The 11 Best USB Chargers to Power Up All Your Gear

Although this wall charger from Nekteck is a little bulky, it's one of the most powerful chargers on the market. Not only is it equipped with two USB-A ports, it also features dual USB-C ports — meaning that it offers the ability to quick-charge a laptop, a tablet, a smartphone, and a pair of earbuds or a smartwatch all at the same time.

The charger features a removable 6-foot-long cable and safety protection against over-current, over-voltage, overheating, and short circuits.

Odds are, you probably have multiple gadgets that need recharging. So, why not charge them all simultaneously with this nifty adapter from Anker? It pushes out 43.5 watts of power (around 12 watts per port), which is three times more than the brick that was likely included with your older iPhones.

Plus, one of its ports supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, which is 4x faster than a standard charger. It's worth mentioning, though, that this option does not have any USB-C ports.

Regardless, it's still small enough to toss into a bag and is the best charger for folks who need to charge lots of devices like wireless earbuds, a phone, a tablet, and a smartwatch.

With the help of a USB-C-to-Lightning cable, this charger can recharge your iPhone's battery up to 50% in just 30 minutes. This option charges most laptops, any tablet, any smartphone, and the Nintendo Switch at the absolute fastest rate with its onboard USB-C or USB-A port.

Not only is this charger super fast, it's also ultra portable. It has foldable prongs, weighs less than 3 ounces, and is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. It's available in white and backed by an 18-month warranty.

If you're looking for even more power — say, to charge a laptop — we recommend the Anker PowerPort Atom III, which pushes out up to 45 watts compared to the PowerPort PD 2's 30 watts, but it's more expensive.

If you're willing to drop more than $40 for a charger, go for the newer Atom III, but if you're just using the charger for portable devices like a smartphone or tablet, we recommend the cheaper PowerPort PD 2.

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If you need to charge several devices simultaneously, the six-port Anker Powerport 6 is your best bet. Rather than featuring a brick-style design, this charger connects to an AC outlet by a 5-foot-long detachable power cord. The PowerPort 6 is backed by an 18-month warranty.

If you need even more ports, there's a 10-port model, too. Or if you need a USB-C port, consider this model from Nekteck that can charge power-hungry laptops with its 87-watt USB-C port.

If you don't need multiple charging ports and want the smallest charger for fast-charging your USB-C smartphone (not your laptop or tablet), the PowerPort III Nano charger from Anker is the best option available. It is extremely compact, and is backed by an 18-month warranty.

Just remember: If you want to use it with your iPhone, you'll need a USB-C-to-Lightning cable. If you need two USB ports, go with the Anker PowerPort III Duo (2x USB-C) or the Anker PowerPort II (2x USB-A) instead.

We recommend buying the two-pack for some additional savings, so that you can keep one at home and the other in your bag.

This unique offering from Anker is a hybrid between a wall charger and a portable battery. The charger is equipped with a 10,000 mAh battery for on-the-go charging when an outlet isn't nearby. But when your device is plugged into the Anker unit while the unit's plugged into a wall, it prioritizes recharging the device over itself.

Its built-in battery has enough capacity to fully recharge an iPhone 12 twice. You'll appreciate that it features a foldable plug, a USB-C port, and a traditional USB-A port. The charger is about 3 inches wide and 3 inches tall, making it a travel-friendly pick.

If you don't need the fastest charging speeds possible and tend to charge your devices before bed, we recommend this 40-watt charger from Anker.

Its four ports each charge up to 2.4 amps, so you can recharge your smartphone, tablet, wireless earbuds, and smartwatch simultaneously at full speed in less time than you could with their included chargers.

The biggest difference between this wall charger and the Anker PowerPort Speed 4 we previously mentioned is that this one doesn't support Qualcomm Quick Charging. Regardless, it’s still an incredibly versatile and powerful pick — it's just a tad bit slower, and typically a little cheaper.

If you're wary of using a third-party charger with your smartphone or tablet, you should know that Apple sells a USB-C power adapter of its own. You may want to pick one up since Apple no longer includes a charger with the purchase of an iPhone.

If you’re an Android user, we recommend this 45-watt USB-C charger, which also comes with a USB-C cable.

This iPhone accessory from Spigen is one of the most powerful chargers we've ever used. It comes with dual 20-watt USB-C ports, which means that you can fast-charge two iPhones to up to 50% in just 30 minutes. (If you were using the charger that came with your smartphone, you’d only be at about 20% in the same amount of time!)

If you’re only using one of its ports, it’ll charge at 30 watts, which is enough power to recharge a tablet or small laptop. Spigen backs its charger with a 2-year warranty.

This affordable 100-watt USB wall charger from AUKEY is nearly half the size of Apple's 96-watt charger, despite offering even more power. It's so powerful, it can recharge 15-inch laptops at full speed.

The charger is USB-IF-certified and features built-in safeguards to protect your devices against excessive current, overheating, and overcharging.

This option is also compatible with most smartphones: It has the ability to recharge an iPhone 12 Pro Max up to 50% in just half an hour. It features a foldable plug, and even comes with a USB-C cable.

Nekteck’s USB-C wall charger might not be the thinnest or smallest charger, but it definitely offers the best balance in price, portability, and performance. With its 1.9-inch length, the accessory is 50% smaller than the charger that comes with most Apple laptops. It also measures 1.18 inches thick, which is twice as thick as our previous pick for this category, the RAVPower PD Pioneer 45W GaN Wall Charger, which has since been discontinued.

If you want the smallest laptop charger available, consider the Anker PowerPort Atom PD 1. That model pushes 30 watts of power, so it isn’t as fast and powerful for larger, 15-inch laptops.