What do you prioritize when choosing a charger? There are many perspectives to consider, such as performance, portability, design, and safety, and I believe what people value most varies from person to person.
The “SHARGE Retro 35” I am reviewing today is an interesting charger that stands out from others with its incredibly playful design. Furthermore, this charger is a highly polished product that doesn’t compromise on performance or other features, not just its design.
In this article, I will share what exactly makes it so interesting, along with its pros and cons, based on my actual usage experience.
Pochipp
The Makuake project has already ended, but you can check it out here if you’d like to see it.
- Charging speed is easy to see
- Retro and cute design
- Compact and lightweight
- High power output up to 35W
- Can control charging speed to protect the battery
- High safety standards
- Only has one port
Basic Information for the SHARGE Retro 35
Specs
| Input | 100 – 240v ~ 50/60Hz 1A Max |
| Output | 35W (Max) |
| Standards | PD3.0, PD2.0, QC4.0, FCP, SCP |
| Dimensions | 43.4×34.9×31.7mm |
| Weight | Approx. 56g |
| Actual Weight | 54.5g(Measured by our site) |
Included Items
- Main unit
- User manual
- Stickers
Exterior
The box is small like the product itself, but because it is a cube, it has more depth than you might imagine.
Mr.GadgetsThe shape of this box looks like it would be expensive to ship! (lol)
I was personally surprised because the product was smaller than I had expected. The product was securely protected!
Mr.GadgetsYou can really tell the difference between manufacturers in these small details!
Actual Usage Experience
Charging speed is clear at a glance
As shown in the photos above, the color of the display changes depending on the power output level. This indicator automatically turns off after 5 minutes, so you can use it with peace of mind even when sleeping.
Ms.GadgetsThat’s a great feature that utilizes the characteristics of its design!
Pochipp
Cute and unique design
This retro and cute design is apparently an homage to the original Macintosh 128K released by Apple in 1984. It seems like it could be used not just as a charger, but also as a little piece of interior decor!
Light and small, yet high output
The fact that you can properly fold the plug despite this small size is a welcome point! It’s very easy to carry, and it’s great to take along for short outings!
It is also very light at 54.5g. Since it weighs about the same as a chicken egg, I don’t think you’ll ever feel it’s heavy to carry around.
As you can see from the photo above, I was able to super-fast charge my smartphone.
High output of 35W in this small, light package. It also supports PD3.0, PD2.0, QC4.0, FCP, and SCP standards, so there is nothing to complain about.
Mr.GadgetsIt’s able to be this compact because it uses GaN (Gallium Nitride)!
Harder to damage the battery
As shown in the image above, when the battery reaches 80%, it automatically lowers the charging speed to treat the battery well and extend its lifespan. The faster the charging, the easier it is for the battery to deteriorate, so having this kind of battery protection feature is very practical!
Only has one port
The size itself is very small, and perhaps I am asking too much, but since it only has one port, you cannot charge multiple devices at the same time.
Summary
The “SHARGE Retro 35” has a playful, retro, and cute design. I felt that it is a high-level charger overall, with excellent performance to match its design.
Pochipp
The Makuake project has already ended, but you can check it out here if you’d like to see it.
- Charging speed is easy to see
- Retro and cute design
- Compact and lightweight
- High power output up to 35W
- Can control charging speed to protect the battery
- High safety standards
- Only has one port
Recommended for
- People who care about the design of their charger
- People who want a charger that combines excellent design with high performance
- People who like a retro aesthetic
Thank you for reading until the end!
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This article was originally written in Japanese and has been translated.
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