Regarding the POWER-Z FL001 SUPER, is there any way to force the meter to start in English? As is, every time I plug it in I have to change the interface from Chinese to English, which is mildly annoying despite it not being that difficult.
Also, is there a firmware update that offers support for Apple’s charging protocols?
*For anyone searching for information on changing the language: double-click the large rocker-style switch, then double-click it again. English! (Unless you accidentally single clicked it the second time. In which case, enjoy your newly rotated display. In Mandarin.)
Have problems with the TC66C app, on Samsung with Android 12: says “Storage permissions are not open” and “Storage error” whenever I click on SHARE.
Anybody else having the same issue with Android 12, Samsung or not?
TheHWcave has some great in depth looks and testing of various USB meters. i learned a bunch about my UNI-T UT658 USB testers play list
i don’t know why he has so few subscribers? i think he’s fantastic.
ChargerLAB is the US / English brand with English site and links to Amazon US.
The Chinese brand is Power-Z. They have a separate website: https://www.power-z.cn/ The Power-Z site has links to various online Asian suppliers & market places as well as back to Amazon US.
I am looking at purchasing the Chargelab Power-Z KM-003c myself. They have a YouTube channel so you can see it in action. ChargerLab YouTube Chanel
I can recommend the AVHzY brand. I have the C3 Type-C tester and works very well. I have converted almost everything to USB-C so therefore
I bought the USB-C tester. It has pretty good PC software that you connect via USB-C.
I’m also looking at Witen. But their newest tester (C4) seems to be in beta form still therefore I am waiting. But it also looks fantastic.
I also own the YZXStudio ZY1276 and a couple cheap Keweisi KW-1902c and the KWS-MX18L. The cheaper ones are very basic, but might be all you need.
Check them all out and compare to see which one is best for your needs.
My first post and I am a total noob looking for some advice.
I am bought bunch of overlapping USB C accessories for my Surface 8 Pro (Lightning 3 / USB 4) and I would like to measure which combination is the most energy efficient way about them.
What would be the best USB tester for it? I can get TC66 at €25 or FNB48 for €30. I am leaning toward TC66 or is FNB48 a better option for my needs (would FNB48 be better than TC66 for 5euro more)? Or should I look at something else altogether? As TC66 is few years old will it be able to perform voltage / amperage readings on newer USB 3.2 standard devices etc. or can I expect problems - or is it going to be sufficient for my simple task no matter the USB standard?
At the same time my S10+ never fast charged from day one, no matter the charger / cable combo. I wonder if with use of any of the suggested above I could try to diagnose it or would I need something more advanced?
Many thanks
EDIT: I could also get TC64 for €16
EDIT2: Is it already known how FNB58 compare to something like Shizuku / AVHzY CT-3 / Power-Z KT002 / Atorch UT18? and if it is any good? - I wonder if it is worth twice the price of old tech like TC66 (FNB58 currently on black Friday sale).
If you wanna do just basic voltage, amps, watts then a cheap on is good or you could check out the cables with the built in W meter. If you want to test cables and have more features like detect the protocol its using, test cables, then I would get the FNB58. I think it’s worth it.
I would not be the one to choose what one to get. I would say what interface do you like better and features you need. I own the AVHzY-C3 and just ordered the FNIRSI-C1 (w/Bluetooth). It's the first Bluetooth one as I wanted to check it out. I wish it came in the nice CNC case the FNB58 comes in. I'm all about USB-C, and I have the YZXstudio ZY1276 for USB A and a super basic Keweisi KWS-MX18L and KWS-1902C (the USB-C version). Do I have too many, probably, but they are fun to use.
I ordered a PD Trigger too. USB PD QC Trigger It only does QC and PD, but that's all I use. Why this one. It has lights for each voltage and has a simple button. Now I kinda wish I got one with PPS support.