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[–] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 16 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Extra long charging cable. I have 3 glorious metres, I can charge it when in bed, on the sofa, wherever!

[–] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago) (3 children)

Does it feel like charging is slower with that cable?

With that length, depending on the copper wire diameter, you will get significantly less power to your devices.

At 5m or more most 5V decices would probably completely stop charging because the voltage at the end drops below 4V.

[–] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 3 points 1 hour ago

I honestly haven't noticed it doing that but I've never tried timing it or anything

[–] Contemporarium@lemm.ee 1 points 55 minutes ago* (last edited 53 minutes ago) (1 children)

Mine did which is why I don’t buy those OMG SIX FOOT LONG BUY THIS FUCKING CABLE BITCH ITS SIX FEEEEET - um, those super long cables. I noticed when I used a normal charger it felt like my phone charged in like 2 minutes. So I buy a new regular length charger and it’s lasted over a year now.

Another thing about those long ass chargers is they stop working after like a week from what I experienced. It’s like they put all the effort into telling you HOW FUCKING LONG THEY ARE?! BRO SIX. FUCKING. FEET. FUCK YOU that they put no effort into what’s in them six feet

[–] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 44 minutes ago* (last edited 42 minutes ago)

Im just talking about cables tho. Never buy chargers that dont have a separable cable. Apple ass garbo quality concept to make hardwired chargers.

The charging speed just depends on the power rating of the charger + length of cable + power input limit of the phone.

[–] IrateAnteater@sh.itjust.works 9 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

If you're charging in bed or on the sofa, you're likely to be there for a while anyway. Doesn't matter if it charges slower. Plus, slow charging is better for the battery.

[–] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

Plus, slow charging is better for the battery.

I was thinking that too. Was just wondering if the difference in speed was noticeable at all.