I bought two of these for two Google Pixel 6 phones, as the phones don't come with an in-box charger. I use the USB-C port for wired charging and the USB-A port (15W) for wireless charging by plugging it into a 15W Qi Pad (also from PrimeCables).
After 3 months of daily use, the charger has been working absolutely flawlessly. The Pixel 6 does a self-regulated trickle charge, changing its wattage constantly, and this charger keeps up with the adjustments. When I bought this charger, at the time, it was the cheapest CERTIFIED GaN charger, despite not having PPS (at least not on the description). And I must say, I'm quite impressed!
The charger is of exceptional quality. It's got a fair bit of heft to it, but it by no means gets hot or warm, from what I've experienced. Time and again, PrimeCables has been getting better and better. While some of their prices have increased, the quality of many products have too, therefore, I believe this charger is a better value since they're designed to last longer than a cheaper alternative. I wish I knew the inner workings of electrical components, so I could give you a thorough evaluation on the inner workings and efficiency.
The ports are nice and flush, connections are firm, and it doesn't rattle in the slightest when shook. The plug folds into the charger for easy travel, neither too stiff, nor so loose it engages on its own; it satisfyingly clicks open and shut. The power indicating, blue LED, fades slowly when unplugged, letting you know there's still some juice in the charger; It's an awesome safety feature! The blue light is nice and bright, yet perfectly diffused; as a person who is incredibly sensitive to light (especially blue light) when sleeping, or at night, I didn't find it hurting my eyes in the dark. Big win for me!
This charger is an easy recommendation, though PPS would bring this into the upper echelons of chargers. If it is PPS, I wish it was mentioned on the product page. Of course, there's also the entire charger lineup, with ~30W and 100W chargers, so you can definitely consider whatever suits your use-case best.
Mar 23, 2022
As a hardware enthusiast, PrimeCables is my go to place for monitor mounts. Picked this up on sale. Incredible value for what you get, and hard to beat for a pole mount.
Pole mounts allow for a third degree of movement (vertical), compared to your run-of-the-mill non-pole mount variants. The reason you want a pole mount, is for the flexibility and versatility provided with the significantly extended range of movement. If you do not have a sit-stand desk, you'd probably benefit the most from a pole mount. It really helps you achieve that perfect ergonomic setup.
When braced correctly, I can confirm that this can work on honeycomb filled desks like the IKEA Linnmon (which is what I'm using while waiting for my replacement table). I have the mount braced with two 3.5" hard drives, and it hasn't buckled (yet), though I am quite careful when making adjustments, just to be on the safe side. It's a gargantuan risk; YMMV, so I'd advise against doing what I did, for your own safety and to prevent the inevitable.
Where this pole falters is in two places:
1. The pole brackets are plastic, and therefore, designed to be installed once and be done with it. You can adjust them, via the provided hex key, but they're not meant for daily adjustment, so you'd need to know the middle point of your monitor's vertical range of movement, prior to installation (which is quite difficult to determine if you're installing it alone). Having someone install the monitors, while you're seated at your desk, is the best way to determine what works for you.
2. The gas-springs aren't latched or secured to the arms, rather they simply rest on them and are "secured" via gravity. If you need to do an upside down pole install, you'll need to make sure the arms are oriented right-side up. That said, the lack of a locking mechanism leaves a tremendous amount of serenity to be desired.
More minor gripes include: One hex screw was too tightly secured in the desk clamp, and stripped via hex key. This is the first time this has ever happened to me, and I was genuinely baffled, and also appalled, at this. I was able to remedy the situation, but I wish extra hex screws were provided for the desk mount.
The rubber grommet for the clamp isn't secured, and easily falls out, while the clamp itself is hollow. It's likely engineered right, but it's also an irrepairable point of failure, should it somehow become damaged.
Where this pole excels, is in many places. It's rated for larger screen 16:9 monitors (upto 32"). On sale, this mount is significantly cheaper than other retailers' mounts that are rated for smaller monitors.
The arms don't come velcro strapped, so they won't explode in your face during install. This makes installation easy, as well as replacing parts (though I can't seem to find them on the site).
It's adjustable in so many places, and even comes with built in runways and pole clips for cable management. This thing can lift and turn, and you get all the depth you need, whether you need the monitor way far back or up in your face.
There is an included plate to snap on the back of the C-Clamp where you can hide and also store your hex keys!
Did I mention the value? Hard to find something this good, at this quality, and X price (I can't mention price due to the rules).
I wish I could also purchase an additional gas-spring arm and the PrimeCables VESA plate for laptops, and turn this into a triple monitor arm, all articulating on a single pole. Of course, that's risky, so I might just get a second pole arm for my laptop. Fortunately, PrimeCables does sell the VESA mount laptop trays, which are an incredible value for what they are.
All in all, as much as I harp on this pole mount, it's still the best valued product you can buy in its price range, especially on sale, when compared to other retailers. I have a hard time recommending anything besides what PrimeCables has, just because of what you get, for what you pay. It's not even budget-oriented or sub-par, their stuff is of respectable quality all around. I'd say get the higher-rated mount versus the 17-27" mount, just to cover your bases and have something more robust, though you know your situation best.
Mar 10, 2022
Bought 2 of these on sale (can't post specifics due to the rules). Been using them for about 3 months now. Cable is rock solid, but not overly stiff, despite being braided. I've tested it with the PrimeCables 68W wall charger, and it provides readings whether plugged directly into the wall adapter or into the device it's charging, though YMMV.
It coils easily for travel, and retains its form, not springing up or undoing it's shape. It also relaxes when you stretch it out, but it's a little rigid given the braiding. I'd be curious to see before and after bend test results for this cable.
The wattage update rate seems to be about every 1 second, but I'm not sure, might be faster. I test all my PD devices with this, to get a better understanding of how they trickle charge. I've tested it on pretty much everything USB-C I have, including M1 MacBooks. This cable is a nice tool, even for stat nerds like me.
For JUST a USB 2.0 charging cable, this is one of the best values to come out from PrimeCables in recent years. Harking back to the double sided micro-usb cable, this is definitely a big step up in improvement and innovation. Yes, it's not a sync cable, but for 100W, it's a decent value bargain, especially when on sale; if you don't want the stats, then you can always snag the USB 3.1 aluminum connector sync cables (which I'll be checking out very soon).
At this rate, I just hope this lasts me a solid 3 years, given cheaper charging cables from other online retailers lasts at least 1 year. Time will tell, but hopefully in this cable's favour. PrimeCables has done it again!
Mar 10, 2022
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