Multi-port USB PD chargers have taken the market by storm as the demand for a hub capable of charging multiple devices continues to grow. Furthermore, the growing trend of smartphones no longer including power bricks, both as a cost-saving measure and an effort to reduce e-waste, has fueled the USB PD charger market. Since most of us routinely need at least three or more ports to keep our devices charged, multi-port USB chargers naturally become a more convenient choice over single-port options.

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Current State of Multiport USB PD Chargers

Chargers Chosen for the Tests

Feature Comparison

Single-port Charging Performance

Multi-port Charging Stress Tests

Reliability and Warranty Options

Current State of Multiport USB PD Chargers

The market is also transitioning fast from silicon-based to GaN-based chargers. One of the main advantages over silicon is that GaN enables smaller transistor size, resulting in higher efficiency at conducing electricity and lower energy loss.…