Most modern smartphones use some form of technology that allows you to quickly charge the battery. Today we will talk about a similar system used in Moto line devices.
My acquaintance with TurboPower took place quite recently, but even this short time was enough to feel the difference. I do not deny that my SGN4 may be starting to experience the effects of drowning, but this is not about him. Compared to the Moto X Force, the battery life of the aforementioned smartphone looks pretty depressing. I may not have loaded X Force with the same scenarios yet, but you can feel the difference anyway. So, let's understand what TurboPower is.
Qualcomm rebranding QuickCharge
The technology works on the basis of Qualcomm processors, which suggests that we are facing a variation of proprietary technology from a well-known processor manufacturer. In support of this thesis, we can cite the TurboPower support of all devices, which in turn support QuickCharge 2.0. For a list of supported devices, see the manufacturer's website. As a rule, fast charging is achieved by optimizing the software and using a special 'proprietary' charger that comes with the device. In this case, the 'system' means not only a special charger, which we will talk about a little later, but a kind of software and hardware combination, the optimization of which allows achieving very fast charging times and, accordingly, long battery life.
TurboPower System
Here we need to make a small digression. In short, if we talk about charging modern devices up to 100%, then we can distinguish two stages: the first stage of charging with a fairly fast speed at high power, which allows you to get an almost fully charged battery in a relatively short time, and the second – with less power, slowly bringing the indicators charge up to 100%. During the first stage, you can feel the increase in the temperature of the case, while the second stage contributes to its decrease. It is for this reason that now more and more marketing slogans like '. 20 minutes of charging will provide up to 10 hours of operation of a smartphone …'. In the case of the Moto X Force, the user can expect to have 80% charge in 45 minutes, while a full charge can be achieved in about 80 minutes. Also, the manufacturer claims that 15 minutes of charge in TurboPower mode is enough for 13 hours of operation, provided the battery is charged from scratch.
Proprietary charger
The original power supply in the X Force kit is called TurboPower 25. The chargers included in the package of recent devices in the Moto line are distinguished by the fact that the cable in their charger cannot be removed, this is not the usual USB to microUSB cable.
Depending on the charging mode, the charger can supply 5 to 12 volts. The combination of software and hardware makes TurboPower 25 one of the most powerful memory devices among similar solutions of other major players, although there are already accessories for QuickCharge on the market that support 20 and 25 watts. The block itself can hardly be called small, and it weighs decently. Well, adequate 'price' to be called one of the fastest fast charging systems on the market.
Temperature regime
As usual, there were some drawbacks. In this case, we are talking about heating when charging with TurboPower. Yes, the device heats up, the temperature rises by almost 20 degrees. Moto fans will shrug off their hand and assure that there is nothing wrong with that. Perhaps this is so, but the fact is not very pleasant.
By the way, about the temperature. This indicator cannot be neglected, overheating of the device can easily disable important “iron” components, I think many readers do not need to remind about this aspect. How can you avoid these problems? Carefully look at the characteristics of the battery with which you plan to charge the device, especially if the charger was purchased separately on the basis of the 'the cheaper the better' principle. Excess power is not at all useful for mobile electronics, nor is power surges. Don't trust the available chargers / outlets? Buy a proven cable and a reliable power bank to at least make it home. It is better to spend these 3-4 thousand than to spend money on repairing your smartphone later.
Comparison with QuickCharge
Despite the close resemblance to QC, TurboPower differs precisely in the operating modes. The summary data can be found in the plate.
| Technology | Usb 2.0 | TurboPower | QC 2.0 | QC 3.0 |
| Voltage | 5V | 5V / 9V | 5V / 9V / 12V | 3.2 V – 20 V |
| Current strength | 0.5A | 1.2A / 1.67A | 3A / 1.67 A / 1.25 A | 5 A |
| Power | 2.5W | 15W | 36W (for 12V) | 36W (for 12V) |
The key to understanding the principles of fast charging is to understand how much power the charger generates at different stages of charging in terms of voltage and current at the output.
Instead of output
Who is TurboPower for? For those who are used to putting their smartphone on charge for a short time and then running away on business, without worrying that the gadget will fail at the most inopportune moment. And in general, the autonomy on modern models of the Moto line, apparently, will be able to please many users. After Moto X Force, interest in the Z Force has become even more, I look forward to the start of sales in Russia.
Are you using fast charging? Regular or wireless? Are you satisfied with the autonomy of your gadgets?