IKEA makes cheap USB power adapters

IKEA makes cheap USB power adapters

In this video are two IKEA USB power adapters. The 30W and the 45W USB-C Power adapters.

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00:00 Introduction
00:54 It’s 8 minutes, it’s all one chapter…
07:33 Final Comments

[AllThingsOnePlace]

The leakage on the 30W adapter is still within an expectable range for the test standards, the testing I show is the worst case leakage and doesn't consider the impedance of the human body as part of the circuit. It may be detectable but it can still be considered safe. The 45W adapter is still better from a leakage perspective.

[jezusrvd]

This is the first reviewer I’ve seen that addresses the tingling feeling from adapters. Amazing work

[-szega]

Reaching 90% efficiency at 10% load shows how far we've come with small-scale SMPS since the 2000s.

[ahgflyguy]

“This video has lots of call-forwards I’m never going to get to.” Optimism and realism were thrown into a blender and I like the result.

[MautreXvids]

Am i the only one who has a high trust in ikea even when it comes to power adapters? It feels like ikea just don't want to make a quick buck they actually want to have a good quality reputation. (I'm Swedish so it may affect my opinion)

[gyorgybereg]

"- That's my charger!
- No, it's mine! It has the blue sticker on it!"
They probably figure it would be mixed up like in a summer camp. Or at home. 😂

[WizardTim]

Although you did measure 252 μA of "AC leakage current" which is indeed above the maximum touch current permitted by IEC60601-1 for Class II devices (250 μA), unfortunately, this isn't how it's supposed to be measured.

The Vitrek V74 gives you the "direct" AC leakage current through the DUT and the return connection which goes through an internal ~10 ohm current shunt (at least that's what's in my V63). The standardized touch current tests such as the 'equipment leakage' test requires a special HBM (Human Body Model) circuit to be placed in series, this more accurately represents a realistic touch current a person would experience which will always be lower than the direct AC leakage figure of 252 μA which you measured. So rest assured this unit is still safe and within spec, it likely just has a slightly large Y class capacitor than the lower wattage unit.

Also surprised you only tested the unit up to 500 V, the Vitrek V74 is perfect for the 3 kV ACrms insulation withstanding test as required in IEC60950-1 for Class II for ITE devices like this one, I find if a charger is poorly made it will fail this 3 kV test with arcing and sometimes with catastrophic insulation breakdown.

[JillRhoads]

IKEA really has some wonderful electronics considering they arent an electronic company. Their automatic blinds are wonderful! I've set up my apple Home to open the curtains when I say "good morning". I feel like I live in a movie every time I do that.

[ruemignon]

At least you don't run the risk of buying a fake adapter from any IKEA store. Grab one if you happen to be shopping there. 15 bucks is probably less than the tip you are forced to give at a restaurant nowadays.

[rendezvu]

Pickup some rechargeable AAA and AA batteries while you're there. They are made in Japan and probably the best in the market.

[nucleochemist]

These 2 models are not yet in Australia but I use their older models because they are packed full of safety features and their certifications are believable. So I feel confident using them for small projects all around the house.

[synapticburn]

I bought one of their LED bulbs years ago when they first started selling then and it still works great. Better quality than name brand bulbs

[symik]

I just bought the 45W adapter. For this price, i could not get anything better. Its big, moreover its enourmous, but for this price. Perfect.

[gyorgybereg]

OMG so that tingling feeling IS real! I thought I imagined it.

[Millennial_Manc]

No idea why I watched this as I’m not in the market for Ikea USB adapters but I’m glad I did. I have a 3 socket one from elsewhere which tingles when I charge my iPad with the higher power socket. It’s gone in the bin. I always thought there was something off about that tingle.

[marieta.s]

If they work, they are safe to use and they are cheap they are good enough for me! Thanks for these videos.

[MY-qiwq]

The 30W isn't that bad imo. It meets all the needs of an average person (unlike enthusiasts) - it's safe, it works, it's cheap. If someone wants a charger as cheap as possible that just works, it's not a bad choice.

[Komrade_juice]

As for your mention of leakage current and what we do in UK/Europe. We have ground pins, the tingle doesn't exist and if it does exist it indicates a ground fault in your house wiring.

I had this discussion with my family in asia, they use US style plugs etc. When they came to the UK they adapted a Macbook charger to UK sockets (Obviously missing the ground pin) and immediately got a ground fault tingle from the macbook chassis. Same thing happens with my lenovo laptop when I go over there, when i plug it into the US spec wall sockets, ground fault tingle.

In Short....ground your appliances...

[zaz]

Grabbed one from Ikea, works great with Pixel phone and Samsung galaxy, provides fast charging on both phones. Thanks for the review. 👍

[jirimondo]

FYI - I checked Ikea Italy and the 45W adapter is for sale @ €9.99 but the 30W adapter is not for sale on the site. I'll probably pick up a couple of the 45W this summer when I am in Italy for our house there as I like to have them plugged in conveniently for my wife and her Surface Go.