Hear me out... a multiport USB-C charger that's not dumb

About this Video

• Video Title: Hear me out... a multiport USB-C charger that's not dumb
• Channel: Level 2 Jeff
• Speakers: Jeff
• Duration: 00:06:40

Introduction

This video reviews a Sabrent 8-port USB charger. The reviewer tests whether the charger intelligently manages power distribution across multiple ports, avoiding the common issue of power cycling when new devices are connected. The main purpose is to determine if the charger is suitable for simultaneously powering multiple power-hungry devices like Raspberry Pis.

Key Takeaways

• The Sabrent 8-port charger (four USB-C and four USB-A) successfully powered multiple devices simultaneously without power cycling. The reviewer connected several devices, including Raspberry Pis, and swapped devices between ports without interruption.
• Each port on the Sabrent charger appears to have its own independent power management. This contrasts with some other multi-port chargers that share a single power circuit.
• The charger provides per-port power usage information via a button on the device, offering valuable monitoring capabilities.
• The charger is physically large and heavy.
• The reviewer found the charger's ability to maintain power to devices despite changes in connected devices to be a significant advantage over previous chargers.