PowerPort Speed PD with 5 Ports (Model A2056111) Review

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Nice! Definitely keep me posted. :slight_smile:

Thanks :slight_smile:

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#6

Thanks so much for your feedback about the product. Sorry for making you confused by the different name. I think the ideal of adding a on/off button is a good ideal, but may I ask you a question why you pull the plug out after charging? （safety ? saving power ?) The curve of the bottom makes this product can not stand, and we noticed that issue, but sorry we can not make it to be flatter because of the mold manufacture feasibility. However, that is a good advice and we will consider it into designing. Really hope you could give me more feedback about the products.Thanks.

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#7

I am under the assumption that when a cable is not being used, it should be turned off or unplugged so that it doesn’t draw any energy. For me personally, I like to have my cables (lightning, microUSB, etc) plugged into the PowerPort and ready to go. That way, the cables are already there and I can just plug it into my devices without having to look for the cables. I don’t know if leaving the cables plugged into the PowerPort alone, would matter. That’s why I suggested an ON/OFF switch.

Not too big of an issue for me because I just lean it against something. Perhaps I’ll just place some velcro pieces to the PowerPort and the table I have it on. This way, it will stay up and can be easily detached when I need to take it with me somewhere.

Thank you for taking time to read my review and listen to my suggestions. It is awesome that Anker does this because in the long run, it helps both the consumer and the company. Therefore, WIN WIN :slight_smile:

#8

Great review. Love the gif :thumbsup: there will be gifs everywhere now lol

Maybe they could add a separate base to the device. So if you want to stand it on a desk it can sit in a shallow tray like plastic base. Should only add pennies to the cost. And could have Anker along it :grin:

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#9

Nice review! Thanks for sharing!

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#10

Great review! Especially nice is the product rotation gif! Thanks! :thumbsup:

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#11

Great review, nice job!!! :heart_eyes:

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#12

Excellent review and feedback for Anker to make future improvements on @Nhi :thumbsup:

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#13

Some high strength Velcro would be ideal instead of the included double sided tape. @elmo41683 please share the 3d print file when you’re done with it so other with 3d printers can make their own stands.

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#14

Exactly what I was thinking. Kind of like those Taco shell holders :stuck_out_tongue: Either way, I think using 2 velcro pieces on the bottom works too.

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I would really like to know what the difference is between this one, and the previous model.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D8C6ULO/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3341940462&pd_rd_wg=h2QKz&pf_rd_r=TDG6J9X5BXX978T1ZR62&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B01D8C6ULO&pd_rd_w=ulYbM&pf_rd_i=anker+pd&pd_rd_r=95395d54-c7df-46fd-9aa7-6080fa41b1ca&ie=UTF8&qid=1514040056&sr=1

Is it just looks? Was something fixed under the hood from the previous model?

I am genuinely curious. I own the old one and the PD is advertised for 30 watts, but for some reason it can negotiate to 45 watts on the 15v rail(this concerns me mostly because I worry about potential brown outs). I have had the opportunity to test this one(the 2017 model), and it negotiates 30 watts on all PD rails perfectly.

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#16

Nice review! Thanks for sharing!

And the gif looks awesome, wonky rotation and all. It’s a nice way to add a 360º view of the product! If I may give just one small opinion, the rotation could be slightly slower.

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#17

Nice review. I already have a power hub but once mine dies I am serious looking for one of these hubs to replace it.

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#18

As far as I know, the description seems to be the same. Looks like it’s more cosmetics that’s changed… blue LED light to signify that unit is powered, Matte finish vs Brushed Aluminum, and the 4 PowerIQ ports are now blue. Oh, and the other one looks like it has a flatter bottom. Perhaps someone else can chime in @AnkerTechnical @AnkerTechnical on what the difference is.

Thanks for the suggestion, I realized that after I uploaded. :stuck_out_tongue:

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Did anyone find out what the difference was between the old and new model? apart from what @Nhi has helpfully stated above? Thanks :thumbsup:

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Think @nhi nailed it.

I have both and they preform the same. It’s really just a matter of preference. I prefer the look of the one with blue USB ports and a status LED but wish it was made out of metal had the flatter bottom that I could stand up on my desk without worrying about knocking it over.

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#21

Thanks @Jesse_Hernandez1 for confirming this, great to know before purchasing :thumbsup:

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#22

I just got one of these unit from Amazon to charge my Macbook Pro Overnight (with the power off). I got up this morning and it did not charge. I also have a Powerport PD Atom (also 30 watts) and it charges the macbook just fine. Tried it with the same cable I use on the Atom and that did not help it.

It is odd when I plug in the cable the macbook beeps and the charge icon comes on, but when I run battery health it says that charge watts is only 0.4watts.

Is there a better tool that will show what power was negotiated on the PD interface?

What else should I try?

#23

Hi @treyweaver,

This is Anker Customer Support. We are really sorry to hear that the PowerPort Speed PD (A2056) does work properly.

In this case, would you please contact us via email address: support@anker.com with your order number? We will try our best to make things right for you.

Apologize again and thanks for your time.