🔌 Specs & Features
From Google’s own store and reviews:
- Name: Google 30 W USB‑C Power Adapter
- Input: 100‑240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
- Output / Protocols:
• USB Power Delivery (PD) 3.0 – 5 V/9 V/15 V up to 3 A
• PPS support (Programmable Power Supply) – e.g. 11 V ⎓ 3 A, 16 V ⎓ 2 A, etc. - Maximum power: 30 W
- Dimensions: ~ 59.9 × 48.46 × 26.5 mm
- Weight: ~ 92 g
- Material: Polycarbonate (with ~50% post‑consumer recycled plastic)
- Port: Single USB‑C output
- Cable: The charger sold by itself typically does not include a cable.
However, there is a combo version that includes a 1 m USB‑C to USB‑C cable. ✅ Strengths & Limitations (Real‑world)
- Strengths / Advantages
- Supports modern fast charging standards (PD + PPS), so it's fairly universal for many USB‑C devices.
- Google’s official design aims for safe operation and compatibility with Pixel devices
- Compact size for a 30W adapter, making it travel‑friendly.
- Limitations / Caveats
- Many users report that in real use, the charger often delivers less than 30W depending on the phone, cable, battery state, etc.
- Older phones or those without PD/PPS support may charge slower (fallback to basic USB charging).
- Some third‑party “30W combos” (charger + cable) might not have full PPS support or optimal cable specs, which can reduce speed.
- For some Pixel models (e.g. Pixel 6/7), the internal charging circuitry limits the maximum draw (e.g. ~22W), so you won’t see full 30W even with this charger.