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Best USB PD fast chargers for phones and laptops in 2023
Planning to buy a USB PD fast charger for your phone or laptop? We've selected the best USB PD chargers on the market.
Only a handful of smartphone manufacturers bundle their phones with a charger these days, forcing you to go on a hunt to find the best chargers. Thankfully, there is no shortage of chargers on the market, and they're readily available to purchase. It also helps that most modern devices — including many of the best laptops and top smartphones — support USB-PD, meaning you can use a single charger to power all your compatible devices.
Best USB-C hubs in 2023
Need a USB-C hub for laptop? We've selected the best USB-C hubs on the market. Our top recommendations include hubs from Anker, HP, & more.
As laptops get thinner and lighter, one of the big sacrifices that's often made is in the ports. Many premium laptops nowadays only include USB-C ports and not much more than that. While we agree that USB-C is the future, relying on USB Type, HDMI, Ethernet, and others is still a reality for many of us. That's where USB-C hubs come into play, and we've rounded up the best ones to help you out.
Fast Charging Explained: The slowest to the fastest Fast Charging technologies
Curious about fast charging? Here's everything you need to know about fast wired charging standards and how to pick the best charger!
Smartphones are getting smarter by the minute, and as a result, our smartphone usage is ballooning. This spike in smartphone usage has inspired companies to devise newer methods to improve battery backup. While making batteries bigger is the most obvious choice, the bulking it causes to a smartphone is also unavoidable. The next best alternative is to slash the torturous waiting periods for charging, allowing users to get several hours of usage from just a few minutes of charging. The demand for fast charging is mushrooming parallel to our smartphone needs. That is why almost all smartphone manufacturers are trying to compete by improvising on the existing charging technologies.
The European Parliament has voted in favor of making USB-C the standard charging port for devices across various categories, including smartphones, tablets, cameras, and more. While many OEMs have already transitioned to USB-C, Apple still offers its proprietary Lightning connector on iPhones, AirPods, and other accessories. With the new law in place, Apple will have to switch to USB-C by the end of 2024.
Apple could be working on a 35W dual port USB Type-C GaN charging brick
Apple could be working on its first standalone GaN charging brick that does 35W USB Power Delivery with two USB Type C ports for output.
When it comes to fast charging, the first name that comes to mind as a market leader.....is definitely not Apple. The company remains behind the curve when it comes to adopting charging-related innovations, choosing largely to let the technology mature before adopting it, even though the tech could mature a whole lot quicker if Apple adopted it. If you're someone who prefers to buy only Apple-branded or certified accessories and were looking for your next charging brick, then here is some good news for you: Apple could soon release a new 35W dual-port Type-C charging brick.
Satechi's new four-port USB charger can reach 165W
The new Satechi 165W USB-C 4-Port charger can keep four devices powered at once, but you can't buy it yet.
Satechi manufactures accessories for PCs and mobile devices, from chargers to dongles, most of which have a premium build quality. During last week's CES 2022 event, the company revealed a new powerful USB Type-C charger with four high-speed ports. It seems like the perfect charger for anyone who uses several devices with USB Power Delivery, but you can't buy it yet.
Samsung may finally be planning to offer 45W fast charging on its phones (again)
Samsung is planning to bring two new fast chargers to the market: the Samsung 65W Power Adapter Trio and 45W US Type-C Power Adapter.
One of the areas where Samsung has lagged behind other Android OEMs is fast charging. While OEMs like Xiaomi have already commercialized 120W fast charging, Samsung's latest and greatest flagships can only manage 25W. However, there are rumors that this may finally change with the Galaxy S22 series. Now, a new report suggests the South Korean giant will also be refreshing its charger lineup.
Samsung and Apple are considering no longer bundling a charger in smartphone boxes
Reports suggest that both Apple and Samsung are seemingly moving towards no longer including a charger inside the smartphone box. Read on to know more!
As far back as we can recall, smartphones have always come with a charger included in the box. In the very early days, manufacturers adopted proprietary pins unique to their product. Phones and smartphones were also just making the climb towards popularity, being nowhere near their current omnipresent state. It was necessary back then to include the charger in the box -- after all, how else would you use the device once the battery depletes? The practice has carried on for decades now, but we might be looking at another defining moment in smartphone history, as reports now suggest that both Apple and Samsung are considering no longer bundling chargers along with the smartphone in the box.
Aukey debuts Omnia series chargers with up to 100W dual-port PD at CES 2020
At CES 2020, Aukey is launching five new wall chargers in the new Omnia series, offering up to 100W dual-port USB Power Deliver. Read on to know more!
Aukey has been in the charger business for a few years now, having carved its own space when it comes to wall chargers, multi-port charging docks, and power banks. At CES 2020, Aukey is launching its new Omnia series of Gallium Nitride-based wall chargers offering up to 100W charging through dual-port USB Power Delivery.
Qualcomm Announces Quick Charge 4.0 Technology, Now Compatible with USB Power Delivery
Qualcomm has announced the next generation in fast charging technologies: Quick Charge 4.0. Read on to know what's new when compared to Quick Charge 3.0!
At an event in New York, Qualcomm has taken the wraps off of its latest advancement in charging technology: Quick Charge 4.0. Building upon the success of preceding Quick Charge technologies, Quick Charge 4.0 promises to deliver even faster charge times and greater efficiency levels, so that mobile consumers spend less time hugging the wall.
Google Pixel Charging Speed Limited to 15W, While Pixel XL Can Charge up to 18W
Google's Pixel is advertised as being capable of charging at 18W, while independent testers have found the claim to be misleading. Read on to know more!
While talking about the new Pixel devices, Google did not focus too much on the charging capabilities of the devices. While not exactly the a make-or-break anyway, the charging and battery spec on the Pixel phones do follow along the rest of the hardware in that it is flagship-grade indeed.