

There needs to be laws against single use plastic and proprietary adapters. Way too much needless e-waste

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

That's the only time it'll change. Unfortunate that many companies can't take it upon themselves to do better.

[@mathlevr]

One more deficiency of the Anker is the lack of 12 V USB-C output - the devices that depend on this specific voltage won't work with it at all. This is nearly universal issue with Anker power supplies, and also one really puzzling, given that most other manufacturers don't have this problem.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

12V isn't required by the USB specification, so technically other people are including it as an extra, I do not mind having it though. Technically, if the PPS mode goes up to at least 12V the device could request 12V through this mode.

[@mathlevr]

@@AllThingsOnePlace 12V was in v2 of the spec, and then it was removed in v3. Everybody apart from geniuses on USB-C PD committee understands why it is an idiot move to define a voltage as a part of the standard and then to remove it once manufacturers brought devices that rely on it to the market - and that's why huge majority of USB-C power supplies have 12V available anyway. Not Anker though. And yes, you could use 12V from PPS (if it is available in that range, which is not given), but that requires totally different negotiation, meaning devices already manufactured are screwed, and those not on the market often require costly redesign (if they use single chip PD solution).

[@tembak88]

Can i ask which charger got grounded usb type c port?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

The only ones I’ve found are apple chargers with the 3 prong extension cord add on.

[@Robbyjonesy]

Hi, samsung gives a gift card on s23 pre-order. It's 45w max capable. Should i get any of samsung charges(15,25,45,65), or use it on cases or other accessories and get something else for charging. Thanks.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

The 45W charger isn't bad. I don't really recommend any of the other Samsung chargers.

[@BillyONeal]

Shame to hear about 727's power quality because the form factor has been fantastic to travel with. I hope someone else does a similar form factor with better power quality in the future...

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, the power supply tech is obviously available, Dell/HP (Delta Power Supplies), have been out at 130W level that are very thin and are fairly efficient.

[@PrasenceKasichka]

So you have critisized every power adapter I've heard of. Which power adapter/ GAN charger would you reconmend to use?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

haha, yeah, I am too mean. Anker makes a few good chargers within their very large portfolio. The Nano II 30W, or the Nano III, or the larger side the 737, 747 chargers are pretty good. Baseus makes some good 100W mutliport devices, they have some quality issues. Satechi makes a good charger if you have a mac but they have some compatibility issues with other devices. It kind of comes down to specific needs. If you are after basic phone charging, get a compact charger from a brand you trust.

[@PrasenceKasichka]

@@AllThingsOnePlace Thank you. I was afraid that there is nothing good on the market ;) I just want to buy good quality 3-4 mutiport phone GAN charger 65-100W and I'm not a Iphone user.

[@harleysoltes]

Would either work with the Dell XPS laptops?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Depending on the specific model, it may or it may not. It may require an adapter.

[@VektorVirus]

Is the 100w split between the AC/USB on the Baseus when both AC and USB ports are populated, or do the USB ports get the full 100w?

[@borisov_dev]

AC is separate

[@VektorVirus]

@@borisov_dev 🙏

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

100W total to the USB side, the total for the whole device is ~1200 watts, actually 10 amps, so 1200 VA not watts. Discussion for another day right?

[@VektorVirus]

@@AllThingsOnePlace thank you so much. I really appreciate all the work you've been doing with these in depth videos

[@eugene4350]

@@AllThingsOnePlace Real power vs. Apparent power, resistive vs inductive loads. Good fun. But story for another day indeed.

[@mattstechchannel]

I have the multi port Baseus 65W and it is currently too hot to touch, kinda concerning and was trying to figure out why but haven’t found anyone else with this issue, any help or suggestions would be great!

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, I wasn't too impressed with that adapter. The 100W gets hot too but it seems manageable. Some people have bought small clip on fans to keep the adapter cool.

[@lubtub619]

What does the Department of Energy 6 mark look like ?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

VI in a circle.

[@lubtub619]

@@AllThingsOnePlace Thanks! My google results for "Department of Energy 6 mark" wasn't really helpful. I would watch a video of you briefly explaining what the relevant and newer standards and certifications are out there. This would also be useful in your charger/powerbank/cable categorization and comparisons

[@jkirk1626]

A big design fail in Anker's 727 is putting the outlets next to each other. Their proximity prevents plugging 2 of countless devices simultaneously.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Good point.

[@LeoLiburon]

i have not watched the video yet and since i own the anker one it is on my desk atm. i will guess it to be pretty bad efficiency. the sacrifice for form factory is very real in this case in the usb-c ports at least

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

I’m mostly curious how the outlets hold up with the pop up design.

[@ks1ngh27]

Oh man. I bought the 727. I loved the form factor as I have traveled with it. What does your review of anker 727 mean for regular users? Sorry your video seemed bit technical so not sure how your conclusion translates to real life.

[@borisov_dev]

It’ll eat marginally more electricity compared to other chargers

[@juanreyes3963]

It does okay at charging smaller devices (e.g., phone, tablet, smartwatch, etc.) but will be wasteful with larger devices (laptop, Nintendo switch, etc.). It may take a bit longer to fully charge the larger devices because of the waste, but we are talking minutes rather than hours (I think). With travel, the electricity bill will not affect you directly, and your devices will be fine. Still, as a society, we should strive to not be wasteful and encourage companies to make better products by buying the least wasteful alternative.

[@ks1ngh27]

@@juanreyes3963 thanks for the input. Does it have negative impacted on devices being charged ? Ie laptop or Nintendo switch.

[@TheStopwatchGod]

@@borisov_dev It'll use double the electricity as the baseus

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Not quite double, but it isn't great for this one. The Anker is safe and it will work to charge things.

[@iradev3436]

I am kinda confused which one to buy Anker 747 150W charger or Baseus 140W charger or rocoren 140w , if you buy these which one you choose please?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

It depends on needs, most power on one port and highest overall efficiency, Rocoren. The Baseus trails a little behind. The Anker is a good choice for 100W single power charging needs (meets 99% of the market requiremets) but it is expensive.

[@iradev3436]

@@AllThingsOnePlace So you prefer 120W from Anker over baseus and rocoren for 100w charging?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

@@iradev3436 No, if it is 100W then I go Baseus all the way. If you need a the extra watts though the Anker or Rocoren perform better.

[@jitrapornpha5104]

“the Anker is Pathetic “ ahahahahahah

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

I need to learn how to be nice I guess. I took meaner things out.

[@ka2057]

I have to wonder whether the Baseus really is 125V-only. The USB charger part can be used on 220/240V, as per Baseus, which makes sense because it's probably based on the same core circuitry as most of their other recent USB chargers in this power range. As for the 2 AC outlets, they're just pass-through outlets as in any $2 outlet extender, and should have no problem working on 220/240V, so long as you only plug dual-voltage devices that can handle 220/240V into them and don't exceed 1250W combined. And that's why I suspect that Baseus says that they only work on 110/125V power, to prevent people who don't know this from plugging devices that can't handle 220/240V into them and having them explode or melt or whatever, and incur the wrath of the hotel management abroad. Any thoughts on this? What part of this charge won't be able to handle 220/240V?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

The Baseus doesn’t work on 220/240. I test it in the video. It shorts out the input at 160v in. Probably a MOV kicking in. They may have used lower voltage capacitors in the input side to save space so it really doesn’t work with higher voltages.

[@ka2057]

@@AllThingsOnePlace Interesting. In a response to a question posed by someone on the product page for the 65W version of this charger, Baseus appears to be saying that the USB charger part can be used on 220/240V: Q: If i use an adapter so that it plugs into an outlet in italy for example will it operate as a power converter? or fry? A: Hi there, Thank you for your question. This product was certified by ETL and can meet the requirement of UL817, clause 21.4, AC outlet is rated for 125V. We are so sorry that we do not recommend you use 2 AC outlets in countries with a voltage higher than 125V. But you still can use 4 USB ports in that countries. For any questions, please click "contact seller", we are always ready to help! Thank you. see less By Baseus on May 14, 2022 However in other responses to similar questions, they say to not use it with voltages above 125V. So they're giving conflicting advice. But you're saying that you verified that the USB charger part will definitely not work on 220/240V? If so then that's kind of weird because all of their other USB chargers that don't have AC outlets appear to work on 220/240V. I actually bought the 65W version based in large part on this Baseus response, as I'm traveling abroad later this year to where it's 220/240V, and was hoping to use it there. So it looks like I'll be returning it and getting a dual voltage USB charger without AC outlets instead, and bring along an AC extension cord for it and my other dual voltage devices.

[@ka2057]

@@AllThingsOnePlace I did some more digging and apparently both the 65W and 100W versions of their corded USB chargers that don't come with 2 AC outlets DO work on 220/240V. So either they use different circuitry for their USB chargers than do the versions with the 2 AC outlets, or something's not right here. Any ideas for why this might be the case, and have you tested these versions without the 2 AC outlets to see if they really do work at 220/240V? For my needs a corded version with the 2 AC outlets would be a lot more useful than either a plug-in or corded version without those 2 AC outlets.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

@@ka2057 The 65W may work, a little gamble there. I know the 100W Power Combo does not work.

[@ka2057]

@@AllThingsOnePlace So weird that that's the case, because it would mean that they're using different circuitry for the 65W/100W chargers depending on whether they have pass-through AC outlets, which makes no sense because the outlets are upstream from the circuit board and shouldn't affect it so long as the combined power draw is within safe limits. Seems like they should be using the same circuit boards but it look like they're not, based on your tests. Have you tested the versions of the 65 & 100W corded chargers that don't have AC outlets to see if they work properly at 220/240V? Lots of people need to use these when traveling abroad and would appreciate knowing. I personally prefer the corded over the plug-in version because the plug-in ones tend to not be secure when you plug them into a plug adapter, or are hard to fit into recessed outlets. Also, if you haven't already done so then a video on chargers that are suitable for 220/240V use abroad would be a great idea.

[@stevencen4076]

Does baseus 100 watt support PD 3.0 30 watt ?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yes, it will support any PD mode 100 watts and down.

[@DX88]

Still hoping for some EU Baseus tests!

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

I know! I haven't forgotten.

[@DX88]

@@AllThingsOnePlace thank you for your service sir!

[@stevencen4076]

I have an old anker power port that i use until now and for power station for my pc table it perform okay and the build quality is good really want anker for my future acc but the price in indonesia is too expensive compared to baseus have to move to baseus because of that

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, Baseus hopefully can keep the quality at least where it is at now and they may find they get more market share in the future. Keeping the price reasonable helps a lot too.

[@JimmyGunXD556]

Is anyone experiencing the Basesus running very hot?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary during testing, but I didn't do any long term testing with this one.

[@shmchuck]

I can forgive slightly lower Baseus' score for a convenience of having an AC outlet.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

haha, yeah I kind of overlooked that, the Anker made me mad.

[@bayardwoodworth7993]

Thanks!

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks! This one went the opposite way I thought it was going to go.

[@bayardwoodworth7993]

@@AllThingsOnePlace , yes, caught me by surprise too. Last time, when I bough the Baseus, I asked before I got too deep into that brand and you reviewed it. This time, I bought three of this exact model Anker without checking. I bought the Anker because my two Baseus 100 desktops do a renegotiation dance, for hours sometimes. All I have to do is plug in a 7th gen Carbon X1 and a Flex5 laptop (also lenovo) and sit back and watch the light show. Even the Carbon and Anker Soundcore Life P2 earbuds at same time would do it. The Anker 727s just handle those combos perfectly (and evidently turns my house wiring into a toaster from the powerfactor numbers). I hope Anker gets their act together. I can always use the 727's as weights for my catfishing rig. 😆 Part of my issue is my fascination with desktop variants. The Setechi 165W does look interesting. I'll find it on sale or used and try out it's smarts with my suprisingly deminding device combos.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

@@bayardwoodworth7993 Yeah, I was caught off guard with the Satechi, movie magic I wrote that after testing of course, really for it's global capacity and just better overall functionality. I only plug in one laptop but everything else I've thrown at it hasn't been an issue. I have so many little batteries and tiny chargers though I could use more ports. I did put tape over the LED. Let me know if you end up upgrading how it handles things.

[@bayardwoodworth7993]

@@AllThingsOnePlace It won't be right away; I've got to catch a sale, but I will let you know!

[@Ender_Wiggin]

Sorry was not hanging on hard eough. Lost my grip in the last 5 min next time I will buckle up with a 5-point seat belt.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Don’t forget the helmet and neck guard?

[@EngineeringPerspective]

why do I always watch these after I buy my anker products... whoops

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

haha, well, power wise not the best choice, but it does work just fine and form factor is why people buy it. Anker could have made this better inside. I don't like the lack of shutters on the AC plugs. It was a very nice edition to see that on the Baseus version. That one has it's own issues though. They should've taken the 100W desktop adapter internals and added the power sockets. Not redesign everything but also make it worse.

[@eugene188]

Too bad the Baseus is only 120V. Can't take it traveling internationally. And non removable power cords. I guess ill keep looking

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, I have more to check out so maybe one of them will be better.

[@borisov_dev]

Got myself Anker 727, still lighter and more convinient than having 2 separate devices 🤷🏻‍♂

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, it does work. It won't cause any problems, it is safe. It just isn't electrically engineered to the level I would expect. I don't think the concept is bad.

[@angelayogurt5415]

Do you accept other new electronic product to test and take a video?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

As of now, no. You can make a suggestion and it goes on the list.

[@StringerNews1]

Obviously a USB port should _not_ be "grounded" to a utility power ground. 🤦

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

That isn't always true. The Apple adapters with three prongs are connected through a 1k or so resistor. It is to prevent AC leakage through the power adapter from being felt on USB devices with metal cases (which is a solution to these being made even more cheaply). I have had some adapter that can trip RCD's or GFCI's that are a little twitchy. There is also the application for things like ESD relief to ground for things like USB soldering irons. That should be a high value resistor though like 1+ Meg ohm or so.

[@StringerNews1]

@@AllThingsOnePlace no, there are no exceptions. The safety ground in home wiring exists for one and only one purpose: to trip a circuit breaker in the event that an AC-powered appliance has a black ("hot") wire come into contact with its metal case. It has nothing at all to do with USB! Using the safety ground for _any_ other purpose is wrong, potentially dangerous and illegal in most places in the US. A mains-powered power supply should provide something called galvanic isolation between the mains side and the low voltage side, through the use of transformers in the power path, and optoisolators in any signal path that loops back from the secondary side of a transformer to the primary side. While there may be some utility in using a high value resistor between primary and secondary circuits, the secondary can *not* use the utility safety ground as its own ground or as a signal ground. And an AC safety ground has nothing whatsoever with ESD prevention for CMOS and similar electrical components!

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

@@StringerNews1 I agree they should be isolated and there shouldn't be exceptions, but there are is all I am saying, not saying those exceptions are correct, just that I found some. Apple is an example of that, they probably shouldn't meet the safety requirements if they do that. I have other things that use earth like my soldering iron is connected to power earth. A lot of Oscilloscope BNC connectors are AC Safety Ground connected too. Those aren't household products though. But yeah, just demonstrating in the video that it isn't connected. I didn't say that is a good thing, I should have been more clear on that. I will skip that bit on future videos. I'll pin a comment stating that the USB port should NOT be connected to ground so that is a good thing.

[@AtomizerX]

@@AllThingsOnePlace is it worth doing a whole video on this subject?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

@@AtomizerXI’m not sure. It would certainly be difficult to get anything correct. Especially since rules are different all over the world.

[@stellarproductions8888]

Baseus has taken the lead once again, why am I not surprised? Anker got far too cushi with their position in the market, and thought they could cheapen out, and nothing could go wrong. Well, what Anker did with the whole Ueifi ordeal, that pretty much sealed their cofin as far as I am concerned. I'll never buy another Anker product again, they made their bed, now its time to lie in it. Baseus for the win!

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

I have to say, I expected Baseus to be good so I was tough on them in this video, but I really didn't expect the Anker to be the worst 100W adapter I've ever seen. I guess no one really checks to see how these things actually perform as the one thing they are made to do, be power adapters.

[@nicholas9262]

Anker is just not as good as they claim to be.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

It does often appear that way.

[@ebol08]

Anker > everything.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Everything!