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Alex Chen

9 yrs experience

Charging Technology Expert

Alex has 9 years testing USB-C chargers and GaN technology. He uses wattmeters and protocol analyzers to verify every spec claim, and has reviewed over 400 charging products for SmartGearOutlet.

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Sarah Mitchell

7 yrs experience

Power Bank & Wireless Charging Specialist

Sarah specializes in portable power and wireless charging. She measures true watt-hour capacity vs. advertised specs, and covers Qi, Qi2, MagSafe, and USB-C hubs in depth.

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