Home Consumer Electronics A few weeks ago, the great Chinese company which is known worldwide, Xiaomi, presented its users with a new gadget that has not only become indispensable due to advances in technology but will be of great help to car lovers. The new Xiaomi Mi 100W Car Charger 1A1C has already been officially introduced to the market, and has already been named as the world’s fastest car charger! We’ll see all the features that it brings in this new Xiaomi Mi 100W Car Charger 1A1C Review. What's Inside ToggleXiaomi Mi 100W Car Charger 1A1C Review – World’s Fastest Car ChargerXiaomi Mi 100W Car Charger 1A1C Review – Specifications SheetXiaomi Mi 100W Car Charger 1A1C Review – The UnboxingXiaomi Mi 100W Car Charger 1A1C Review – Design & AppearanceXiaomi Mi 100W Car Charger 1A1C Review – Hardware & PerformanceProsConsOur VerdictPrice & Availability Xiaomi Mi 100W Car Charger 1A1C Review – World’s Fastest Car Charger Xiaomi Mi 100W Car Charger 1A1C Review – Specifications Sheet ModelCC072MRelease DateAugust, 2020Brand XiaomiBuildMetalInterface (Ports)Type-C, Type AVoltage (max)12V – 24V, 9.5AVoltage DistributionType-A port: 5V / 3A, 9V / 2A Type-C port: 20V / 5A (max) Total Power68W (Max)ProtocolApple 2.4A, Samsung 5V/2A, DCP, QC2.0/3.0, FCP protocols, PD 3.0CompatibilityPhones, Tablets, Wearables, NotebooksDimensions75.15 x 33.3 x 33.3 mm Xiaomi Mi 100W Car Charger 1A1C Review – The Unboxing This new car charger made by Xiaomi adopts a simple packaging box design, and the style is similar to previous Xiaomi products. The box is mainly white in color, which makes people more comfortable at first glance, and there is a print on the front of the box. The product map allows users to understand this product more intuitively. Also, on the front, you can see some specifications, as well as the watts of charge and the USB ports it has. The product parameter information is printed on the back of the box, and a barcode sticker is also attached. After opening the box, you can see the body of the Xiaomi Mi 100W Car Charger 1A1C. The box also contains a user manual and USB-C to USB-C charging cable. Xiaomi Mi 100W Car Charger 1A1C Review – Design & Appearance Now, to start this Xiaomi Mi 100W Car Charger 1A1C Review, we’ll talk about its design. This product adopts a metal elastic contact design, which is compatible with mainstream models on the market, is suitable for most different cigarette lighter and power ports in the car, and is equipped with positive and negative anti-slip shrapnel and manganese steel. The copper material is effective in anti-skid and abrasion resistance, and it will last longer. In addition, the main body adopts an anode-like PC-sprayed chassis, and the low light flow is that the body will reflect a series of highlights, which is full of texture. In this car charger, a USB-C and a USB-A charging port can be seen, among which the USB-C charging port uses orange color, which looks more conspicuous. The main reason for that color is that this port supports 100W of output power, so it will be easy for users to distinguish. Here are some images of the disassembled charger: The shell is fixed and packaged with a buckle, and the light guide plastic shell is underneath. The circuit board adopts a double-layer structure design. The back of the small board where the USB-C port is located. The small board where the USB-A port is located. A close-up of the positive conductive post, which is made of gold-plated material and soldered to two circuit boards. A close-up of the USB-C female socket, through-hole welding. A close-up of the USB-A female socket. MPS core source semiconductor MP5061, 4.5-28V, low impedance load switch, supports current limit and current detection, supports soft start, and is used for input overcurrent protection. After the power is turned on, the indicator light will be white in the standby state, which is convenient for plugging in at night. When charging low-power devices such as the iPhone 11, it displays a green light; when charging a medium-power device such as Xiaomi 10, it displays a blue light; and when charging high-power phones like the Xiaomi Mi 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition, it displays a golden light. On the other hand, this charger comes with a 1-meter USB-C to USB-C charging cable that has a built-in E-Marker chip, which can charge mobile phones, laptops, flashlights, and other USB-C interface devices. The most important thing about this is that it supports 5A high current, and in phones like the Mi 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition, this charging cable could be used to reach 100W output power. Xiaomi Mi 100W Car Charger 1A1C Review – Hardware & Performance In terms of specifications, the USB-A port supports Apple 2.4A, Samsung 5V/2A, DCP protocol, QC2.0/3.0, AFC, and FCP fast charge protocol. It should be noted here that this port only provides 18W MAX fast charging On the other hand, the USB-C port supports Apple 2.4A, Samsung 5V/2A, DCP, QC2.0/3.0, and FCP protocols. This port also supports the USB PD3.0 fast charge standard, with 5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A, 20V2.25A, five sets of fixed voltage gears, 5-11V/5A and 5-21V/5A and, finally, two sets of PPS voltage gears. In addition to charging mobile phones, it can also provide charging performance of 65W output power to notebook computers. Also Read: Xiaomi Qingmi Car Charger Review: Metal Built, Fast Charge Under $10 Pros Metal built USB-C and USB-A ports with circular LED indicator Supports 100W of output power FCP fast charge protocol Cons Gets too hot while charging USB-A port only provides 18W fast charging maximum Some proprietary protocols cannot be supported Our Verdict Ending this Xiaomi Mi 100W Car Charger 1A1C review, this car charger delivers the best charging speed which, however, is limited to the Type-C port only. Moreover, we also see a few protocols such as QC 4.0/4.0+ missing. However, the super affordable under $25 price tag covers this up and Xiaomi even provides the Type-C to Type-C cable already in the box. Totally worth it! Price & Availability If you are interested you can grab this car charger on AliExpress for the price of around $19 to $23. Xiaomi Car Charger Fast Charging Version 1A1C 100W USB-C 100W MAX Fast Charging/USB-A, USB-C... 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Though it does get a bit heated and doesn't support a few protocols, but for most smartphones and notebooks it gets the job done.Design & Appearance8.5Hardware & Performance8.5Supported Protocols & Compatibility6.5Safety & Durability8Price8Price/Performance Ratio8.5Reader Rating3 Votes8.8ProsMetal builtUSB-C and USB-A ports with circular LED indicatorSupports 100W of output powerFCP fast charge protocolConsNo app supportUSB-A port only provides 18W fast charging maximumSome proprietary protocols cannot be supported8Total Rating
