is charging using the adapter faster than using computer?

Androidfan1x · Dec 15, 2012, 03:22 PM

is charging using the adapter faster than charging by plugging the ipod into computer usb port? it takes me about 2.5 hours to fully charge from 20% to 100% using usb port.

TjeuV · Dec 15, 2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Androidfan1x

is charging using the adapter faster than charging by plugging the ipod into computer usb port? it takes me about 2.5 hours to fully charge from 20% to 100% using usb port.

Correct

Androidfan1x · Dec 15, 2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TjeuV

Correct

what do you mean "correct"? you mean yes or no?

TjeuV · Dec 15, 2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Androidfan1x

what do you mean "correct"? you mean yes or no?

You asked if it was faster by adapter. I said: correct. Meaning: yes.

Androidfan1x · Dec 15, 2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TjeuV

You asked if it was faster by adapter. I said: correct. Meaning: yes.

Ok, so how long does it take you to charge using the adapter?

racoonboy · Dec 16, 2012, 08:21 PM

Charging via computer usb might show full after 2.5 hours but you should leave it for at least 30 more mins for trickle charge.

Charging via adaptor takes approximately the same time because both should provide 5W. Though Ipod touch can draw more than 5W so it would charge quicker with Ipad 10W adaptor.

clystron · Dec 18, 2012, 05:56 AM

"computer usb port" is not specific enough.
A standard USB 2.0 port provides 2.5W and that would mean slower charging compared to the 5W of the iPod wall adapter. USB ports on Macs however can deliver the same 5W so charging should not be slower.

So the answer would be "depends"

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Androidfan1x macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2012	is charging using the adapter faster than using computer? is charging using the adapter faster than charging by plugging the ipod into computer usb port? it takes me about 2.5 hours to fully charge from 20% to 100% using usb port.
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Dec 16, 2012, 08:21 PM	#6
racoonboy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2012	Charging via computer usb might show full after 2.5 hours but you should leave it for at least 30 more mins for trickle charge. Charging via adaptor takes approximately the same time because both should provide 5W. Though Ipod touch can draw more than 5W so it would charge quicker with Ipad 10W adaptor.
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Dec 18, 2012, 05:56 AM	#7
clystron macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2011	"computer usb port" is not specific enough. A standard USB 2.0 port provides 2.5W and that would mean slower charging compared to the 5W of the iPod wall adapter. USB ports on Macs however can deliver the same 5W so charging should not be slower. So the answer would be "depends"
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