{
  "id": 3934899,
  "title": "Google’s latest attempt at fast wired charging on the Pixel 11 Pro XL is a disaster",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/googles-latest-attempt-at-fast-wired-charging-on-the-pixel-11-pro-xl",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-28T09:30:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-11-pro-xl-45w-charging-test-disaster-3703148/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google has unveiled the Pixel 11 Pro XL, but its attempt at fast wired charging has proven to be a failure. The device boasts a 45W wired charging capability, which is a welcome improvement over previous models that underperformed the claimed figures. However, even the Pixel 11 Pro XL falls short of delivering the promised power output consistently.\n\nDuring testing, the device managed to achieve a peak charging speed of 40.7W on the Google Pixel Flex 67W charger. This is a significant improvement over the previous generations of XL smartphones, which only managed to reach a peak of 35W. While this is a promising sign, it still falls short of the 45W marketing claim made by Google.\n\nThe inconsistent performance raises concerns about the reliability of fast wired charging on the Pixel 11 Pro XL. Users may need to settle for lower charging speeds, which could be a major inconvenience for those who rely on quick charging to keep their devices powered throughout the day. The issue highlights the challenges that Google faces in delivering on the promises made with its flagship Pixel devices.",
  "summary": "What good is Extreme Charging if it doesn't even turn on?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
        "title": "Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Review | Smart AI design boosts a larger, premium Pixel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/google-pixel-11-pro-xl-review-smart-ai-design-boosts-a-larger-premium",
        "published": "2026-08-28T08:45:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}