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iPad mini Charging with 3rd party adapter?
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I bought 2 used first generation iPad Pro 9.7 models and the charger adapter, the wall part was the one for the iPhones, not the 12watt ones. I was in target last night and saw they had the 12 watt genuine Apple chargers for $14.99. In my opinion, that is a better deal than some aftermarket one of unknown quality.
To charge an iPad mini 2 (first retina version) as quickly as possible, you’ll want a USB-A charger that can output 2.1A at 5VDC (12W). Just remember that not all chargers are the same. There’s a reason some chargers cost more than others. Apple’s charger contains a CPU with more computing power than the original Macintosh order to manage current flow. You won’t find anything like this in cheap chargers.
Iirc, that one's only 5W (5V, 1A) so it will charge the iPad slowly.
We have too many devices and not enough power sockets so we have one of this in every room (plus I have one in the office):
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-PowerPort-iPhone-Galaxy/dp/B00P936188/
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Is the slow charge the only downside? Or might it have a negative effect on the battery?
Slower charging likely translates to less hear so it's probably easier on the battery.
That said, I'd sooner trust an off-brand charger such as Belkin, Anker, etc. before I would fake Apple chargers (and there are tons of genuine-looking fakes on Amazon and ebay).
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Hard to tell which are fakes unless you have the item in hand. Sadly, if the price is too good, it's probably a fake.
Only way to guarantee original is to buy from authorized resellers only and that's probably going to be more expensive than Anker or RAVPower for example.