Is Google's 45W power brick ACTUALLY worth it?

[@ruki9043]

The decrease in wattage over time does make sense, id prefer google prioitizing battery life over super fast charging. 85% in 45 mine pleanty fast enough to last the day as their battery optimisation is way better on the g4 chip

[@tonybowen455]

I'm the opposite. I want it to charge faster from 80-100%. It starts going ridiculously slow after 80%. Google already supports wireless charging which is worse for the battery. It doesn't need to charge at single digit watts wired at 90%.

[@MrMichaelLoyd]

God I love Pixel.

[@TronTonics]

i agree. cant keep my hands off mined lol. i went to the google headquarters in mountain view ca to pick up. Porcelain 512gb XL

[@shomari17]

Same here. I'm so glad I got away from the Samsung world

[@Addict10r]

if they add one ui level of customization, then i agree

[@ifouthxion]

God loves you too.

[@ccjh0806]

NOPE LOL

[@paulfauxrph]

Was adaptive charging turned off?

[@zombiegskrew]

Was adaptive charging on for the devices when conducting the test?

[@amerikanongsiklista]

it's definitely on when this was done for sure... because if that adaptive charging is off then the full charging speed would be very visible.

[@Genshinaction]

I'll have to check that out. I'm using a 3rd party 45w charger and it's the exact same as in this video with the official one. ​@@amerikanongsiklista

[@vjndr32]

The commentary was not clear enough. Since the names are so similar I kept on getting confused as to what device you are talking about, though I got the gist of it. Thank you.

[@Sweet_by_default84]

Finally Pixel's charging speed caught up with OnePlus 8 Pro... Better late than never 😅

[@FCEEVIPER]

You need to run these tests again with Adaptive Battery Charging turned off in the system settings.

[@ZhanToMe]

I hope someday they will be on a par with Chinese smartphones. Silicon-carbon batteries and 80 watt charges will be used

[@sirishant]

why is the audio so bad in this video?

[@hisfatness522]

Yeah it's pretty damn bad

[@Crashpad14]

I thought it was my speakers doing that, guess not lol

[@ifouthxion]

Because it's 9 to 5 Google.

[@Cable-Tie]

why do they say ‘Fast charging’ and not ‘charging rapidly’?

[@enam0001]

Rapid would be if it was 120w charging like my old Xiaomi 11t pro from 3 years ago 💀

[@UnfittedNoise]

Great vid! Was considering whether to get the brick for the fold I've pre ordered. Question what's the led display adapter called and from?

[@PatGunn]

What's the passthrough power meter device?

[@EllEmm149]

You have to use the proprietary charger/cord by Google to get 70% in 30 minutes time 💯

[@sensiblewheels]

@@EllEmm149 Nah, you don't need the 5 amp (e marked) cable! The 45W spec is 21 volts and 2.25 Amps. It's the PPS standard. So I don't think the cable matters. I get the same 32 watts charging with the original cable and the correct PPS charger.

[@EllEmm149]

@@sensiblewheels yeah I'm just speaking from my experience. The cord that came with the pixel 9 pro and the 45 w charging brick purchase from Google got me 70% of charge in 30 minutes. That's all I was saying but thanks for the heads up

[@EllEmm149]

@@kona328WH I was referencing what Google said on their keynotes to get 70% charge from 30 minutes of charging. You'd have to use their own charging brick and the cord that came with your pixel 9 pro. That's all

[@EllEmm149]

@@kona328WH I still enjoy their channel but I hear you

[@sensiblewheels]

@@EllEmm149 You're spot on there. I have a similar experience to you but since I measured the power going in and never got to 45W, I was thinking the time taken could be even less! Might have to wait and watch

[@amerikanongsiklista]

how about using third party chargers? like anker 45 watts one? does it make a difference?

[@kona328WH]

@@amerikanongsiklista you need pps support. That is all

[@Rashidbat]

I use Anker Samsung 45w. Anker is pps so it's perfect.

[@duplicake4054]

Just get a GaN charger

[@busterkeaton1001]

This is out of date advice for the pixel 9 series which has updated charging specs. Specifically for the pixel 9 XL. If you want the absolute fastest charging speed, you'll have to get an updated charger and pay attention to the PPS specs of that charger. It's gotten a bit confusing. One 45 watt charger might not be the same as another 45 watt charger if the PPS is different.

[@rossniem]

That's a really cool cable with the readings on it. Do you have an aff link?

[@enam0001]

Does the charging brick heat up? Would be nice to know.

[@moonmooncake]

I pre-ordered this for my wife with her pixel 9 pro. Can I still use this adapter with my pixel 7 pro?

[@dibidibadibidibou]

What is the best wireless charger for P9 and P9 Pro?

[@barteczekz]

Just got mine 45W charger for the Pixel 8 Pro but unfortunately even when using this Google brick I have the connected not charging error and current jumping up and down while charging. After using a tester it turns out that only an Apple charger works properly with the P8P... So frustrating!

[@THELYRICALTMAN]

Might have to get one

[@davidniositech]

I tested yesterday with the new 45W Pixel Charger and it tooks 1:18 from 1 to 100%...today i tested the old 30W Pixel Charger and it tooks 1:15 from 1 to 100% 😅😅😅🙈 soooo i will send back the 45W Charger! It's unbelievable! 😢😮

[@ameermankuttukara3304]

Google's fast charge technology quickly powers up your device, but frequent use can shorten battery lifespan over time.

[@Scaromonov]

What phone on 7:50, please answer

[@madubtDFS]

So i just got a pixel 9 pro not xl. Where can i get a charger that will fast charge my device? I bought some stuff off amazon but nothing it working? Id love something i can use for my car as well...

[@kuruk_war]

Just got the Pixel 9... Why cant i remove the "at a glance" widget? Literally so much space wasted.

[@King-Julz]

Thats coming to android 15 pretty sure

[@sensiblewheels]

Unfortunately a custom launcher is the only option. Not sure if that'll change with Android 15. It pains me to say this but I switched to Nova launcher. I was missing too much on the stock launcher (like double tap to sleep). The performance is not as good though on a custom launcher. Definitely drops a few frames when scrolling for apps

[@MathersMahmood]

Same. First thing I tried to do

[@dibidibadibidibou]

You can use an other launcher. Nova launcher is dead but MS launcher is good..

[@EllEmm149]

💯 yes 🙌🏻! Using one myself

[@xeed4545]

When we will see a review about the Pro Fold? 😬

[@kevinwheatley1097]

Trading in my S24 for Pixel 9 pro. My pre order date is 23rd September. Very surprising as all the influences already have them

[@Crashpad14]

Nice, I'm not supposed to get mine till early October

[@CrispyChicken44]

I genuinely don't care about "fastest". By the time I upgrade, it will be an upgrade. It will be better than what I currently have (google pixel 6a). Anything is gonna be better than 18W.

[@Meban101]

I saw a scientific study and test done that showed that super fast charging in smartphones is killing the battery faster. And i guess that is why the main players in the smartphone game are taking it easy when it comes to it. I mean look at samsung, google and apple.

[@artdogg50]

3 years with my 100 watt charger, no issues. 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@mscha]

But is it worth it compared to other 45W chargers that are half the price of Google's?

[@vookie91]

Hell no get an Anker nano ii 45w

[@artdogg50]

Just depends on if you want or need the absolute fastest charging times.

[@Riz_]

Poor Pixel 9, I feel like we are the ignored and unwanted relative.

[@KgzStylez]

Maybe the P12 will have faster charging

[@majtechtings]

I can live with this on my 9 pro XL. I have the 45 watt Samsung charger and this is maybe 12 -14 minutes slower than with the ultra line. Better than the hour 45 that the 8 pro takes and WAY better than the 2 hours and change of the 7 pro. Long as the battery life is long? (Which by all accounts it is...I get mine tomorrow.) Then I'm not too pressed if I'm only charging before bed.

[@MrPurle]

Hmmm... I'll have to check things over, but I currently use a ugreen 64W that charges 2 devices at the same time. I'm not sure this charger is doing anything new - especially with adaptive charging throttling the charge. Interesting video all the same!

[@OmairArif]

You just have to check the specs of your charger, If it supports PPS up to about 19V or so then it should work just as fast. Google isn't doing anything proprietary, it is following the USB-C specification, it is just that not every charger on the market supports it at the voltage they are using.

[@MrPurle]

​​@@OmairArifI checked, and my 65W UGreen GaN charger does PPS etc and is 3+ years old with 2 ports... So that's cheaper and better featured than this Google charger.

[@sensiblewheels]

@@MrPurle The exact spec to look for is PPS at 21 volts 2.25 amps. Then you're guaranteed a similar charging performance to the Google charger. Anything lower, you might not be getting the full 37W

[@knowmycars1]

Need to compare the pixel 9 pro xl charging with different bricks. This doesnt say much.

[@BertoJA876]

Good vid, so I am good with my 35W brick for pix 9XL

[@sensiblewheels]

Your charger should have PPS at 21v 2.25a. Then you should be good. I don't think you need a 5 amp (e marked) cable. The cable that comes with the phone is good.

[@igbo_scouser]

Great video

[@dibidibadibidibou]

Wireless chargers are not better? They preserve the charging port..

[@artdogg50]

They also heat up the phone a lot more usually. In my personal experience to an uncomfortable temperature.

[@dibidibadibidibou]

You are right. Pixel stand has a vent but I thinks it's more to prevent its own overheat!

[@DisasterMaster3K]

Original had the 128gb pixel 9 pro from my carrier for 599$ found out today they had a 256gb version for 100 dollars more. Did an exchange for the 256gb version.

[@rico4you]

Yes great charger !

[@UmbroKhan]

People were talking about this on Reddit and Twitter. 27 watt to 32 watt is not good enough.

[@user-me1mv4vy9q]

How much did they want?

[@artdogg50]

32 watts actually isn't bad fast charging if it charges consistently at 32 watts. My older Poco phone charges at 33 watts and I was very happy with it's charging just over an hour. Battery is 4500mah.

[@sensiblewheels]

Thanks for this video! I just got the new google 45W charger and an other one that does PPS at 21v and 2.25a. I plugged in my tester as well and it maxed out at 32W. Never got the elusive 45W. Battery temp to begin with: 33c Charge level: 7% Adaptive battery: Off and also tried with on I used the cable that came with the phone. I don't think the google charger is worth it when there are other chargers that can do 45W with PPS as well.

[@OmairArif]

It's not supposed to hit 45W. 45W is what the charger is rated for, it isn't what the phone is rated for.

[@kona328WH]

@@OmairArif GSMArena said it hit 37W with the Samsung PPS 45 watt charger so god knows what's happening

[@andyH_England]

OEMs use all the marketing tricks and by saying it supports 45 watt charging people are easily swayed. It initially hits 37 watts for the first 30% and then relaxes as it protects the battery life cycle.

[@artdogg50]

You're the 2nd person I've heard say theirs only got to 32 watts. It's beginning to sound like Google is lying about the 37 watts maximum.

[@sensiblewheels]

@@artdogg50 definitely not 37 W let alone 45W. Real life usage is 32W at best. Took me quite a while to adjust after living with 80W charging OnePlus. I'm used it to now. All for the dang software and experience!

[@b.c.b.-2130]

Where did you even get. P9 Pro? My order has said September 4th release date since ordering on August 13th. You're the only KZbinr I've seen with one.

[@SherlockkHolmes]

@techspurt has a comprehensive on it as well. Soooo many people have them in hand already

[@b.c.b.-2130]

@@SherlockkHolmes thanks, missed his video. So 2 non-US based techTubers...guess they're getting them earlier overseas.

[@SherlockkHolmes]

@@b.c.b.-2130 yeaaaahhhh I like his presentation for the entertainment value. But not that you mention it yeah most of the US one are reviewing the pro XL. I think I have seen a few with the 9pro but let me go back and see who it was and I'll get back to you

[@SherlockkHolmes]

@@b.c.b.-2130 @techOdyssey @stevealiscioustech @mark'stech I believe all state side and they've all got the 9pro in hand

[@SherlockkHolmes]

@@b.c.b.-2130 stevealiscious tech, Mark's tech, and tech Odyssey are I believe all state side and have 9pro videos up

[@jamiljohnson9766]

Motorola razr plus 2024 finish 50 minutes pixel 9 pro XL 1 hour and 18 minutes 😅

[@albundy06]

Made a rant post. Deleted it. That sums up my feelings on it better than the rant. Not even worth the time. Clown industry

[@PixelStudios-y3e]

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[@Pixelar2508]