Clara 2E What power adapter for kobo?

Jane Eyre · 03-23-2024, 02:46 AM

Good morning. I have a question: is my telephone power adapter good for recharging my kobo? It has 5V, 2A output.
Its original adapter seems unavailable in my country.

Sirtel · 03-23-2024, 03:50 AM

What do you use for your Kindle? The same would be suitable for the Kobo as well.

I use an old Kindle charger I bought back in 2011. I've used it for all my ereaders without any issues, no matter the brand.

Jane Eyre · 03-23-2024, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirtel

What do you use for your Kindle? The same would be suitable for the Kobo as well.

I use an old Kindle charger I bought back in 2011. I've used it for all my ereaders without any issues, no matter the brand.

Usually the cable; occasionally the phone adapter.

JSWolf · 03-23-2024, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jane Eyre

Good morning. I have a question: is my telephone power adapter good for recharging my kobo? It has 5V, 2A output.
Its original adapter seems unavailable in my country.

A good PD type USB-C charger will do perfectly for the Libra 2. I mostly use a 100 watt PD USB-C/USB-A charger. Works perfectly.

This UGREEN 65W charger will be perfect for your Kobo.

https://www.amazon.it/dp/B09P647HJP

Gone · 03-23-2024, 02:40 PM

Any charger will do. A 5V is the bare minimum, and the charging will be slow.

If you have a recent laptop, you can plug it in the USB-C port, if this port support charging, some don't.

I also often use the 20 V charger for my iPad.

Quoth · 03-23-2024, 02:47 PM

Most 10W (2.0 A) chargers with a USB-A port will charge at full speed. It takes about 1.5A max, but it will only charge at 500mA (0.5A) from some. There are now many standards.

A 2.5W is the realistic minimum, and 7.5W USB-A charger with the right compatibility will charge it at full speed. No matter what charger is used it only wants 5V and will take a maximum of 1.5A

Gone · 03-23-2024, 03:08 PM

Better get your information from the source. After a little search on Google...

From Kobo : "The 5V USB power adapter is designed to work with all Kobo eReaders."

Also, see this from Kobo, Charge your Kobo eReader

JSWolf · 03-23-2024, 03:10 PM

The charger I link is perfect for Kobo, cell phones, and other devices that could use a boost when charging.

Jane Eyre · 03-23-2024, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Claude_C

Any charger will do. A 5V is the bare minimum, and the charging will be slow.

If you have a recent laptop, you can plug it in the USB-C port, if this port support charging, some don't.

I also often use the 20 V charger for my iPad.

I do have one, but it's low quality..

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The charger I link is perfect for Kobo, cell phones, and other devices that could use a boost when charging.

Thank you but it's a bit expensive.

DNSB · 03-23-2024, 04:33 PM

I've used quite a few different USB chargers with my Kobos. Currently, I'm using a GaN 165W charger with 4 USB C and 2 USB A ports ( looks the same as USB C Charger 165W on Amazon.it ) I was using a Ikea USB C/USB A charger but that was recalled due to an issue with the braided power cord cover so I picked this one up to replace it.

JSWolf · 03-23-2024, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jane Eyre

Thank you but it's a bit expensive.

Here's another UGREEN charger. Not as strong as the other i linked, but it will do perfectly well and is less expensive.

https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0CFF813QC

Jane Eyre · 03-23-2024, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Here's another UGREEN charger. Not as strong as the other i linked, but it will do perfectly well and is less expensive.

https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0CFF813QC

Yes...interesting. It could be useful to recharge both kindle and kobo. Thank you!

JSWolf · 03-24-2024, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jane Eyre

Yes...interesting. It could be useful to recharge both kindle and kobo. Thank you!

You are very welcome. Yes, it is strong enough to charge multiple Readers at one time. As well as your Kobo and your phone as the same time.

Jane Eyre · 03-24-2024, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

You are very welcome. Yes, it is strong enough to charge multiple Readers at one time. As well as your Kobo and your phone as the same time.

I got it! It is to be delivered withing a few days

JSWolf · 03-24-2024, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jane Eyre

I got it! It is to be delivered withing a few days

Once you get it, you'll have no problem charging your Kobo.

03-23-2024, 02:46 AM	#1
Jane Eyre Zealot Posts: 126 Karma: 6368 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Italy Device: Kindle P.white3/Kobo Clara 2E	What power adapter for kobo? Good morning. I have a question: is my telephone power adapter good for recharging my kobo? It has 5V, 2A output. Its original adapter seems unavailable in my country.

03-23-2024, 02:40 PM	#5
Gone Out of order Posts: 601 Karma: 1652684 Join Date: Feb 2014 Device: Libra Colour	Any charger will do. A 5V is the bare minimum, and the charging will be slow. If you have a recent laptop, you can plug it in the USB-C port, if this port support charging, some don't. I also often use the 20 V charger for my iPad. Last edited by Gone; 03-23-2024 at 03:09 PM.

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Quoth Still reading Posts: 13,637 Karma: 103503445 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ireland Device: All 4 Kinds: epub eink, Kindle, android eink, NxtPaper	Most 10W (2.0 A) chargers with a USB-A port will charge at full speed. It takes about 1.5A max, but it will only charge at 500mA (0.5A) from some. There are now many standards. A 2.5W is the realistic minimum, and 7.5W USB-A charger with the right compatibility will charge it at full speed. No matter what charger is used it only wants 5V and will take a maximum of 1.5A

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Gone Out of order Posts: 601 Karma: 1652684 Join Date: Feb 2014 Device: Libra Colour	Better get your information from the source. After a little search on Google... From Kobo : "The 5V USB power adapter is designed to work with all Kobo eReaders." Also, see this from Kobo, Charge your Kobo eReader

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 78,936 Karma: 144284074 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The charger I link is perfect for Kobo, cell phones, and other devices that could use a boost when charging.

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DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 44,475 Karma: 167902649 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	I've used quite a few different USB chargers with my Kobos. Currently, I'm using a GaN 165W charger with 4 USB C and 2 USB A ports ( looks the same as USB C Charger 165W on Amazon.it ) I was using a Ikea USB C/USB A charger but that was recalled due to an issue with the braided power cord cover so I picked this one up to replace it.

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