When it comes to\nexpensive gadgets such as the Apple products, there is a heavy emphasis laid on\nusing only the original chargers. With fake chargers doing the rounds, however,\none can never know if what they have is an original one. The fake ones differ\nfrom the original ones in subtle ways that, once identified, can help you\nfigure out if you have the right one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some\nways to help you identify a fake Apple charger:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Charging the device takes significantly longer than necessary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Every original\ncharger allows fast charging owing to it pumping out a lot of battery. Fake\nchargers, on the other hand, take twice as long to charge your devices as\ncompared to the original ones. If your charger takes too long, it is definitely\na fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check for spelling errors and missing markings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Every\ncounterfeit product differs from the original in the way it is spelt or how the\nlogo is branded. In an Apple charger, you can check for the CE marking, the\nlogo, or any spelling error. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fake chargers have a shiny exterior<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Everyone knows\nthe original chargers to have a sleek matte finish. The fake charger tend to\nhave a glossy exterior, helping you identify it immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The length of the plug pins differ<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The plug pins on\nevery original charger is the same throughout. The ones on the fake may differ\nin size by either being a little bigger or smaller in comparison. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The plug pins in fake chargers are weaker<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Original\nchargers have plug pins that are sturdy. Those in fake chargers, not so much.\nFlicking the largest plug pin can help you determine whether the charger is an\noriginal or a fake. If it feels solid, you\u2019re holding an original. If the sound\nyou hear is that of plastic or something hollow, you can be sure of holding a\nfake charger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n