what is the actual difference between NA and A ports? perhaps A includes hi-speed charge signal for apple? different max current allowed?
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Some Apple devices require higher amperage. Plugging an Android device on the Apple port should still work, but the device may think it is plugged into a computer USB port and revert to the minimum 0.5 amperage power draw resulting in much slower charging. This happens much less often these days but is still a possibility. Plugging an Apple device into the non-Apple port will likewise still work, but it will probably not charge as fast as the dedicated Apple port.
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I have an iPhone 4S and an iPad 2. I can charge the phone on NA and the iPad on A with no problems. I just charge them both overnight.
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I think it's restricted to 2.4 amps per port, however, this should not be an issue, no device that charges using USB pulls 4 amps
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As others have stated you can't exceed 2.2 to 2.4 on a given port, but that wouldn't matter, because it isn't the charger that decides the amps to charge at it is the device. The only thing the cable and chargers do is supply enough amps and low power loss. An average device won't pull above 2 amps regardless of the output of the charger. The S4 pulls 1.8amps at its full draw and its oem cable and charger are rated for 2.1 if i remember correctly.
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I have an iPhone 4S and an iPad 3. Both can be charged at the same time quite effectively by using the "A" port for the iPad and the "NA" port for the phone as described in other comments here.
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Difference isn't the colour 8A(Amp) is using total power compare to 6A(Amp) so the new (6A) will charge likely less faster if using all USB ...
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Sorry not sure, you should verify with Apple, since their ports sometimes are not universal. Have a great day
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I'm not sure, but I use both ports at a time with iPhone and iPad. I've not noticed it taking any longer for them to charge. We now have 2 of these. Love them !!!
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The primary difference is the visual design (the Aluminum MacBook one you mentioned, for instance, is designed to have a similar style to other Apple Products). Some of the Anker 7-port USB 3.0 hubs also have dedicated charging ports (so you could charge a phone, tablet, or other USB powered device). This particular model does not have dedicated charging ports - it is simply designed to allow you to connect multiple additional peripherals to your device. I have two of these, one for my office and one for my home office and they both work great.TL;DR - Visual style and dedicated charging ports are the big differences. The primary difference is the visual design (the Aluminum MacBook one you mentioned, for instance, is designed to have a similar style to other Apple Products). Some of the Anker 7-port USB 3.0 hubs also have dedicated charging ports (so you could charge a phone, tablet, or other USB powered device). This particular model does not have dedicated charging ports - it is simply designed to allow you to connect multiple additional peripherals to your device. I have two of these, one for my office and one for my home office and they both work great.TL;DR - Visual style and dedicated... » Read More The primary difference is the visual design (the Aluminum MacBook one you mentioned, for instance, is designed to have a similar style to other Apple Products). Some of the Anker 7-port USB 3.0 hubs also have dedicated charging ports (so you could charge a phone, tablet, or other USB powered device). This particular model does not have dedicated charging ports - it is simply designed to allow you to connect multiple additional peripherals to your device. I have two of these, one for my office and one for my home office and they both work great.TL;DR - Visual style and dedicated charging ports are the big differences. « Show Less
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Depends on what you are charging, and the charger you are using, if you have an android and an apple charger then you would need to use a cable with a shorted data pin (but that will allow charge only, not used with a computer to access files) If you have an anker IQ or an android charger then you would get full charge speed, apple Im not going to get into
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The Nook is probably just like my iPad Air & requires a 2.4 mAh charging output. I do not have one but that is just a guess on my part. I have the 7800 mAh PNY & it has two USB charging ports, a 1.0 & a 2.4, which charges at over twice the rate as a 1.0 port. I would see if you can do an exchange and get either the 5200 or 7800 PNY that both have dual charging ports. You will be amazed at how much faster it will charge all your devices, plus you can charge two at once if desired. The 7800 is just smaller than a pack of cigarettes, so it is not overly big. The 2600 is a nice back up for a smart phone, but I think you would love the 7800. I bought my wife one as well because Amazon had them at such a good price & she loves it as well. Hope this helps you out.
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Wish I could help with an answer, but I break out in hives when I touch Apple products :) (I am Samsung guy) However, for what it is worth, every cable I have used has move data and worked in both my home and car chargers. Good Luck.
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This has two outputs. Ones is marked with an "A" is for Apple devices. the other is marked with "NA" for non Apple devices I/e Samsung, Android or Other. This puts out 2.4 amperes max at 5.2 volts max. if your device falls at or under these amounts, you should be fine.
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Easy. ianker.com (mfr) explains that the white model has ports that handle up to a max amperage but only that specific port. This is "smart" and will handle as much as the device asks for regardless of the port you pick. I have not seen a port max - they imply 8. Some devices must have a minimum amount so with the white model you had to pick the correct port when plugging in an iPad or it would not charge. I think this has a bit more future proofing than the white one so I'm getting it instead.
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Yes, it says Android on one and Apple on the other. Though honestly there is no difference, the Apple socket provides higher output (2.4A) to those devices which are capable of taking a higher charge speed like an Iphone (I believe can take 2.4A), but if you plug anything which draws anything lower like 1.5 or 2.0A in the 2.4A socket ,the device will only draw however much it is able to take. It's completely safe.