These are all the USB-C chargers I use on a daily basis to charge up my gadgets, including the iPhone, iPad and MacBook Air.
Charging an iPhone, iPad or MacBook? These are the Best USB-C Chargers Available Right Now that I Personally Use
Having multiple devices means you’ll end up with multiple chargers to keep them up and running. Over time, I’ve gathered up a lot of USB-C chargers and have settled on a select few that I constantly refer to when it comes to my charging needs. I’m not going to mention wireless chargers here, I’ll save that list for some other day. Today, I’m going to list down the USB-C chargers that I personally use on a daily basis to stay charged up and none of these products have failed me even once.
Official Apple 20W USB-C Charger
This thing costs just $19 and it’s the official charger which Apple sells for the iPhone and iPad. I know 20W doesn’t seem like much, but it’s the right amount of power to charge the iPhone and iPad at an optimal speed. It doesn’t make the connected device too hot and Apple’s seal of approval means it is going to be the safest thing you’ll own.
I usually keep this charger at home and have it set up right next to my bed to charge up my iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPad Pro. It’s fantastic for overnight charging.
Buy Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter
Official Apple 30W USB-C Charger
This power adapter came with the MacBook Air I recently bought. Interestingly, I use this to not only charge the MacBook Air, but the iPhone and iPad as well. You’ll be charging the iPhone 15 Pro Max at the full 27W speeds while the iPad Pro is capable of charging at 30W speeds if the battery is too low.
Usually, there does come a I time I’ll use this power adapter to charge the Anker Prime 12,000mAh power bank that I own. It is this adapter I usually turn towards when I need an extra bit of power just to top things up quickly.
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Anker 736 Nano II 100W
This charger was an impulse buy because it was on sale. I didn’t need a 100W charger at all. Apart from a couple of power banks, I do not own a single Apple device that supports 100W charging speeds. That being said, this is the best third-party charger I’ve bought in my life. The amount of headroom you get with the massive 100W output shared between 3 USB ports is crazy.
For me, the USB-A port is useless, but it’s not bad to have. I’ve charged multiple devices at full speed using this. Whether it’s the MacBook Air and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the 11-inch iPad Pro, this charger does it all and I couldn’t be happier.
Anker 735 Nano II 65W
On my journey to find the perfect travel charger, I landed on the Anker 735 Nano II 65W. The name is a mouthful and so are its capabilities. Because, on the go, this is the charger that stays in my backpack. I trust it completely to deliver me power when I need it. Sure, it might slow down a little when I connect something else apart from the MacBook Air, but it’s still fast enough. If you’re sitting somewhere for an hour, you’ll more than likely hit the 95% mark at least using this.
The thin design and folding pins means this charger will easily fit inside any bag, pocket or carrying pouch. Will I switch to another outdoor charger if I find one? Not any time soon. This one stays with me.
UGREEN 69W Car Charger
Choosing the right car charger can be a tricky thing and when I gave this 69W charger a try, I knew I was onto something. The biggest shortcoming of this charger lies in the USB-C ports. One USB-C port maxes out at 20W while the other one goes all the way to 65W. You can either see this as a shortcoming, or use it to your advantage. You get slow charging and fast charging, both. I use the 20W port for charging my iPhone only and everything else goes into the other USB-C port.
If you managed to drain your entire Apple ecosystem and you’re on the road, this car charger will get you up to speed at very decent speeds.
I do own a plethora of other USB-C chargers and I love collecting them. But, the ones mentioned above are those I have settled on and use on a daily basis. If something better comes out, I’ll definitely make the switch. For now, all of these products have a personal spot around my tech life.
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