{"id":881720,"date":"2025-12-30T01:22:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T07:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/30\/chargers-explained\/"},"modified":"2025-12-30T01:22:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T07:22:24","slug":"chargers-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/30\/chargers-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Chargers explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"review-body\">\n<p>The answer to the question \u201cwhat charger should I use for my phone?\u201d used to be simple \u2013 the right charger came in the box. That hasn\u2019t been true for a while now, at least not for most phones in most regions. Now you are expected to go out and buy your own charger. But which one?<\/p>\n<p>The main problem is that the U in USB is a lie \u2013 it\u2019s universal only if you are okay with outdated data speeds and slow charging. If you want more than 480Mbps and 10W, then things are a lot more fractured.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/inline\/-1200w1\/gsmarena_002.jpg\" alt=\"Chargers explained - here is how to pick up the right phone charger for you\"><\/p>\n<p>There are standards that come from the USB Implementers Forum and all phones do support them as a baseline. And that is a good place to start, but even that is not so simple as new protocols get introduced. A lot of makers built proprietary tech to push the limits beyond what standard USB supported at the time and now, even though USB caught up, the non-standard charging tech is quite common.<\/p>\n<p>In this article we will explore the world of smartphone charging and everything you need to know to pick the right one for your phone and use-case.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/#fast-chargers-notneeded\">Charge speed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/#usb-pd-pps-and-avs\">USB-PD explained<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/#fast-chargers\">Fast chargers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/#cables\">Cables matter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/#travel-chargers\">For travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/#chargers-with-buitin-battery\">Battery\/charger combos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/#wireless-chargers\">Wireless chargers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/#proprietary-chargers\">Proprietary chargers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/#proprietary-wireless-chargers\">Wireless proprietary chargers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/#gaming-chargers\">For gaming<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/#charger-disconnect-issues\">Disconnect issues<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/#power-strips\">Power strips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"fast-chargers-notneeded\">You don\u2019t need the fastest charger<\/h3>\n<p>We have tested phones with 200+ watt charging support and while they are quite impressive, most of you don\u2019t need that much most of the time. You might not even need a 100W charger.<\/p>\n<p>For example, recently we tested the OnePlus 15, which has a massive 7,300mAh battery and supports super fast 120W charging. However, that uses a proprietary standard (more on that later). We also tested it with a standard 55W USB PPS charger. Here is how that went:<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, the 120W charger is faster, but it\u2019s certainly not twice as fast as a 55W charger. Is saving 9 minutes on a full charge a meaningful difference in day-to-day use?<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"usb-pd-pps-and-avs\">The ABCs of USB PD PPS and AVS<\/h3>\n<p>USB-C was enshrined as the power connector of choice for modern electronics. However, that only defines the plug and cable \u2013 USB Power Delivery (often shortened to just \u201cPD\u201d) defines the electrical connection (at least when you need more than the basic 10W).<\/p>\n<p>The base Power Delivery standard has several profiles that work at fixed voltages (5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, 20V) and fixed currents. Multiply the two and you get the watts.<\/p>\n<p>A more advanced standard is called Programmable Power Supply (or \u201cPPS\u201d). This extends the voltage range from 3.3V to 21V and instead of big fixed steps, it allows for fine-grained control over voltage (in 0.02V steps) and current (in 0.05A steps). We won\u2019t bore you with the details, the important thing is that you can\u2019t charge a lithium battery at 20V \u2013 you have to step down that voltage to around 4V or so. This can happen in the phone or it can happen at the charger \u2013 either way, it creates heat and it\u2019s better if that happens at the charger end.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/inline\/-1200w1\/gsmarena_003.jpg\" alt=\"Chargers explained - here is how to pick up the right phone charger for you\"><\/p>\n<p>More recently, we saw the introduction of Adjustable Voltage Supply. There\u2019s more to it but to spare you another initialism, let\u2019s just say that this ranges from 9V all the way up to 48V and 5A for 240W maximum power. We will talk about amps in a moment. The gist of it is that cables can carry a limited amount of current, so higher power means higher voltage. It is the job of the charge control circuitry to pick the values that work best for the phone, its battery and what the charger can deliver.<\/p>\n<p>AVS is still pretty new, but there are two options from big brands that check the \u201cgood enough\u201d box. The Google Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W charger supports both PPS and AVS and can charge two devices simultaneously with up to 67W of power.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_018.jpg\" alt=\"Google Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max only has basic PD support on top of AVS and offers less power than the Google charger. It has only one USB-C port too, so you will have to charge your devices one at a time.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_019.jpg\" alt=\"Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"fast-chargers\">You might want a fast charger, anyway<\/h3>\n<p>As explained in a previous chapter, you shouldn\u2019t feel compelled to get the fastest charger possible. But here\u2019s why you might want to, anyway. As we mentioned, USB-C is the common charging plug for all modern electronics \u2013 in a growing number of regions, it is even required by law.<\/p>\n<p>USB-C can charge your phone \u2013 but also your laptop, tablet, power bank, action camera, drone, flashlight, even some small power tools.<\/p>\n<p>For charging laptops, you want at least a 65W charger (though lower wattage ones will do in a pinch). For high-power laptops, you should definitely look at 100+ watt chargers.<\/p>\n<p>Apple, for example, sells 70W, 96W and 140W chargers. Here are the latter two. The 140W model is fairly bulky, but it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/109509\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">what Apple recommends<\/a> for 16\u201d MacBook Pros introduced after 2021. 14\u201d ones can use the 70W and 96W chargers.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_041.jpg\" alt=\"Apple 96W USB-C Power Adapter\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_042.jpg\" alt=\"Apple 140W USB-C Power Adapter\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We already saw another reason to pick up a higher power charger \u2013 they often have more USB ports, so that you can charge multiple devices at once. We will talk about travel chargers in a later section, but you can lighten your luggage if you carry one multi-port charger for you and your family.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_038.jpg\" alt=\"Anker Laptop Charger 140W\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_039.jpg\" alt=\"Baseus Enerfill Charger 140W\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_040.jpg\" alt=\"UGREEN Nexode 100W\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"cables\">Cables matter<\/h3>\n<p>Before we get any further, we have to talk about a crucial component that often gets overlooked \u2013 the cable. If you push too much current through thin wires, they will melt and can cause other issues too.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, modern high-power chargers will check cables for something called an E-marker \u2013 it is a small chip that tells the charger about the cable\u2019s limits. You need a cable with an E-marker to get over the 3A limit. If the phone can negotiate 20V out of the charger, then the maximum charge power is 60W. However, many phones and chargers don\u2019t go that high \u2013 some are limited to only 9V, meaning 27W with a 3A cable.<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers are really bad at labeling what their products support, but most cables do at least list their maximum wattage. And with the E-marker requirement, you can be sure that a charger won\u2019t push a cheap cable beyond its limit.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_012.jpg\" alt=\"Anker USB C-to-C cable 100W\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_014.jpg\" alt=\"Baseus USB C-to-C cable 100W\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_013.jpg\" alt=\"Anker USB C-to-C cable 240W\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_015.jpg\" alt=\"Baseus USB C-to-C cable 240W\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Some cables have status LEDs to show that the connected device is charging. And some are more elaborate and have built-in displays that show the power (in watts) that the connected device is pulling in. Smartphones usually give you a vague description such as \u201cfast charging\u201d but usually don\u2019t display an actual power rating. A cable such as the 100W Baseus above can lift the veil on that.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a snag \u2013 most high-power USB cables only have the wiring for USB 2.0. If 480Mbps is enough for your use case (or you don\u2019t plan to transfer data using the cable at all), then that\u2019s no problem. But if you\u2019re going to use this cable with a laptop, higher data transfer speeds may be required. Wouldn\u2019t it be nice not to have to carry an extra cable just to get full speed out of an external SSD or to get video out over USB-C?<\/p>\n<p>Again, manufacturers are terrible at labeling things. So, while high-power USB 3.x cables certainly do exist, the safest bet is usually getting a Thunderbolt cable. The differences between USB and Thunderbolt mostly don\u2019t matter for this discussion. The important thing is that a cable labeled Thunderbolt will support both high-speed data transfers and its rated power. If you plan on driving some high resolution displays (above 4K), do check that rating too as it differs between Thunderbolt 3, 4 and 5 cables.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_016.jpg\" alt=\"Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 Cable\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_017.jpg\" alt=\"Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Cable\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"travel-chargers\">Travel chargers<\/h3>\n<p>There are tiny 30W-45W chargers, which can be great for traveling \u2013 they are not fast, but they add the least amount of bulk to your already tightly-packed luggage. For short trips, these are probably the best option.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_020.jpg\" alt=\"Anker Nano 30W charger\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_021.jpg\" alt=\"Anker Nano 45W charger\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_022.jpg\" alt=\"Baseus PicoGo C1 45W\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>However, there\u2019s a catch \u2013 there are several outlet types around the world. What if your charger doesn\u2019t fit? Well, universal travel adapters are nothing new, but they do add an extra thing to carry. Instead, you can kill two birds with one stone.<\/p>\n<p>The Baseus EnerCore CG11 can plug into just about any outlet on earth and lets you plug in AC devices with just about any connector. And it lets you leave your charger at home \u2013 it has an integrated 70W charger with a built-in USB-C cable. There is an extra USB-C and two USB-A ports, so you can charge multiple devices simultaneously.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_001.jpg\" alt=\"Baseus EnerCore CG11 70W Universal Travel Adapter\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Baseus also has the Picogo AG11, which tops out at 45W and is a bit cheaper. Note that this supports 100V-250V outlets, but it is not a voltage converter (which should only be an issue if you have an AC device that isn\u2019t dual-voltage).<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_002.jpg\" alt=\"Baseus Picogo AG11 45W European Travel Plug Adapter\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Anker has a similar, though more limited device. It can go into any outlet, but you can\u2019t connect UK-style plugs to it. Worse, it only has 20W to split between two USB-C and two USB-A ports.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_003.jpg\" alt=\"Anker Nano Travel Adapter\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"chargers-with-buitin-battery\">Chargers with a built-in battery<\/h3>\n<p>A special case for a travel adapter is one that combines a charger and power bank into one. The problem this solves is forgetting to charge your power bank and only finding out after your phone dies. With these chargers, the power bank is topped up every time you plug them into the wall, so as you unplug it and leave your hotel, you know that your power bank is charged.<\/p>\n<p>The Anker Prime Power Bank, for example, is a 65W charger with two USB-C ports and a 9,600mAh battery inside. Note that without wall power, the maximum output is limited to 30W.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_010.jpg\" alt=\"Anker Prime Power Bank\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Anker Power Bank is a more compact version of the same thing \u2013 it\u2019s a 30W charger and a 5,000mAh power bank with an integrated USB-C cable (19cm\/7.5in) and an additional USB-C port. Now, 30W isn\u2019t much to split between two phones (and it drops to 22.5W when used in power bank mode), but it\u2019s perfect for charging a phone and headphones, for example.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_011.jpg\" alt=\"Anker 3-in-1 Power Bank\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"wireless-chargers\">Wireless chargers<\/h3>\n<p>Wireless chargers use the Qi standard \u2013 newer ones use the improved Qi2. The Qi standard is relatively slow as it tops out at 25W. Many chargers are lower than that, 10W-15W. There are faster wireless chargers, but for that you will have to go the chapter on proprietary chargers.<\/p>\n<p>Apple devices are compatible with Qi and indeed the Qi2 release took a lot of inspiration from MagSafe. It\u2019s important to note that there are two kinds of Qi2 chargers \u2013 magnetic (which are fully compatible with MagSafe) and non-magnetic.<\/p>\n<p>The magnetic ones are more efficient because the magnets help align the phone\u2019s coil with the charger\u2019s coil. Misalignment slows down charging and produces heat. They can also be more attractive, serving as stands for the phone, not just a charger.<\/p>\n<p>The simplest form of a wireless charger is this \u2013 a puck. This one in particular uses magnets, but there are some that use suction cups if you want a secure attachment but don\u2019t have a phone with magnets on the back. Remember \u2013 there are cases with built-in magnets for various models, so that part is easy to solve.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_031.jpg\" alt=\"Anker Zolo Magnetic Wireless Charger\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Here\u2019s a more elaborate charger \u2013 Belkin put some effort into the design and it\u2019s a practical charger too as it can charge your Apple Watch and AirPods at the same time.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_034.jpg\" alt=\"Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Anker has a similar charging stand. Note that quite a few TWS buds have cases with Qi charging support, it\u2019s not just the AirPods. Some smartwatches do too, though most rely on pogo pins.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_032.jpg\" alt=\"Anker 3-in-1 Charger Stand\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Some 3-in-1 wireless chargers can be great for traveling too \u2013 they fold down compactly for traveling, then unfold to hold your phone as a night clock. This Belkin one can charge your Apple Watch and AirPods too.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_033.jpg\" alt=\"Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Here\u2019s a clever charger from Baseus. First, it has an integrated USB-C cable, so there\u2019s no danger of forgetting or losing the cable. But there\u2019s also a USB-C port. If you plug in a powerful charger into the port and the USB-C cable into your laptop, then the PicoGo W2 can charge your phone at 15W while also delivering up to 65W to your laptop. That\u2019s a neat setup for your home and a capable two part solution for traveling (don\u2019t forget a wall charger, though!).<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_035.jpg\" alt=\"Baseus PicoGo W2 Wireless Charger\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"proprietary-chargers\">Proprietary charging standards<\/h3>\n<p>If you decide that 60W or so is fast enough for your phone, then the USB PPS\/AVS chargers we listed above are all that you need to look at.<\/p>\n<p>But if you have a phone with a proprietary charging standard and you want to get the lowest charging times, then you have to pick up a charger that supports the given proprietary standard. Here are the major types.<\/p>\n<p>VOOC (lately SuperVOOC) is used by Oppo, Realme and OnePlus devices. Chargers from any of those brands will do the trick as long as you match the wattage requirement for your phone. Many have more than one port too.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_025.jpg\" alt=\"OnePlus SuperVOOC Fast Charger\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Here is a good place to mention this &#8211; high-power chargers may operate at a lower rate in regions with 110V electricity than 220V. This only affects some of the really high-power ones (OnePlus chargers are affected, for example). It may or may not be a coincidence that few phones that support such charge rates are available in 110V regions like North America or Japan.<\/p>\n<p>If you go all-in on one brand, you can benefit from some clever tricks \u2013 for example, this OnePlus cable can simultaneously charge your smartwatch (so that you can leave the proprietary watch charger at home).<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_026.jpg\" alt=\"OnePlus 2-in-1 cable USB A-to-C\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We should note that vivo has its own charging standard that is separate from the Oppo crew. It&#8217;s called vivo FlashCharge. Here&#8217;s the 90W mode, but 44W and 33W versions are available as well.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_046.jpg\" alt=\"vivo 90W FlashCharge\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Motorola TurboPower builds on Qualcomm&#8217;s QuickCharge. It offers voltage regulation and thermal management, plus overcurrent protection.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_023.jpg\" alt=\"Motorola TurboPower 68W\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_024.jpg\" alt=\"Motorola TurboPower 125W Duo\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Xiaomi calls its tech HyperCharge. Like others, it has systems for voltage regulation for optimal charging and it constantly monitors temperatures to ensure that the process is safe.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_027.jpg\" alt=\"Xiaomi 90W Hypercharge 3-Port\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Honor has its own standard called SuperCharge. It says that chargers feature overheating and short circuit protections, as well as under- and over-voltage protection.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_028.jpg\" alt=\"Honor SuperCharge 100W\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If all of this sounds too convoluted, there\u2019s hope \u2013 the UFCS 2.0 (Universal Fast Charging Standard) is seeing support from Oppo, vivo, Honor and Huawei. However, the standard only promises a 40W minimum in cross-brand scenarios, which is below what many phones support with PPS.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, be aware that some of the proprietary chargers may require proprietary cables &#8211; especially if they use USB-A ports. <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"proprietary-wireless-chargers\">Proprietary wireless chargers<\/h3>\n<p>While Qi is the lingua franca of wireless charging, many makers were not satisfied with the slow speed, so they developed their own solutions. These carry over the protections of their wired counterparts and feature proprietary ways to boost efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Oppo claims that typical wireless chargers have a conversion efficiency of 96%, while its AirVOOC chargers can go as high as 98% efficient. <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_030.jpg\" alt=\"OnePlus AirVOOC 50W\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Wireless chargers can have multiple coils in order to handle different positions and orientations of the phone. For example, this charger from Honor has two coils so that it can charge the phone both when it is upright and when you put it in landscape orientation. <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_029.jpg\" alt=\"Honor SuperCharge Wireless 100W\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This vivo Wireless Flash Charger also has two coils to handle both orientations. It has a cooling fan that runs at up to 3,600RPM, but it can spin slower for a 26dB Super Silent Mode.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_047.jpg\" alt=\"vivo 50W Wireless Flash Charger\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"gaming-chargers\">Chargers for gaming (and maybe work)<\/h3>\n<p>Handheld consoles like the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38Bmhf2\" target=\"_blank\">Nintendo Switch<\/a> and the Valve Steam Deck have given rise to a variety of USB hubs. But those are very much focused on consoles.<\/p>\n<p>The Asus ROG Gaming Charger Dock is obviously built for the ROG Ally, but it can be useful for phones too. It is the minimal setup that you need to game on a TV \u2013 you get 65W out of the USB-C port, up to 4K @ 60fps out of the HDMI port and there\u2019s a USB-A port for a wired controller (it\u2019s a 5W USB 2.0 port, so it\u2019s really only good for controllers).<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_0036.jpg\" alt=\"Asus ROG Gaming Charger Dock\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can use this for gaming \u2013 either native Android\/iOS games or for streaming &#8211; and you can use it for work too with a DeX-enabled Samsung phone or a Motorola with Ready For, for example. There\u2019s also a more powerful 100W version, which has two USB-A ports (one for a keyboard and one for a mouse or maybe just two wired controllers).<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_0037.jpg\" alt=\"Asus 100W ROG Gaming Charger Dock\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"charger-disconnect-issues\">Sometimes, the charger temporarily disconnects devices<\/h3>\n<p>One issue that you may have run into is that chargers will temporarily disconnect devices every time you plug in a new device (or when you unplug one). For phones, laptops and other devices that run on battery, this is an annoyance but not a problem.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you are running devices without a battery \u2013 e.g. a camera or a Raspberry Pi \u2013 the device will reboot when it loses power.The reason behind this is that once a new device connects, the charger needs to redistribute its available power to make room for the new device. And the simplest way to do it is to disconnect all ports and renegotiate the power they get.<\/p>\n<p>Some chargers handle this properly, but they are few and far between. Worse, it\u2019s not something that most manufacturers advertise, so the only way to know is to find someone on the Internet who has that particular charger and has tested for this particular issue.<\/p>\n<p>The Apple 35W dual-port charger doesn\u2019t disconnect when you plug in a new device. Though, admittedly, at 35W total power, there isn\u2019t much to negotiate, anyway.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_0043.jpg\" alt=\"Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>But there do exist more powerful chargers \u2013 this 108W Belkin has good reputation for not disconnecting devices, for example.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_044.jpg\" alt=\"Belkin 108W GaN USB Charging Station\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>External monitors running over USB-C might also be affected, temporarily losing video signal. For laptops \u2013 and other battery-powered devices \u2013 USB PD 3.0 introduced the Fast Role Swap (FRS) feature. FRS allows the dock to tell the laptop that it can no longer provide power but needs power from the laptop instead (hence the name). This Belkin USB hub was introduced with FRS as a key feature.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_045.jpg\" alt=\"Belkin Connect 4 Port USB C Hub\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"power-strips\">Power strips with integrated chargers<\/h3>\n<p>A common issue is not having enough outlets in a room and the usual solution to that is a power strip. There are ways to kill two birds with one stone \u2013 a power strip with an integrated charger.<\/p>\n<p>Note that most of these are fairly low power, but there are some 60+ watt options.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_004.jpg\" alt=\"Baseus Power Strip Surge Protector 1200J\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_005.jpg\" alt=\"Anker Power Strip 2000J\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_006.jpg\" alt=\"Anker Tower Extension Lead 8-way\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_007.jpg\" alt=\"Anker Tower Extension Lead 8-way\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_008.jpg\" alt=\"UGREEN Extension Lead 2-way\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=gsm-us2-20\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdn.gsmarena.com\/imgroot\/news\/25\/12\/chargers-explained\/devices\/gsmarena_009.jpg\" alt=\"UGREEN Multi Plug Outlet Extender\" width=\"75\" height=\"100\"><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> Augustine Ramage<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/chargers_explained_which_charger_to_buy-news-70477.php\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The answer to the question \u201cwhat charger should I use for my phone?\u201d used to be simple \u2013 the right charger came in the box. That hasn\u2019t been true for a while now, at least not for most phones in most regions. Now you are expected to go out and buy your own charger. 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