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Title: The best fast chargers for 2025

Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:00:37 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/computing/accessorie...

A good fast charger can make a world of difference when you're low on battery
and short on time. With more devices ΓÇö from smartphones to laptops ΓÇö
supporting quick-charging tech, having an accessory that can deliver serious
power in minutes is almost essential. Many newer phones no longer come with
charging bricks in the box, so picking up a reliable fast charger will be
essential for most people. Whether you're at home, at work or on the move,
the right charger can help keep your gear topped up without wasting time.

TodayΓÇÖs fast chargers come in all shapes and sizes. YouΓÇÖll find compact
wall plugs perfect for travel, multi-port hubs for charging several devices
at once and GaN (gallium nitride) chargers that offer powerful performance in
a smaller footprint. Some support multiple charging standards like USB Power
Delivery (PD) and Qualcomm Quick Charge, making them great for everything
from iPhones to Android phones, tablets and even some laptops. In this guide,
weΓÇÖll help you find the best fast chargers for your setup, so you can spend
less time tethered to an outlet and more time getting things done.

Best fast chargers for 2025

What to consider before buying a fast charger

Before you start looking at specific chargers, it's critical to determine
three things: how many devices do you need to charge, how much power do they
require and whether or not you're planning on traveling with any of them.

The reason for the first question is simple. If you only need to charge a
single device, like an iPhone or Android phone, it's cheaper and usually more
space-efficient to get a lower-wattage phone charger with one port instead of
two or three. Next, it's critical to figure out how much electricity your
gadgets need because it doesn't make sense to buy a power brick that pushes
out more juice than your device can actually use. This may sound a bit
tricky, but most major manufacturers will list a product's max charging
speeds in its tech specs, which is typically denoted by a specific wattage
(15W, for example) or a quick-charge rating.

Unfortunately, very powerful or large laptops like gaming notebooks can suck
a ton of juice (more than 140 watts), which means they may rely on more
traditional power adapters with barrel plugs. This may result in them not
being compatible with universal chargers. Some of these PCs may also support
charging over USB-C, so even if a specific adapter can't deliver its full
power draw, it can still send over some energy ΓÇö but it will do so at a
slower rate compared to the laptop's included charger. To get the best
performance, using a fast charging cable, such as a USB-C cable, can make a
big difference in maintaining consistent power delivery.

For frequent travelers, size and weight are often important considerations,
because the bigger and heavier a charger is, the more annoying it will be to
lug around. You'll also want to think about other factors like support for
international plugs, which can be a big help to anyone who regularly visits
other countries. If youΓÇÖre already traveling with power banks or a charging
station, choosing a compact GaN charger can help streamline your gear.

Finally, you'll want to figure out if your smartphone uses a proprietary
charging standard or if it's compatible with the USB Power Delivery spec (USB
PD). For example, the OnePlus 13's included SuperVOOC power adapter can send
up to 100 watts to the phone. However, if you use a generic USB-PD charger,
speeds top out at 45 watts. ThatΓÇÖs still pretty quick, but not nearly as
fast as OnePlus' brick ΓÇö and the same applies to devices with super fast
charging support. Also, make sure your charging cable and connector are up to
spec, as lower-quality accessories can bottleneck your charging speeds.

What is GaN?

When looking for chargers, you may notice that some are marked as GaN, which
stands for gallium nitride. This is an important distinction because, when
compared to older adapters that use silicon switches, GaN-based devices
support increased power efficiency and output, allowing manufacturers to
create more compact bricks that run cooler and support higher wattages.

Depending on the specific power output, GaN adapters can be 30 to 50 percent
smaller and lighter than silicon-based alternatives. That might not sound
like much, but when theyΓÇÖre sitting in a bag alongside a laptop and a half
dozen other accessories you might have, cutting down on excess bulk and
weight goes a long way.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at
https://www.engadget.com/computing/accessorie...
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