It can accommodate up to four devices simultaneously, allowing you to top up your gear quickly.
But what makes this charger unique is its front panel.
It also shows the actual watts and voltage each port is delivering, plus its maximum capacity.
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Uniquely, when you press the single button to the screens right, youll change the power mode.
Nevertheless, this setup has its benefits.
For one, you’re able to limit the output of each port manually.
The Acefast Z4 PD218W GaN Charger is a stylish, fast charger you can place on your desk. It can accommodate up to four devices simultaneously, allowing you to top up your gear quickly.
However, one possible drawback is forgetting that you turned off a particular port.
That could lead you to think the rig or cable is broken.
Charges Four Devices at Once
The Z4 PD218W can charge three to four devices simultaneously.
The Acefast Z4 PD218W GaN Charger is a stylish, fast charger you can place on your desk. It can accommodate up to four devices simultaneously, allowing you to top up your gear quickly.
When we tested the charger with different devices, this limit holds.
For example, we set the Acefast to Mode D and plugged a 15-inch MacBook Air at USB-C3.
And when we switched the charger to Mode C, the C3 port stopped charging the laptop altogether.
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The real test comes, though, when we plugged four devices into the charger.
This comes to a total of 111 watts drawn over four USB ports.
On the other hand, our watt tester counted 133.8 watts drawn over AC.
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This also means that its efficiency is right around 82%.
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