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  • IKEA makes cheap USB power adapters
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    In this video are two IKEA USB power adapters. The 30W and the 45W USB-C Power adapters.
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    00:00 Introduction
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  • @AllThingsOnePlace
    @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 27 dny +100

    The leakage on the 30W adapter is still within an expectable range for the test standards, the testing I show is the worst case leakage and doesn't consider the impedance of the human body as part of the circuit. It may be detectable but it can still be considered safe. The 45W adapter is still better from a leakage perspective.

    • @HieuNguyen-ek2by
      @HieuNguyen-ek2by Před 24 dny +6

      USA standards is 500uA for medical grade, so this is well within safety standards by a factor of 2x, even at 240V circuits.

    • @Mainsail1975au
      @Mainsail1975au Před 23 dny +6

      I didn't realise that "charging" feeling when touching the phone was leakage.

    • @typxxilps
      @typxxilps Před 17 dny

      great comparison and analysis so I have subscribed cause no clickbait, no junk, just good craftmanship and presentation.
      Quite happy, can not wait to see more.

    • @Vortexone112
      @Vortexone112 Před 17 dny

      Wonder if they could bin by leakage so that higher mains countries get the lower leakage parts

  • @-szega
    @-szega Před 23 dny +127

    Reaching 90% efficiency at 10% load shows how far we've come with small-scale SMPS since the 2000s.

  • @jezusrvd
    @jezusrvd Před 25 dny +142

    This is the first reviewer I’ve seen that addresses the tingling feeling from adapters. Amazing work

    • @uiopuiop3472
      @uiopuiop3472 Před 24 dny +1

      i use the fanuc eoat system for killing adaptors that have tingling feeling. just setting the tool length to 1 meters instead of standard and now it goes into the bosch exturded aluminium profile!! just need to set payload to less than 0.4 kg for lr mate 200id for it to not crash entirely into the profile bed!! it may be also good idea to set the inertial values but if you dont have payload checker bought then you may skip it!

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 23 dny +2

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @hhhfghhh
      @hhhfghhh Před 11 dny +2

      @@AllThingsOnePlaceI really hate how most companies go "It doesn't need a ground pin", but like I've been zapped so many times while using earphones, had humming transfer to speakers/headphones...

  • @ahgflyguy
    @ahgflyguy Před měsícem +116

    “This video has lots of call-forwards I’m never going to get to.” Optimism and realism were thrown into a blender and I like the result.

  • @gyorgybereg6916
    @gyorgybereg6916 Před 19 dny +52

    "- That's my charger!
    - No, it's mine! It has the blue sticker on it!"
    They probably figure it would be mixed up like in a summer camp. Or at home. 😂

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 19 dny +6

      Yeah. It is possible.

    • @TheDeveloperGuy
      @TheDeveloperGuy Před 11 dny +3

      If I remember correctly, that’s for matching cables and chargers.

    • @gyorgybereg6916
      @gyorgybereg6916 Před 11 dny

      @@TheDeveloperGuy reasonable given that they work as a power supply as well.

  • @ruemignon
    @ruemignon Před měsícem +154

    At least you don't run the risk of buying a fake adapter from any IKEA store. Grab one if you happen to be shopping there. 15 bucks is probably less than the tip you are forced to give at a restaurant nowadays.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 29 dny +22

      Yeah, true.

    • @mrgringo7289
      @mrgringo7289 Před 29 dny +6

      still think the 100w baseus or rocoren 100w for around 25 is better value

    • @daijoubu4529
      @daijoubu4529 Před 27 dny +2

      @@mrgringo7289 those 100W are $40, where do you get it for $25??

    • @mrgringo7289
      @mrgringo7289 Před 27 dny

      @@daijoubu4529 aliexpress just add them i your basket, remove them, click kn them, and then look at super discounts or whatever once in a while.

    • @mrgringo7289
      @mrgringo7289 Před 27 dny

      @@daijoubu4529 got the recoren for 23 euros not dollars

  • @Millennial_Manc
    @Millennial_Manc Před 7 dny +2

    No idea why I watched this as I’m not in the market for Ikea USB adapters but I’m glad I did. I have a 3 socket one from elsewhere which tingles when I charge my iPad with the higher power socket. It’s gone in the bin. I always thought there was something off about that tingle.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 7 dny

      Yeah, my videos get that response a lot. They all leak a little, it's much nicer when it's below the detectable threshold.

  • @MautreXvids
    @MautreXvids Před 25 dny +37

    Am i the only one who has a high trust in ikea even when it comes to power adapters? It feels like ikea just don't want to make a quick buck they actually want to have a good quality reputation. (I'm Swedish so it may affect my opinion)

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 23 dny +15

      haha, no it's true, they make some really good power adapters. I'm harsh on the 30W because the 45W is much better. Just happened to be in the same video, but both are good quality.

  • @zaz5190
    @zaz5190 Před 9 dny +3

    Grabbed one from Ikea, works great with Pixel phone and Samsung galaxy, provides fast charging on both phones. Thanks for the review. 👍

  • @JillRhoads
    @JillRhoads Před 25 dny +30

    IKEA really has some wonderful electronics considering they arent an electronic company. Their automatic blinds are wonderful! I've set up my apple Home to open the curtains when I say "good morning". I feel like I live in a movie every time I do that.

  • @gyorgybereg6916
    @gyorgybereg6916 Před 19 dny +11

    OMG so that tingling feeling IS real! I thought I imagined it.

  • @rendezvu175
    @rendezvu175 Před 25 dny +54

    Pickup some rechargeable AAA and AA batteries while you're there. They are made in Japan and probably the best in the market.

    • @900Yugo
      @900Yugo Před 24 dny +12

      IKEA rechargable batteries are made by Panasonic I believe.

    • @blzt3206
      @blzt3206 Před 24 dny +3

      @@900Yugo i thought they were eneloops

    • @900Yugo
      @900Yugo Před 24 dny

      @@blzt3206 Eneloop is Panasonic,used to be by Sanyo.

    • @timschulz9563
      @timschulz9563 Před 23 dny

      ​@@blzt3206eneloops are a Panasonic product

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 23 dny +33

      Do you have anything to declare, yes, 600 rechargeable batteries.

  • @WizardTim
    @WizardTim Před 29 dny +60

    Although you did measure 252 μA of "AC leakage current" which is indeed above the maximum touch current permitted by IEC60601-1 for Class II devices (250 μA), unfortunately, this isn't how it's supposed to be measured.
    The Vitrek V74 gives you the "direct" AC leakage current through the DUT and the return connection which goes through an internal ~10 ohm current shunt (at least that's what's in my V63). The standardized touch current tests such as the 'equipment leakage' test requires a special HBM (Human Body Model) circuit to be placed in series, this more accurately represents a realistic touch current a person would experience which will always be lower than the direct AC leakage figure of 252 μA which you measured. So rest assured this unit is still safe and within spec, it likely just has a slightly large Y class capacitor than the lower wattage unit.
    Also surprised you only tested the unit up to 500 V, the Vitrek V74 is perfect for the 3 kV ACrms insulation withstanding test as required in IEC60950-1 for Class II for ITE devices like this one, I find if a charger is poorly made it will fail this 3 kV test with arcing and sometimes with catastrophic insulation breakdown.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 27 dny +17

      Thank you for the comment. I agree with you, I'm not justifying or arguing, can't tell on these comments how it comes across or what your intention is. I was going to show it is safe in the teardown and that, yes, it is a higher capacitance value Y Class capacitor, it should've been part of this video. I was thinking content strategy not technical and rushing, of course this video gets all the views, hopefully you hit the dislike button. Anyway, sorry to disappoint and I'm sure of one thing, it will happen again.
      Options: 1. I could calculate with a 'body level' impedance in series and it would be a lower value. The video is done subjective, not standard based anyway. 2. Change to a multimeter showing leakage to earth or capacitance, something more basic, and hopefully this will show products in a more positive light. 3. Drop it entirely.
      For the testing, I am keeping it at a safer level, this is for me, since I don't have this in a large enough space nor do I have an isolation box, which I want, but yeah insulation or dielectric tests are possible and yeah some will go pop.

    • @WizardTim
      @WizardTim Před 27 dny +17

      @@AllThingsOnePlace Apologies if I came across as accusatory or angry, and don't worry I didn't dislike the video over it.
      I would suspect this video got more views because of the thumbnail with you pointing at the big red text "ABOVE MAX LIMIT" which is exactly why I clicked, I thought I was about to witness IKEA take a multi-million dollar _L_ having to recall and destroy all their new power adapters. That and you talking about it negatively after measuring that 252 μA figure were my main issues with the video making me comment as I felt it was unfair to the power adapter but also looked to be in error as you look to be building the channel on your integrity and quality reviews.
      I think it would be good to try to keep the touch current test, after all it is a nuanced measurement so very few other people do it despite it being a rather important one as it's a pretty good indicator of quality and compliance with mandatory safety requirements so could be a niche to make you standout. But I wouldn't pass any judgement on devices that were over the 250 μA or 500 μA limits unless it was measured with the correct human body model for the standard that applies to the class of product being tested, particularly not by 2 μA.
      It could be feasible for you depending how deep you want to go to use a body model from one of the standards, IEC 60950-1 which applies to most power adapters uses just three resistors and two capacitors to simulate a standard touch through the human body, you'd just connect in to a multi-meter and the power adapter plugged in your AC source. With that you could with justification criticize devices that exceed 250 μA. The body model also more realistically accounts for the perception of frequencies so you could fairly rank power adapters by touch current, after all a SMPS which has a more expensive shielded transformer to remove the Y class capacitor should be credited for doing so, it's what a lot of OEMs like Samsung and Apple do in their PSUs and are a contributing factor to why they're more expensive and/or less efficient. But the consumer will never find that printed on the box.
      Otherwise you could just use a multi-meter to measure the direct AC leakage current when plugged into your AC power source, but just refer to it as a rough measure of the tingle to differentiate between shielded and Y class designs rather than comparing it to the 250 μA limit for any sort of safety acceptability. (an unreasonably high leakage would still be cause for concern)
      And yeah I don't blame you wanting to keep it safe, I'm also not keen on being around my V63 during the 3 kV Hi-POT tests either. After all touching the high voltage output will shock you but won't trip a GFCI, but I don't have an isolation box or anything, that would be way too big. Affixing the socket to the bench to stop it sliding around helps, you can also wire up a momentary interlock button and remote start button to the rear connector which is almost as good as an interlocked isolation box. (I'm just a bit confused about why you have it if not for the Hi-POT functionality)
      But all that aside, seriously well done on making those videos, despite all what I've said your videos are still vastly more informative and important that the any video by other "reviewers" that just unbox power adapters and read some marketing points and say "it feels good quality". Getting things wrong is the risk of taking difficult measurements and being critical, it's pretty much impossible to get everything perfect first time.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 27 dny +15

      ​@@WizardTim Thanks for the detailed reply! Yeah, I assume the worst. Also, yes, that icon is click bait and apparently that works... but also I learned something and for that I am greatly appreciative! On the testing, the tester stopped at 250 uA a little short of the target voltage, but still not excessive, it's set up that way. I was using the power supply before, multimeter, this setup is much better and easier.
      I started work on the teardown and this has both a shielded transformer and a class Y capacitor and my first reaction was why? Must not have passed EMI or something.
      The leakage I was over the top on, I know and understand, I mostly didn't like it because it was worse than the other one, I should have just stuck to that. The 45W is a pretty good power adapter. Inside is interesting as well. Yes, the intention is to also test insulation but I'm just getting started on the process, so yes, will be doing the higher voltages.
      Thanks for understanding as well and I add more context to leakage test. I'll have to buy 60950-1, I have a bunch of the other ones but not that one. That 250 microamps is 'feelable' but it isn't dangerous for normal interactions with devices, I think the work has been done but for some reason I can't find good papers on it. Anyway, I will pin a comment stating that the leakage is higher than the other adapter but still acceptable as a whole because it's the worst case leakage not using the human body model of leakage. Overall, awesome comment though and this is why I do this too!

    • @Locutus
      @Locutus Před 26 dny +2

      I didn't even look at the thumbnail. I just looked at the video title.

    • @FIxt00l
      @FIxt00l Před 22 dny +1

      I checked in Bulgaria and...surprise, 15 Eur for the 45w. I will try their batteries, but having bought anker 33W charger 312 with dual ports for 16 dollars and the Ugreen non-gan 65w with 3 ports for 18...

  • @nucleochemist
    @nucleochemist Před 24 dny +3

    These 2 models are not yet in Australia but I use their older models because they are packed full of safety features and their certifications are believable. So I feel confident using them for small projects all around the house.

  • @MY-qi8wq
    @MY-qi8wq Před měsícem +12

    The 30W isn't that bad imo. It meets all the needs of an average person (unlike enthusiasts) - it's safe, it works, it's cheap. If someone wants a charger as cheap as possible that just works, it's not a bad choice.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před měsícem +3

      Yeah, I gave it a skip mostly for the higher than average leakage current. It's capable and effective though. It's interesting on the inside too.

  • @synapticburn
    @synapticburn Před 16 dny +2

    I bought one of their LED bulbs years ago when they first started selling then and it still works great. Better quality than name brand bulbs

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 12 dny +3

      Yeah, there's a story in that. I have one of the newer LED bulbs to investigate.

  • @TheDeveloperGuy
    @TheDeveloperGuy Před 11 dny +2

    Nice measurements and great tools!
    Good to know I bought the best “travel” charger.

  • @markswishereatsstuff2500
    @markswishereatsstuff2500 Před 29 dny +9

    When you go to IKEA, pick up one of those free paper tape measures they have in the furniture dept. Keep it folded in your wallet. Weighs nothing.

  • @Glasseh
    @Glasseh Před měsícem +15

    Appreciate you looking into these!

  • @HenkdePeuter
    @HenkdePeuter Před měsícem +8

    Thanks for the vid! They are indeed big in comparison with the latest GaN chargers. Looking forward to the teardown!

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před měsícem +4

      Thanks! Yeah, I started working on that already and they are interesting inside.

  • @1234fishnet
    @1234fishnet Před 27 dny +2

    I like Ikea because they care about safety. They are performing recalls if necessary. That's why i only buy Ikea adapters and not from Chinese Amazon sellers

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 26 dny +1

      Yeah, they put some effort into being safe. These are interesting adapters on the inside also.

  • @HDMediaUK
    @HDMediaUK Před 26 dny +5

    As for your mention of leakage current and what we do in UK/Europe. We have ground pins, the tingle doesn't exist and if it does exist it indicates a ground fault in your house wiring.
    I had this discussion with my family in asia, they use US style plugs etc. When they came to the UK they adapted a Macbook charger to UK sockets (Obviously missing the ground pin) and immediately got a ground fault tingle from the macbook chassis. Same thing happens with my lenovo laptop when I go over there, when i plug it into the US spec wall sockets, ground fault tingle.
    In Short....ground your appliances...

    • @target844
      @target844 Před 26 dny +1

      It depends on where in Europe you are. In the UK you need a ground pin but if you look at SMÅHAGEL USB changes that IKEA sells there the ground pin is just plastic. SJÖSS does not look to be available in the UK. The mainland Europe variant uses a europlug, the have just two pins and no ground just like the US variant in the video.

    • @pineappleroad
      @pineappleroad Před 25 dny +2

      Modern MacBook chargers don’t have the ground connected out of the box, you have to buy the extension cable in order to get the ground connection (which isn’t included in the box)

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 23 dny +1

      Yeah, apple video coming up, showing that, again.

  • @christiannorwik
    @christiannorwik Před 25 dny +3

    This video came in clutch.
    Yesterday I bought 45W version for 69 PLN (roughly 16€)
    Looking forward for tear down video.

  • @marieta.s
    @marieta.s Před měsícem +7

    If they work, they are safe to use and they are cheap they are good enough for me! Thanks for these videos.

  • @lesslighter
    @lesslighter Před 28 dny +4

    Considering how bigclive actually likes the smahagels I think its competitive enough

  • @TommyThousandFaces
    @TommyThousandFaces Před měsícem +3

    I think that for the technology the humans can make and how cheaply it can be made these adapters are well priced. Interesting solution to equip people that break or lose them all the times, without having to resort to dangerous products.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před měsícem +3

      Yeah, having a safer option at a low price point is nice.

  • @adalbert93_75
    @adalbert93_75 Před měsícem +9

    Ikea Sjoss 45W seems like a good choice give the price point, great testing as always, thank you! This adapter stays cool even under heavy load, I have one. I am still waiting for the Belkin dual usbc 65W test though (my personal choice as of now for MacBook / iPhone combo) ;)

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před měsícem +1

      Yeah, the Belkin adapters are a little ways out still but on the horizon.

    • @LoganT547
      @LoganT547 Před 23 dny

      @@AllThingsOnePlace Do you reckon you'd be able to test some ALOGIC bricks some time? I own a couple which I'm curious about, the Rapid Power 2X68 and the Rapid Power 1X30. They're quite common here in NZ, and appear to be by far the best quality bricks I've used.

  • @10mbc
    @10mbc Před měsícem

    I bought the 45w one with Schuko plug and it works pretty good. At the moment, while traveling I use my Thinkpad X1 Nano + Anker Nano II 45w adapter and I just charge the phone through the laptop if needed, I think it would be more practical to replace the Nano II with this one and have the posibility of charging either the laptop or the phone + the power bank at the same time. My only problem would be to retire the Anker Nano II after paying 26 euro for it after such a short run. Truth is that, while the Nano is smaller, the Ikea one will fit in the same space.
    Great video! Thanks!

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před měsícem

      mm yeah, both are good adapters but I get the point, two ports and just enough power is a very interesting option. Thanks for sharing the use case!

  • @elduderino7767
    @elduderino7767 Před měsícem +2

    prediction: top quality for the price, excellent budget options with better safety, efficiency and reliability you'd expect

  • @anishparulekar1171
    @anishparulekar1171 Před měsícem +2

    Nice video! Taking a look at the nexode pro 100w and nexode x 100 w from green would be interesting!

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před měsícem +1

      Yeah, I've had the nexode 100W in a cart for like 4 months now. Still haven't bought it.

  • @jirimondo
    @jirimondo Před 25 dny +1

    FYI - I checked Ikea Italy and the 45W adapter is for sale @ €9.99 but the 30W adapter is not for sale on the site. I'll probably pick up a couple of the 45W this summer when I am in Italy for our house there as I like to have them plugged in conveniently for my wife and her Surface Go.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 23 dny +1

      ah nice! Yeah, at that price point and for the quality of the device, very good.

  • @RoyalFizzbin
    @RoyalFizzbin Před měsícem +6

    Regarding the rando stickers, IKEA states that “You can personalize the charger with the 3 included color stickers in green, orange and blue.”
    So I guess if you go out with two friends and everyone is rocking their IKEA charger, there is no confusion, provided you and your friends are sufficiently different in your color choices…
    …or something.

    • @ahgflyguy
      @ahgflyguy Před měsícem +3

      This could totally work, since I only have two friends!

    • @ELaster1
      @ELaster1 Před měsícem

      If I'm trying real hard, I can come up with the thought that perhaps you might develop some system for yourself. Orange is phone, blue is laptop. Or something.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před měsícem

      I have too many power adapters and not enough stickers (or friends).

  • @IroXtreme
    @IroXtreme Před 23 dny +1

    Great video, thanks. Would be really interested in a teardown!

  • @FloridaMan02
    @FloridaMan02 Před 24 dny +1

    Good job, ty for good charging data

  • @unintendedperson
    @unintendedperson Před 29 dny

    thanks now you include the safety compliance. perhaps you can try review vention power adapter if it available in there. it have 3/2 TUV compliance, but i have one which didnt have safety compliance.

  • @ricsip
    @ricsip Před 23 dny +2

    Just bought a couple of the 45W ones some weeks ago. Now I know it was worth of it, especially as they were very well priced compared with what they know (PD and PPS capability).
    Are you planning to test the truly cheap value IKEA chargers? For example the 5W SMÅHAGEL? (Output accuracy, efficiency etc)

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 20 dny +2

      I did the 5W adapter on a short, it's not very efficient but it works and it's safe.

  • @valentin3186
    @valentin3186 Před 9 dny

    Relatively good filtering, 15 bucks is a steal. The thing that concerns me is the internal components choice inconsistency. On the next batch they might get a cheaper offer from a different oem
    Great video, glad I found your channel

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 9 dny +1

      They have limited options when it is safety listed.. listed components, etc. you know, consumers wouldn't see it anyway. But the unlisted one on 'pick your market' for cheap as chips, they can do whatever they want inside that can. So, this is still better than nothing is all I'm saying and for the price is better than most.
      They could change control chips and add or remove USB modes though. They can switch OEM's entirely but the product will be marked differently on the outside. Apple does this too, but they all test the same. I've tested about 20 of those little 5W bricks, generationally they've changed but overall performance is still essentially the same. They reduced the idle power usage to comply with DOE VI mostly.

    • @valentin3186
      @valentin3186 Před 9 dny

      @@AllThingsOnePlace valid point, thank you for the reply and explanation. Keep rocking 👌

  • @daijoubu4529
    @daijoubu4529 Před 28 dny +1

    The USB-A Koppla were well reviewed

  • @gerrykavanagh
    @gerrykavanagh Před 23 dny

    Great analysis. I’d be interested in RFI analysis too, if you have the equipment

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 23 dny

      haha, yeah, I'm staying away from that for now. I don't have the space. I could probably do conducted emissions but not radiated or exposure tests.

  • @scherge
    @scherge Před 23 dny

    I have admit to having watched way too many reviews on cables, chargers, and power banks that I don't need over the weekend 😅 but your videos are just too interesting. Also, you are definitely the only ACTUAL reviewer of those electronic devices. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE else, on CZcams basically only tells you how well the charger/ power bank charges your iPhone and your Mac Book and nothing more. What a waste of time, so annoying.
    If you were to test the Sharge 170, I would be very interested in hearing your opinion on that device.
    Anyway, please keep up the great work 👍

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 20 dny

      There are a few reviewers that provide more data. YT doesn't promote videos like this often, actually this is the first video I've ever had get this kind of viewership, also hard to sell products when you provide real information so manufacturers aren't exactly chomping at the bit to support the channel. Yes, the Sharge 170 is on the list but it's not a high priority, I have to frame that around aesthetics since the product itself I have worries about.

  • @PekPiu
    @PekPiu Před 2 dny +1

    And it would be nice to know if the 45W power is available to be negotiated by a test bench, real devices, etc. It is very usual for 45W power to push only 18W out, which the powered device claims 30W support (with QC3 and/or PPS). I found that 45W adapter to be good enough, and very good for its price, but so far, I never got any device to pull the full 45W out from it. Yes, I've tried with very thick and pro USB-C cables too, still no 45W.

  • @snh4228
    @snh4228 Před 28 dny +1

    Have you tried making a power adapter? Would love to see one you made, and how it performs/stacks up against regular adapters.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 28 dny

      Yeah, it's a lot of work. I should state that what they've achieved here is amazing, whether the larger or smaller adapters. But yeah, my junk adapter would probably be terrible, or really large/expensive and just okay.

    • @snh4228
      @snh4228 Před 25 dny

      @@AllThingsOnePlace Interesting. I'm curious what makes the difference in all of these, why one performs better than another. Not sure if you have insight on that kind of thing, but would be an interesting video sometime! Enjoyed this video as usual,

  • @Kavyatej
    @Kavyatej Před 29 dny +1

    that's some excellent pricing!

  • @SwissPGO
    @SwissPGO Před 29 dny +8

    Great video, just sad you could not test it on 230V/50 Hz voltage which covers about 80% of the world population.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 28 dny +2

      Yeah, just a rule of thumb, double the idle power consumption, still in compliance with the EU 2019, and add 1% to the average efficiency for these lower wattage adapters. I don't always test on 230 but sometimes I throw it in. It's basically a free extra minute of content for maybe an hour of extra effort.

    • @SwissPGO
      @SwissPGO Před 28 dny +4

      @@AllThingsOnePlace I understand, but you could do all the work on 230 V 50Hz, which covers 80% of the population, and then use rule of thumb ;-)
      I guess you're US based - so I understand why you test the way you showed. Thanks

  • @thomasbroker69
    @thomasbroker69 Před 20 dny +1

    Great review of what I thought was just a normal power adapter, I get a tingling feeling from my Apple Mac Studio Ultra, that’s mains voltage , should that be the same?

  • @drachna
    @drachna Před 17 dny

    These are unfortunately not available in Ireland yet, but I'll be on the lookout. 15ish euro for a 45 watt charger would be an incredible deal.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 12 dny

      ah, yeah, the 45W charger is a nice buy if they make it available.

  • @MrMat43211
    @MrMat43211 Před 25 dny +1

    please can you make a video about the adaptor you made , howe to make it and how it works thank you!

  • @johnjones841
    @johnjones841 Před 28 dny +1

    Did you ever review an adapter that doesn't reset the ports on renegotiation? I know some do it partially and the SlimQ did but didn't have any safety markings, but the only devices I know didn't do it were powerbanks

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 27 dny +1

      Yeah, there are some, but they come with other limitations. The monoprice 40W for example. There's a review and teardown somewhere.

  • @MassimoTava
    @MassimoTava Před 25 dny +1

    Being a little over on the voltage compensates for resistance in cable?

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 23 dny +1

      Yeah, assuming people are using long cables, I'm testing best case essentially, very short/low resistance cables and four wire sensing on the USB board.

  • @brandonmorris3746
    @brandonmorris3746 Před 12 dny

    Why does this video have so many views compared to the other ones? Dont get it wrong, love your channel and used it for Christmas gifts.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 11 dny +1

      No idea. The algorithm giveth and it taketh away. thoughts: It ranked high on google search for some reason and YT has FOMO which pushed it to more users. The icon drew in a few people more than usual but yeah the video is no better than others, maybe even a little worse. The video found a new audience, in viewers from Great Scott, EEVblog, Andreas Spiess. It didn't convert many of them to subscribers though, almost none, I think it is too void of technical details for that audience. Performance wise the view time is awful, so probably watching a short snippet from within google and not watching on youtube or clicking on then immediately clicking off, ha. But yeah, I expected the usual 3,000 or so views I get on videos not 200,000 views. It's rare but this video actually covered the cost of the adapters!

  • @juanginesramisvivancos3268

    I have just got one of the 45w version and It can charge my msi prestige 15 while using it, slowly but it charges. It does not charge the laptop while charging any other device.
    What it can do is to charge the steam deck and the Nintendo Switch at the same time, even while playing on the deck. For the price it is really nice since I can work on my laptop while it is slowly charging which is better for the battery

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 9 dny

      Wow, that's nice that it can charge the Steam Deck and Switch while playing even... Yeah, I understand the laptop wanting the full 45W for charging, bigger battery. Thanks!

    • @juanginesramisvivancos3268
      @juanginesramisvivancos3268 Před 9 dny

      @@AllThingsOnePlace It's my pleasure. To give more information the deck and the switch charge at 12v when both are connected at the same time. They charge at 15v which is their preferred voltage when only one is connected.
      Another positive thing I noticed is that while working on the laptop, I can't feel any "static electricity" which is great because I can definitely feel it while charging with an older 60w aukey charger.

  • @Mpafanai46
    @Mpafanai46 Před 29 dny

    Thanks for sharing ❤ I have a question :I bought a new lead acid battery 88Ah for my inverter, on the top this is writing - You must maintain a constant charging every three months to get the best result, what does that mean?

  • @-Gothicgirl-
    @-Gothicgirl- Před 29 dny

    And im tomorrow buy these even before i see the video. I think they are no bad choise

  • @AlvinSays
    @AlvinSays Před měsícem

    Oh man looks like a cheap decent one to have. Wasted that this model is not available in my country

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 29 dny +1

      ah, yeah. I've been running into that with some of the brands people request. I can't get them.

  • @thorbjrnhellehaven5766
    @thorbjrnhellehaven5766 Před 27 dny +1

    It annoys me that they haven't made one for the ÅSKVÄDER lineup (
    a socket-system available in Europe; they have standard European power socket, dual USB-A sockets, and power switch, but not USB-C.
    I'm still hoping.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 26 dny

      Yeah, I've seen the power system there, the 30W electronics are small enough they could get them into one of the boxes for that, maybe even a socket and a 30W USB.

    • @thorbjrnhellehaven5766
      @thorbjrnhellehaven5766 Před 25 dny

      @@AllThingsOnePlace they have modules with one and two sockets.
      If 45W can't fit in a single module, I wouldn't mind a double size module, if they can fit more power then.

  • @WattTheTech
    @WattTheTech Před 22 dny

    Think I will pick up the 45w next time I go. What’s your view on the USB-C cables they make? “SITTBRUNN” looks like they are in different colours.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 12 dny +1

      I'm not sure if I checked them out or not, I have a pile of untested cables here to add to the list though.

  • @gravel_slope
    @gravel_slope Před 24 dny

    can you do on the epicka? for my self more interested in the 70w and 75w

  • @jeanbrouwers
    @jeanbrouwers Před 27 dny

    I have a 30w GaN charger from Anker which is unable to keep suppyling 22.5w to my powerbank, it cut's sometimes and resumes charging after. Why would this be the case?

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 27 dny

      I'm not sure. My guess is that it is operating in a different mode other than the highest power mode the power adapter can supply so therefore hitting overload once in a while and causing a reset. The power adapter has a different power limit for each mode.

  • @burgerthingz974
    @burgerthingz974 Před 24 dny

    hi sir what is ur other 65w recommended charger brick?? because the amazon basics are not available

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 23 dny

      Performance wise they are all the same. It comes down to opinions of appearance and a brand you trust.

    • @burgerthingz974
      @burgerthingz974 Před 23 dny

      @@AllThingsOnePlace thank you

  • @darklistener89
    @darklistener89 Před 25 dny

    The 30w version is able to power my laptop with 20v pd. No other sub 10€ charger is able to do that. Its a 8€ laptopcharger. And one of the lightest tooo.

  • @AncientRights
    @AncientRights Před 23 dny

    Would you be willing to look into the GravaStar chargers? I love the way they look but don't want them to harm anything.

  • @jojodroid31
    @jojodroid31 Před 15 dny

    Small thing but you're missing the Ü in the TÜV on your comparison tables.

  • @junehanzawa5165
    @junehanzawa5165 Před 24 dny

    I'm a bit confused. On the charts you showed towards the end, the 30 watts beat the 45 watts on all of them, but then you said to skip the 30 watts charger. Please explain so we can make the correct decision.
    Also, are these higher watt chargers going to damage lower power items such as headsets, or do the headsets adjust the power they accept to prevent damage?

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 23 dny +1

      No damage, they are fine for lower powered devices. There are several charts so addressing each: the 30W is lower in the efficiency chart versus competition, for idle power is better. For value it wins, for density it does not win. I weight the efficiency heavily since that's it's primary job so that gets it the skip versus other offerings, that is an opinion though it may be perfect for your needs.

    • @junehanzawa5165
      @junehanzawa5165 Před 23 dny

      @AllThingsOnePlace Thank you for taking time to reply. I went with the Anker 150W with 4 ports (1 USB-A and 3 USB-C) after watching your reviews of it alongside the 120W. Thank you for helping me decide.

  • @LelouchLamperouge235
    @LelouchLamperouge235 Před 24 dny

    The german prices are the same in euros as yours in usd but here in Czechia the 45W comes out to be only 10,75 usd and the 30W only 6,5 usd and of course after tax when using todays google exchange rate :D

  • @CrinosAD
    @CrinosAD Před 26 dny +2

    The test I didn't know I needed! Thank you!
    Even though, I'm in Norway and we use 230V here, so the product should be different inside. Unless they mass produce for the whole globe, and use auto sensing to select current.

    • @mochabean5042
      @mochabean5042 Před 25 dny +2

      Your latter guess is correct, they have auto sensing and operate at up to 240V.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 23 dny

      Yeah, the input is universal voltage so it automatically adjusts as needed for the range on the product.

  • @HotChocolate-cu7ei
    @HotChocolate-cu7ei Před 29 dny

    Hm, i suppose color stickers are for marking adapters perhaps?

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 29 dny

      Yeah that seems to be the idea.

    • @timfireblade
      @timfireblade Před 28 dny +1

      If you buy multiple supplies for your family, it should stop the arguments. Or this one lives in my laptop bag etc.

  • @davesmith9451
    @davesmith9451 Před 24 dny +1

    I noticed on the IKEA website that it says the 45W charger "must be completed with" their LILLHULT USB C to USB C cable. Is this just a quaint way to say "Goes great with" or do they really require you to use their cable? Just curious if you noticed that too. It does look like a great deal. I will look for one at the IKEA store in Kanata, Ontario, Canada later today.

    • @intercity125
      @intercity125 Před 24 dny +2

      I think it's just an odd way of saying you need a cable to actually charge with this shoehorned into a website set up for basically furniture. Certainly you don't need to use their cables.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 23 dny

      yeah, they operate fine with any USB C-C cable.

    • @IrfanKhan-ze4yx
      @IrfanKhan-ze4yx Před 22 dny

      It’s so you don’t try to use a USB-A to USB-C cable

  • @sillystuff6247
    @sillystuff6247 Před měsícem

    the 45w adapter is good news for digital nomads,
    because there's lots of ikea stores globally.

    • @user-pk6fk5ns1s
      @user-pk6fk5ns1s Před měsícem +2

      i mean... buy a good adapter once and don't lose it? XD

    • @sillystuff6247
      @sillystuff6247 Před měsícem

      @@user-pk6fk5ns1s easier said than done. in rented rooms sometimes sockets are hidden behind things -> out of sight, out of mind. missed when packing. in the past 4 months i've been in 10 different apartments or hotels. plus, i've had several chargers break or blow up in weird ways past couple years. part of optimal digital nomad lifestyle is, identify good products that can be bought globally.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před měsícem

      I've seen it several times, it's easy to do.

    • @lesslighter
      @lesslighter Před 28 dny

      Well it wasnt available in my country until.... 2 years ago yes Philippines got its FIRST ikea store in 2022

  • @artorias550
    @artorias550 Před 15 dny

    Current leakage! Thank you! And here I was thinking that I am crazy and only I feel this. Why is this happening? I observe it only on new aluminium high price notebooks! Old notebooks made from plastics were fine!

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 13 dny

      It's inherent in the design of the power supply. Although isolated, there are capacitors (both real and parasitic) inside the device that allow a small amount of AC to leak through the device. Some devices are worse than others. This Ikea adapter although safe, leaks a bit more than others.

  • @PeterHonig.
    @PeterHonig. Před 29 dny +1

    Did it come with an Ikea Allen wrench?

  • @uguraktas8018
    @uguraktas8018 Před měsícem +1

    Whoaa thanks for the review, it was fast. I will watch it now!

  • @nich-nk2cr
    @nich-nk2cr Před měsícem +3

    What if this is just a Costco move? Could these be loss leaders?

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 29 dny

      They might be, I started the teardown and they are not built down to a price.

    • @lassikinnunen
      @lassikinnunen Před 26 dny

      Nah they're expensive enough to do a profit.
      Cheapo pd's are much cheaper nowadays.

  • @gglivetv
    @gglivetv Před 19 dny

    About "tingling"... The Macbook Pro I get from the office is ALWAYS "tingling"... EU mains, 2 prongs and no ground... WHAT CAN I DO??

  • @Chris-zu4es
    @Chris-zu4es Před měsícem

    baseus 160w charger would be interesting to see I can buy it now for under $60 with Amazon prime 🤔 seems too good to be true (?)

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 29 dny

      Yeah, sounds like one of the lower end products. I swear I have it or did it already but I guess I didn't.

  • @rowanjones3476
    @rowanjones3476 Před 13 dny

    Regarding higher voltage countries....I don't even see these listed for sale at ikea Australia. They do sell a 1x23W PD + A fast charge unit that looks completely different. I guess I'll just have to get the pliers out and brutalise the pins into the correct orientation.*
    * don’t do this. May have done it once, for science.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 12 dny

      hahaha, yeah, these won't take too kindly to that, the pins snap into the circuit board.

  • @electrosolve991
    @electrosolve991 Před 10 dny

    We need Big Clive on the case!

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 10 dny

      Certainly continue to take inspiration from that channel, ha. Great content.

  • @johnd339
    @johnd339 Před 25 dny

    Request/recommendation: review steam deck 45w adapter and compare to competition. There are 'multiple million' devices out there and appetite for peripherals - see jsaux story.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 23 dny

      Thanks! Yeah, there's a few holes in my reviews, steam deck, switch adapter, raspberry pi adapters...

    • @johnd339
      @johnd339 Před 23 dny

      @@AllThingsOnePlace There's a lot of decks out there and manufacturer just gives one USB wall adapter. So lots of people looking for more things to buy - USB power, 'docks', power banks. Seems like a good way to get a bunch of people to your channel thru searches.

  • @lohikarhu734
    @lohikarhu734 Před 29 dny

    I was wondering about your "equipment stack"... Almost looks like R&S gear on the right, but hard to read... using any Rigol, or Siglent equipment?
    Now 'retired', after 30 years of using Tektronix, R&S, Agilent, but now on "hobbyist" budget 😥...
    Nice work... I did power analysis applications at R&S on oscilloscope products, as AE in Munich, and development of LED drivers at Nokia for 6 years...

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 27 dny

      haha, yeah lots of stuff all over the place. It certainly not in one place anymore... ha Anyway, yeah, I have a lot of mid-tier equipment, the rohde and schwarz stuff is out of my budget. I actually have come to like the interface on Siglent gear, it's purpose built and does it's one thing, although even those can get expensive. Yes, the real job has the good stuff. The power analyzer is a GW Instek, it's a nice unit for what it is. I have a linear, analog meter power supply from them, still use it, it's great. Sometime I need to do a lab tour, if I can dig my out from under all the power adapters.
      Anyway, thanks for sharing! Yeah, LED drivers have certainly changed a lot. Of course being Nokia I think phone scale so no idea where that's going. On the power end, looks like everyone is switching to longer strings of LED's and linear regulators in everything.

  • @daijoubu4529
    @daijoubu4529 Před 28 dny

    $10 and $18 CAD here, how does the Samsung 25W compares to the Ikea's 30W?

  • @George_Raft
    @George_Raft Před měsícem

    Hey, what 45W charger would you recommend instead?

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 29 dny +1

      This one is good. The 30W one was the skip. If one port is enough the 45W Nano II still looks good but yeah, this one is good.

    • @George_Raft
      @George_Raft Před 29 dny

      @@AllThingsOnePlaceThank you, sir. Your channel is one of the best!

  • @MicheIIePucca
    @MicheIIePucca Před 25 dny

    wow.. great video!

  • @hgodtx
    @hgodtx Před měsícem

    Will the 45w power my Galaxy S22 Ultra with Super Fast 2.0 charging rates?

  • @ErikS-
    @ErikS- Před 26 dny

    Maybe a stupid question...
    ... but what's the purpose of the 6 orange / green / blue stickers?!

    • @-tsvk-
      @-tsvk- Před 26 dny

      If several people have them, you can mark your own with a sticker in a distinct way so that they don't get mixed up and you'll know which one is whose?

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 23 dny

      It's a secret code from the chuds.

  • @petter5721
    @petter5721 Před 26 dny +1

    The swedes do not mess around 🇸🇪

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 23 dny +1

      I need to get going on that teardown.

    • @adalbert93_75
      @adalbert93_75 Před 2 dny

      @@AllThingsOnePlacethe 45W has metal casing inside, it’s very interesting, cannot wait for your teardown video of this charger!

  • @nagisakensatou7987
    @nagisakensatou7987 Před 29 dny

    Nice video, I recently bought the new Ugreen Nexode 35W GaN dual port power adapter, a review and a teardown would be nice

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 29 dny

      Yeah, there's only a couple of models left from UGREEN I haven't tested.

  • @godtonnam9813
    @godtonnam9813 Před měsícem

    Can you review Cuktech power bank 🥺

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před měsícem

      Yeah, I have to get back into power bank mode at some point here.

  • @Catswhiskerdetector
    @Catswhiskerdetector Před 19 dny

    High tingle factor

  • @atvheads
    @atvheads Před 26 dny

    Sjöss means sea. Or går till sjöss as we say, meaning going to sea.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 23 dny +1

      Thanks! Yeah, I looked it up and was like what does that have to do with a power adapter.

    • @atvheads
      @atvheads Před 23 dny +1

      @@AllThingsOnePlace Haha! All the Ikea names are nonsense.

  • @wxrld1
    @wxrld1 Před 22 dny

    Hey, with videos like this I often get thrown into a spiral of confusion on which things i can cheap out on and which I shouldn’t. I mean that mostly in a broader sense, say usb-c, hdmi, dp, ethernet cables, I feel like I’m missing a general idea where room for improvement is significant or even possible when buying more premium products. Would you be interested in making such a video?

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 20 dny

      I do a summary video where I get more into the USB power delivery things and what matters or doesn't. It is very mixed what people want or need too. I can give my opinions but yeah eventually I need to cover more topics.

  • @BigT5
    @BigT5 Před 4 dny

    What is a leakage current? Tingling? What? In EU 15€ for 45w one.

  • @Mo.Jo.
    @Mo.Jo. Před 23 dny +1

    I assume its not GaN considering the price and size?

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 20 dny

      I haven't made it that far into the components yet but they might be.

  • @alx9r
    @alx9r Před měsícem +2

    12V!

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před měsícem

      Yeah, and multiple PPS modes, these really are good value adapters.

  • @christiannorwik
    @christiannorwik Před 25 dny

    And how it compares to Apple adapters?

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 23 dny

      For which thing? Performance, they are about the same. Leakage, Apple is more in line with the 45W adapter. Good.

  • @mykolapetrivskyi6977
    @mykolapetrivskyi6977 Před 29 dny

    Without a USB port tester this video looks incomplete. Something like Fnirsi FNB58 or similar.

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 29 dny

      Yeah, rather than demonstrate the modes, I just throw the table on screen now. I could just grab a photo of that though. Easy enough.

  • @watchmakerful
    @watchmakerful Před 24 dny

    The name "Sjøss" is too close to "Syoss", the famous cosmetic brand 😀

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 23 dny

      I wonder how much time they spent choosing the name.

    • @watchmakerful
      @watchmakerful Před 23 dny

      @@AllThingsOnePlace According to Wiktionary, this word is an archaic form preserved only in one fixed expression "till sjöss" meaning "at sea".

  • @Rainbow__cookie
    @Rainbow__cookie Před 25 dny

    why not try the swedish model (european plug)

  • @DIYBill
    @DIYBill Před 18 dny

    Charge your mobile with 10w adapters only to save your battery. 😊

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 13 dny

      Prove it.

    • @DIYBill
      @DIYBill Před 13 dny

      @@AllThingsOnePlace higher wattage chargers more heat while charging. Heat is bad for batteries. Short lifespan

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 13 dny

      @@DIYBill So, the rule of thumb for the rule of thumb for the rule of thumb, equals science! No.

  • @RagnarMoller
    @RagnarMoller Před 28 dny

    Nice to have a factuel test which gives confidence.
    I see Ugreen and Anker are even better, but at à cost. If I'm à geek with 3-5 devices, I might still need an Anker
    Now, can I charge 0:47 my Samsung Phone overnight with the 45w adapter?

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před 27 dny

      Thanks for watching. A Samsung phone will charge from the 45W adapter but it will top out at 25W, but if you are charging over night, speed doesn't matter.

  • @awigren
    @awigren Před 29 dny

    Could you review the jackery explorer 100?

  • @RicoElectrico
    @RicoElectrico Před měsícem +2

    "When the charger is SJÖSS"
    _sorry couldn't resist_

    • @AllThingsOnePlace
      @AllThingsOnePlace  Před měsícem +1

      I tried looking up how to say that word and just got more confused.

    • @djdelarosa25
      @djdelarosa25 Před měsícem +3

      sus

    • @anilingus
      @anilingus Před 29 dny +1

      @@AllThingsOnePlace I only watched the video to see a foreigner try to pronounce it.

    • @cushpnk
      @cushpnk Před 29 dny

      ​@@anilingus Cute username

    • @patricklindahl868
      @patricklindahl868 Před 27 dny +1

      Naming an electric item "SJÖSS" is quite confusing. The spoken word is used in "Gå till sjöss", which basically means leaving for a long tour out on the ocean or taking hire on a merchant ship. It's rarely used alone. To pronounce it is even more confusing for a non-Swede.