pro & con: Fast vs Regular charging

[bialy]

Besides the obvious of speed, what are pro's & con's of Fast vs Regular charging ?

 

[Aquila]

Fast charging can generate heat, which is not good for batteries and can lessen their capacity over time. On a normal 1-2 year upgrade cycle the impact appears to be minimal, however for folks keeping their devices for 3-4 years that could pose a problem. At the same time, it may be at a higher heat but for far less time so the total damage could be negligible when compared to charging slower for longer.

 

[aldo82]

My phone doesn't always charge fully on slow charging over night. It's like the slow charging is sometime really really slow! Not sure why. Fast charging is therefore more reliable as I know I'll get a full battery but I do try to stick with slow when I can as I expect it's better for battery health in the long run

 

[Roman Akert]

Slow charging seems to result in better battery life. It's also better for the battery.

Use fast charging when time is of essence, otherwise switch it off.

Simples