5 Powerful Chargers You Can Use For Your Phone And Laptop

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Having to keep track of multiple chargers can be a big inconvenience, especially now that most laptops and phones feature the same USB-C port. While some fairly recent notebooks still rely on proprietary technology, the longtime dream of having one charger to rule them all is becoming closer and closer to reality. Of course, that means you'll need a pretty powerful charger — especially if you're looking to charge more than one device at the same time. Thankfully, there are several options that already fit that mold. Some of the examples include Satechi's 100 W USB-C PD wall charger, Twelve South's PlugBug Find My model, and Anker's 3-in-1 100 W charger.

There's a wide variety of powerful USB-C chargers on the market, but it can be hard to tell which one will support the most products. So we hand-selected the models you'll see below, ensuring they provide sufficient wattages and meet the standards required to charge as many of today's phones, tablets, and laptops as possible. BGR also had hands-on experience with these products during trade shows, and they have each been tested and praised by real customers and media outlets.

That said, this is a curated list — for instance, we wanted to provide options that fit different budgets rather than only suggesting absolute top-of-the-line models. Additionally, while we could have highlighted products like Apple's dual 35 W charger, which is more than enough to charge a MacBook Neo or a MacBook Air, we wanted to ensure that each option provided enough power to properly charge the majority of modern laptops and phones at their maximum speeds. So if you're looking for powerful chargers that you can use for both your phone and your laptop, you'll find a great selection here.

Sometimes, all you need is a single, powerful wall charger at an accessible price, and the Satechi 100W USB-C PD Wall Charger absolutely fits that bill. Available for $22.22 on Amazon, this device uses GaN (gallium nitride) instead of silicon to offer faster charging speeds in a smaller footprint. In this case, you can charge pretty much any phone or laptop at full speed — with a notable exception being the 16-inch MacBook Pro models that support fast charging at up to 140 W. Still, this charger provides more than enough juice to power up any device.

With a single USB-C port, this option is ideal for those who only plan on charging one device at a time, but still want enough power to ensure that all of their devices charge about as fast as they can. This accessory has earned ETL and CE certifications, meaning it meets North American and European safety standards. It features advanced circuitry to protect your phone or laptop against overcharging, overheating, and even excessive current. Satechi promotes this accessory as a lightweight, sleek, and easy-to-pack charger that's ready to travel — although you might want to check Consumer Reports' list of the best portable chargers for your laptop if you tend to be on the go all the time.

Amazon customers praise Satechi's charger for its premium build quality and superior performance when compared to competitors. Even though this accessory doesn't surpass the max charging speed of a 16-inch MacBook Pro, users of this laptop confirm they can power the device without a single issue.

If you're looking for something powerful that can charge multiple devices at once, then Belkin's BoostCharge Pro lineup can be a great deal, especially the Belkin 70 W 3-Port GaN USB C Charger. With two USB-C ports and one USB-A option, you can charge your laptop, phone, and an accessory at the same time. With a charger like this one, you can typically charge your phone to 50% in around 30 minutes, and 70 W is enough to fast-charge most 13-inch and 14-inch laptops. Both of the USB-C ports can achieve 70 W of output, and the USB-A gives you up to 22.5 W — however, when all three ports are in use at the same time, those figures drop to 45 W, 12 W, and 12 W, respectively.

Still, the small footprint and high output might not have been enough to crack this list if it weren't for Belkin's SmartProtect features, which should provide ample peace of mind. These include current detection, short-circuit detection, surge protection, over-voltage protection, temperature monitoring, electrostatic discharge protection, and signal interference protection. Belkin is so certain about its product's reliability that it offers a two-year warranty and up to $2,500 in connected equipment coverage, meaning you can charge confidently without worrying about damaging your devices.

For $39.99, Belkin's BoostCharge Pro combines affordability with enough horsepower to charge most users' devices simultaneously. Customers usually praise this charger for being versatile and compact, while some mention the version with interchangeable plugs, which can make this product a must-have during trips abroad.

For those who've grown tired of leaving their power bricks behind at coffee shops, hotels, or even work, Twelve South has a fantastic option. The company hasn't invented a way to make sure you never forget its chargers, but it has added Apple Find My integration to them, meaning you can get a notification on your iPhone after you walk away from where you were using the accessory. The PlugBug Find My Travel lineup features several different power options, but the 120 W model, despite being the most expensive one, earns our recommendation here since it can truly provide an all-in-one charging solution.

With four USB-C ports, a whole family can charge their phones from one outlet — or even something like three MacBook Airs and an iPhone. As if the Find My feature and powerful charging capabilities weren't enough, the PlugBug is also very thin, to the point that it can easily be placed behind a couch or in another small space. Like Belkin, Twelve South also offers a travel edition — this version comes with a travel case and international adapters for whatever journey you take next.

Available for $129.99 — just over a dollar per watt — this pricey accessory is almost telling you that you'll buy it once and never have to worry about losing another charger again. Customers usually praise the gadget's selection of travel plugs for being handy on a multi-country trip, and many seem to love the slim design made possible by its use of GaN technology. But the most common point of praise when looking through reviews is the Find My functionality and how it helps users quickly notice they left their very expensive power brick behind.

Anker offers some of the best charging accessories on the market. The 3-Port 100 W GaN USB-C Charger with Smart Display is not the company's most powerful offering, nor is it the most budget-friendly product. But at $69.99, it offers up to 100 W of output that can be split between two USB-C ports and one USB-A port. Thanks to a smart display — Anker has several chargers with built-in displays, by the way — you can see in real time how the charger is powering your phone and laptop, when it switches the amount of power after the fast charging part comes to an end, and even how it sustains a very low amount of current just to ensure the devices continue to stay at 100%. In total, Anker offers six smart interfaces ranging from live charging stats to temperature monitoring.

Both USB-C ports support up to 100 W, while the USB-A can provide up to 33 W of fast charging, which would be enough to charge a MacBook Neo, for example. With a sleek design that is 30% smaller and lighter than Apple's comparable 96 W power adapter, this charger features a wider base than similar 100 W chargers to give it more support against the wall outlet, which, combined with its thicker prongs that feature a frosted finish, helps it stay plugged in. It also intelligently adapts to low-power devices, meaning it can charge your laptop at 95 W with the main port while charging your earbuds at 5 W. In other words, all you have to do is plug in your devices and the charger will do the rest of the work.

If you're looking for a sleek 2-in-1 solution, there's the Torras FlexLine 67 W Charger with Retractable Cable. As the name suggests, it comes with a retractable USB-C cable built-in, and there's an additional USB-C port that you can plug other cables into. 67 W of power is enough to charge most laptops and phones simultaneously, though you probably won't achieve modern fast charging speeds on both outputs at the same time. However, Torras says it can charge a single MacBook Air to 50% in 30 minutes. Like other products on this list, Torras uses GaN technology to achieve a thin design with powerful capabilities. Additionally, the FlexLine charger features AI (sigh) temperature monitoring, which evaluates how the charging is going 36,000 times per hour.

According to the company, whenever both ports are in use simultaneously, you can expect up to 45 W on the retractable cable and up to 20 W on the second port. Torras also says that users aren't limited to only charging a phone and a laptop, as this accessory supports tablets and handheld consoles, like the Nintendo Switch 2. Lastly, the company says that the built-in cable has gone through vigorous testing where it was plugged into a source and pulled out of it 10,000 times, and Torras claims that it's strong enough to suspend a suitcase without breaking.

Available for $54.99, the charger has earned praise from customers for having a premium build quality, charging phones very efficiently, and providing a strong, built-in USB-C cable. Ultimately, it should offer a convenient way to charge whatever device you might have on you at a given moment, even if you forget to bring a USB-C cable.

Our first criterion for selecting these chargers was to ensure that they were all powerful enough to charge a laptop and a phone simultaneously, even if they only provided one output — so we set a minimum threshold of 60 W of power. Secondly, we wanted to highlight chargers that fit a range of budgets, so we looked at affordable options (like the Belkin and Satechi chargers) and those that provided a lot of bang for your buck (such as the Twelve South and Anker options). Ultimately, we hoped to provide a balanced selection of chargers, not simply the highest-end options.

Each of the companies with products on this list offers an assortment of different chargers with varying wattages and ports — in other words, you could get a Plugbug with fewer ports and slower outputs, or a Satechi charger with more ports and more powerful outputs. Still, this article serves to illustrate some of the most interesting chargers in the industry. While your smartphone will likely achieve fast charging speeds with all of the devices mentioned above, you should ensure that your laptop actually charges over USB-C and verify its minimum wattage requirements by checking its manual. Modern 16-inch and 17-inch laptop models sometimes require a lot of power, especially for fast-charging capabilities.

That said, BGR avoided recommending 140 W or more powerful options in this article, as they can get a lot more expensive without adding much benefit for the majority of users. In the end, we felt that a healthy variety of devices that most users can benefit from would be more interesting than just tossing out the most expensive chargers offered by each of these top brands.