Portronics Car Power View 36W review
Transparent dual-port PD charger — best budget pick for phones
Portronics Car Power View 36W
₹999₹349
Our verdict
Verdict
The Portronics Car Power View 36W is one of the best value car chargers in India at roughly ₹349. You get a 36W USB-C PD port plus an 18W USB-A port in a compact transparent housing with a metal pull handle. It handles standard 12V car sockets and fast-charges iPhones, Android flagships, and tablets without the inflated wattage claims of no-name Amazon specials. It is not laptop-grade — the Type-C port tops out at 36W — but for daily phone and TWS charging it is hard to beat at this price.
Key features
- 36W USB-C PD
- 18W USB-A
- Dual-port simultaneous charging
- 12V car socket input
- Over-voltage & short-circuit protection
Pros & cons
Pros
- 36W USB-C PD + 18W USB-A at ~₹349
- Compact transparent design with metal handle
- Proper PD for modern phones and tablets
- Wide 12V compatibility for Indian cars
- Better build than generic budget chargers
Cons
- Not enough wattage for laptop charging
- Transparent casing may show dust over time
- Combined output shared when both ports used
- No PPS for Samsung Super Fast Charging
- Limited warranty vs premium brands
In-depth review
Portronics dominates the Indian accessories market with aggressive pricing and wide retail availability. The Car Power View 36W stands out for offering genuine USB-C PD at under ₹400 — a price point where many competitors still ship 12W-only units.
The dual-port layout covers the most common in-car scenario: PD Type-C for your primary phone and USB-A for a passenger device, power bank, or dashcam accessory. When both ports are active, total output is capped at 36W shared.
For dashcam owners who also need phone charging, this is a sensible companion to a hardwire kit — you keep the 12V socket useful without sacrificing fast charging on your daily driver phone.
Full specifications
| Total output | 36W |
|---|---|
| Ports | 2 |
| USB-C max | 36W |
| USB-A max | 18W |
| USB-C PD | Yes |
| Quick Charge | No |
| Input voltage | 12V DC |
| LED indicator | Yes |
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