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AmazonBasics Dual Port USB Car Charger Adapter for Apple and Android Devices 4 8 Amp 24W Black

Last Updated: April 9, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
671
Old Reviews
146
Unverified
86
Spam Test
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NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB

Review Analysis - 439 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Charging
 133
charger, charging, car, charges, port
+92%
-8%
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" ...  Replaced an older charger and it worked twice as fast.  ...  "
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" ...  I was skeptical about this product, because I haven't had the best of luck with off brand charging products, but this works perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  The only plug-in charger I have had that will charge my Samsung Note  ...  "
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" ...  Charges quickly and efficiently.  ...  "
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" ...  Love that I can charge two things at once!  ...  "
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" ...  Like the two ports for a car charger  ...  "
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" ...  Bought for a long road trip, so the grandkids would have plenty of charging plugs.  ...  "
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" ...  It charges your phone super fast!  ...  "
Price
 35
quality, money, works well, excellent, waste of money
+91%
-9%
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" ...  Is what it is and good for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  just the best, good quality and low prices.  ...  "
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" ...  I have always enjoyed the quality and price of AmazonBasics products.  ...  "
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" ...  Works well for a fair price.  ...  "
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" ...  For the price it is a good value.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent price, and very happy with product!  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent price, too.  ...  "
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" ...  Save yourself some money and buy this.  ...  "
Ports
 26
usb, port, charger, dual, car
+85%
-15%
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" ...  Great for a family with 4 available ports.  ...  "
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" ...  It's got 4 ports, all capable of 2.1A output.  ...  "
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" ...  Purchased a new car that I love but only had ONE USB but 2 plug ins.  ...  "
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" ...  Its way faster than my cars USB outlet.  ...  "
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" ...  Appear to be a sturdy little adapter.  ...  "
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" ...  Well made 4 port USB 12 volt charger.  ...  "
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" ...  Solidly made, works like a charm, has a blue idiot light so you can tell it's got power, and four ports.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the Amazon Basics line of chargers and adapters.  ...  "
Marketplace
 24
advertised, works, products, product, basics
+96%
-4%
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" ...  Works exactly as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  As usual, "Amazon Basic" products do not disappoint.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  It was an Amazon product and I love all things Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this to replace another Amazon Basic dual  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as described.  ...  "
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" ...  It worked as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  WE LOVE amazon basics electronics.  ...  "
For Travel
 22
trip, travel, charged, car, trips
+100%
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" ...  I have one in my car and I have one in my suitcase for work travel it's the best car USB charger I have owned.  ...  "
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" ...  Kept both iPads charged while traveling.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this for a long car trip.  ...  "
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" ...  Handy to have when traveling!  ...  "
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" ...  We traveled up the east coast with no problems, using it hours at a time.  ...  "
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" ...  We were able to charge three phones at the same time during our last family vacation.  ...  "
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" ...  GREAT product, bought this for business trips to keep in my bag.  ...  "
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" ...  Used it for a long trip - 5 hours in the car both ways.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 22
working, worked, weeks, works, year
+64%
-36%
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" ...  About 4 months in and it works great.  ...  "
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" ...  It has worked well for a week now - will come back and edit if it fails within the first year.  ...  "
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" ...  I made sure it worked before storing it.  ...  "
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" ...  So far no problems.  ...  "
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" ...  I brought this product two months ago and it's still working fine.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s works no problems at all  ...  "
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" ...  I’ve only had this a few weeks so far, but it’s working well.  ...  "
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" ...  I think I have had this charger for a couple of months now, so it is safe to review.  ...  "
Battery Life
 18
charged, car, quickly, phones, charges
+83%
-17%
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" ...  This was perfect for a long road trip with multiple phones to keep charged.  ...  "
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" ...  The charger has been working well for the months I've been using it and charges my phone quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  They charge quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  Usually driving 30 min charges up my phone to ~50%  ...  "
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" ...  Gives a good amount of current to charge my phone quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased this charged for use in my pickup truck. ... It delivers a high rate of charge so I can restore the battery in my devices in a short amount of time.  ...  "
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" ...  works well in my car and keeps my phone charged  ...  "
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" ...  so far lets me charge what I want to.  ...  "
Cables
 16
charger, charging, cable, apple, usb
+63%
-38%
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" ...  This plug stays in the hole.  ...  "
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" ...  This was a great purchase and couple this with a black Amazon cord and the charging time was quick!  ...  "
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" ...  Worked as described with 2 cables.  ...  "
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" ...  When I had my original, much longer, charger plugged in plus the length consumed by the USB cable themselves, the cords got in my way when shifting gears.  ...  "
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" ...  Then I insert the phone charging cord into the charger, again, a perfect fit.  ...  "
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" ...  I am using the original Apple cord with it.  ...  "
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" ...  Of course, anyone whose charger is different than mine needs to bring their own cord, but that is better than not being able to charge at all.  ...  "
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" ...  Comparable to the wall charging rate with the same cable.  ...  "
Build Quality
 16
durable, solid, feels, build quality, construction
+94%
-6%
comment
" ...  It seems sterdy and durable, but will see how long it will last.  ...  "
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" ...  More durable than Apple products.  ...  "
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" ...  I have been using my first one in my semi for around seven years, it is still going strong.  ...  "
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" ...  Great build quality, doesn't take up much space in my 2013 bmw 335i.  ...  "
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" ...  Good build quality.  ...  "
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" ...  Seems durable and has no issues being moved from one car to another and constantly being plugged/unplugged.  ...  "
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" ...  Build quality is really good, even if you don't consider the low price.  ...  "
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" ...  Durable and not expensive.  ...  "
Size
 13
handy, smaller, small, size, compact
+100%
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" ...  It’s smaller, better aesthetically and still as effective!  ...  "
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" ...  Has a smaller profile when plugged in.  ...  "
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" ...  Meets travel requirements.  ...  "
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" ...  Not too expensive and very handy in the car.  ...  "
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" ...  Small but packs a punch!  ...  "
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" ...  It is good and perfect size.  ...  "
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" ...  Handy to have when traveling!  ...  "
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" ...  Great small size, dual 2.4 is just what is needed in the car or cockpit these days.  ...  "
Fit
 11
fits, snug, outlet, cigarette lighter, charge
+73%
-27%
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" ...  Snug and won't fall out, has enough power to charge 2 iPhone 8+10 from empty to full in about 90 minutes, great value for the money.  ...  "
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" ...  perfect fit into vehicle lighters  ...  "
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" ...  Allowed me to plug to devices in at a time, does not wiggle or come loose.  ...  "
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" ...  fit Harley perfectly .  ...  "
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" ...  This one fits well enough that it stays connected and it's small enough that you can actually plug it in without banging up against some piece of dash plastic.  ...  "
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" ...  When I insert the device into the car charging receptacle, it fits perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  Fits the power plug snug and doesn't have any bright LEDs.  ...  "
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" ...  This fits my car and my phone to charge it.  ...  "
Design
 10
sturdy, sleek, looking, interior, easier
+100%
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" ...  Well made and nice looking.  ...  "
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" ...  Minimalistic design but it works so well.  ...  "
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" ...  Sleek, good looking and it works.  ...  "
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" ...  I love the glossy matte finish.  ...  "
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" ...  I am still impressed by the low profile, subtle blue LED and sturdy construction of this little guy. ... The red cap makes it easier to find in my all-dark interior  ...  "
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" ...  Simple, sleek, effective.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the white, makes this easier to find against the dark interior in my car.  ...  "
Overall performance
 9
works, well, performance, fast, price
+89%
-11%
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" ...  did it's job.  ...  "
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" ...  That's how fast!  ...  "
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" ...  Low profile does the job well  ...  "
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" ...  Ease to use and does the job.  ...  "
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" ...  Did the job, works well.  ...  "
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" ...  Gets the job done.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 9
phone, works, work, use, samsung
+67%
-33%
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" ...  Apple use ok  ...  "
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" ...  I like it, compatible with iPhone series.  ...  "
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" ...  Saved my phone  ...  "
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" ...  works for both iPhone and Android.  ...  "
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" ...  No bad reports on operation with Samsung phone.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for the iPhone.  ...  "
Product As Described
 8
works, exactly, described, worked
+100%
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" ...  It worked as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works exactly as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly as described.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Exactly as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
Returns
 7
worth, one, even, window, returning
+29%
-71%
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" ...  I wanted to have it replaced but it says my return window closed 10 days ago.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s worthless to me and not even worth the effort to return it.  ...  "
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" ...  Wasn't even worth the hassle of trying to return it.  ...  "
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" ...  It was cheap so didn’t bother returning.  ...  "
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" ...  Just so happens it’s the day after the return window, so I can’t even return it.  ...  "
Capacity
 4
family, cars, well, perfectly, car
+100%
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" ...  This was perfect especially during recent storms and loss of power in the house.  ...  "
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" ...  works perfectly in my car!  ...  "
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" ...  I bought more for other family members cars.  ...  "
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" ...  works well and solves family fights  ...  "
Software Platform
 4
charge, works, use, time, phone
+100%
comment
" ...  Apple use ok  ...  "
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" ...  works for both iPhone and Android.  ...  "
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" ...  i have a acer android tablet that wouldn't charge on a bunch of chargers.  ...  "
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" ...  By supprise it will charge 3 full size tablets and an Android phone at the same time.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 3
easy to use, well, sleek
+100%
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" ...  Very easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Simple, sleek, effective.  ...  "
Features
 3
blue, indicator, small, like
+100%
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" ...  The blue LED light is a great indicator to ensure that it is inserted correctly, and supplying power.  ...  "
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" ...  The little blue light indicator also helps.  ...  "
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" ...  Does what it says, the light is very small which I like.  ...  "

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Specifications

Connectivity
Number of USB ports:  2 
USB:  Yes 
2
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB