Quick Charge 2.0 explained from the Power Bank Perspective

Rapidly charging your battery is soon to become one of the most common features that any modern mobile phone/tablet will have. As we make these devices larger and larger, the battery will need to employ a rapid recharge cycle or it will take too long to get a significant charge for on the go people.

The term "phablet," was coined to describe a tablet sized device which was in fact a phone but looked like you brought a baking sheet up to your face and held it there. The Samsung Galaxy Note was one such example and so a Samsung power bank which you're considering purchasing, needs to support the right technology to charge this device right.

In an article by Luke Edwards, he writes about a significant technology you should know about called Quick Charge 2.0:

Battery life is one of the most talked about areas for improvement in smartphones. Longer life and faster charging are at the top of the want list for many who are frustrated with constant device recharging as our mobile demands grow.

Quick Charge 2.0 promised to alleviate these wattage woes when it was introduced by Qualcomm in 2013, but after its initial announcement, little more was heard about it.

But the Quick Charge 2.0 technology can change your battery charging relationship and alleviate some of those battery woes you might have been having. This is why it's important and why the technology should be at the forefront of your smartphone considerations.

What is Quick Charge 2.0?

Quick Charge 2.0 is Qualcomm's fast charging technology that allows a device to charge the battery faster without frying its innards. It's designed to speed up the charging process, so you spend less time charging your device at the wall. Quick Charge is a proprietary Qualcomm technology, integrated into Snapdragon chipsets.

According to Qualcomm, in a 30-minute test a traditional charger (5V, 1A) managed to power a battery up 12 per cent, while the first generation of Quick Charge (5V 2A) managed 30 per cent, and Quick Charge 2.0 (9V, 2A) filled it to 60 per cent in 30 mins.

That's a significant difference in charging speed.

Quick Charge 2.0 certified adapters come in two classes: A and B. Class A is capable of delivering 5V, 9V and 12V. Class B is capable of delivering 5V, 9V, 12V and 20V. Most adapters with Quick Charge 2.0 are now Class A.

There are two sides to this fast charging arrangement. In order to benefit from Quick Charge 2.0 a device needs to be coupled with a compatible Quick Charge 2.0 wall charger. Read full post here...

As you can see from the article, you need to look for Quick Charge 2.0 if your device supports it. Otherwise your device will charge but at a slower rate. Check out our store for a number of Samsung Quick Charge 2.0 power banks and charge your device to its full potential!

 

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Quick Charge 2.0 explained from the Power Bank Perspective is courtesy of BestUSBCharging