Cool, didn’t even realize that.
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It is now very important to note that both cables are removeable, because the shape (and the direction) the wires come out. That mean that you will want to unplug at least the USB-C side during transportation or you might as well end up with a broken connector/cord.
This also mean that you can’t wind them around the charger itself, like a new Dell brick normally would.
Or tie it standalone, like some old-style Lenovo bricks.
I still bought a Dell brick because 1. I need one almost right now but I don’t need a framework as of yet. and 2. They are cheaper than Framework bricks and 3. It have this nifty built-in cable management. Yes, Framework have removeable USB-C sides, which is very beneficial if you have things like USB-C to Lightning Cable to charge your iPad/Phone instead of your laptop.
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+1 to those Dell bricks–one of the few well-thought-out Dell products. Was considering getting one but ultimately stuck with the Framework-branded one for the cool factor 
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They also have these direct-mount options. I’m not a fan of those (direct connection = no stress relief – easily broken/loosen, no ground connection, etc), but nevertheless admit they are handy.
They might be also handy on our Framework bricks, seeing that the power port is all centered on a side.
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I’m not sure if you looked at the plastic bag you took off the charger but it explicitly tells you NOT to wrap the cord like that, even though EVERYONE does it.
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I do love the direct mount or cord flexibility. The ground prong is available for the 90-130w 7.4mm and USB chargers.
I have one of the Dell bricks for my XPS 13 (replaced by my Framework), and it’s been pretty nice. I like the modularity of the Framework adapter too. It would be nice if it had a fold-away plug, but there are advantages of having a cord, as previously stated. That said, I picked up a stubby plug to replace the 3-prong cord for when I don’t need the extra length:
Not elegant, but takes up a little less space in my bag. I may yet go for an Anker Nano II for a little more compactness when traveling. We’ll see.
Here’s the one I bought:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B088T4J4WJ
I also just noticed that they have a right-angle one:
https://www.amazon.com/SF-Cable-5-15P-receptacle-adapter/dp/B01C0GMPGS/
Not sure how I missed it the first time. Looks like it’s just the right size to make the brick sit flush(ish) against the socket when plugged in. I think I may grab one of those too and see how it works.
What I’d really like is something about the size of the Framework brick or the Anker, but with one or two additional quick charge ports. That way I could just travel with one charger for my computer, phone, tablet, e-reader, etc.
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This short adapter also looks pretty interesting!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IBIC9MY/ref=wl_mb_wl_huc_mrai_3_dp
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@Adam_Melancon Yep, that looks like a nice compromise. And there are other short options with flat plugs and such that could come in handy, depending on one’s use case.
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I’ve really been liking my Baseus GaN chargers, the 65w dual USB-C and USB-A is great for tight places and the 120w dual USB-C and USB-A is great if I have two 60w devices I need to charge. They are compact but not having the ability to have a cord to work with all sizes/orientations of power strips and outlets.
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I wanted a charger that could charge the Framework Laptop (60 W) and my Pixel 5 (18 W), both USB-C PD. I also wanted one with a longish detachable power cord, not a “wall wart” because I plug it into a power strip and a wall wart will take up several outlets. I found two nice possibilities:
Neat in that it can be used as a wall wart for travel but comes with a long power cord too.
Just about perfect and even comes with a USB-C cable.
In the end I opted for the official Framework charger, but I may change my mind.
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I’ve used Nekteck in the past and they are pretty good, though I’ve had one die on me after a couple years of abuse as my night stand charger getting all sorts of things plugged into it.
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@RandomUser I like that. Looks like it’s only a little bigger than the Framework one too. My only hesitation is that Ravpower was pulled from Amazon for paying for reviews. Doesn’t mean it’s not good equipment, but it is a little concerning. Haven’t had any issues with it?
@Fraoch and @Ethan_Spoelstra Thanks for the other recommendations. Will check them out.
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I recently got UGREEN 100W USB C Multiport Charger - 4 Port USB Charging Station GaN Fast Charger Power Adapter.
Been happy with the brand in the past.
(Sorry, I don’t know how to attach the links the way others have been doing it.)
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With help from @Fraoch, I can now attach the link. Note that there is currently a coupon discount available. What I like about it is that it has 3 USB-C.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B091Z6JNX4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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That looks really interesting @njf. Thanks for sharing it. Poking around, I found this novel option too:
https://www.hypershop.com/products/hyperjuice-stackable-gan-100w-usbc-charger
USB-C (3) plus USB-A, 100W total, PD, and a pass-through AC plug that can be used to plug something else into, or stack a second one (or more) on top. They also have a 65W version that’s a little smaller, with only 3 ports (2 -C and 1 -A).
I don’t know much about the brand, but it could be worth checking out.
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So I did a little experimenting today. I have one of these power adapters on my desk, providing power to a few USB devices (monitor lamp, charging headphones, etc.):
https://www.anker.com/ca/products/variant/powerport-speed-pd-5/A2056111
Nice little unit. It also happens to have a 30W PD USB-C port on it, so I figured, why not see if it’ll charge my FW. Plugged it in and got a curious notification:
So it’s not charging the laptop. I wouldn’t expect to charge it fast, given the 30W output, but my understanding was that the FW should charge with a 30W adapater, based on @nrp’s note above:
and indeed down to a 15W adapter, based on @Kieran_Levin’s post on the USB-C charging thread:
Has anyone else run into this issue with a non-dedicated PD adapter (or any adapter for that matter)? Or am I missing some hidden audio functionality in my Anker power adapter? 
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Since Volta came up. I am happy with the USB C cables and magnetic connector I use from them. Volta has this Indiegogo campaign happening these days (11 days left): GIGA: The Ultimate Universal GaN Charger | Indiegogo
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@mvw would this note on the product page for your charger help?
“If a port is not working properly, it may be because your device’s internal safely switch has been toggled. To reset, unplug all cables (including the power cable) for 5 minutes and try again.”
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Great find! Hopefully this fixes it for him.
This was an issue with the older Volta XL cables too, which lead to a lot of replacements because they didn’t have a resettable fuse. I think I have 4 or 5 that even my low draw phone thinks is an audio device due to a MacBook or Chromebook or something drawing too much power or an off spec charger doing something funky. The newer Volta Spark has been much better but I haven’t tried abusing it with as many different chargers since the pandemic started.
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