confused about chargers

[iMore Question]

The little white (or multicolor) blocks for ac charging that are not manufactured by Apple, do not seem to charge nearly as fast as the Apple. Are the amps, volts or watts different?
What is the standard for the iphone 5?

 

[Chris Parsons]

The little white (or multicolor) blocks for ac charging that are not manufactured by Apple, do not seem to charge nearly as fast as the Apple. Are the amps, volts or watts different?
What is the standard for the iphone 5?

The BIG block ones are 12W - Apple 12W USB Power Adapter - Apple Store (U.S.)
The small ones are 5W - Apple 5W USB Power Adapter - Apple Store (U.S.)

 

[Elizabeth2]

iPhones use the 5W charger.
Which is 5 volts 1amp =5 watts

As Chris replied everything goes up from there. Like the iPad 4 charger is also 5 volts but with 2 amps = 10 watts

 

[Jaguarr40]

Also the iPad mini charger is of course larger too. i can hear people asking this question because I did.

To save in switching chargers between your iPad and iPhone can you use the iPad chargers to charge your iPhone...The short answer is yes but Apple DOES NOT recommend it but the other way around and use the smaller to charge your iPhone for the iPad as well. It may take a bit longer but won't damage your iphone by using the larger iPad charger.

Also I notice myself since i have enough outlets and a kind of designated area to charge my Phone and pad, Feel how warm the iPad charger gets and you will know why Apple does not recommend it for your iPhone. Sorry to carry on but I thought it was worth mentioning.

 

[iOS Gravity]

Also the iPad mini charger is of course larger too. i can hear people asking this question because I did.

To save in switching chargers between your iPad and iPhone can you use the iPad chargers to charge your iPhone...The short answer is yes but Apple DOES NOT recommend it but the other way around and use the smaller to charge your iPhone for the iPad as well. It may take a bit longer but won't damage your iphone by using the larger iPad charger.

Also I notice myself since i have enough outlets and a kind of designated area to charge my Phone and pad, Feel how warm the iPad charger gets and you will know why Apple does not recommend it for your iPhone. Sorry to carry on but I thought it was worth mentioning.

Thanks for the info. I appreciate it.

 

[kataran]

While we are on this subject I was to lazy to take the charger out of my i5s box so I've been using my i5 charger so at least now I know it doesn't make a difference


Sent from my iPhone 5 on wifi

 

[phreddyl]

About a year ago I bought the wall outlet pates that gave USB plugs built in. I haven't used the bricks in a long time

 

[kataran]

About a year ago I bought the wall outlet pates that gave USB plugs built in. I haven't used the bricks in a long time

What do they look like?


Sent from my iPhone 5s Gold 64GB

 

[phreddyl]

What do they look like?


Sent from my iPhone 5s Gold 64GB

I bought these http://www.amazon.com/Slim-Wall-Pla...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUimUvbUpU2155403

But you could do the hardwire ones too http://www.amazon.com/Newer-Technol...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUimUvbUpU2155403

 

[kataran]

I like this one nice price



Sent from my iPhone 5s Gold 64GB

 

[Elizabeth2]

I like this one nice price
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Sent from my iPhone 5s Gold 64GB

I like that! I have a Belkin small power strip for travel that has two USB ports on it but for home use that is a great idea

 

[phreddyl]

I have 3 of those around the house. They are so convenient and really easy to install. Goes right over plug