Introduction
Since its release, the MSI Claw has been heavily criticized for its low performance and battery life, which raises a question: can it make a comeback in terms of charging compatibility? Let's find out in today's article.
Charging Compatibility Test
Next, ChargerLAB will conduct the test, evaluating its compatibility with a selection of more than hundreds of charging devices, including both chargers and power banks, aiming to cover the majority of users' charging scenarios.
Original Chargers
First, let's examine the charging performance of the included MSI 65W power adapter. According to tests conducted with the ChargerLAB POWER-Z KM003CD, it delivers 19.75V at 2.98A, resulting in a power output of 58.93W for the MSI Claw.
Third-party Chargers
When it comes to third-party chargers, the Apple 140W charger, a notable example, provides a charging power of 20.41V at 3.00A, yielding 61.18W.
The AOHi 140W charger performs slightly lower, delivering 19.83V at 2.99A, which results in a power output of 59.36W.
From the power outputs of these third-party chargers, we can see that the MSI Claw supports PD fast charging, primarily operating at the 20V voltage range with a power output of around 60W. It's important to note that chargers with an output power below 40W are unable to charge the MSI Claw. Although they provide sufficient voltage, they either lack current or provide insufficient current.
When the power output values are represented in a bar graph, it's evident that the highest power output among the tested chargers is 63.38W from the Apple 70W charger. The charging power is divided into two segments: the 40W and 60W ranges.
Power Banks
Next, let's look at the performance of power banks. When charging the MSI Claw with the Anker GaNPrime 140W (737), the power output is 20.23V at 3.01A, resulting in 60.21W.
The CUKTECH No.30 delivers 19.86V at 2.99A, resulting in a power output of 59.44W.
Summarizing the test data in a table reveals that the MSI Claw also can trigger the 20V voltage range with a power output around 60W. However, the Xiaomi 20000mAh 50W (3rd Gen) is an exception, as it can only trigger the 15V voltage range, resulting in a power output of around 28W. Similar to the charger scenario, power banks with a maximum output below 40W are unable to charge the MSI Claw.
When the data is visualized in a bar graph, the power distribution of each power bank becomes clear; the highest power output is 60.21W from the Anker GaNPrime 140W (737).
Summary of ChargerLAB
In terms of charging compatibility, the MSI Claw supports 65W PD charging. Among the chargers tested, those with a power output of 45W or more generally provide a good charging experience. Chargers with an output of 40W or less may trigger the voltage but fail to deliver sufficient current. Similarly, the charging compatibility of power banks is comparable to that of third-party chargers.
Therefore, it's recommended to use power devices with an output of 45W or higher to ensure a good fast-charging experience. For an even better charging experience, opting for chargers with an output of 65W or higher is advisable.
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