Customer Reviews for Staples TECH - USB-C Wall Charger with Cable, 20W, White (ST62321)
Customer Rating
4
Large but in Charge
on August 11, 2024
Posted by: Knielsen3506
from Blair
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was very excited to test out this two port charger as we were set to embark on a journey of high expectations - the family vacation to Disney. For those of you who dislike reading long reviews the Cliff’s Notes version is that this charger worked great charged quickly and had the added benefit of multiple ports and foldable prongs all as advertised. If you are still with me after that synopsis here comes the long-winded more in-depth review. Upon first glance at the packaging I was shocked. It was a large red box that said “Staples” with the product name “24W Dual USB A Wall Charger.” Not sure how marketing could have made the packaging or name more electrifying but I was personally hoping for something with a little more power. The charger itself is large. This is not made for small spaces. That said given my many months of research on our hotel and their lack of outlets I knew that it wasn’t the size of the charger that mattered it was how I could use it. (Get your minds out of the gutter this was a family trip after all!) Having two ports was extremely helpful as a family of four with MANY devices that required being charged strangely almost always simultaneously. As any parent knows speed is key when your four-year-old is having a mental breakdown because their tablet ran out of juice after a long fun-filled day at the (un)happiest place on earth. After plugging the offender (the tablet not the kid) into this bad boy tears of joy streamed down my face as the screaming stopped and the sounds of silence filled my ears. This definitely was not a slow charger and was able to fully charge two iPhones four Magic bands and two tablets within 24 hours. It was like the fairy godmother herself had stopped by! It probably would’ve taken even less time than that but we were out and about AND I had to sleep sometime. As a 3 second recap this charger is not made for slim spaces but that one downside does not take away from the practicality of multiple ports or the speed charging capabilities. P.S. Yes I do have the hands of a toddler but that should show you the scale of the size of this charger. You could probably fit 5 ports on it if you tried. (Hint hint)
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This charger came in handy so many times! I love the “rope” style cord. Right out of the packaging I didn’t have to deal with the annoying re-coiling of the cord. I really like the blue light indicator showing that the box had power to it. Sometime with a charging cube I wonder if it is the box or the cord that isn’t working correctly so the indication light is a nice feature. The folding 2 prong plug-in was handy when traveling and just throwing it in my bag to go. Over all I really think this is a nice little charging set-up.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I liked the tactile cloth-like feel of the cord of the charging cable and appreciated the little light on the charger so I knew it was plugged in and actively charging our iPad. The folding plug also means makes it slightly more compact for throwing in a bag. It would have been more helpful to have a USB plug directly into the charger so I can also charge our Android phones with the cables they come with. It seems to charge about as quickly as other chargers I own. There doesn't seem to be anything particularly different from this charger and the size is typical of other chargers which is why I am giving it 4 stars. I don't have any complaints - this is a simple straightforward charger.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This USB C wall charger does exactly as it is supposed to do - it charges your device. I love the little indicator light that shows the charger has power. As someone who works often out of a coworking space I can’t tell you how many times I’ve plugged my phone into a power strip thinking it was charging only to realize hours later it wasn’t. That definitely will not happen with this wall charger. I feel like my phone also charged a little faster with this charger than the previous wall charger I was using. The only downside is it doesn’t come with a cord but those are more commonly sold separately nowadays.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This wall charger is compact light and easy to toss into a bag to charge devices on the go. It is efficient and charges quickly. The prongs fold in to make it easy to store when not in use. Will definitely keep using. The only con is that the charger sticks out from the outlet about an inch and a half but overall this has not been a problem for us.
Functional wall charger but needs some improvement
on August 11, 2024
Posted by: tsc13
from Tukwila
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a perfectly functional wall charger with a handy "locking" feature that secures the socket prongs in both folded and unfolded positions. (You get a really satisfying click when you do it too. Like it is *delightfully* tactile.) The reason I didn't rate it higher is twofold: the thing's huge for what it does; and the packaging sucks. The charger's the size of my palm (see photo). I have other wall chargers with literally 3x the amount of ports for the same size. For a two-port wall charger it takes up a bunch of real estate. I could finagle it without blocking the other socket but it doesn't leave a ton of space -- so if you have a bigger plug you want to put into the same outlet as this thing reconsider. For the packaging you get a cardboard box that's 4x the size of the charger and don't worry it's got a huge insert of non-recyclable plastic too securing it in the center of the too-big box. It's needlessly wasteful packaging. I'd love to have seen it secured in the cardboard with at least another piece of cardboard so I could recycle all of it. I steer as clear as possible from single use plastic and it was frustrating to open paper and find plastic inside.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good charger I liked the cord design. The weave on the design feels every sturdy like it will hold up for a long time. I was able to easily charge my iPhone quickly in a pinch of time which is great as a busy mom I’m hardly home taking all the photos on my phone I need to have my phone charged. The plug base was a bit bulky for tight spaces in my house however I find myself using this charger often since it gives such a quick charge. I do wish the cord were longer.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Pros: This compact charger does a great job of charging my phone and tablet. It feels much studier than my old wall charger and the prongs conveniently fold if I want to throw it in my work bag. I love that it doesn’t take up the entire outlet when I plug it in and charges in a relatively fast amount of time (took my phone from half charge to 100% in 2 hours and an older tablet from 5% to 100% in about 3). I originally thought this would be my at home charger but I’ve found it’s compact size/fast charging mean I can use it on the go/at work for quicker results than I might need charging my phone overnight. Cons: It would have been great if the charger came with a charging cord however given that not all things I want to charge may have the same plug at the end of their cable it was just as easy for me to grab one I already had. Bonus: My last phone came with the cable and no wall charger so this was an easy pairing for me.