The 8 Best USB-C Chargers to Buy in 2018

Futureproofed for years to come, the Aukey USB-C charger delivers 46-watts of power output via USB-C 3.0 to charge and recharge all your important devices. On top of its 46W of charging power, the Aukey also includes a 10.5W USB port that powers any 5V USB electronic with an output up to 2.1A for a grand total of 56.5 total watts of charging power. Fortunately, your electronics are protected from all that juice via built-in safeguards that help prevent them from overheating or overcharging and causing lasting damage.

Ultimately, the Aukey and its dynamically adapting power output can provide enough charge to fill up an empty iPhone 8 battery to 50 percent in under 30 minutes while charging a USB-C compatible MacBook or MacBook Pro at full speed. Compact in size, the Aukey adds a foldable plug, which provides extra portability for easily sticking in a day bag or even in a pocket.

The iClever USB Type-C 30W wall charger/adapter is an excellent choice that won’t break the bank. Ready to provide safe charging across a number of voltages, the iClever easily tackles 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, and 20V-enabled electronics for safe and reliable charging. Built-in heat-resistant safeguards work to ensure that you cannot overheat or overcharge your device and cause damage. The foldable design allows the charging prongs to be tucked away when not in use for easy storage. Additionally, iClever has built-in short-circuit and over-voltage protection to provide even more ​peace of mind for owners. With just a single USB-C port available, charging one device at a time isn’t always ideal, but, for the price, it’s hard to beat the quality and reliability of iClever’s 30W charger.

When it comes to laptop charging, you’re going to want power and that’s exactly what the Anker Premium 5-Port USB Type-C charger brings to the table. With a single USB-C port for powering devices up to 30W each time, there are an additional four PowerIQ ports that can intelligently charge your devices up to 2.4A per port. All of these ports combine for simultaneous charging of up to five devices at a time from a single wall outlet. Anker’s smart charging via USB has shown that it can take a 2016 and later MacBook and deliver a charge from 1 to 100 percent in under two hours. Included safety features help detect and deliver surge protection and temperature control. It measures 3.3 x 2.6 x 1.1 inches.

As one of the first laptop manufacturers to broadly adopt the USB-C charging method, it’s no surprise that Apple’s 61W power adapter is a best-in-class choice. Delivering more than 61W of power output, this USB-C charger handles 13 and 15-inch 2016 and later MacBook and MacBook Pro units with aplomb. For Apple owners who own the separately purchased USB-C to lightning cable, the 61W adapter will power up iPads (including the 10.5 and 12.9-inch iPad models) and iPhones faster than the standard or wireless charging methods that are most common. Apple’s typical product quality stands out: The 61W adapter feels durable and capable even though it weighs just eight ounces. Measuring 4.1 x 4.2 x 2.4 inches, Apple’s 61W remains a mid-sized option in the category and is easily stored in a backpack or carry-on bag for easy transporting.

With a whopping 72W of power available, the Cable Matters 4-port USB-C charger is an excellent choice for sticking into a wall outlet and powering four devices simultaneously. Besides the USB-C input that delivers 60W of total power, the three additional USB inputs can deliver up to 3A of power for 5V to 20V devices through the 12W USB-A charging ports. Devices including the iPhone X, iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy S8 and Nintendo Switch can be charged side-by-side with a laptop, including Apple, Lenovo and other USB-C friendly manufacturers. Beyond power, Cable Matters added overcurrent, overvoltage and short-circuit protection to prevent all of your devices from overcharging. Measuring 6.6 x 4.3 x 1.5 inches and weighing 13.3 ounces, the Cable Matters USB-C model is beefy compared to the similarly priced competition, but given its price-to-performance ratio, it’s hard to overlook.

Complete with dual USB-C 3.0 Quick Charge ports and four AiPower Adaptive USB-A ports, Aukey’s USB Wall Charger is an outstanding choice for smartphone owners. With built-in safeguards to prevent excessive current or overheating, this six-port charger is backed by a 24-month warranty. Safety aside, Aukey’s AiPower is the company’s innovative solution to intelligently charging your devices by adjusting the power output to match each device’s unique charging needs. With 2.4A of charge per USB-A port available, the Aukey ensures that any smartphone will only charge at the safest maximum recharge rate available. The additional inclusion of Quick Charge 3.0 is designed to provide four times more charging power than conventional charging and is more than 45 percent faster than Quick Charge 2.0 across USB-C and USB-A ports. The Aukey can additionally handle photography gear, headphones, tablets and Bluetooth speakers with its safe charging technology for a terrific all-in-one solution.

The outlets in the home aren’t the only place a USB-C charger can come in handy. Your car deserves some love, too. Fortunately, Maxboost’s USB-C 3.1 car charger answers the call with universal capabilities that can handle iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nintendo products without batting an eye. The inclusion of Quick Charge 3.0 enables charging times to be over four times faster than standard chargers. Luckily, the Maxboost is backward compatible with Quick Charge 1.0 and 2.0 devices with built-in safety measures that prevent overcharging and overheating for a little extra piece of mind.

While some USB-C chargers plug directly into a wall, others bring the wall to you as is the case with Anker’s PowerCore+ 26800 30W Power Delivery charger. With more than 26,800mAhs of power onboard, the Anker can deliver seven full charge cycles to most smartphones and at least two full charges for iPad and comparably sized Android tablets.

Travel-friendly, the PowerCore+ measures a backpack-friendly 6.5 x 3.1 x 0.9 inches in size weights 1.3-pounds. Fortunately, the PowerCore+ doesn't take too long to recharge on its own courtesy of the 30W USB-C wall charger that can refill the entire battery in just over four hours.