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What are the best USB-C laptop chargers?

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Best USB-C laptop chargers	Price	Weight	Dimensions
-- Anker's PowerPort+ 5	$49.99	399 g	4.1 x 3.1 x 1.1 inches
-- Innergie PowerGear USB-C 45 W	$59.59	164 g	3.4 x 2.2 x 0.9 inches
-- NewerTech NuPower 60W USB-C Power Adapter	$48.75	136 g	4.2 x 2 x 0.8 inches
-- Aukey SH-PA1 Smart Plug	-	-	-
-- Apple 61W USB-C Power Adapter	$69.00	295 g	4.25 x 4.25 x 1.25 inches

Anker's PowerPort+ 5

Top Pro

Great value for the money

The PowerPort is a versatile laptop charger with great power output, additional USB-A ports, and a slick design, and all this comes for around $50. See More

Top Con

It's incompatible with certain devices

The PowerPort will not work with the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S and HP Spectre x2 laptops. See More

Specs

Dimensions:4.1 x 3.1 x 1.1 inches

Ports:1xUSB-C / 4xUSB-A

Power Output:USB-C: 60 W / USB-A: 12 W

Top Pro

The design is very attractive

Black plastic housing with aluminum embedded around the ports gives the adapter a classy, expensive look. See More

Top Con

It's a little bulky

The PowerPort is a rather large and bulky USB-C adapter. In terms of weight, it's slightly heavier than a can of soda, which is not always convenient to carry around. See More

Top Pro

You can charge 4 other devices besides your laptop

In addition to your laptop, you can use the four additional USB-A ports to power up other devices - smartphones, tablets - all at the same time. See More

Top Con

Not suitable for charging larger laptops

If you have a bigger machine that requires higher power output than 60 W, the PowerPort will not be able to replace the original charger. For example, with a 15-inch MacBook Pro, it would at best stop the battery from draining but not increase the charge. See More

Top Pro

Good power output

The 60 W power output allows this adapter to provide a speedy charge for most 13-inch laptops, as well as for phones and tablets. It is almost on par with Apple's original 61 W charger, powering a 13-inch MacBook Pro (2016) from 0 to 100% in about two hours. See More

Top Pro

The adapter has great safety features

PowerPort has built-in surge and overheating protection, which is critical given that you can connect five devices at the same time. See More

Innergie PowerGear USB-C 45 W

Top Pro

Great value for the money

Considering its versatility and attractive design, PowerGear's $60 price tag seems very reasonable. See More

Top Con

The power output is too low for a lot of popular laptops

If you own a laptop that is bigger than 13 inches, you should definitely check if the wattage of this adapter is high enough for your computer. It wouldn't be able to replace a charger with power output over 45 W, so it won't charge a 13-inch MacBook Pro, for example. See More

Specs

Dimensions:3.4 x 2.2 x 0.9 inches

Power Output:45 W

Top Pro

It has a neat and functional design

The all-white adapter with smooth edges is a real eye candy. And its shape makes it easy to wrap the cord around to avoid tangling or breaking. See More

Top Con

The charging cable can't be removed

The charging cable is permanently attached to the adapter, which makes it a little less convenient to pack; this also means that if you damage the cord, you will have to replace the whole unit. See More

Top Pro

It's very safe to use

This adapter has a variable power output that adjusts automatically to your device, be it a laptop, a tablet, or a smartphone, the likelihood that it will start overheating or fry the battery is very low. See More

Top Pro

The charging cable is included

The PowerGear comes with a USB-C charging cable, no need to go and look for it separately. See More

Top Pro

The power output is decent, although not very high

You can replace most original USB-C chargers with the wattage of 45 W or less, which includes primarily 12 and 13-inch laptops. You would be able to charge the 2015 Google Pixel Chromebook and 2016 Razer Blade Stealth at full speed, See More

Top Pro

It doesn't take up a lot of space in the bag

Although Innergie's PowerGear is not the smallest adapter out there, it's reasonably easy to fit in a bag. And it's not too heavy, around the weight of a billiard ball. See More

NewerTech NuPower 60W USB-C Power Adapter

Top Pro

Good power delivery

The 60-watt NuPower can quickly charge most popular laptops under 14 inches. It will take around two hours to charge the 13-inch MacBook Pro (2016), only slightly longer than using the original 61 W adapter. See More

Top Con

Not suitable for charging larger laptops

You will not be able to use NuPower as a replacement for a more powerful adapter. For example, if you use it on a 15-inch MacBook (2016) instead of the original 87 W charger, it will at best prevent the battery from draining, but not increase the charge. See More

Specs

Dimensions:4.2 x 2 x 0.8 inches

Ports:USB Type-C / USB Type-A

Power Output:Type-C: 60 W / Type-A: 12 W

Top Pro

It's compatible with a wide range of devices

The NuPower can power up MacBooks, Chromebooks, as well as Lenovo, Dell, and even HP laptops, which usually are not compatible with third-party chargers. You can see the list of original chargers it can replace here. See More

Top Pro

You can charge two devices at the same time

The NuPower has two ports: the USB-C port is meant for your laptop and the USB-A port is meant for other devices, like smartphones and tablets. See More

Top Pro

It comes with a charging cable

A six-foot AC cord is included with the charger, which is very convenient because many producers make you buy the cable separately. See More

Top Pro

It's convenient to carry around

This charger is very portable - it's so compact that it fits easily in the palm of your hand, and it weighs a little over 130 grams, roughly the weight of a deck of playing cards. See More

Aukey SH-PA1 Smart Plug

Apple 61W USB-C Power Adapter

Top Pro

Good power delivery

Although it's designed primarily for MacBooks, the 61 W charger should be able to power up most laptops under 13 inches. It takes about 1 h 50 min to fully charge a 13-inch MacBook Pro. See More

Top Con

It's rather expensive

Compared to alternatives with similar specs, this $69 adapter is quite pricey. And the price doesn't even include the charging cable. See More

Specs

Dimensions:4.25 x 4.25 x 1.25 inches

Power Output:61 W

Top Pro

It's available to buy nearly everywhere

It shouldn't be a problem to find Apple's 61W USB-C Power Adapter, it's available practically everywhere - online and in stores. See More

Top Con

The cable is sold separately

You will have to get the charging cable separately, for an extra $19.99. See More

Top Pro

It's convenient to carry in a bag

The adapter is quite compact, although it's on the heavier side. Having prongs that fold is great because you don't have to worry that they will bend or break inside your bag. See More

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