Reviews
Battery and Charger Set for Canon EOS 550D–700D and T2i–T5i
At first glance, the charger raises a few eyebrows due to its small display and the included USB-A to USB-C cable. My immediate thought was: "Here we go—just another one of those devices with a USB-C port that doesn't support Power Delivery and only works with its own proprietary cable."
However, after connecting a PD charger using a "smart" cable (as shown in the photo), I had to eat my words. The charger fully supports Power Delivery as well as advanced cables; once connected, it is immediately recognized as a 5.1V, ~2A device, and charging begins without a hitch. Once up and running, I also changed my mind about the display, which turned out to be better than expected: it is backlit and provides separate status indicators for each of the three charging slots—each featuring four bars (see video) that track charging progress and turn completely black once the process is complete. Furthermore, to provide additional feedback, the backlight switches off once charging has finished across all slots.
The batteries themselves also deliver solid performance, offering a runtime comparable to the originals. We’ll see how they hold up after about ten charge cycles, but for now—in my opinion—this set deserves five stars for its excellent value for money.
However, after connecting a PD charger using a "smart" cable (as shown in the photo), I had to eat my words. The charger fully supports Power Delivery as well as advanced cables; once connected, it is immediately recognized as a 5.1V, ~2A device, and charging begins without a hitch. Once up and running, I also changed my mind about the display, which turned out to be better than expected: it is backlit and provides separate status indicators for each of the three charging slots—each featuring four bars (see video) that track charging progress and turn completely black once the process is complete. Furthermore, to provide additional feedback, the backlight switches off once charging has finished across all slots.
The batteries themselves also deliver solid performance, offering a runtime comparable to the originals. We’ll see how they hold up after about ten charge cycles, but for now—in my opinion—this set deserves five stars for its excellent value for money.
03/03/2026
