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[Closed] Are all micro usb leads created equally ?

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Only asking as my Nexus 5 charges quicker on different leads ?
are they rated to a certain charge rate ?


 
Posted : 14/05/2015 7:54 pm
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"no, they aren't" is the short answer. The long answer is a bit complicated.

Simplifying a little, there's a 'fast charge' wiring which will, well, charge faster on devices designed for it, and considerably slower / not at all on ones that aren't.


 
Posted : 14/05/2015 7:57 pm
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Unidirectional deoxygenated copper I expect.


 
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Thank you 🙂


 
Posted : 14/05/2015 7:58 pm
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Longer leads and/or thinner gauge wire will cause a voltage drop which will slow charging down.


 
Posted : 14/05/2015 8:03 pm
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I've had the same experience - funnily, I only ever buy dirt cheap leads and some obviously do have whatever special unicorn hair needs to be inside


 
Posted : 14/05/2015 8:03 pm
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Check out the Ampere app, quite interesting in a spoddy way


 
Posted : 14/05/2015 8:07 pm
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Bimbler , thanks for the app , works a treat 🙂 ... ive got cables that vary from 140ma right upto 900ma !
thanks again


 
Posted : 14/05/2015 8:21 pm
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thanks bimbler - though i had to use a different app


 
Posted : 14/05/2015 8:25 pm

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