# Laptop Power Usage Dongles The Satechi USB-C Power Meter Tester Displays Energy Usage By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-meter-tester References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/satechi-usb-c-power-meter-tester/) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Satechi-Multimeter-Chargers-External-Capacity/dp/B01MT8MC3N/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Those who want to keep tabs on their energy use and the functionality of their laptop can utilize the [Satechi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satechi-triple-4k-display-docking-station) USB-C Power Meter Tester to do so. Connecting to a laptop via a [USB-C port](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiport-adapter), the power meter has a bright digital display that will detail the various information about the energy usage in real-time. The Satechi USB-C Power Meter Tester displays the [current, voltage, wattage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-prime-6in1-charging-station) and even the milliamp hours to let users know just how much power they are consuming when using their laptop. The compact design of the meter enables it to be brought virtually anywhere. The device can also work for detecting if there is an issue with your laptop to do some DIY diagnosing before heading into the repair shop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Laptop Energy Monitoring:** The rise of more sophisticated laptop power monitoring tools, presents an opportunity for tech companies to create newer tools that can monitor energy in real-time and adapt energy consumption. - **Portable Energy Meters:** The growing desire for portable energy feedback presents an opportunity, for companies that want to go into the production of portable devices for monitoring and controlling energy usage. - **Dynamic Power Regulation:** As laptop users become more energy-conscious, the need for dynamic power regulator tools that can automatically optimize energy, present an opportunity for tech companies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The growing demand for power regulating tools presents an opportunity for the tech industry to create more energy-efficient laptops - **Energy Management:** The importance of monitoring and managing power usage in laptops opens opportunities for the energy management industry to create solutions that regulate power consumption in homes and offices. - **Home Electronics:** The rise of affordable and portable energy monitoring gadgets, create opportunities for home electronics companies to create more energy-efficient products that can be controlled and monitored in real-time. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real-Time Monitoring Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipofy-cable.md) - [Smart Home Energy Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homey-energy-dongle.md) - [Laptop Display Connectivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usbc-docking-station.md) - [Multi-Display Laptop Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satechi-triple-4k-display-docking-station.md) - [Port-Equipped Connectivity Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usbc-docking-monitor.md) - [165W Multi-Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/165w-usb.md) - [Streamlined Work Desk Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docking-station.md) - [Charing Gadget Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugable1.md) - [Quad-Device Charging Connectivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usbc-charger-hub.md)