Flint 2 - max power consumption?

Hi all,

I'm thinking about powering my Flint 2 using a 30W USB-PD charger, and a USB-C (12V/3A) to DC5521 barrel cable. This should theoretically provide the router with 30W to draw from.

The Flint 2 product page claims that its power draw is less than 20W, however the power adapter provided with it can supply up to 48W.

Does anyone know:

  1. Is there a scenario where the Flint 2 actually consumes more than 30W during its operation? What is its max power consumption?

  2. Will my USB-PD charger + cable setup provide enough power for the Flint 2 to function properly, or does It actually need the 48W charger to function without issues?

Thank you for your help and comments.

Guess one could put killawatt meter on adapter. The hard part is the adapter losses calculation. The wall wart on 60hz is terrible I'd guess.

Another way might be to use AGM battery to run it. Then guess recharge amount.

Ideally you'd put an volt amp probe on DC and take measurements on graph.
Unless you have graphing type.

I have no experience of the Flint 2 but if it helps, I've powered a Spitx AX3000, Collie and Spiitz X750v2 off a 20W (1.6A @ 12V) PD power adapter and never had a problem with any of them.

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Thank you.
That actually adds to my suspicion that the power supply units included with GL.iNet's routers are somewhat of an overkill power-wise, just to be on the safe side.

I'll be testing the Flint 2 in the coming weeks and update this thread with my results.
I think working with a small 30W GAN charger is way more elegant than using the power brick the Flint 2 comes with.