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Apple 20W USB-C Charger $25.20 + Shipping (Free with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AU

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Apple 20W USB-C Charger $25.20 + Shipping (Free with Prime/ $39 Spend) @ Amazon AUAffiliate
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elcheapo on 10/09/2022 - 12:18 amazon.com.au (2742 clicks)
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17% price drop from normal price of $29 - not the lowest but it's the best price for now to get the original Apple USB-C charger

About this item
* The Apple 20W USB‑C Power Adapter offers fast, efficient charging at home, in the office, or on the go
* While the power adapter is compatible with any USB‑C-enabled device, Apple recommends pairing it with the 11-inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation) for optimal charging performance
* You can also pair it with iPhone 8 or later to take advantage of the fast-charging feature
* Package weight of the Product: 0.11 Kilograms

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  • BargainsGrabber on 10/09/2022 - 12:21
    +4

    $25.20*

    And Amazon are price matching Catch

    • elcheapo on 10/09/2022 - 12:22
      +3

      man.. I'm blind.. that 20c looks like 00 lol

  • xenoic on 10/09/2022 - 12:46
    +6

    Price beat at OW

  • dirtyhen on 10/09/2022 - 12:49

    slow charge?

    • PopCounty on 10/09/2022 - 14:25

      You can also pair it with iPhone 8 or later to take advantage of the fast-charging feature

      • bargaino on 10/09/2022 - 19:03
        -2

        Eh? Bluetooth charging?

      • Nuggets on 10/09/2022 - 20:53

        20 W is 20 W. That is to say not a lot.

    • poohduck on 10/09/2022 - 15:22

      no. It's now hard to find a slow charger - 500mA would be safe for most batteries in most temperatures. They're just not around unless you want to pay $18.00 or so for something (like the one advertised here) which should be under $2.00

  • happychappy1 on 10/09/2022 - 12:57
    +7

    These chargers aren't that great of a deal. The 30W Belkin GaN charger was better and cheaper at $25 - those can charge some laptops. Also the Apple one is kind of bulky in comparison.

    • Nomoneynotalk on 10/09/2022 - 12:58
      +49

      You are not comparing apple with Apple.

    • StephenCurry on 10/09/2022 - 13:10
      +2

      Don't quite know about the chargers. But when I am doing research back in a while ago, it is saying that the Apple one has better chips that result in better temperature control or something? That the adapter won't be so heated up after charging so it could potentially last longer maybe. I did want an Anker 20W one back then as it is much cheaper compared to Apple one.

      • BargainsGrabber on 10/09/2022 - 13:22
        +2

        I’m using Anker to charge my iPhone and my very old MacBook Pro. No issues encountered yet afaik

        • StephenCurry on 10/09/2022 - 13:46
          +1

          Yea Anker one seems decent enough.

        • Daabido on 10/09/2022 - 13:53
          +2

          Seems like a reasonable sample size.

      • deadpoet on 10/09/2022 - 13:33
        +2

        the Apple one has better chips that result in better temperature control or something

        Whichever article said that is complete rubbish. Well-made chargers from reputable companies like Anker or Belkin all have intelligent charging circuitry built in, the Apple charger does not do anything special.

        • Vanceer on 10/09/2022 - 14:11
          +2

          Apple's chargers have alternating current island technology.

        • StephenCurry on 10/09/2022 - 14:15
          +2

          I am suspected about that one too. I'd say forget about the pricing the Apple one is the choice. But considering all factors I may go for Anker or other certified brand.

        • netsurfer on 10/09/2022 - 20:02
          +2

          Apple chargers do use better quality parts. I saw a tear down for an Anker charger. While it is decent enough (compared to el cheapo ones), it does have on a lot of insulation tapes. Furthermore, the design (more moving parts) just isn't at the same level of Apple. Ripple and noise levels are inferior.

          The main issue with the "intelligent" charging chip is that the chip does a fair bit and el cheapo chargers can get away with implementing less safety features. However, to be honest, this particular Apple charger does cut corner on materials. It does use softer plastic and has the AU plug fixed, rather than changeable plugs.

          It's likely being discounted as Apple wants to start selling people the 30W charger. This is the frustrating part of phones. Newer phones implementing newer / higher current charging and not including a charger standard is annoying.

    • deadpoet on 10/09/2022 - 13:31

      This. The Apple 20W charger is super chonk and heavy. Better to get a Belkin or Anker charger for the same price or cheaper.

      • smartazz104 on 10/09/2022 - 15:42

        Yeah but once you plug it on, weight isn’t a factor.

      • netsurfer on 10/09/2022 - 20:12
        +1

        Apple 20W chargers are well designed and use quality components (i.e. Japanese electrolytic capacitors). The difference is that those components will last longer. The charger is packed with electronic components so it is heavier than some 3rd party chargers.

        Also, Apple does put in safety components in the charger, rather than relying on passive components or rely just on the chipset. I can easily construct the same electronic circuit diagram with two different sets of resistors, capacitors. They will behave the same (as least initially), but the ones with better quality components will last longer.

        • fuzor on 11/09/2022 - 00:11
          +1

          I like heavy equipment, feels like quality components are inside. I do wonder how this compares to a Samsung usb-c charger though as they are the same price.

        • samuelalexmclean on 11/09/2022 - 12:21
          +1

          I've owned dozens (maybe even hundreds) of wall wart transformers in my life and I've literally never had one fail (mechanically or electronically). This includes everything from Apple chargers that came bundled with hardware through to Alibaba-quality shit that came with eBay purchases.

          I've noticed some units have a noisier chop mode transformer (with a little whine) but only at the absolute bottom of the market and I don't believe even they present any safety issues.

          The only thing I've noticed pretty consistently is that the Apple charging cables had weirdly brittle coating and they break faster than anything else (up until about two years ago - now they're just unremarkable).

          TL;DR I spend a lot of money on Apple products but I don't really rate their chargers as anything special / anything more than their rated specs. Nor do I think there's that much room to excel - it's not a device category I bother shopping around on. Also, I think I've become my dad.

          • netsurfer on 11/09/2022 - 20:53
            +1

            @samuelalexmclean: I had a 3rd party charger blew up and there are most certainly some junk class chargers from feeBay and AliE. Before it did, I used to think like you. Another thing is that I bought some cheap resistors from AliE, once I received them, I realise why they are cheaper (they are simply inferior). Do they work? Yes, they do and I can use them for test circuits I will throw away or battery operated circuits. For the final actual circuit board I plan to keep long term, I would not use them.

            I have seen the tear down reviews of a lot of chargers. Furthermore, one of my friends who is a electronical engineer and can repair TVs told me ages ago that there are multiple ways to design a transformer / charger. It's possible to do it in a cheap and nasty way. Just because your devices are willing to tolerate doesn't mean the transformer / charger is just as good as the quality ones.

            Let's compare components used between this charger and say a Belkin one. The choke used in the Belkin is lower quality (cheaper). Belkin uses made in China electrolytic capacitors whereas Apple uses Japanese ones. Yes, you probably cannot tell for a few years. However, it is obvious Apple 20W charger is better shielded and will last longer. I looked at the choke Belkin used, it is so obvious the quality is inferior.

            I really wish those 3rd party chargers use better quality components than Apple so that I can tell you that Apple is ripping us off big time. The sad reality is that those cheap chargers are cheap due to using more cost effective (that's a nice spin of using inferior) components.

            You want to tell me lower grade chokes and cheaper capacitors (which have a lower rated life time) are worth saving some money, then you need to show some evidence.

            • TheContact on 11/09/2022 - 21:39

              @netsurfer: Seeing as you felt it important enough to highlight, it should be noted even Apple uses (/has used) Chinese (Aishi) capacitors in this very charger.

              https://youtu.be/lH3aJ2vMoOE

            • samuelalexmclean on 11/09/2022 - 22:02

              @netsurfer: I'm with you on Ali Express components - I've bought sensors that are just stamped with someone else's spec, that just plainly don't work - and as soon as you complain they refund you, so they know it too. The whole business model must be built on people who buy them and never actually try to use the components? Or assume they installed them wrong? I don't get it at all. But looking at something like a little I2C humidity sensor - I can have two or three runs at it on AliExpress at $1 a pop, or I can buy them on eBay for $10 each, or I can buy them from a reputable retailer for $15 - and they're all the same component (when you eventually get the Ali Express seller who isn't just running a scam). It really irks me, I'm happy to pay a bit of margin for the convenience but local sellers are just taking the piss. The difference adds up quickly when you're buying a few dozen.

              I agree with you that cheaper components won't last as long, and that Apple is (hopefully!) using better components with longer rated lives. But I just don't ever have failures with my equipment. Maybe it's because things are advancing so quickly that my adaptors become redundant before they have a chance to fail? Or they spend a lot of time dormant, since most devices charge so quickly now and I only use them once a day? But I doubt that's it - I have a raspberry pi here that has been collating rainfall data 24/7 for close to a decade, and it's running on a shitty little adaptor I got as a FREE GIFT!!1 on eBay. Still going strong! Maybe I should open it up and look at the caps just for curiosity.

              I reckon there's a weak link in the chain effect here - conceptually a MOSFET could fail, or your PCB tracks could delaminate, or your solder could shrink around the connectors, and you could pay a little more on your BOM to guard against all of that. But most of the failures I deal with on monitors, TVs, laptop transformers etc are leaking / burst electrolytic capacitors - I think even the best ones just have a shorter life than ~everything else (you should ask your electrical engineer mate who would know for sure). So you can spend an extra $10 on parts but if the caps are always the first thing to go, I think that's the only place you can really justify extra investment. And even then - it seems to me the cheap caps and the good caps are both so overspecified for the requirements of a little transformer that they just last fine anyway. Maybe I live in a weirdly cold area.

              Not saying you're wrong, just saying that - in all my experience - a cheap transformer and a good transformer are both good enough for the job. I'll be eating my words when my house burns down tonight!

  • lovbargain on 10/09/2022 - 12:58
    +10

    I would go Belkin with two type c ports for $33 on Amazon.

    • bataleon on 10/09/2022 - 13:18

      Thanks mate, purchased 👍

      • PopCounty on 10/09/2022 - 14:27
        +4

        Did you even need one?

  • cerealsmok3r on 10/09/2022 - 12:59

    Any good deals for a cable to go with it?

    • tharlow on 10/09/2022 - 13:40
      +8

      Cable comes free with an iPhone 14 Pro Max!

      • brosk1s on 10/09/2022 - 13:50
        +1

        Even better, buy the iPad Pro 12.9 5th gen, and you get both the 20W charger & cable for free!

      • Graffin on 10/09/2022 - 18:16

        It does, but for those prices, you'd think they'd include a power adapter and maybe even a cloth to clean it (yep, referring to the post here a few days back)… gotta have more things with Apple logos on 'em

  • ne-us on 10/09/2022 - 13:00
    +2

    If you’re going to Brazil they have to give you one for free! 😃

    https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/6/23339069/brazil-blocks-iph…

  • Binchicken22 on 10/09/2022 - 13:00

    10,000 telstra points too if anyone uses those… I had a heap of points and picked one up the other day.

    • tharlow on 10/09/2022 - 13:39

      I had a heap of Telstra points. An absolutely magic fertiliser when scattered over the garden

  • HARRY0426 on 10/09/2022 - 13:17
    -4

    OMG. The most Super fast charger in the world.

  • tharlow on 10/09/2022 - 13:36

    Just an incredible product. Value at twice the price. An interplay of hardware and soft…ish plastic that will enrich your life by more than a watt, for sure

    • Larsson on 10/09/2022 - 13:58

      Cool, you buy those then. For everyone looking for an apple charger, this is the cheapest.

      • eTomster on 10/09/2022 - 14:04
        -1

        Why does it specifically have to be Apple? It's a literal charger, there's no difference between one from Apple and the other reputable brands.

        It's ozbargain meant for deals not overpriced 20w chargers.

        • Larsson on 10/09/2022 - 14:31
          +4

          Mate your idea of ‘deal’ is not what a ‘deal’ is.

          You are subjecting other people to ‘your way’.

          This particular product, whatever the reasons a person might be looking to buy it for, which isn’t up to you, is objectively the best price.

          So yes, it IS a deal.

    • Slo20 on 11/09/2022 - 06:34

      I’m not sure why you are getting so much hate for your comment. As far as I understand (and happy to be corrected) the statement is correct that a Samsung charger would work exactly the same as an apple charger. I’m guessing people are thinking this is a Samsung V Apple fanboy comment.

  • follow on 10/09/2022 - 13:51
    +3

    https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/belkin-boostup-25w-pps-usb-c-…

    https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/belkin-boostcharge-dual-wall-…

    going for $15 & $18 respectively on good guys commercial for those who have it

    • Larsson on 10/09/2022 - 13:58
      -1

      Not saying it’s a problem but charging profiles they offer is very important, especially for devices like homepod. So be careful when buying and make sure they are ‘compatible’.

      • TheContact on 10/09/2022 - 15:58
        +2

        This Apple 20W charger is a standard USB PD 9V charger. Voltages are set for certain power ratings, with the device telling the charger what it can pull.

        Any charger that can do USB PD with 20W or above will behave exactly the same as the Apple charger.

        • netsurfer on 10/09/2022 - 20:22

          In theory, yes, in reality, no (not exactly the same). Check them through a USB-C meter, they won't be identical.

          Will charge - yes, identical - no. Given the Belkin ones are quoting Samsung phone support, they could have extra coding to support additional charging modes. Apple doesn't support PPS. However, Samsung's PPS isn't perfect. To save cost, the e-marking is not checked / mandatory.

        • poohduck on 11/09/2022 - 19:38

          I don't think the device tells the charger anything - those chargers are dumb and just allow up to 20w (3amps) max. The device controls how much current (up to the dumb charger's max) it can pull. A 40w charger probably won't be faster if the device pulls a maximum of 2 or 3 amps. Apple themselves say that you can use this charger for their watches - they aren't going to pull much at all.

          • netsurfer on 11/09/2022 - 21:29

            @poohduck: Incorrect, with USB-PD, there is some negotiation which takes places. The source (charger) needs to describe to the device its capabilities. In PD 3.0, even the cable should describe its capabilities. The device needs to negotiate with the charger if a voltage change is needed.

            Examples: Apple's 29W USB-C charger was slightly against standard specs (part of the reasons why Apple no longer sells it). Most Apple devices still support that charger. Apple don't support PPS (only PDO) and with their use of PD 3.1, so far, you have to use USB-C to Magsafe cable (because Apple's USB-C to USB-C cables are rated 100W).

            Some Samsung phones tend to favour Samsung AFC 9V over QC2 or QC3. If a charger is coded to support all 3, there is a chance AFC will still be picked by the Samsung phones.

          • TheContact on 11/09/2022 - 21:32

            @poohduck: All quick charging protocols use some sort of variable voltage as well. There are dedicated pins for negotiation, which is why you have USB PD/QC/etc compatible cables. The device needs to tell the charger what voltage and current it's capable of. If they can't communicate it defaults to the standard USB 5V.

            If it were just current, the 100W USB PD chargers you see would need a current so high you couldn't plug it into a standard outlet.

            • poohduck on 11/09/2022 - 22:11

              @TheContact: I see; this isn't a charger - I've called it that too. It's an adapter that just allows up to 5v, 2.2 amps. I can imagine what you say is true of chargers. For this, I believe the smarts are in the device, not this adapter.

              • TheContact on 11/09/2022 - 22:20

                @poohduck: Are you talking about the Apple 20W? It's USB PD and supports 5V/3A and 9V/2.2A.

                The linked Belkins go even further with a subset of USB PD, PPS which supports a completely variable range of voltages.

  • sydracing on 10/09/2022 - 13:58
    +9

    I’m still using 5V 1A

    • tharlow on 10/09/2022 - 15:13

      At least your pillow ain’t spicy

  • BargainKen on 10/09/2022 - 14:20

    Fast, for Apple. ☺️

    • dirtyhen on 10/09/2022 - 14:36

      Ser, this is Wendy’s

    • ihfree on 10/09/2022 - 14:48

      Funny, you're also here acting like a fanboy.

      The charger is available below the usual price so it does meet the definition of a bargain.

        • ihfree on 10/09/2022 - 15:13
          -1

          I think we have. I don't know why these users feel the need to structure their comments in the way that they do/downvote. There is clearly demand for this item as evidenced by the votes.

          It got me thinking we need to go deeper - what is a bargain?.

  • ozbargain2019 on 10/09/2022 - 14:36
    +4

    Don't forget to use JB perks for an extra $10 off!

    • GJT on 10/09/2022 - 15:19

      They even price matched XD

      • ozbargain2019 on 10/09/2022 - 15:51
        +1

        Oh yes, forgot to add that step in haha Price match with JB and then apply the perks! Mine is already ready for pickup.

        • GJT on 10/09/2022 - 16:07

          Comes down to $15.20 :)

          • StephenCurry on 10/09/2022 - 16:16

            @GJT: Wow how to get price matched online? Reach out to them thru online chat or you have to call them?

            • GJT on 10/09/2022 - 16:20
              +1

              @StephenCurry: That's correct. You can reach out through the chat bubble which says "Seen it cheaper? Ask our team for a JB Deal. Chat with us" on the product page

    • Being Askhole on 10/09/2022 - 15:30
      +2

      Thanks works out $15.20 pickup :)

    • cheaponos on 10/09/2022 - 17:46
      +1

      Thanks. Picked up for $15.20!

  • mantichoral on 10/09/2022 - 22:02
    -1

    This won't charge my Ollee laptop.

  • 1Kenobi on 11/09/2022 - 07:33

    Anyone bought a good cable deal to go with it ?

  • kiranggrg on 11/09/2022 - 18:06

    Is it good charger for Pixel 6a? Or recommendation?

  • BargainsGrabber on 02/10/2022 - 21:23

    FYI - same price now at Amazon and Catch @ $25.20

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