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Does anyone have experience with Volta Chargers? (or Magnetic chargers generally?) (self.usbchardware)

submitted 4 months ago by ApplyingAutomation to c/[email protected]

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I'm in the process of replacing my entire cable line up to be entirely USB-C & I am interested in perhaps getting something like volta spark cables. Has anyone tried these before?

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[–] Death_Equity 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I have tried a few. The ones with full connectivity had poor charging ability but the ones for charging only performed better. You should make sure to check the current they can handle before you buy.

I stopped using them on my phone but I still use them for my earbuds and a few other devices that I don't need to charge quicker. I work around a lot of fine metal dust that would get into the charging plug, so that may be a consideration even if you don't expect to be around metal particles(sand and dirt may have iron dust).

[–] ApplyingAutomation 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The Volta one's a linked claims 100W charging ~ but I can't find any reputable testers who've independently proven this. Is the slow charging speed the only reason for moving away from it?

[–] Death_Equity 2 points 4 months ago

The ferrous accumulation was an issue along with the charging.

I ended up only charging my phone wirelessly when I got a new phone.