Satechi Aluminum Type-C PD & QC Wireless Charger review

REVIEW – It’s been a while since I had a smartphone with wireless charging capabilities but having recently splurged on a Huawei P30 Pro, I’ve been on the lookout for a Qi charger worthy of taking up space on my desk. The first one up for testing is the Satechi Aluminum Type-C PD & QC Wireless Charger. PD stands for power delivery and QC stands for quick charge. Let’s take a look.

What is it?

The Aluminum Type-C PD & QC Wireless Charger from Satechi is a flat desktop charger capable of charging phones and even Apple’s new AirPods.

What’s in the box?

  • Satechi Aluminum Type-C PD & QC Wireless Charger
  • USB-C cable

Design and features

The charger is circular-shaped with a diameter of 4 inches. The top surface has a black rubber mat with a large + in the center and the Satechi logo below it.

The bottom of the charger is made of brushed aluminum (hence the product name) in either space grey (which is the one I have) or silver. Four small rubber feet are attached to the bottom of the charger to keep it from sliding around on your desk.

The back of the wireless charger has a USB-C connector that you will obviously use to connect it to power. Note that an AC adapter is NOT included with this charger and it will not work with computer USB ports. That means it’s up to you to supple the power adapter. Just be aware that you will want to use a QC or PD capable adapter in order to take advantage of quick charging speeds of up to 7.5W/10W on compatible smartphone devices.

On the front edge of the Satechi charger is a small LED that glows green while it is charging a device, blinks blue if you place a non-compatible device on it, and turns off when the charging is not in use.

There really isn’t a whole lot more to say about this charger other than it looks nice and does a great job charging any Qi capable device on it quickly and safely.

There’s almost no lag to when it detects the device and it either starts charging or lets you know it’s not a compatible device.

What I like

  • Looks nice
  • Simple to use

What needs to be improved

  • Need to include a power adapter

Final thoughts

I forgot how much I enjoyed the convenience of wireless charging after not being able to use one for the last couple of years. It’s funny how satisfying it feels to be able to drop my phone on the Satechi charger to charge it instead of needing to plug in a cable. I know that plugging a cable into a phone is not a difficult task, but the Satechi charger looks so much nicer on my desk than a stray cable. This charger has earned a permanent spot on my desk.

Price: $44.99
Where to buy: Amazon
Source: The sample for this review was provided by Satechi.

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Ooni Koda Gas-Powered Outdoor Pizza Oven review

REVIEW – Back in October of last year, I reviewed the Ooni 3 portable outdoor pizza oven. In February of this year, Ooni introduced their new portable gas-powered outdoor pizza oven the Ooni Koda. I really liked the Ooni 3 so you know I couldn’t pass on the opportunity to test out the companies newest addition. After all, what’s better than one pizza oven? Two pizza ovens of course.

What is it?

The Ooni Koda is a gas-powered outdoor pizza oven that can reach temperatures up to 932º in 15 minutes and cook a Neapolitan-style pizza in just 60-seconds.

What’s in the box?

  • Ooni Koda gas-powered pizza oven
  • Stone baking board
  • Ooni Koda Manual and Ooni Essentials Guide with tips and recipes
  • Propane tank gas regulator and hose 
  • Telescoping match holder

Design and features

In a word the Ooni Koda’s design is sexy. Yes, I just called a pizza oven sexy. The black powder-coated carbon steel shell and silver aluminum accented front reminded me of a sports car. The ovens shape is even aerodynamic looking. With Koda, Ooni not only made a pizza oven they designed a functional conversation piece that anyone would be proud to have on their patio or deck.

Koda is Ooni’s first gas-only powered pizza oven. Using gas means you can relax and concentrate on making your pizza.

The control/ignition knob is located on the back of the oven along with the propane tank gas regulator and hose.

There are 3 foldable legs on the bottom of the oven.

The legs are nearly twice as long as those on the Ooni 3, allowing for easier access to the oven while cooking.

Unlike the Ooni 3, the Koda doesn’t have a chimney. Instead, there are heat vents located on the bottom rear of the oven, adding to its overall compact design.

The oven weighs just over 20 lbs, and the portable compact design makes it perfect for any outdoor space.

Ready, set, cook

Koda is literally designed to be used right out of the box. All you have to do is unfold the legs, insert the stone and connect to your gas supply. It doesn’t get much easier than that.

Firing up the oven is easy using the quick ignition knob. All you have to do is turn on your propane tank and twist the knob to ignite the oven. The dial also gives you more control of the ovens internal temperature.

The oven only takes about 10-15 minutes to get up to temperature, thanks to the insulated steel shell and stone baking board. According to Ooni the perfect temp for cooking pizza is right around 752º. I used an infrared thermometer and started cooking my pizza when the center of the baking board reached a temp 755º.

I also turned the control knob down to keep the oven from getting too hot. In my experience using the Ooni 3, I found that if the oven got too hot, it would burn the pizzas toppings.

As far as making the actual pizza is concerned I highly recommend using Ooni’s pizza dough recipe. It’s an easy recipe with the key ingredient being 00 flour. 00 flour is very fine and high in protein, which helps it become stretchy and easy to work with. It also produces a great tasting crust.

And you can freeze any leftover dough balls for next time.

For me, stretching the dough is the toughest part of making a pizza. But like with anything else practice makes perfect. So by the time this summer is over my pizza making game should be on point.

Once the dough is stretched out, and the pizza is topped its time to get it in the oven. Since the Koda cooks so quickly the key is to rotate your pizza about every 20 seconds or so. This allows it to cook evenly and get that nice charred crust. Check out my time-lapse video below.

My first pizza of the season was a rousing success. It tasted fantastic!

The crust was crispy on the outside and soft and chewy inside. I said this about the Ooni 3, and it holds true with Koda. The pizza is as good as any that I’ve ever had from a restaurant.

Making your own pizza from start to finish at home is kinda fun too.

And don’t forget you can also use Koda to cook vegetables, fish, and meats super fast too.

What I like

  • Sexy design
  • Portable and compact
  • Easy to use
  • Makes a great tasting pizza in 60-90 seconds
  • Ready to cook in under 15 minutes

What needs to be improved

  • Pizza peel is not included

Final thoughts

Like the Ooni 3, the Ooni Koda is an outstanding pizza oven. It has a great design, it’s portable, super easy to use and most importantly it makes a great tasting Neopolitan-style amazingly fast. There’s absolutely no better and affordable way to make homemade pizza than with the Ooni Koda. So if you’re a pizza lover or just a fan of outdoor cooking, do yourself a favor and check out what the folks over at Ooni are doing. 

Price: $299
Where to buy: Amazon
Source: The sample for this review was provided by Ooni.

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