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product_id: 49453523
title: "Plugable USB C Power Meter Tester for Monitoring USB-C Connections - Digital Multimeter for USB Type C Cables, Laptops, Phones, Chargers - Driverless"
brand: "plugable"
price: "$126"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Plugable"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/49453523-plugable-usb-c-power-meter-tester-for-monitoring-usb-c
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# Monitors current 50mA-6.5A Real-time power flow visualization Measures voltage 4V-22V Plugable USB C Power Meter Tester for Monitoring USB-C Connections - Digital Multimeter for USB Type C Cables, Laptops, Phones, Chargers - Driverless

**Brand:** plugable
**Price:** $126
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power up your USB-C game with real-time precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Plugable USB C Power Meter Tester for Monitoring USB-C Connections - Digital Multimeter for USB Type C Cables, Laptops, Phones, Chargers - Driverless by plugable
- **How much does it cost?** $126 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/49453523-plugable-usb-c-power-meter-tester-for-monitoring-usb-c)

## Best For

- plugable enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted plugable brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Driverless setup with lifetime support means instant, hassle-free USB-C diagnostics anytime, anywhere.
- • **Compact & Rugged Design:** Sleek, pocket-sized aluminum build fits through most phone cases and withstands daily hustle.
- • **Bidirectional Monitoring:** Flip the flow—monitor power delivery in either direction for full USB PD compatibility from 5V to 20V.
- • **Precision Power Insights:** Track USB-C voltage and amperage with pinpoint accuracy to optimize your device charging and performance.
- • **Crystal-Clear OLED Display:** Bright, easy-to-read screen with a 180° flip button ensures you never miss a detail, even on the go.

## Overview

The Plugable USB C Power Meter Tester is a compact, driverless digital multimeter designed for professionals who demand precise monitoring of USB-C power and charging. It measures voltage (4V-22V) and current (50mA-6.5A), visualizes power flow direction, and supports full USB Power Delivery protocols. Featuring a bright OLED display with a flip orientation button and a durable aluminum casing, it fits seamlessly inline with laptops, phones, chargers, and docking stations—making it an essential tool for verifying cable and charger performance with confidence.

## Description

Product Description For a multimeter, the Plugable USB-C Amperage and Voltage Tester (USBC-VAMETER) manages to fit a lot of useful features into a sturdy little package. About the size of a USB flash drive, this bidirectional USB tester allows for full USB data passthrough while it monitors USB-C power and charging, measures voltage and amperage, even visualizes the directional flow of electrical current–all in real time. Connect the VAMETER inline between a USB-C host system like a laptop, tablet, or cell phone and a charger to use it as a USB voltage meter or power consumption meter. An updated OLED screen means a brighter and easier-to-read display in any lighting conditions, and a new orientation button lets you flip the screen with a click.

Review: great product for MacBook /macbook pro users with usb-c - Given all the fun and games over usb-c cables and not being sure what works with my MacBook Pro i wanted to get one of these for usb-c (i have something similar for usb2) Its very well made with aluminium case. Plug it into the usb-c device and the cable into it and you can monitor the voltage/current through the device and whether the power is from the mac or to the mac. I tried it with an 87W power supply and it was interesting to see the different supply voltages/currents as the MacBook Pro charged. I also used it test a device to test a device that was causing some problems. it turned out ti was drawing more power than the mac could handle. I also used to it test some cables from various companies to see the various voltages.currents being drawn. I really like this product. A colleague was impressed it it to. It will be interesting to see how long the oled lasts... i've had some issues with other oled products in the past!
Review: A handy tool for checking out usb PD devices. - This meter is great for quickly checking whether a usb c charger is behaving as expected. It shows at a glance the voltage, current, and direction of flow on the usb power lines. For the £16 I paid, it’s a no brainer when the market has so many shoddy usb c adaptors our there. I purchased this tool when I went looking for a charger for both laptops (60W) and the iPhone X (9V, 15W). After reading some deeply concerning reviews of certain usb c chargers, I went looking for a USB-PD power meter. Nathan K’s review Of the Anker 60W (https://www.desertcart.com/gp/customer-reviews/R2UR46XXKO1HKW?pldnSite=1) adapter sent me towards Plugable. Now I wonder if I should follow suit and get the full sniffer as well as the power meter.

## Features

- At a glance - USB C Tester: Monitor USB-C power and charging. Measure voltage and amperage. Visualize the directional flow of electrical current. Updated OLED display is brighter and easier to read. New orientation button lets you flip the screen 180 degrees
- Bidirectional - USB power meter can be connected in either orientation, allowing for the full range of USB Power Delivery voltage from 5 to 20V (4V-22V, 50mA-6.5A operating range)
- Broad USB Support - Used as a data and power quality meter, device allows USB data pass through, USB-C Alt Mode video, USB-C charging. Use USB tester inline with USB-C docking stations, chargers, accessories, etc. Not compatible with Thunderbolt 3 devices
- Small and Tough - Small enough to go anywhere you need a USB C voltage meter. Even fits most phones and tablets without removing protective case. Strengthened USB-C connections ensure it's sturdy enough to be your go-to USB C power tester
- 2-Year Coverage, Lifetime Support - Every Plugable product, including this USB flash drive, is covered against defects for 2 years and comes with lifetime support. If you ever have questions, contact our North American-based team - even before purchase

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01NAWYSVK |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 323,241 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 953 in Multi Testers |
| Certification | CE, RoHS |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (715) |
| Date First Available | 3 Feb. 2017 |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 22.7 g |
| Item model number | USBC-VAMETER |
| Manufacturer | Plugable |
| Material | Oled |
| Part Number | USBC-VAMETER |
| Power Source | USB Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 8.89 x 1.91 x 8.89 cm; 22.68 g |
| Style | Modern |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Plugable
- **Colour:** Black
- **Item weight:** 0.05 Pounds
- **Power source:** USB Powered
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great product for MacBook /macbook pro users with usb-c
*by W***R on 10 March 2017*

Given all the fun and games over usb-c cables and not being sure what works with my MacBook Pro i wanted to get one of these for usb-c (i have something similar for usb2) Its very well made with aluminium case. Plug it into the usb-c device and the cable into it and you can monitor the voltage/current through the device and whether the power is from the mac or to the mac. I tried it with an 87W power supply and it was interesting to see the different supply voltages/currents as the MacBook Pro charged. I also used it test a device to test a device that was causing some problems. it turned out ti was drawing more power than the mac could handle. I also used to it test some cables from various companies to see the various voltages.currents being drawn. I really like this product. A colleague was impressed it it to. It will be interesting to see how long the oled lasts... i've had some issues with other oled products in the past!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A handy tool for checking out usb PD devices.
*by B***N on 15 January 2018*

This meter is great for quickly checking whether a usb c charger is behaving as expected. It shows at a glance the voltage, current, and direction of flow on the usb power lines. For the £16 I paid, it’s a no brainer when the market has so many shoddy usb c adaptors our there. I purchased this tool when I went looking for a charger for both laptops (60W) and the iPhone X (9V, 15W). After reading some deeply concerning reviews of certain usb c chargers, I went looking for a USB-PD power meter. Nathan K’s review Of the Anker 60W (https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R2UR46XXKO1HKW?pldnSite=1) adapter sent me towards Plugable. Now I wonder if I should follow suit and get the full sniffer as well as the power meter.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for what it does, but don't expect a huge accuracy in its readings
*by K***K on 30 July 2023*

Used a pair of this along with three Uni-T USB power testers and a Kline Tools USB power tester to measure and monitor the current consumption on the USB ports of a number of breakout hubs with PD capabilities in a number of meeting room AV setups. Alright for what it does but the current measurements are not so precise. It does pass gigabit ethernet data-speed though, so I gotta hand it to them. But still, what you pay is what you get. Don't expect a proper analyser's performance from it.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-10*