We love testing|The true about the PowerPort Atom PD 2

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Hi, I finally finish my review of the PowerPort Atom PD 2.

Let’s begin with the the Unboxing, it is your usual Anker unbox experience. A little bigger box but the same literature you will find with any anker product. Now lets get to the good stuff.

Weight

PowePort PD 2 = 0.41lbs

Apple Charger = 0.44lbs

With the Apple charger you win 1 extra watt since its rated at 61 Watts but with PowerPort PD2 you win one extra usb-c port. That if you use both of them you can get 30 Watts each or 60 Watts in one of them and save some almost unperceptive weight reduction.

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Now something was was brought up was the fact that Anker claims that when a device requires or is capable of charging using all 60 watts you can do get them even if there is a cable plug in the other port (NO DEVICE). Guess what… IS TRUE.

I tested this by using a Macbook Pro 13 in and one iPhone X, So here we go, I plug one Anker USB-C to USB-C cable to the Apple Charger and the expected 60 watts show up in the system manager (I think its call something like that). I also had my USB digital tester, and i got something on the range of 20.1 volts and 3.06 amps. Then I moved the cable to the PowerPort PD 2 and I refresh the power utility software that allows me to see the power been deliver to the MacBook and I got 60 Watts with the USB digital reading showing something around 19.9 volts and 2.99 amps, some info was missing that I guess the Apple Charger provides to the MacBook that knows its a Apple original product.

Now the good part, once I saw that I plugged my black(I have to mention the color because I pay extra for it :joy:) USB-C to Lightning cable to the PowerPort PD2 (second port) and my phone started charging(I do not know at what rating since I only have one USB meter), then I notice the USB digital tester change to 18.8 volts and 1.57 amps. I did refresh the power utility software and it showed 30 watts. So I went ahead and disconnected my phone (not the cable) and refreshed the Software utility software and its showed 30 watts, now that’s looks normal according to what we been told …right? WELL NOT SO FAST, even the computer show only 30 watts going in the USB digital tester showed 18.8 volts at 2.98 amps, I know that’s not 60 watts but it is over 56 watts.

My take on this is that the software in the Macbook does not see something near the 60 watts it will not consider it 60 watts and it will default to display 30 watts.

So my final thoughts are not to different to what I experience with my PowerCore+ … satisfaction. Honestly I was not disappointed by the PowerPort PD 2, it is build with the quality that we all know coming from Anker and it delivers what it promise. Yes I know power gets distribute 30W and 30W when you have 2 devices plug and I wish it was smarter and send the remaining power to the port that needs it but I’m sure there is a reason why this its not the case. Maybe It will cost more or the device will be bigger.

This item its a must if you have a compatible USB-C Laptop that charges via USB or if you own multiple items that require 30W to charge. The price is awesome $54 dlls at amazon considering Apple will charge $69 dlls for their charger.

I will like to thank ANKER for selecting me to review this device. I apologized if I used a lot of the space to work on the PD issue but I was really curious(my name is George but I’m not related, at least not the close :sweat_smile:)

I need to edit the video but once I’m done I will add the link here, and I hope you can give me a few minutes and watch it.

Thanks.

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#2

Great review! Thanks for sharing :+1:

I don’t think so… @professor would tell you it’s completely possible :man_shrugging:

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#3

Nice review! Thanks for sharing :ok_hand:

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Yes I think it is possible, they simply turn off all power to all ports and then turn them on in sequence and let PD negotiate each port in turn and whatever budget remaining goes to the last port.

That means you must number ports on priority then decide what matters most to you.

The alternative is a hub, but it has its own problems.

Debating point is how often this cycle of “smoking out” the needs occurs, I suggest 30 minutes as then you can go to sleep with all devices connected, wake to all devices charged, assuming enough Watts input.

Another debating point is if there is a “trickle” port which always gets some energy, like 5W as they don’t need much and charger slower.

I think I decided my next trip’s gadgets, I’m taking a Huawei Mediapad M5 8.3 LTE and a LG Urbane 2 LTE and a Huawei supplied charger and a Aukey 12W because Anker doesn’t make something I need right now! Their decision, not mine.

I’m doing a 3 day minimalist trip then a 4 week trans-USA on-grid then a 3 months off-grid Europe trip (undecided, it’s the chargers which matter).

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I will. I’m subscribed to you on YT :thumbsup:

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#6

Are you subscribed to my blog though?

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Just did :sunglasses:

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#8

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

Thanks to whoever the other anonymous subscriber is :grin::sunglasses:.

I have two reviews coming in the next week, so be on the lookout :wink:

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#9

No problem :sunglasses: I’d be looking forward to those reviews

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#10

Done Sr, Actually a few months ago you had a review and its when I subscribed.

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#11

thanks for sharing!!

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#12

Perfect and well written review.
This is what we like to see!

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#13

Great review and photos! :ok_hand:

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#14

thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

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#15

Excellent informative review @tugar32 thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

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#16

Nice review and comparison photos!

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#17

Nice review!! I love that the big question about the two ports and the 60W has been answered!

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#18

Thanks for sharing your review and experiences with it, it was an interesting read.

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#19

Looks LIkes As my Macbook Factory charger :smile: Nice review Thanks For Sharing!

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#20

Nice review, thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

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