Until now my chargers have been outliving the devices they came with
Um, never?
I’ve lost chargers on several occasions, and I’ve switched from older ones to newer ones for faster charging, but the older ones still work as spares.
Cables, on the other hand…
I’ve never had to replace a charger.
Same.
Not often. I still use ones from 10 years ago. The only reason I typically buy a new one is because I’m relying more and more on USB C charging and things like my Steam Deck and laptop require a relatively high wattage
Got my first phone in 1997, and I have yet to experience a charger needing to be replaced.
I’ve never had a wall charger just stop working, but I have certainly lost some, and broken a few USB ports. A good quality charger should last long enough that you’ll replace it only because newer & better charging tech is available.
I only replace them if they break, are lost or new technology comes out that makes sense to upgrade to. I think if you stick to that you can avoid making ewaste
Just a general PSA: you should be really careful where you get your chargers. The very cheap, low quality chargers have quite a tendency to burn your house down!
I read your comment like you’re in the phone charger mafia and you threaten people who buy cheaper chargers with arson.
I take good care of my chargers, and I have never had a single one break. I really only plug my device in before bed.
I’ve never had a power brick fail and I’ve only had maybe 2 cables wear out in 15 years.
As often as the previous charger’s tech becomes obsolete.
I’ve never had to replace a phone/tablet charger, the ones that came with them are still fine, even though I’ve had one of them for over 10 years now. Now, when it comes to the cables for either usb game controllers or storage devices, they usually only last me a few years at max.
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You get what you pay for. I go through an assload of cheap Five Below USB chargers but the good ones that cost an arm and a leg that come with phones last forever
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Mine wont break per se, but they will charge slower and slower until it takes the whole day to charge all the way which makes charging with them pointless
Not often. I honestly have never had a charger break on me. I know my friends often destroy their cables though. Invest in a good multiport 100W charger. My personal favorite is the Aukey Omnia line of chargers. They’re quite compact for the amount of ports and wattage they deliver.
