ORICO DCA-4U USB Wall Charger Review
Product Introduction
The DCA-4U is a 4-port USB Wall Charger, capable charging a combination of 4 USB devices simultaneously. Its fast charging technology enables each port to detect and deliver ideal current up to 2.4A. The charger is handy for home use, including traveling and it connects easily to a wall power outlet. For more information about the product, including prices, you’re welcome to check ORICO official AliExpress store:
DCA 4U USB Wall Charger| Black & White
DCA-4U Main Features:
- Plug Type: EU (Optional: US).
- Compact design for ideal international travel.
- DC Output: 5V – 2.4 A (Max).
- AC Input: AC 100-240 V input voltage
- Item Type: 4 Port USB Wall Charger
- Support 4-port USB devices charged at the same time.
ORICO DCA-4U Wall Charger Specs
- Brand: ORICO
- Model: DCA-4U
- Socket Standard: USB
- Color: White, Black
- Product Size: 90*85*35 mm
- Max Output: 5V 6A – 30W
- AC Input: 100-240VAC/0.8A/50-60Hz
- Support all 5V output devices based USB interface
- High-quality fire-resistant and high temperature-resistant material
- Over-heated/Over-current/Over-charging protection.
- Conforms to CE / FCC / UL / CCC / SAA / PSE certification
- N.W/G.W: 175g / 290g
ORICO DCA-4U Wall Chrger Package
ORICO DCA-4U Unboxing
Items Included inside Package:
- 1x DCA-4U Wall Charger.
- 1x User Guide.
- 1x Service Card.
Build Design & Quality
The Wall Charger as implied is intended to be the portable and lightweight product, that connects to a wall power outlet, without any need for any extension power cables which makes this product an ideal product for traveling. From my personal impression, both quality and build design is both high level.
ORICO DCA 4U | Full View
DCA 4U Connected to a Wall Power Outlet
Technology
At first glimpse, after unboxing the item was confusing, since there are no labels next to each USB port. After checking the user guide, It turns out its not a manufacturing mistake. All four USB ports utilize automatic adaptive current technology, which basically means that every device you plug inside the hub ports is automatically recognized and receive the required current. Therefore, ORICO Company didn’t think any labeling is actually required, as they specified in the product description information that current max requirement is 2.4A (Max) for every device connected to the charging hub.
Testing
Tested with ZOPO SPEED 7 Phone using a current / voltage metering USB device connected to one of the charger USB ports. According to test reading, the voltage was 5 V ~0.7 A. As mentioned a few times, the current is automatically adjusted according to the specific device power requirements. In the guide, the company explained that the charger supports quick charging technology. Without testing other brand phones and based on specs its safe to say charger should also support the new MediaTek Pump Express Plus charging technology in their Helio X series in Regular, none turbocharging mode that requires 5V – 1.67A.
Final Word
The DCA-4U is defiantly a great charging hub unit to buy for portable or home usage. The product saves users the extra trouble, seeking the correct charging port because the current is automatically adjusted according to the device plugged.
