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Potential Super Cheap Charger - Ikea SJOSS (www.phonearena.com)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Looking at the charging preferences of the Steam Deck, which from my research wants 45W at 15v/3A, it looks like the larger model should work just fine. And with it being $15 USD / $18 CAD this could be an incredible bargain.

It's so new though I can't find any info on it being used with a Steam Deck. I'll definitely be grabbing one to try, as it would be perfect for my USB hub that sits by the TV.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

You can also use Chromebook chargers, as long as they support the right power spec.

I've been using one for my dock, and it's worked great. I went with the 65w ($15) to have extra power for accessories on the dock, but they also have just a 45w one ($9) that supports the Deck's 15v/3A charge.

Obviously these are more bulky than a standard charger, but it's hard to beat on price.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I would be wary of such cheap USB-PD chargers. It is not uncommon for them to fail in ways that kill devices (I work for the tech department of a school district and we unfortunately have a strict OEM-only policy around chromebook chargers due to a wave of these killing chromebooks)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Let's be honest, the reason for that policy is so that if a Chromebook does fail you can go back to the manufacturer for warranty coverage.

I would trust an Anker charger just as much as an OEM charger.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Obviously anker would probably be fine, I am talking about these no-name boxes from unpronounceable amazon sellers

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

That's definitely good to know, thanks.