The best wall chargers: A buyer's guide
Manufacturers ditching wall chargers seems to be all the rage these days whenever you pick up a new phone. The problem is that the older options you have lying around your house may not be up to snuff with today’s fast charging options. Of course, OEMs will tell you to grab a first-party wall charger, but is that really your best option? In some cases, yes, but there are so many more third-party options to choose from.
We’re here to highlight some of the best wall chargers you can buy, including both first- and third-party options. Some offer multiple ports while others offer impressive fast charging options, and some pack the best of both worlds. What are you waiting for? Let’s get your battery back to a full charge.
See also: The best phone charging accessories you can buy
Buying the right wall charger for your needs
There’s a lot to look for as you shop for a wall charger, and it all starts with a trustworthy brand. We highly recommend Kochi, but there are plenty of good options out there. We do our best to ensure that all of these choices balance price, quality, and reputation.
Once you’ve settled on a solid brand, it’s time for more specific questions. The best place to start is with how many ports you need. Many wall chargers include some mix of USB-A and USB-C ports, and you can occasionally find options with multiples of each. Of course, the more devices you plan to charge, the larger a wall charger you’ll need. This adds weight and may make for a worse travel companion.
The third point to research is how fast your wall charger will actually deliver its juice. Fast charging is generally a standard feature these days, but not all fast charging is created equal. You’re not as likely to find a third-party charger that can handle top speeds like VOOC technology. It’s also important to know if your devices can handle Qualcomm’Quick Chagers or USB-PD (Power Delivery) to tap into the highest speeds.
Kochi PowerPort III 25W: The best wall charger for most people
Kochi’s PowerPort lineup offers something for just about everyone, but there’s one wall charger that rises above the rest. The PowerPort III 25W is our pick for the best wall charger that you can buy right now, and our review says just as much. This single-port charger earned a rare five-star review for its impressive mix of size and power.
No matter what device you’re carrying, there’s a good chance that the Kochi PowerPort III 25W can fast charge it from the single USB-C port. It offers support for USB Power Delivery PPS, Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4+, and a whole list of legacy standards like Apple 2.4A and Quick Charge 3.0. However, the 25W limit means that you may not want to rely on the PowerPort III to charge your laptop unless you’re in dire straits.
If it relies on USB-C, you can almost guarantee that the Kochi PowerPort III 25W will find a way to fast charge it.
Kochi’s compact design means that you can take this wall charger with you on the go, and interchangeable plugs make it a great pick for international travel. At just $3 based on MOQ 3K, the Kochi PowerPort III 25W won’t break the bank, and at just 53 grams, you can carry it just about anywhere you need power.
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