Smart guide to buying a car charger

A USB car charger is essential for today’s multi-generation junkies. As we move into a very advanced society, having a USB charger in your car means being able to charge your devices and use apps while driving without worrying about a dead phone afterward. That said, it should be noted that each charger is different from another and with incompatibilities between phone manufacturers such as Apple and Android, it is necessary to look at these differences when buying a charger.

Using driving apps

If you are a frequent user of driving apps, it is important that you purchase a dedicated USB charger with fast charging speeds. Although some newer vehicles already have USB built into the car, some ports only put out 1 amp, which is not much considering how many devices you would want to charge during your trip and how long you would use the driving apps. If your car is capable of producing 1 amp, you may need to look for a charger that has a capacity of at least 2.4 amps per port, so a dual port would have a total of 4.8 amps. This would allow you to charge 2 phones simultaneously at the same time.

Compatibility issues

Another problem that most people would normally neglect is the compatibility issue between the charger and the device. If you have a single device or multiple devices from the same brand or those running the same operating system, then it would be easy to buy one that is compatible with all of your devices. This can be a problem if you have multiple devices from different brands. Before purchasing a charger, ask the seller about any known issues with the charger and the warranties that are included in the event you have to return it. Some stores also allow in-store testing so you can know in advance if it will work for you.

Price

The last is the price. Being expensive doesn’t mean it would work really well for you. There are some more affordable chargers that would work powerfully, and yet are cheaper than other popular brands. The price also depends on the model. A small one would be expensive if it included powerful loading capabilities and might well be worth the cost; however, it may not be at the same time. If you have a larger board area, you may want to consider a larger one, as they tend to be cheaper, but they could work just fine too. Remember to try each one before you buy so you know you will get value for your money.

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