Ambrane C85R Review (2026): India Price, Pros and Cons
Same 65W PD power as C85 with RGB lighting
Ambrane C85R 85W
₹1,999₹999
Our verdict
Verdict
Ambrane C85R shares the same 85W dual-port spec as the C85 — 65W USB-C PD plus 20W USB-A on 12–24V input — but adds RGB lighting around the plug. Performance for laptop and phone charging is identical to the standard C85. Choose the C85R if you want the visual flair; choose plain C85 if RGB in your car cabin is not your thing. Same ~₹999 pricing tier on Ambrane's store.
Key features
- 65W USB-C PD
- 20W USB-A
- RGB LED lighting
- 85W total output
- 12–24V DC input
Pros & cons
Pros
- 65W USB-C PD + 20W USB-A
- RGB ambient lighting
- 12–24V vehicle compatibility
- Same laptop-grade performance as C85
- Strong Ambrane retail support
Cons
- RGB is cosmetic — no performance gain
- Slightly higher power draw for lighting
- No PPS for Samsung
- Only dual-port
- RGB may distract some drivers at night
In-depth review
The C85R is functionally a C85 with RGB. All laptop and phone charging advice from our C85 review applies equally here.
If you are price-sensitive, compare street prices — sometimes the plain C85 discounts lower than the RGB variant.
Full specifications
| Total output | 85W |
|---|---|
| Ports | 2 |
| USB-C max | 65W |
| USB-A max | 20W |
| USB-C PD | Yes |
| Quick Charge | Yes |
| Input voltage | 12–24V DC |
| LED indicator | Yes |
Sources & references
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Listings & spec sources
Specs people search for
Can the Ambrane C85R charge a laptop in the car?
Yes for many USB-C ultrabooks — USB-C PD is rated around 65W. Confirm your laptop’s USB-C input wattage; 65W+ is the safer target for 13–14″ notebooks.
Does the Ambrane C85R support fast charging?
USB-C Power Delivery, Quick Charge on USB-A (85W max). Use a PD/QC-capable cable — the socket charger alone cannot fast-charge a weak cable.
Is the Ambrane C85R safe for Indian 12V sockets?
Input is listed as 12–24V DC. That covers standard Indian passenger cars (12V) and many SUVs/commercial vehicles when 24V is included. Look for short-circuit and over-voltage protection on the listing.