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[–] Exec@pawb.social 4 points 4 weeks ago

But... why?

[–] cron 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

16 Amps at 20V ... what type of cables will they use? USB-C cables won't allow this much current.

[–] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 0 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] Zoot@reddthat.com 2 points 4 weeks ago

14g would be great "Yeah lemme just hook up this lamp cord to my phone real quick"

[–] cron 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

The metric equivalent to 14 awg is 2.5mm²

[–] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago

I hypothesize that they're using three or four USB PD, 20V 5A circuits in parallel. This would keep the hardware cheap.

But, a single USB cable could only handle two circuits. I'm with you. I wonder what cables they'll use.

[–] Ghoelian@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Isn't higher current bad for battery longevity? How long will this thing last if you regularly charge it like that?

[–] cron 3 points 4 weeks ago

I don't think we have the stats yet, but it most likely will not increase the lifespan of the battery ;)

My guess would be something like 500 cycles, which would roughly translate to 1-2 years, until the battery degrades noticeably.