5thGenRams Forums

Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

What's your favorite low-cost Amazon upgrade?

TheLegend

Ram Guru
Joined
Feb 11, 2023
Messages
501
Reaction score
410
981d4dda473c835e67870f13eb4bbfa9.jpg

Did one of those glass pad chargers with a short rt angle plug to the outlet underneath for max charging. It’s pretty clean. Can’t see the mess when the top is closed. And I used plastic hook and loop they sell for hanging stuff on the wall to stick it.
I really like this set up clean and you wouldn’t notice it I keep my top closed 99% of the time I’m going to have to steal this idea great post and thanks for the info.
 

6of36

Spends too much time on here
Joined
Jan 19, 2023
Messages
3,000
Reaction score
1,864
Location
Michigan

theblet

Legendary member
Joined
Feb 8, 2021
Messages
5,311
Reaction score
5,049
Maybe something like this would work

SAMSUNG 15W Wireless Charger Single, Cordless Super Fast Charging Pad for Galaxy Phones and Devices, USB C Cable Included, 2022, US Version, Black https://a.co/d/dbMlHA2
 

Brutal_HO

The Mad Irishman
Staff member
Site Supporter
Joined
Feb 11, 2020
Messages
1,372
Reaction score
2,667
Location
Douglas County, CO
Maybe something like this would work

SAMSUNG 15W Wireless Charger Single, Cordless Super Fast Charging Pad for Galaxy Phones and Devices, USB C Cable Included, 2022, US Version, Black https://a.co/d/dbMlHA2

If I was going Samsung, I'd look at this dual charger that's currently $1 more than the single. I got one free when I ordered my Watch5 Pro but it doesn't work with the watch with a magnetic clasp band. Duh. Wife uses it in the kitchen for her watch and I occasionally place my phone it it if convenient.


1680382320495.png
 

NCLife

Active Member
Joined
Jan 10, 2023
Messages
51
Reaction score
33
I’ll take some pics of the back of mine tomorrow.

Can also try one of these

NANAMI Wireless Charger, Qi Certified 15W Max Fast Charging Pad with QC3.0 Adapter USB Phone Charger for iPhone 14/13/13 Pro/12/11/XS Max/XR/X/8,Samsung Galaxy S23/S22/S21/S20/S10/Note 20, Airpods Pro https://a.co/d/78u9KIM

NANAMI Fast Wireless Charger, Qi-Certified 15W Max Wireless Charging Pad, Compatible with iPhone 14/13/13 Pro Max/12/SE/11/XS/XR/X/8, Samsung Galaxy S23/S22/S21/S20/S10/S9/Note 20/10/9/8 & Airpods Pro https://a.co/d/9NgxUUH
Let me tell you the OEM one sucks
 

Darksteel165

Legendary member
Joined
Dec 16, 2021
Messages
5,913
Reaction score
3,490
Location
Massachusetts
Let me tell you the OEM one sucks
All of the OEM ones do.
At most they are 5W, sometimes even 2.5W.

I would say the average wall charger people use is a MINIMUM 15w, and most are 30w.

Just remember the faster the charge, the hotter the battery, the more damage the battery takes. This also gets worse if the phone is getting hit by the sun while on the charger.
 

TheLegend

Ram Guru
Joined
Feb 11, 2023
Messages
501
Reaction score
410
6ebd7c2ff8881fe89695f31068ed8225.jpg

Like it just ordered this one below plus this cable see how well it works should get it Thursday. 9” Cable with Right Turn USB-C 3.0 to a Left Turn USB-A 2.0 hopefully it says it’s a 1.5-2 A current so we shall see. Lol like I said you inspired me.

NANAMI Wireless Charger, Qi Certified 15W Max Fast Charging Pad with QC3.0 Adapter USB Phone Charger for iPhone 14/13/13 Pro/12/11/XS Max/XR/X/8,Samsung Galaxy S23/S22/S21/S20/S10/Note 20, Airpods Pro https://a.co/d/2diVwP7

CERRXIAN 9 inch Gold Plated USB Left & Right Angle 3.0 Type C Male to Left Angle USB Type A 2.0 Male Fast Charge and Data Sync Cable L https://a.co/d/bcuvdwS
 

Darksteel165

Legendary member
Joined
Dec 16, 2021
Messages
5,913
Reaction score
3,490
Location
Massachusetts
Like it just ordered this one below plus this cable see how well it works should get it Thursday. 9” Cable with Right Turn USB-C 3.0 to a Left Turn USB-A 2.0 hopefully it says it’s a 1.5-2 A current so we shall see. Lol like I said you inspired me.

NANAMI Wireless Charger, Qi Certified 15W Max Fast Charging Pad with QC3.0 Adapter USB Phone Charger for iPhone 14/13/13 Pro/12/11/XS Max/XR/X/8,Samsung Galaxy S23/S22/S21/S20/S10/Note 20, Airpods Pro https://a.co/d/2diVwP7

CERRXIAN 9 inch Gold Plated USB Left & Right Angle 3.0 Type C Male to Left Angle USB Type A 2.0 Male Fast Charge and Data Sync Cable L https://a.co/d/bcuvdwS
USB 2 is the speed, not the energy transfer rate.
The cable will 100% work with the charger you bought.
 

TheLegend

Ram Guru
Joined
Feb 11, 2023
Messages
501
Reaction score
410
USB 2 is the speed, not the energy transfer rate.
The cable will 100% work with the charger you bought.
No I know it’ll work with the charger just was saying about how well it will actually work with charging speeds and durability of the cable (saw mixed reviews).
 

Brutal_HO

The Mad Irishman
Staff member
Site Supporter
Joined
Feb 11, 2020
Messages
1,372
Reaction score
2,667
Location
Douglas County, CO

Idahoktm

Spends too much time on here
Joined
Apr 27, 2021
Messages
3,795
Reaction score
4,885
Location
North Idaho
Let me tell you the OEM one sucks
It works as good as most wireless charging pads. I use it to top off or maintain my current charge, so it works well for me. It you expect to charge as quickly as a USB-C cord, you'll be disappointed.

All of the OEM ones do.
At most they are 5W, sometimes even 2.5W.

I would say the average wall charger people use is a MINIMUM 15w, and most are 30w.

Just remember the faster the charge, the hotter the battery, the more damage the battery takes. This also gets worse if the phone is getting hit by the sun while on the charger.
The Ram wireless charging pad is 15w.
 

NCLife

Active Member
Joined
Jan 10, 2023
Messages
51
Reaction score
33
It works as good as most wireless charging pads. I use it to top off or maintain my current charge, so it works well for me. It you expect to charge as quickly as a USB-C cord, you'll be disappointed.


The Ram wireless charging pad is 15w.
My issue is less about the speed and more about the fact it seems to connect and disconnect at random and getting the placement right for the light to turn blue is kluge. I don't have to touch the phone and it will go from blue to red. I don't get it, maybe I have a bad one.
 

Idahoktm

Spends too much time on here
Joined
Apr 27, 2021
Messages
3,795
Reaction score
4,885
Location
North Idaho
My issue is less about the speed and more about the fact it seems to connect and disconnect at random and getting the placement right for the light to turn blue is kluge. I don't have to touch the phone and it will go from blue to red. I don't get it, maybe I have a bad one.

I don't have those issues, so you might have a bad one.
 

theblet

Legendary member
Joined
Feb 8, 2021
Messages
5,311
Reaction score
5,049
If I was going Samsung, I'd look at this dual charger that's currently $1 more than the single. I got one free when I ordered my Watch5 Pro but it doesn't work with the watch with a magnetic clasp band. Duh. Wife uses it in the kitchen for her watch and I occasionally place my phone it it if convenient.


View attachment 155694
Will this one fit in that spot in the console?
 

TheLegend

Ram Guru
Joined
Feb 11, 2023
Messages
501
Reaction score
410
Will this one fit in that spot in the console?
I was looking at this one but I never measured it but thought it would be awesome to have the wireless charge two phones at once. It is 7.8” W x 3.1” H.

Courant Catch:2 Essentials - Belgian Linen Dual Wireless Charging Pad - Qi-Certified - Compatible with iPhone 11, X, SE, Galaxy S23, S22, S21, S20, Note, AirPods/Pro (Charcoal) https://a.co/d/7FHm0Hn
 
Last edited:

boogielander

Ram Guru
Joined
Jun 29, 2022
Messages
1,813
Reaction score
2,555
6ebd7c2ff8881fe89695f31068ed8225.jpg

Like it just ordered this one below plus this cable see how well it works should get it Thursday. 9” Cable with Right Turn USB-C 3.0 to a Left Turn USB-A 2.0 hopefully it says it’s a 1.5-2 A current so we shall see. Lol like I said you inspired me.

NANAMI Wireless Charger, Qi Certified 15W Max Fast Charging Pad with QC3.0 Adapter USB Phone Charger for iPhone 14/13/13 Pro/12/11/XS Max/XR/X/8,Samsung Galaxy S23/S22/S21/S20/S10/Note 20, Airpods Pro https://a.co/d/2diVwP7

CERRXIAN 9 inch Gold Plated USB Left & Right Angle 3.0 Type C Male to Left Angle USB Type A 2.0 Male Fast Charge and Data Sync Cable L https://a.co/d/bcuvdwS
ordered the exact same set items. We shall see how this goes lol
one thing I noticed while going on long trips is that battery drains fast when running maps on carplay. And plugging it into the headunit USB ports somehow mess with carplay as well. Say for example if I unplug it to take pictures or something then carplay would not work.
For the longest time I use a powerbank instead but let's see how this goes!
 

TheLegend

Ram Guru
Joined
Feb 11, 2023
Messages
501
Reaction score
410
ordered the exact same set items. We shall see how this goes lol
one thing I noticed while going on long trips is that battery drains fast when running maps on carplay. And plugging it into the headunit USB ports somehow mess with carplay as well. Say for example if I unplug it to take pictures or something then carplay would not work.
For the longest time I use a powerbank instead but let's see how this goes!
I’m going to use the USB-A to plug into the “wall socket” that comes with the wireless charger under instead of plugging it into the USB outlet. Will definitely give an update if any issues like you mentioned or not staying charged because I use maps and listen to Spotify most of the time so we will see fingers crossed it works well keep me posted on yours as well.
 

Users who are viewing this thread

Top