The Choetech slots neatly into your car’s cigarette lighter slot, and is no larger than it needs to be. It has two USB outputs: the first has a blue line around it and glows green in use, and is a Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0-certified output; the second is a standard fast-charging USB output with auto-detect techology, allowing it to recognise your device and provide the optimum amount of power. Also see: How to improve smartphone battery life. If you have a Qualcomm Quick Charge-compatible device – for example, the LG G4 and G Flex 2, HTC One M8, One M9 and Desire Eye, Nexus 6, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge, Sony Xperia Z3, Asus Zenfone 2 and the new Motorola Moto X – the Choetech can reduce charging time by up to 75 percent. We plugged in our Samsung Galaxy S6 and found that in just over 20 minutes the battery went from 56 percent to 82 percent. Not bad going. The Choetech remained cool during use, and the supplied 1.2m USB cable meant we were able to charge our phone while it was mounted on the dashboard. Such chargers are essential if you are planning to use your smartphone as a satnav during a long journey, not only preventing its battery from draining before you reach your destination but topping it up in the process. Also see: How to charge your phone or tablet faster. Read next: Best desktop chargers. Marie is Editor in Chief of Tech Advisor and Macworld. A Journalism graduate from the London College of Printing, she’s worked in tech media for more than 17 years, managing our English language, French and Spanish consumer editorial teams and leading on content strategy through Foundry’s transition from print, to digital, to online - and beyond.
