News Ikea's new fast chargers are almost too cheap to be real

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Starting at just $8, it's hard to believe that Ikea's new chargers support up to 45W.

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[Eric Gold]

Very nice

I've chosen a different solution in my home -- receptacles with USB-C. I paid $25 for a duplex (two 120V outlets and two USB-C ports) on a single gang yoke. The USB-C is 45 watts max using one port, or 22 watts per port if both are used.

I'm happy to pay the extra money for a clean install, no wall warts, and unblocked 120V access. The main downside is the homeowner has to either pay for installation or be able to do it themselves. Also, be aware that the receptacle is bulkier than what is in place. If a shallow box is in the wall, I would not go this route.