The Best USB-C Laptop and Tablet Chargers

There was once a time when buying a new laptop charger was difficult and expensive, but computers with USB-C charging have made replacements easier to get and more affordable than ever. The best choice for almost any modern tablet or laptop is Nekteck’s 60W USB-C GaN Charger . This adapter is just as powerful and reliable as a replacement from your laptop’s manufacturer, and it’s smaller than almost any other we’ve seen. It’s safety-tested and certified, and it comes with its own USB-C charging cable, making it a particularly great value at its very low price.

Whether you need to replace your original charger or just want to have an extra at home or the office, you should get the Nekteck 60W USB-C GaN Charger. It will charge almost any USB-C laptop at full speed, and it will fast-charge lower-powered laptops, tablets, and most modern smartphones, as well. The Nekteck is also smaller than just about any other 60- or 65-watt charger we’ve found and comes with a detachable cable, which is something that usually costs $10 to $20 on its own. This charger, like most of Nekteck’s products, is USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) certified, which means an independent third party has tested it and ensured it meets performance and safety specifications. This certification is the biggest difference between the Nekteck and the ZMI zPower Turbo 65W, our runner-up pick. If the Nekteck’s price rises above $30, though, we recommend you consider the non-certified ZMI model.

Port 1: 60 W USB-C
Dimensions: 1.97 by 1.97 by 1.2 inches
USB-C cable: 6.5 feet, detachable

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Nekteck’s 60W USB-C GaN Charger is the best charger we’ve tested, but if it’s out of stock or if the price jumps to over $30, we recommend grabbing ZMI’s zPower Turbo 65W USB-C PD Wall Charger instead. Its 65 watts is plenty of power for most laptops and any tablet, and like the Nekteck charger, the ZMI comes with a sturdy cable. The main reason it’s not our top pick is that the ZMI charger isn’t USB-IF certified. While that’s not a dealbreaker altogether, we think it’s worth a few more dollars to get the Nekteck charger.

Port 1: 65W USB-C
Dimensions: 1.97 by 1.97 by 1.1 inches
USB-C cable: 4.9 feet, detachable

We think you should choose one of our top picks (even if you have a tablet or a computer like the MacBook Air that requires less power) because they’re an incredible value, they’re quite small, and they provide more flexibility if you choose to upgrade to a more power-hungry machine in the future. But if size is your most important consideration and your devices only need 30 watts, ZMI’s zPower 33W USB-C Wall Charger is the charger to get. Its volume is less than half that of the Nekteck 60w and ZMI 65W picks, and its compact design won’t block any outlets when you plug it in.

Port 1: 33 W USB-C
Dimensions: 1.2 by 1.2 by 1.34 inches
USB-C cable: not included

Almost all computers that charge via USB-C have a maximum charge speed of 60 watts—but the 15-inch MacBook Pro can charge at up to 87 watts, and the 2019 16-inch and 2021 14-inch model maxes out at 96 watts, making them the most noteworthy exceptions. For these laptops, the best option is Nekteck’s 100W PD 3.0 GaN Wall Charger. This 100-watt charger, which is notably smaller than Apple’s own charger, comes with a detachable USB-C charge cable and costs less than half the price of what a full replacement set would cost from Apple. Like our 60-watt pick, it’s independently tested and certified for safety.

Port 1: 100 W USB-C
Dimensions: 2.7 by 2.7 by 1.2 inches
USB-C cable: 6.5 feet, detachable

The Amazon Basics 100W Four-Port GaN Wall Charger matches the speed of our 14-, 15- and 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro charger pick and has a second USB-C port plus two USB-A ports in a body that’s about the same size. This charger has a combined total output of 100 watts, which means you can use the USB-C ports (one of which delivers up to 100 W, and the other 18 W) to charge a single 14- or 15-, or 16-inch laptop, or a MacBook Air at full speed alongside an iPhone at just shy of its 20 W max. Having these two powerful ports in such a small package makes the Amazon Basics a great value for anyone who wants a single, travel-size charger for a laptop and a phone or other device. The USB-A ports charge at 12 watts, which is good enough for a reasonably quick charge with most modern smartphones when the USB-C ports are occupied.

Port 1: 100 W USB-C
Port 2: 18 W USB-C
Port 3: 12 W USB-A
Port 4: 12 W USB-A
Dimensions: 3.2 by 3.2 by 1.2 inches
USB-C cable: not included

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Nekteck 5-Port 111W USB Wall Charger

The most powerful charging station

If you have a laptop and multiple devices to charge at your desk, this pick offers more power and more ports than any other option—it’s just too big and heavy for most people to keep in a laptop bag or carry-on.

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Nekteck’s 5-Port 111W USB Wall Charger is a powerhouse if you’re dealing with multiple devices. It not only provides up to 87-watt charging from its USB-C port—suitable even for power-hungry laptops like the 14-, 15-, or 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro—but it also has four USB-A ports for all your other devices and accessories like your phone, headphones, or a power bank. It comes with a USB-C charging cable, which makes it an even better value. But the weight and large size make it best suited for a permanent position on your desk.

Port 1: 87 W USB-C
Port 2: 12 W USB-A
Port 3: 12 W USB-A
Port 4: 12 W USB-A
Port 5: 12 W USB-A
Dimensions: 6.3 by 3 by 1.1 inches
USB-C cable: 3 feet, detachable