Saw another energy/power meter from ZhuRui-Tec:
LPT200 Lamp Parameter Tester (the name says it’s designed to test LED lights, but the item’s description notes that it can be used to test electrical consumption of most electric appliances)
I bought this one a few weeks back and was rather annoyed when I got it. Plug in my Nexus 6P, plug in my USB-C supply and it’ll show ~1.7A and wont “fast charge”. The phone realises something else is in line and doesn’t fast charge. Annoying.
I may look at them later, just know I have enough in queue
I doubt it, it is rather difficult to get ready made.
I have already reviews that usb charger, probably with another name on it.
I will think about it.
Review is nearly finished.
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http://lygte-info.dk/review/USBPower%20Usb%20fast%20charger%206%20port%20WLX-899%20UK.html
Converting any USB QC power source into an universal 5-20V power adapter:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1PCS-QC2-0-qc3-0-Tester-Automatically-Detects-Phone-Quick-Charge-Voltage-Meter-Simulator-Trigger-9V/32771660912.html
I have looked at something like that before: Test of USB QC2-3-MTK-PE Trigger J7-t
One problem is that it can easily damage a normal usb device, because the output is a usb connector.
I have ordered one, if I get the time I will review it.
Great, thanks for your link and the review!
Found an powermeter similiar to YZXStudio, but even more advanced (lots of features, logs, calibration, graphs, etc.):
https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-POWER%25252dZ.html?spm=2114.search0104.0.0.pQPV2d&initiative_id=SB_20170815113001&site=glo&groupsort=1&SortType=price_asc&g=y&SearchText=POWER-Z
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_dp_s_web_0?ie=UTF8&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=ChargerLAB
I already have that power meter on the way, but I will not promise anything about when I do a review.
Hello HKJ,
i found nice powerbanks and two interesting (wall) chargers:
http://www.vinsic.com/Products/sku-VSPB303B
The first power bank looks really nice, but I will take it a bit easy with ordering more stuff for review. I already have a lot of items on the way and in queue.
Hi HKJ, how about some 230V AC powerbanks?
xtorm.eu/de/power-banks/xtorm-laptop-power-bank-18-000/
amazon.de/AL390-Laptop-18-000-Schwarz-18-000mAh/dp/B00I8S6UMI/
ravpower.de/20100mah-power-station-external-battery.html
amazon.de/RAVPower-Powerstation-Haushaltgeräte-Reiseladegerät-Smartphone/dp/B01LZMP0J2/
ravpower.de/27000mah-power-station-external-battery.html
amazon.de/RAVPower-Powerstation-Haushaltsgeräte-USB-iSmart-Smartphones/dp/B01N3V56YH/
lifepower.be/product/a2-s-20800-mah-portable-outlet/
amazon.de/LifePower-LPA2-EU-PowerPack-Powerbank/dp/B01G7656CW/
lifepower.be/product/a2-l-27000-mah-portable-outlet/
amazon.de/LifePower-LPA2-EU-PowerPack-Powerbank/dp/B01G7657L2/
I'm sure HKJ will review one if you send him one. I would :)
You always seem to come up with quite costly things...
These power banks are definitely on the expensive side, I must admit I would like one. I am not going to buy one this month and probably not next month either, I have way to much “junk” in queue and I have used a bit much money recently (Bench DMM’s and other test equipment are not cheap).
But when my current queue is running low I may return to that list again and maybe order one of them.
While browsing around, I came across some reviewers of USB-C cables and USB-C chargers, maybe they’ll be useful for reference:
reviews of USB-C stuff by Nathan K.
https://plus.google.com/collection/UQ94NB
reviews of USB-C stuff by Benson Leung
https://plus.google.com/collection/s0Inv
and a Google spreadsheet summary of USB-C PD chargers and cables:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vnpEXfo2HCGADdd9G2x9dMDWqENiY2kgBJUu29f_TX8/pubhtml#
(if the above link doesn’t work, I got it from below:)
seems like the Apple 87w USB-C PD power adapter is the highest-wattage USB-C PD power supply listed at the moment
Currently a used Xtorm AL390 is available for 115€ (instead of 150€).
https://www.amazon.de/gp/offer-listing/B00I8S6UMI/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used
Hey, who can tell if these USB HUB designs are good?
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ORICO 4 Port Bus Powered USB 3.0 Hub with Individual Power Switches and LEDs (W9PH4-U3-V1)
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ORICO USB3.0 Transparent Desktop HUB (MH4U-U3)
There’s also a new AC powerbank arriving:
https://www.hypershop.com/collections/all/products/hyperjuice-ac-battery-pack-100wh-26-000mah
Hey, i’d find a new USB multimeter with integrated thermometer:
That looks exactly like the Prufen Smart Cable from last year’s KickStarter project. There is a slightly updated version of it with auto-timer off (I think that’s the main difference of the revised version released this year). I think it’s available only in Singapore or ordered online from there (I believe the creator is a Singaporean).
See here (video explains the features):
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1633003644/worlds-first-usb-cable-w-safety-features-and-mah-m/description
http://prufen.com/landing-page/
some news release info and documentation (Word):
Perhaps Mr. DodgeReviews would be able to source it and make a review… 
That link is useful to read about it, but they do not sell it (Except if you need many).
BTW, regarding the item mentioned by angerdan:
I have that item. It’s not a QC2.0/3.0 converter, I think they term it as “QC2.0/3.0 trigger”.
If connected to a USB charger/adapter that only outputs 5v, then placing the trigger between the USB meter, it will only register the same 5v.
It only “triggers” QC2 or QC3 modes if the charger/adapter supports QC2/3. I tried it on a Mi PLM05ZM (Mi 20000mAh v2 power bank) and also a TronSmart W3PTA (so far those are my current chargers that support QC2/3). The left button on the picture changes between QC2 (5-9-12v) and QC3 (5-20v continuous?) mode. While the middle and right button is for “up” and “down” (if QC2, that triggers 5v -> 9v -> 12v; if QC3, I think it steps the voltage up/down). Since I only have 12v QuickCharge support for my 2 QC chargers, I haven’t tested the trigger for 20v (QC3 has 20v, but very few support it at the moment).
I saw a video by Mr. DodgeReviews of a QC2/3 converter which seems to actually convert the voltage from 5v to 9v to 12v (even when used with a regular USB charger that outputs only 5v), but it’s another item…