Xiaomi ZMI 65W PD Charger Review: The Most Compact 65W Charger!

[su_heading size=”20″ margin=”30″]Charging Test[/su_heading]

1) Protocol Detection

Using the ChargerLAB Power-Z KT001 tester to protocol test the Xiaomi ZMI 65W PD charger, you can see from the tester’s display that the charger supports Apple 2.4A, DCP protocol, QC 2.0, QC 3.0, AFC, FCP Fast charge agreement.

2) PDO Message

Then come to the PDO message interface, you can see from the screen that the charger also supports PD 3.0 fast charge, a total of 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3.25A five modes.

3) Compatibility Test

Phones:

When charging iPhone XS Max, voltage is 9.17V, current 2A, power 18.37W, and PD fast charge is turned on.

Charging iPhone XS, voltage is 9.17V, current 1.99A, power 18.28W, PD fast charge is on.

Charging iPhone XR, voltage is 9.18V, current 2.2A, power 20.25W, PD fast charge is on.

When plugged with iPhone X, voltage is 9.16V, current 1.85A, power 17.02W, PD fast charge is still on.

Fully charging a Huawei P30 Pro, voltage is 9.12V, current 1.35A, power 12.37W, PD fast charge is on.

With Honor 8, the voltage shown is 9.11V, current 1.44A, power 13.13W. Honor 8 itself does not have PD fast charge, only supports FCP fast charge, so currently FCP fast charge is available.

On Xiaomi Mi 9, voltage is 9.16V, current 1.89A, power 17.4W, PD fast charge.

On Samsung Galaxy S10+, voltage is 9.14V, current 1.62A, power 14.88W, PD fast charge turned on.

Tablets:

Charging iPad Pro 11 inches, voltage 15.24V, current 2.22A, power 33.87W, PD fast charge.

Fully charging iPad Pro 10.5 inches, voltage is 15.22V, current 2A, power 30.49W, PD fast charge.

Charging iPad Air 3, voltage 15.24V, current 2.22A, power 33.96W, turn on PD fast charge.

Charging iPad Air 2, voltage is 5.14V, current 2.36A, power 12.13W, iPad Air2 itself does not support PD fast charge, for it is the Apple 2.4A protocol charging mode.

Consoles:

Topping up Nintendo Switch (handheld mode), voltage is 15.15V, current 0.99A, power 15.05W, PD fast charge on.

Topping up Nintendo Switch  (dock mode), currently, in Switch standby mode, voltage is 15.14V, current 0.78A, power 11.85W, PD fast charge is still on.

Notebooks:

Charging the Xiaomi Notebook Air, voltage 19.98V, current 2.82A, power 56.47W,  PD fast charge is supported.

Filling MateBook 13, voltage is 19.98V, current 3.01A, power 60.28W, PD fast charge is on.

Charging the MacBook Pro 13.3 inch 2 18, voltage 19.99V, current 2.56A, power 51.28W, PD fast charge is on.

So the compatibility of the Xiaomi ZMI 65W PD charger with smartphones, tablets, notebooks, and other digital products is very good. It can charge them according to their supported voltages, current, and power. Moreover, it can open the corresponding fast charge for the devices that support PD, QC and FCP fast charging.

The Verdict

The appearance of the ZMI 65W PD charger adopts a combination of matte and glossy contrast, and “half dark and half light combination” makes it unique. This charger is a single USB-C port. Its size is very small considering the maximum power rating. The pin is designed to be foldable, which reduces the size of the entire charger. It is very convenient to store or carry.

Also Read: Qualcomm QC 4.0 + Charger Review – Breaking The Limits

Performance-wise, ZMi 65W PD charger supports QC, PD, FCP, AFC fast charge protocol, which PD protocol output gear covers a full range including 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, 20V. Whether it’s charging a phone, tablet, laptop it can easily adjust to the product and the maximum power is 65W. It is a high-power PD charger.

At present, this charger has not been officially listed for sale, and the price has not been announced. If it’s available for purchase in China and internationally, this will soon be the best selling PD charger.

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Rating Xiaomi ZMI 65W PD Charger

Summary

In comparison to Apple 61W charger, with a higher power rating of 65W, ZMI Charger appears to be much smaller and lighter than it with a unique matte and glossy design. It supports maximum 20V and almost every quick charge/fast charge device on the planet. A much better and cheaper alternative than Apple 61W PD charger.

Design & Appearance

9

Charging

9

Compatibility

8

Reader Rating5 Votes

5.6

Pros

Portable & Smaller Than Apple 61W charger

Unique Matte + Glossy Design

65W Power Output

20V Max Voltage

Compatible with Almost Every Fast Charge Phone, Laptop, Tablet

Type-C Interface

Cons

Not Available Outside China (Will Update)

No QC 4.0+ Support (Support PD 3.0))

8.7

Total Rating