Author switches to adaptive chargers and recommends Anker Nano 45W
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Updated · ZDNet · May 7
Author switches to adaptive chargers and recommends Anker Nano 45W
11 articles · Updated · ZDNet · May 7
The writer says the $29 charger cut charger temperatures by about 25F and device temperatures by 6F in testing, while supporting iPhone 15, 16 and 17 series and recent iPad Pro models.
Adaptive charging starts fast, then drops to 20-30W for most charging and 10W for the final top-off, aiming to reduce heat, battery wear and overnight charging stress.
The report says slower charging is the trade-off, and suggests a 20W charger overnight as a cheaper alternative while keeping faster chargers for daytime top-ups, laptops and power banks.
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