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iPad Pro 29W Fast charging tests and 3rd party adapters

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So, should I assume Aukey's listed in 1st post is the cheapest that can do the work properly?
 
masotime said:
Currently yes, although I'm not sure if the Anker promotion is still active.
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When I see your message, I reread this thread again and found the promo code for Anker. Ordered it with some iPad Pro accessories. Thanks for your tips.

Meanwhile, I also look into the Cable Matter one want to get it for home use but the black color has gone.
 
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Yeah, it's one of those things Apple just doesn't like to do. Ya know.. give better features when there isn't any sensible reason not to add them.
 
I thought this time Apple finally wake up when I saw HEVC and FLAC is on the list, but now I realize is not. Really not understand what Tim Cook and his team is thinking....
 
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As stated by the OP the Anker 30W USB-C charger and Apple cable was able to Fast-Charge the iPad Pro 10.5. My KillAWatt power meter showed 29W and that dropped to around 22W at 50-60%, as noted by the OP.

Going to check a couple 3rd-Party cables. Some reports of success at fast charging iPhone 7 with 3rd-party cables. Unfortunately i bought the charger before that nice coupon sale, but i suspect once compatibility is confirmed Anker will release some updated USB power hubs with USB-C PD support. Maybe they will wait until the iPhone 8 is released, just to be sure it is compatible or they stick with Lightning port as expected.
 
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Here's the second Anker charger..

0930 21% 31.7-32.5w
0940 32% 31.6w
0950 44% 31.2w
Starts reducing power.
1000 53% 23.4w
1010 63% 22.4w
1023 73% 18.2w
1030 78% 18.3w
1050 90% 12.3w
1057 93% 9.0w
1100 94% 7.4w
1102 94% 7.0w
1105 95% 6.0w
1110 96% 5.0w
1115 97% 4.3w
1121 98% 3.7w
1128 98% 3.0w
1130 99% 2.8w
1134 100%
 
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iF34R said:
Here's the second Anker charger..

0930 21% 31.7-32.5w
0940 32% 31.6w
0950 44% 31.2w
Starts reducing power.
1000 53% 23.4w
1010 63% 22.4w
1023 73% 18.2w
1030 78% 18.3w
1050 90% 12.3w
1057 93% 9.0w
1100 94% 7.4w
1102 94% 7.0w
1105 95% 6.0w
1110 96% 5.0w
1115 97% 4.3w
1121 98% 3.7w
1128 98% 3.0w
1130 99% 2.8w
1134 100%
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Which one exactly? Could you share a link?
Thanks
 
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With 3rd party USB-C to lightning adapters seeming to be a bit thin on the ground at the moment, and those which there are seemingly more than often not able to support fast charging; has anyone tried and had any luck with any USB-C to micro USB cables, (which seem to be more widely available) and then using Apple's own micro USB to lightening adapter to connect to the iPad? I know this isn't a very elegant situation, but as I already have the micro USB/lightening adapter, it could be a solution for me until better 3rd party USB-C to lightning cables become available.
 
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Has anyone had any experiences with the 29w charger and usb-c extension cables? The usb-c cable I bought from Apple is too short.
 
Since a lot of people have both iPad and iPhone.. here's some stats regarding the Anker 30w charger, with apple 2m USB C to Lightning cable with an iPhone 7+:

1120 24% 12.3w
1132 38% 12.3w
1142 49% 12.1w
1152 60% 11.2w
1202 68% 7.2w
1212 75% 6.7w
1232 87% 4.2w
1240 90% 3.0w
1250 91% 2.2w
1255 93% 1.9w
1305 94% 1.4w
1310 95% 1.3w
1315 95% 1.1w
1320 95% 1.0w
1325 96% 0.9w
1330 96% 0.9w
1335 96% 0.5-0.8w (keeps going from one to the other)
1338 100% and sitting on 0.5w
 
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widestload said:
With 3rd party USB-C to lightning adapters seeming to be a bit thin on the ground at the moment, and those which there are seemingly more than often not able to support fast charging; has anyone tried and had any luck with any USB-C to micro USB cables, (which seem to be more widely available) and then using Apple's own micro USB to lightening adapter to connect to the iPad? I know this isn't a very elegant situation, but as I already have the micro USB/lightening adapter, it could be a solution for me until better 3rd party USB-C to lightning cables become available.
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I did try a couple USB-C to USB-A adapters with various standard Lightning cables and the combination would not fast charge. I have a feeling the PD protocol may not make through a standard USB cable. That information should be out there somewhere.
 
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