Up until the release of its M5 MacBooks Apple shipped a USB-C power adapter with all its MacBooks, Air and Pro. Due to 2026 E.U. legislation (where tech companies have to offer devices to consumers without a charger) Apple now ships its latest laptops without a charger in the E.U and U.K. Fear not, there are far-better non-Apple power adapters available and we’ve tested the best of them for you. Even U.S.-based MacBook owners who do get the power adapter shipped with their new laptop should consider these superior USB-C chargers.
Unless your laptop stays in the same place all of the time, having a spare or a specific travel MacBook charger is a useful addition. You can buy a second Apple charger or check out more versatile, cheaper and smaller MacBook chargers to suit your needs and budget, which is what we are focussing on for our recommendations here..
It’s important to note that there are risks with buying a cheap charger and we don’t recommend you choose on price alone. That bargain MacBook charger might just fry your laptop or get dangerously hot. However, there are some great premium chargers from trusted brands that sell for less than Apple pricey chargers. All the chargers listed here have been tested and are trusted by Macworld.
What to look for in a MacBook charger
PD charging
What you need is a Power Delivery (PD) charger that can connect to your MacBook via USB-C. PD chargers can support up to 240W of power, although the most common congregate around the standard laptop power requirements: 30W, 45W, 65W, 100W and 140W. All the USB-C chargers we have tested here are PD chargers. All the chargers tested here can also fast-charge an iPhone.
PD version 3.0 supports up to 100W. PD 3.1 can charge at 140W, which is what you need to fast-charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro. Note that the Thunderbolt 4 ports are all rated at PD 3.0—only newer Thunderbolt 5 and the MagSafe port are PD 3.1 so you must use Apple’s USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable to fast-charge the models of the 140W 16-inch MacBook Pro older than the M4 versions. You can still power those non-M4 laptops via USB-C or Thunderbolt cable but 100W is the maximum power via that method.
Wattage
The amount of power a charger can give your MacBook is, safety aside, the most important feature to look for when choosing a laptop charger. A laptop is designed to draw up to a certain amount of watts when running at full power; that is when you are stretching it by using lots of apps or pushing the graphics and video rendering functions—not when you’re just browsing the web. This level of max power is what the manufacturer considers when it decides on the wattage of the charger it includes with the laptop. When the laptop is idle or doing mundane jobs, it will draw only a small amount of power from the charger.
Fast Charging
Apple supports silicon fast charging on its latest MacBook models. When connected with the right charger and cable, you can charge a MacBook battery up to 50 per cent in 30 minutes. The M2 MacBook Air can be fast charged using a 65W or higher power adapter and either the MagSafe or a USB-C charging cable; see our M2 MacBook Air fast-charging tests. The M3/M3 Air requires a 70W charger, which effectively pushes you to 100W for a non-Apple charger.
On the 14-inch MacBook Pro, you can fast-charge with a 96W or higher USB-C charger and USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable or USB-C charge cable.
On the 16-inch MacBook Pro, you can fast-charge only with an 140W USB-C Power Adapter (PD 3.1) paired with the USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (or a Thunderbolt 5 cable for the M4 model). Several companies now make a power adapter that supports the latest PD 3.1 standard that supports power output to up to 240W; other USB chargers have a practical maximum of 100W.
It is fine to charge a laptop with a higher-wattage power adapter than it needs. It won’t charge it any quicker (unless you follow the fast-charge rules above), but rest assured that a premium charger such as the ones reviewed here won’t overcharge the MacBook battery and may have extra ports to change iPhones and other devices. If the charger has more wattage than it needs, it can use the spare power to charge other devices at the same time as the laptop.
Power ports
More power ports on a charger make sense as we all have more than one device that needs charging. Look for the total power output if you want to charge more than one device at the same time.
When you’re using your MacBook at full power, your charger might not have enough spare power for charging other devices unless you buy a charger with a higher wattage where the excess power can be channeled to your iPhone or AirPods at the same time as you power your laptop.
Portability
Apple’s power adapters are mostly larger than third-party chargers that are built using Gallium nitride (GaN)—a material that produces less heat. Less heat means components can be closer together. This means GaN chargers can be smaller than previously possible. Some of today’s GaN chargers are so small they can slip into your pocket, although you’ll still need to coil that USB-C cable somewhere too. Apple is late to the GaN party, but its recent GaN power adapters are certainly smaller than its older models.

Foundry
Due to their ultra-safe, sturdy three-pin Type G plug, the U.K. models are usually wider than their U.S. Type A and B plug counterparts. Fewer feature handy folding plug pins (see above) that can be found on most U.S. wall chargers, but they are becoming more standard on non-Apple-made chargers.
Dimensions given in our reviews are for the U.S. models, which are also pictured for each product, but U.K. and E.U. models are mostly also available.
Our recommended USB-C chargers
- Best USB-C wall chargers
- Best USB-C desktop chargers
- Best USB-C travel chargers
- Best USB-C power strips
Most of the PD chargers we review here are wall chargers that plug straight into the power socket. You could also consider a desktop charger, which differs from a straight-to-socket wall charger by connecting to power via a longer plugged cable, so offering greater range. This is sometimes a neater and more versatile desk solution, but isn’t as pocketable for travel as a wall charger that requires just the charger-to-device cable.
Another option is a power strip or extender. The best we’ve seen is from Ugreen. Its 100W 7-in-1 power strip features two 100W PD USB-C ports, one 22.5W USB-C and one 22.5W USB-A port, plus an extension plug socket on its top. Baseus has a more compact 100W PowerCombo strip with four USB ports. Both are reviewed below.
If you need true portability away from a power socket, look for a laptop power bank. We have tested the best portable power banks for MacBook.
After our list of recommended chargers we give more specific tips on buying the right charger for your specific model of MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.
Best USB-C wall chargers for MacBook
Here are our reviews of our favorite MacBook wall chargers. Wall charger plug directly into a power socket and are usually compact enough to fit in your pocket. Some are so small you might lose them in there.
Anker Nano Charger 45W – Best single-port 45W wall charger

Pros
- Ultra compact
- 45W
- Foldable plug (U.S. and U.K.)
Cons
- Single port
- 45W max
- Dimensions: 1.3 x 1.26 x 1.45in (3.3 x 3.2 x 3.7cm)
- Weight: 2.11oz (60g)
- Ports: 1x USB-C (45W PD)
- Total power output: 45W
- Colors: Black, White
- Best for: MacBook Air
This single-port 45W charger is a much better option for MacBook Air owners as we believe that the Apple-supplied 30W or 35W Power Adapters are a little underpowered for the laptop’s potential maximum needs. It is also tiny in comparison to the Apple-supplied charger (56% smaller in volume than Apple’s non-GaN 30W Power Adapter, and 20% smaller than the 35W charger), and significantly cheaper while being a safe, trusted brand.
Like the other Anker wall chargers, this model features foldable (U.S.) plug pins. The U.K. model is larger due to the ultra-safe Type G format but the plug pins are now foldable.
Because the M2/M3/M4 Air can be fast-charged using a higher power adapter, the 65W Rolling Square Supertiny (reviewed below) is a better option for power and around the same size but noticebaly higher in price. It’s not Apple’s prescribed 70W but we’d expect it to charge faster than at 45W. Or you should consider a multiport 65W charger, such as the Ugreen Nexode 65W 3-Port Charger or the Anker Prime 67W GaN Wall Charger—both of which are super-compact and will charge other devices at the same time as you are charging a laptop; see their reviews below.
Rolling Square Supertiny – Smallest single-port 65W wall charger

Pros
- Compact
- 65W
- Foldable plug (U.S.)
Cons
- Single port
- 65W max
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- Dimensions: 1.7 x 1.37 x 1.37 inches (4.4 x 3.5 x 3.5cm)
- Weight: 2.47oz (70g)
- Ports: 1x USB-C (65W PD 3.0)
- Total power output: 65W
- Colors: Gray/Black
- Best for: MacBook Air; 13-inch MacBook Pro
A single-port 65W charger is the most affordable fast-charger for MacBook Air owners: it won’t overcharge it and it will keep the battery topped up while you are working on your laptop.
The Rolling Square Supertiny is well-named, much smaller than the Apple-supplied charger, especially with its foldable U.S. plug pins, and still cheaper—indeed, it’s almost as small as Anker’s 45W charger.
Owners of the older 13-inch MacBook Pro and even entry-level 14-inch Pro should consider this charger as the most affordable, premium compact alternative to Apple’s larger, more expensive 67W Power Adapter. To fast-charge a 14in MacBook Pro, you’ll need a 96W or 100W charger.
An alternative is the only very slightly less-tiny $35.99 Anker 715 Nano II: a single-port 65W charger that measures 1.65 x 1.42 x 1.74in (4.2 x 3.6 x 4.4cm).
Anker Prime 67W GaN Wall Charger (3 Ports) – Best 3-port 65W USB-C wall charger

Pros
- 3 ports
- 67W
- Foldable plug (U.S. and U.K.)
- Smallest multiport charger
Cons
- Not for the top-end 14-inch MBP
- 67W max
- Dimensions: 1.6 x 1.5 x 1.9in (4 x 3.8 x 5cm)
- Weight: 4.8oz (136g)
- Ports: 2x USB-C (67W PD 3.0) and 1x USB-A (22.5W)
- Total power output: 67W
- Colors: Black
- Best for: MacBook Air; 13-inch MacBook Pro; 8-core 14-inch MacBook Pro
It might be bigger and heavier than the 45W or 65W single-port Anker chargers, but this GaN charger offers you much more with its three ports. Each of the two USB-C ports can supply up to 67W, although obviously not at the same time as 67W is the total possible output. And the USB-A port supports up to 22.5W. It is the smallest multiport USB-C wall charger, and it weighs just 136g, an indistinguishable difference to the equally compact 130g Ugreen Nexode 65W 3-Port USB-C Wall Charger.
Both the U.S. and the U.K. models feature a foldable plug. The U.K. model is a little larger due to the Type-G 3-pin plug but it’s the smallest and lightest multiport 67W charger available in the U.K.
Each port will adapt to your charging requirements. You can charge a laptop at up to 65W using just one of the USB-C ports or charge the laptop at 45W and another device at 20W via the other USB-C port. Another option is to power a laptop at 40W via USB-C, and an iPhone or Apple Watch at up to 22.5W using the USB-A port. Using all three ports, the first USB-C port can power the laptop at 40W, the second an iPhone at 12W, and the USB-A port could power up your AirPods at 12W.
It’s a great choice for fast-charging a MacBook Air or just as a multiport solution for the 13in and entry-level 14in MacBook Pro. As with the Ugreen Nexode Pro, reviewed below, it will power the top-end 14-inch MacBook Pro, but a 100W charger can fast-charge that model.
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Anker Prime 67W GaN Wall Charger (3 Ports) review
Ugreen Nexode Pro 65W – Excellent 3-port 65W USB-C wall charger

Pros
- 3 ports
- 65W
- Foldable plug (U.S.)
- Lightest multiport charger
Cons
- Not for the top-end 14-inch MBP
- 65W max
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- Dimensions: 2.1 x 1.6 x 1.3 inches (5.5 x 4 x 3.2cm)
- Weight: 4.1oz (117g)
- Ports: 2x USB-C (65W PD 3.0) and 1x USB-A (22.5W)
- Total power output: 65W
- Colors: Gray
- Best for: MacBook Air; 13-inch MacBook Pro; 8- or 10-core 14-inch MacBook Pro
Ugreen’s Nexode Pro 65W USB-C Wall Charger has three ports and is a great choice for a super-compact multiport 65W charger. When choosing 3-port 65W charger both this and the Anker Prime 67W Charger are great solutions. The Anker nipped slightly in front by being a little cheaper and a tiny bit more powerfu, but it’s as close a call as you’ll find.
The plug pins on the U.S. model fold in neatly to make it very pocketable for a three-port charger. Note that the pins on the U.K. version do not fold, so users from that country should consider the older but still great non-Pro Nexode 65W Charger (£34.99) that does have foldable U.K. plug pins or the Anker Prime 67W Charger reviewed below.
It really is a tiny wonder. The Anker Prime 67W Wall Charger is just as compact, and both make fine mid-sized MacBook chargers.
The two USB-C ports each support 65W, and the lower USB-A port can charge at up to 22.5W. Other same-time charging options include 45W for a laptop and 20W for a second device, or 45W plus 15W shared between the other two outputs. And you can fast-charge an M2 MacBook Air when using just one of the 65W ports.
While it’s perfectly suitable for the 14in MacBook Pro, a 100W power adapter can fast-charge that model using either a USB-C charging cable or Apple’s own MagSafe 3 cable.
Ugreen Nexode Chargers With Retractable Cable – Most convenient multi-Port USB-C wall chargers

Pros
- 2 ports and built-in cable
- 65W or 100W
- Foldable plug (U.S.)
Cons
- Larger than chargers without cable
- Dimensions (65W): 2.1 x 2 x 2 inches (5.3 x 5.1 x 5cm)
- Dimensions (100W): 2.1 x 1.6 x 1.3 inches (6.9 x 5.7 x 5cm)
- Weight (65W): 6.9oz (195g)
- Weight (100W): 9.9oz (280g)
- Ports (65W): 1x USB-C cable (60W PD 3.0), 1x USB-C (65W) and 1x USB-A (22.5W)
- Ports (100W): 2x USB-C (100W PD 3.0), 1x USB-C (30W) and 1x USB-A (22.5W)
- Total power output: 65W and 100W
- Colors: Gray
- Best for (65W): MacBook Air; 13-inch MacBook Pro
- Best for (100W): 14-inch MacBook Pro
Tiny wall chargers are great for portability but still have to remember to carry a cable around with you. Ugreen has a range of power chargers with built-in retractable USB-C cables that mean it doesn’t matter if you are caught without a separate cable—your device will still be charged if you pack one of these in your bag.
Due to the integrated cable these are a little larger and heavier than the chargers reviewed above but they are a lot more convenient.
The 65W model has two ports alongside the 65W USB-C cable output, while the 100W model has three. The first USB-C port on each equals the power output of the cable but remember that the maximum output is 65W or 100W; using the other ports at the same time will reduce their power somewhat. For example, on the 100W Nexode, if you use the first two USB-C ports the output will be 65W and 30W respectively.
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Anker Prime 100W GaN Wall Charger (3 Ports) – Best 3-Port 100W USB-C wall charger

Pros
- 3 ports
- Compact
- 100W
- Foldable plug (U.S. and U.K.)
Cons
- Can’t fast-charge a 16in Pro
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- Dimensions: 1.7 × 1.1 × 2.7in (4.4 x 2.9 x 6.8cm)
- Weight: 6oz (170g)
- Ports: 2x USB-C (100W PD 3.0) and 1x USB-A (22.5W)
- Total power output: 100W
- Colors: Gray
- Best for: 14-inch MacBook Pro
The Anker Prime 100W GaN Wall Charger might have one fewer port than the 4-port Ugreen 100W charger, reviewed below, but it’s notably lighter and smaller than the 4-port Ugreen charger, and has recently been updated Anker’s previous model so that it is smaller and a little lighter and with an improved center of gravity so it is less likely to drop out of a wall socket if knocked.
Each of the two USB-C PD ports has a maximum of 100W so you can’t fast-charge a 16in MacBook Pro, although it will easily supply the required standard-speed charge to the top-end model.
The USB-A port can support up to 22.5W charging.

Anker
A similar option is the Anker 737 GaNPrime 120W Charger (U.S. model / U.K. model) pictured above, which has the same three ports but with a maximum 120W output, meaning it can charge two mid-sized MacBooks at the same time. It’s a little larger (1.25 x 1.7 x 3.14in) and minutely heavier than the Anker 100W charger as a consequence.
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Anker Prime Charger 100W (3 Ports, GaN) review
Ugreen Nexode 100W – Best 4-port 100W USB-C wall charger

Pros
- 4 ports
- 100W
- Foldable plug (U.S.)
Cons
- Third USB-C port is 22.5W
- Bulkier than some
- Can’t fast-charge 16in MBP
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- Dimensions: 1.3 x 2.72 x 2.72in (3.3 x 6.9 x 6.9cm)
- Weight: 8.3oz (235g)
- Ports: 2x USB-C (100W PD 3.0), 1x USB-C (22.5W) and 1x USB-A (22.5W)
- Total power output: 100W
- Colors: Gray
- Best for: 14-inch MacBook Pro
Suitable for all MacBooks, the four-port Ugreen 100W wall charger, with a foldable U.S. plug, is an excellent choice of versatile power adapter. It may not be as pocketable as the mini chargers, but it is still very portable. It’s actually lighter than the company’s own 65W 4-port charger.
It has multiple charging options, such as 65W for laptop and 30W PD for light-laptop powering plus lower outputs for phones and other devices. Using three ports you could charge at 45W, 30W and 22.5W. Using all four, it can support laptop power delivery at 45W and 30W plus two devices each at 10.5W.
And it can fast-charge an M2 or M3 MacBook Air or 14in MacBook Pro using one of the 100W PD ports.
The U.K. model is a rounder, more barrel-shaped design—without foldable prongs—but otherwise the same charger.

Ugreen
Ugreen has a newer, much smaller 100W charger, the Nexode Pro 100W Charger (U.S. / U.K.), which has one fewer USB-C port. If three ports is all you need (and that might be true for many) then this is the better choice, but we like the fourth port option. Read our Ugreen Nexode Pro 100W Charger review.
Ugreen Nexode 100W 2-in-1 GaN Desktop Charger – Best 2-in-1 100W USB-C desktop charger

Pros
- 3 ports plus wireless pad
- Compact 2-in-1 charger
- 100W
- 15W MagSafe adjustable iPhone stand
Cons
- Can’t fast-charge 16in MBP
- Expensive
- Dimensions: 6.49 x 4.9 x 4.2in (16.5 x 12.5 x 10.7cm)
- Weight: 1.91lb (868g)
- Ports: 2x USB-C (100W PD 3.0), 1x USB-A (22.5W), 15W MagSafe charging pad
- Total power output: 100W
- Colors: Gray
Best for: MacBook Air; 13-inch/14-inch MacBook Pro; iPhone 12/13/14/15/16
Moving away from the USB-C wall chargers for a moment, we are big fans of this compact desktop charger that, at 100W, is powerful enough to charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro and also offers an adjustable 15W MagSafe charging pad for MagSafe iPhones.
It has three powerful ports—two USB-C and one USB-A—plus the fully certified and maximum wireless 15W MagSafe pad that you can angle and place the iPhone on in either landscape or portrait modes.
Using all four charging options you could power at 15W (iPhone), 45W MacBook via one of the USB-C ports, 25W with the other, and the remaining 10W via USB-A.
If you want to charge your iPhone faster than even top-speed 15W wireless via the pad, you can fast-cable charge your phone using either of the USB-C ports.
As a desktop charger it comes with a 2m power lead to connect to your wall socket.
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Ugreen Nexode 100W 2-in-1 GaN Desktop Charger review
Nekteck 100W Charger – Best budget 100W USB-C wall charger

Pros
- 100W
- Ships with 2m USB-C cable
- Foldable plug (U.S.)
Cons
- Single port
- Can’t fast-charge 16in MBP
- Not available in U.K.
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- Dimensions: 1.2 x 2.67 x 2.67in (3 x 6.8 x 6.8cm)
- Weight: 8.29oz (235g)
- Ports: 1x USB-C (100W PD 3.0)
- Total power output: 100W
- Colors: Black, White
- Best for: MacBook Air; 14-inch MacBook Pro
This is a simple one-port 100W USB-C charger that is smaller than Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro charger and much cheaper. It’s not powerful enough to fast-charge a 16in MacBook Pro but can charge that model fine, only not as fast as the 140W USB-C chargers reviewed below.
It ships with a 6.6ft (2m) USB-C cable.
Plugable 140W USB-C Power Adapter – Best budget one-port wall charger for 16in MacBook Pro

Pros
- 140W PD 3.1 charging
- Smaller than Apple 140W charger
- Foldable plug (U.S.)
- Least expensive premium option
Cons
- Single port
- Available with U.S. plug only
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- Dimensions: 1.24 x 2.99 x 2.95in (3.1 x 7.6 x 7.5cm)
- Weight: 8.3oz (235g)
- Ports: 1x USB-C (140W PD 3.1)
- Total power output: 140W
- Colors: White
- Best for: MacBook Air; 13-inch/14-inch/16-inch MacBook Pro
This USB PD 3.1 charger looks a lot like Apple’s own but is smaller and cheaper.
Like Apple’s 140W charger it has just the one port, which is fine if you will use it with only one device, but a multi-port alternative, such as the Ugreen Nexode 160W Charger reviewed below, offers more flexibility.
Combined with Apple’s MagSafe cable, this will fast-charge the 16-inch MacBook Pro, and makes a great spare for that laptop if you are based in North America.
Ugreen Nexode Pro 160W Charger – Best multiport PD 3.1 wall charger for 16in MacBook Pro

Pros
- 4 ports
- 140W PD 3.1 charging
- Smaller than Apple 140W charger
- Foldable plug (U.S.)
Cons
- Expensive
- Dimensions: 2.8 x 1.7 x 1.3in (7.1 x 4.3 x 3.3cm)
- Weight: 10.7oz (304g)
- Ports: 1x USB-C (140W PD 3.1), 1x USB-C (100W PD 3.0), 1x USB-C (30W PD 3.0) and 1x USB-A (22.5W)
- Total power output: 160W
- Colors: Gray
- Best for: MacBook Air; 14-inch/16-inch MacBook Pro
This was the first multiport PD 3.1 charger (with a 140W port) we tested and it is still noticeably smaller than Apple’s single-port charger. It is, however, slightly heavier than the Apple or Anker 140W chargers.
It can fast-charge Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro, using the top USB-C port as long as you connect to the laptop using Apple’s MagSafe 3 cable. It has another 100W port below, and a 22.5W USB-A port at the bottom.
There are many charging options: one-port using any of the above-mentioned ports, two 65W laptops simultaneously, or 65W+65W+30W charging at the same time—enough for a multi-MacBook charging session.
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Anker 140W 4-Port PD 3.1 Charger – Excellent multiport PD 3.1 wall charger for 16in MacBook Pro

Pros
- Four ports
- 140W PD 3.1 charging
- Smaller than Apple 140W charger
- Foldable plug (U.S. and U.K.)
- Cables hang down
- Dimensions: 2.72 x 2.72 x 1.42 inches (6.9 x 6.9 x 3.6cm)
- Weight: 9.7 oz (275g)
- Ports: 2x USB-C (140W PD 3.1), 1x USB-C (40W PD 3.0) and 1x USB-A (33W)
- Total power output: 140W
- Colors: Dark Gray or Silver
- Best for: MacBook Air; 14-inch/16-inch MacBook Pro
While most wall chargers demand you stick the cables out from one end, the Anker 140W more elegantly locates the ports on the underside of the charger.
The underside location of the ports is clever, although a little fiddlier to insert while the charger is connected vertically to the power socket.
Each of the 140W USB-C ports could be used to fast-charge even the top-end 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro and are rated at PD 3.1 but note that the maximum output reduces to 134W when charging four devices at the same time. Use all four ports at the same time, and you could get 65W from one of the PD 3.1 ports and 45W from the other, plus 12W from the remaining USB-C port and 12W from the USB-A.
The Ugreen Nexode Pro Charger, reviewed above, can push out 160W instead of 140W, plus output 65W from two of its ports at the same time, leaving 15W to share between the remaining two. But if you prefer the port layout, the 140W Anker charger is a great solution.
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Anker 140W 4-Port PD 3.1 Charger review
Best desktop chargers for Mac
Wall chargers, like those reviewed above, are more portable and plug straight into a power socket but a desktop charger offers more charging ports and often a higher total power output. It connects to the socket with its own plug and cable. The benefit of one super-powered desktop charger is that you no longer need so many power points or individual wall chargers. It will reduce desk clutter and end a world of snaking cables slithering off the table to find a power outlet.
1. Ugreen Nexode 500W – Most powerful desktop charger

Pros
- 6 ports
- Massive 500W total output
- 140W PD 3.1 charging
Cons
- Top port hogs 240W
- USB-C cable not included
- Dimensions: 5.75 x 4.5 x 2.4 inches (14.6 x 11.5 x 6.1cm)
- Weight: 4.8lb (2.2kg)
- Ports: 1x USB-C (240W PD 3.1), 4x USB-C (100W PD 3.0), 1x USB-A (20W)
- Total power output: 500W*
- Colors: Gray
- Best for: 14-inch/16-inch MacBook Pro
This beast of a desktop charger can output 500W through its six well-powered ports, including the top port that can output a mighty 240W all on its own. 240W is far more than any USB-C-powered device requires, so it’s overkill in a conference room, office desk-bank or classroom where we’d expect this charger to sit. It will easily fast-charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro but because that top port keeps 240W of the 500W all to itself and the Pro needs only 140W, that’s 100W out of the 500W going unused. It could be useful if your electric bike has a USB-C port…
Ugreen lists 58 charging configurations in the user manual. If you use just three of the ports each will give you its maximum, but once you add a fourth, fifth or sixth, the remaining ports are compromised somewhat with the otherwise 100W ports dropping to 60W.
60W is enough to keep most laptops charged up and in use unless they are really pushing it on hungry video-editing applications, so a common charging configuration could be: 240W+60W+60W+60W+60W+20W. That’s five laptops and a fast-charging iPhone or iPad. Impressive!
* 500W is certainly possible—for example, 240W+100W+100W+60W—but that wasted 100W of power on the top port makes this a 400W charger in reality. 400W is still a lot of power so it’s still the power champ of desktop chargers if you’re after the most in one box.
The closest competition to the Nexode 500W is Ugreen’s five-port Nexode 300W ($199.99 / £149.99) reviewed below. The 300W model boasts a 140W port rather than 240W and only two at 100W, with the fourth USB-C port limited to 45W, although its USB-A port is a tiny bit more powerful at 22.5W.
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Ugreen Nexode 500W review
2. Anker Prime Charger (200W, 6 Ports) – Best mixed USB-A/USB-C desktop charger

Pros
- 6 ports
- 200W max
- Super-compact
- Affordable
- Ships with 1.5m USB-C cable
Cons
- Can’t fast-charge 16in MacBook Pro
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- Dimensions: 4.4 x 3 x 1.4 inches (11.2 x 7.6 x 3.5cm)
- Weight: 1.24lb (563g)
- Ports: 4x USB-C (100W PD 3.0), 2x USB-A (22.5W)
- Total power output: 200W
- Colors: Gray
- Best for: MacBook Air; 13-inch/14-inch MacBook Pro
This tiny desktop charger is a hero in terms of total output and number of ports (6) but a lot smaller than you might expect. You wouldn’t want it carried on your person, but it’s compact enough for travel purposes. We’d expect it to stay put, however, and charge multiple devices over a few desks. It can charge up to four USB-C devices (three laptops and a USB-C tablet) and two smartphones or other devices at the same time with its giant 200W of total charging power.
Despite the 200W total output, the most one port can manage is 100W, which is fine for charging even Apple’s largest laptop but not for fast-charging the 16in Pro.
This is a great option if you need to charge up to three MacBooks at a time—for example, two at 65W and one at 45W, and there’s capacity to spare to power another device at 20W.
Using all six ports would allow a combination of one 65W PD, two 45W PD, one 20W, and two 12W for less hungry devices, such as iPhone, AirPods or iPad.
It ships with a 5ft (1.5M) USB-C cable.
Ugreen has a similar 200W USB-C GaN Charger with four USB-C and two USB-A, but it’s larger with a lesser-powered USB-C lineup.
3. Plugable 10-Port PS-10CC USB-C Charger – Best desktop charger for prioritization

Pros
- 10x 100W USB-C ports
- Priority charging
Cons
- No USB-A (if you need it)
- 100W max
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- Dimensions: 10 x 1.8 x 0.6 inches (25.5 x 4.5 x 1.65cm)
- Weight: 7.6oz (216g)
- Ports: 10x USB-C (100W PD 3.0)
- Total power output: 100W
- Colors: Gray
- Best for: MacBook Air; 13-inch/14-inch MacBook Pro
Most multi-port chargers reserve specific maximum power output to each port, known as rules-based charging. The 10-port Plugable PS-10CC is the first USB-C charging station to use real-time intelligent software-based priority charging that distributes power across all connected devices—prioritized in the order you choose from left to right. As devices reach full charge, the now greater available power is reallocated down the line. As the first devices attain full battery status, the PS-10CC automatically shifts the excess power to the next set of connected devices, which should ensure that all receive the required power in the shortest possible time.
While there’s a maximum of 100W of power available across the 10 charging ports at one time and some laptop might request that full 100W, commonly it will be far less—often ranging from 30-65W—so multiple laptops may charge at the same time in this scenario. If ten is too much, Plugable also sells a slightly cheaper six-port version, the PS-6CC. Note that you’ll need to add your own wall charger and charging cable to get power to the PS-6CC and PS-10CC.
If you require a higher total output—for example to charge two or three laptops at the same time—then look for a multi-port desktop charger with a higher maximum. For example, the $149 Satechi 6-Port Charging Station, reviewed below, can output 200W over multiple USB-C ports, although not as intelligently as the Plugable charger.
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4. Anker Prime Charger (250W, 6 Ports) – Best customizable desktop charger

Pros
- 6 ports
- 140W PD 3.1 charging
- 250W max
- Custom port control modes
- Visual charging display
- Clock Mode
Cons
- Clock has no alarm
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- Dimensions: 4.2 × 1.6 × 3.6 inches (10.6 × 4 × 9.3cm
- Weight: 1.41lb (640g)
- Ports: 1x USB-C (140W PD 3.1), 3x USB-C (100W PD 3.0), 1x USB-A (22.5W)
- Total output: 250W
- Colors: Gray
- Best for: MacBook Air; 13-/14-/16-inch MacBook Pro
Similar to the Anker Prime Charger (200W, 6 Ports, GaN) reviewed above, the Anker Prime Charger (250W, 6 Ports) adds 140W PD 3.1 functionality that is particularly useful for owners of the 16-inch MacBook Pro.
It too has six USB ports: one 140W USB-C port (PD 3.1) and three 100W USB-C (PD 3.0) ports, plus two 22.5W USB-A ports on the side. Maximum power output is 250W so you could fast-charge a 140W laptop and still have over 100W for another laptop and a smaller device.
It comes with an impressive set of port charging prioritization and customization functions using the tactile twisting smart control dial next to the USB-A ports. You can manually set power priority for one or two ports as you require (Port Priority Mode) or make sure that the laptops are at the front of the charging queue (Dual-Laptop Mode). A Low Current Mode helps to preserve battery life of phones and low-power devices. The default AI Power Mode allows the charger itself to work out the best prioritization of output by port.
The highly visible 2.26-inch LCD display gives you visual feedback on the charging status and speed of each USB-C port. In down times you can set the display to show the time like an alarm clock.
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5. Ugreen Nexode 300W GaN Desktop Charger – Best 300W USB-C desktop charger for 16-inch MacBook Pro

Pros
- 5 ports
- 140W PD 3.1 charging
- 300W max
Cons
- Expensive
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- Dimensions: 6.49 x 4.9 x 4.2in (16.5 x 12.5 x 10.7cm)
- Weight: 1.91lb (868g)
- Ports: 1x USB-C (140W PD 3.1), 2x USB-C (100W PD 3.0), 1x USB-C (45W PD 3.0), 1x USB-A (22.5W)
- Total power output: 300W
- Colors: Gray/Black
- Best for: MacBook Air; 13-/14-/16-inch MacBook Pro
While the Satechi 200W USB-C 6-port PD GaN Charger, reviewed below, has two 140W PD 3.1 ports, you can’t use both at 140W simultaneously as its max power is 200W. The Ugreen Nexode 300W GaN Desktop Charger, on the other hand, might have just one 140W PD 3.1 port but it can fast-charge both a 140W 16-inch MacBook Pro and another MacBook at 100W at the same time.
With all ports in action it follows a port hierarchy of 140W/65W/45W/10W/22.5W.
While this desktop charger ships with a 240W USB-C charging cable—which you have to buy extra with the Satechi—Apple requires you to use its own USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable to fast-charge the top-end MacBook Pro at 140W as the Thunderbolt/USB-C ports are rated at just 100W, making the inclusion a bit superfluous for Mac users.
If you require a desktop charger with an enormous maximum power output, this should be well enough for most needs.
6. Satechi 200W USB-C 6-port PD GaN Charger – Best 200W USB-C desktop charger for 16-inch MacBook Pro

Pros
- 6 ports
- 140W PD 3.1 charging
- 200W maximum
Cons
- No USB-A port
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- Dimensions: 4.13 x 4.13 x 1.38in (10.5 x 10.5 x 3.5cm)
- Weight: 1.37lb (622g)
- Ports: 2x USB-C (140W PD 3.1), 4x USB-C (100W PD 3.0)
- Total power output: 200W
- Colors: Gray
- Best for: MacBook Air; 13-/14-/16-inch MacBook Pro
While its total output of 200W and six ports equals that of the Ugreen Nexode 200W 6-Port desktop charger reviewed below, this desktop charger supports PD 3.1 and therefore 140W fast-charging for the 16-inch MacBook Pro using Apple’s USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable.
200W is a lot but if you are powering multiple super-power-hungry devices, you might want to consider the 500W or 300W Ugreen Nexode desktop chargers, also reviewed here. With all ports in action this Satechi charger follows a port hierarchy of 65W/45W/20W/20W/20W/20W.
Each of the ports is USB-C so you’d need an adapter to use a USB-A charging cable, which some products—for example, Fitbit—still insist on. The first two ports are PD 3.1 (140W) and the remaining four (PD 3.0) are rated at 100W.
Best MacBook USB-C charger for travel
Most of the wall chargers we’ve reviewed here can be popped into a pocket and taken on your travels but for journeys abroad you need a charger with travel smarts such as interchangeable international plugs and even foreign AC sockets.
1. Minix Neo P3 100W Turbo 4-Ports – Best budget 100W travel wall charger

Pros
- 4 ports
- 100W max
- US/UK/EU pins
Cons
- Can’t fast-charge 16in MBP
- No AU/NZ pin
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- Dimensions: 1 x 2.36 x 2.36in (2.5 x 6 x 6cm)
- Weight: 7.1oz (200g)
- Ports: 2x USB-C (100W PD 3.0), 1x USB-C (20W), 1x USB-A (18W)
- Total power output: 100W
- Colors: Black
- Best for: MacBook Air; 13-/14-inch MacBook Pro
This 100W PD charger boasts four ports, with two USB-C rated at 100W. However, the special thing about the Minix Neo P3 wall charger is its set of travel plugs (U.K., E.U. but sadly not one for Australia and New Zealand) that slide on to the folding U.S. plug pins. At 100W (PD 3.0), it’s enough to fast-charge a 14-inch MacBook Pro. There are two 100W USB-C PD ports, one 20W USB-C and an 18W QuickCharge 3.0 USB-A port, which should be enough to charge most of your devices out of one charger.
2. OneAdaptr OneWorld135 – Best 100W USB-C PD travel adapter and charger

Pros
- 100W PD 3.0
- 135W max
- Four ports plus one power socket
- Travel plug adapter
Cons
- Can’t fast-charge 16in MBP
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- Dimensions: 3.7 x 2.13 x 2.09in (9.4 x 5.4 x 5.3cm)
- Weight: 9.63oz (273g)
- Ports: 2x USB-C (100W PD 3.0), 1x USB-C (20W), 1x USB-A (18W)
- Total power output: 135W
- Colors: Bue or White
- Best for: MacBook Air; 13-/14-/16-inch MacBook Pro
The OneWorld135 is a souped-up version of the OneWord65, reviewed below, and with 100W USB-C output it’s powerful enough to charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro, although not fast charge it as that requires one 140W PD 3.1 port. With its universal power outlet and four USB ports, it can charge up to five devices simultaneously.
Max output is 135W, so it can handle charging a large laptop and still have enough power for another small one or fast-charge multiple phones, headphones and watches.
Sliding connectors will fit into US, European, Australian/NZ/Chinese and British wall sockets.
There is also a slightly cheaper OneWorld100 available in Black, although max output as the name suggests is 105W, so if your 16-inch MacBook is sucking all the watts, there won’t be much left for charging your phone by the other USB ports, but a 14-inch MacBook and iPhone could happily fast-charge together connected by USB-C.
3. OneAdaptr OneWorld65 – Best 65W USB-C PD travel adapter and charger

Pros
- 65W PD
- Five ports plus one power socket
- Travel plug adapter
Cons
- Total output limited for 5 ports
- 65W max
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- Dimensions: 2.15 x 2.64 x 2.72in (5.5 x 6.7 x 6.9cm)
- Weight: 6.3oz (178g)
- Ports: 1x USB-C (65W PD 3.0), 1x USB-C (20W), 1x USB-C & 2x USB-A (sharing 15W)
- Total power output: 65W
- Colors: White
- Best for: MacBook Air; 13-inch MacBook Pro; 8-core 14-inch MacBook Pro
The OneWorld65 looks like any international adapter but boasts a built-in 65W PD Charger and can charge up to six devices simultaneously.
It features one 65W USB-C PD port, one 20W USB-C PD port, another USB-C charging port and two USB-A charging ports—the non-PD USB-C port and two USB-A ports share 15W of power.
Maximum power output is 65W so if you are charging a mid-sized laptop in full use, there won’t be much spare juice for the other devices.
As well as all the USB ports you can also use this as a travel adapter. Sliding connectors will fit into US, European, Australian/NZ/Chinese and British wall sockets so covering over 200 countries, and you can plug a similar range of plugs into the OneWorld 65 from the other side.
4. Satechi 145W USB-C GaN Travel Charger – Best USB-C travel charger for 16-inch MacBook Pro

Pros
- 4 ports
- 140W PD 3.1 charging
- US/UK/EU/AU pins
Cons
- No USB-A port
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- Dimensions: 1.21 x 2.99 x 3.78in (3.1 x 7.6 x 9.6cm)
- Ports: 2x USB-C (140W PD 3.1), 2x USB-C (45W PD 3.0)
- Total power output: 145W
- Colors: Silver
- Best for: MacBook Air; 13-/14-/16-inch MacBook Pro
This 140W PD 3.1 wall charger can sit at home in the US, UK, EU or AU/NZ and travel with you when you visit any of those regions—although it’s heavy compared to similar wall chargers with travel plugs.
Even if you’re not a frequent traveller, we think you’ll appreciate the option of the interchangeable international plugs and it works just fine if you decide not to travel at all.
It has four USB-C ports: two at 140W so can fast-charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro when using Apple’s MagSafe charging cable; and two at 45W. When all the ports are active it powers as 65W, 30W, 25W and 20W, so can charge a couple of 13-inch or an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro plus smaller devices such as your iPhone or Apple Watch.
An alternative is the Belkin BoostCharge Pro 140W 4-Port GaN Wall Charger, reviewed below, which swaps one of the lower USB-C ports for a 12W USB-A port. Both are the same size but the Satechi wins out on having four USB-C, a smidge more total power (5W), and an AU/NZ plug option. If you want the USB-A port, the Belkin is the better choice.
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5. Belkin BoostCharge Pro 140W 4-Port GaN Wall Charger – Travel wall charger for 16-inch MacBook Pro

Pros
- 4 ports
- 140W PD 3.1 charging
- US/UK/EU pins
Cons
- Heavy
- No AU/NZ pin
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- Dimensions: 1.22 x 2.99 x 3.78in (3.1 x 7.6 x 9.6cm)
- Ports: 1x USB-C (140W PD 3.1), 2x USB-C (65W), 1x USB-A (12W)
- Total power output: 140W
- Colors: White
- Best for: MacBook Air; 13-/14-/16-inch MacBook Pro
Although it isn’t suitable for Australasian power sockets this 140W PD 3.1 wall charger is a worthy rival to the Satechi 145W USB-C GaN Travel Charger, reviewed above—especially if you desire or require a USB-A port, which the Satechi lacks.
Both are the same size. The Satechi offers a little (just 5W) more total output.
It has four ports: 1x USB-C at 140W so can fast-charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro when using Apple’s MagSafe charging cable; 2x USB-C at 65W; and 1x USB-A at 12W. When all the ports are active it powers as 65W PD USB-C, 45W USB-C, 20W USB-C and 12W USB-A port, so can charge a couple of 13-inch or entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro plus smaller devices such as your iPhone or Apple Watch.
Best USB-C power strip
If you need some extra power sockets along with your USB ports consider a power extension strip that offers both plus a long cord to get that power from the wall socket to where you need it most. You can plug your wall chargers and desktop chargers into the strip and still have power outlets to play with.
1. Ugreen 65W Power Strip DigiNest Cube GaN Extension Lead – Neatest USB-C power extender

Pros
- 4 USB ports and 3 AC power sockets
Cons
- 65W max on USB ports
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- Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 3in (7.6 x 7.6 x 7.6cm)
- Ports: 2x USB-C (65W PD 3.0), 2x USB-A (18W), 3x power socket
- Total power output: 65W
- Colors: Black
- Best for: MacBook Air; 13-inch MacBook Pro; 8-core 14-inch MacBook Pro
This is a clever power strip plug extender that includes four USB ports (2x USB-C, 2x USB-A), two of which are PD compatible at 65W, and three power plugs. Maximum output on the USB ports is 65W shared.
It’s like a desktop charger, but with three added AC power sockets for TV, monitor, hard drive, lamps and so forth. Its cable length is 6ft (1.8m).
It’s a great way to reduce cable clutter on your desk, or in any room. If you need more power at one time you can slam in a 100W or 140W wall charger (see above for multiple options) or look at Ugreen’s 100W power strip reviewed below.
2. Ugreen 100W USB-C GaN Power Strip – Best USB-C power extender

Pros
- 4 USB ports and 3 AC power sockets
- 100W max
Cons
- Bulky
- Can’t fast-charge 16in MBP
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- Dimensions: 3 x 2 x 5in (4.2 x 3.6 x 4.4cm)
- Weight: 1.51lb (685g)
- Ports: 2x USB-C (100W PD 3.0), 1x USB-C (22.5W), 1x USB-A (22.5W), 3x power socket
- Total power output: 100W
- Colors: Gray
- Best for: MacBook Air; 13-/14-/16-inch MacBook Pro
This power strip or plug extender is also from Ugreen and includes four USB ports (3x USB-C, 1x USB-A), two of which are PD compatible at 100W. Maximum output on the USB ports is 100W, and for the three power plugs (one on the top, and two behind) 1,870W. Use one of the power sockets to attach a 140W wall or desktop charger for the 16-inch MacBook Pro or more 100W chargers to get past the strip’s own 100W USB maximum.
It’s both a desktop charger and AC power extender with sockets. Its cable length is 6ft (1.8m).
3. Baseus PowerCombo 100W All-in-One USB C Charging Station – Compact USB-C power extender

Pros
- 4 USB ports and 2 AC power sockets
- 100W max
- Smaller than similar USB power extenders
Cons
- Can’t fast-charge 16in MBP
- U.S./CA only
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- Dimensions: 3.5 x 1.6 x 1.6 inches (8.9 x 4.1 x 4.1cm)
- Ports: 2x USB-C (65W PD 3.0), 2x USB-A (18W), 3x power socket
- Total power output: 100W
- Colors: Black
- Best for: MacBook Air; 13-/14-/16-inch MacBook Pro
Another great power extender is the GaN-based Baseus PowerCombo, which comes in several models. At the top-end, the 100W PowerCombo gives you four USB ports (2x 100W USB-C and 2x 60W USB-A); maximum output is 100W in a variety of combinations depending on your needs.
When charging phones, it supports Apple Fast Charging and Samsung’s 45W Super Fact Charging 2.0.
It also includes two AC power sockets, so you can plug in your monitor, hard drive or other powered devices at the same time as using the main charger. Its power cable length is 5ft (1.5m), and it ships with a USB-C cable.
In the PowerCombo family lineup there’s a 40W PowerCombo with 2x USB-C and 1x USB-A, and a neat 65W PowerCombo with 3x power outlets, 1x USB-C and 1x USB-A port plus a built-in 31-inch (80cm) 65W USB-C charging cable.
Choose the right USB-C cable
You need to connect the charger to your MacBook using a USB-C to USB-C charging cable or USB-C to MagSafe cable.
If your Mac has a MagSafe 3 port (MacBook Air introduced in 2022; 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro introduced in 2021), you can use Apple’s own USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (PD 3.1-supporting 240W maximum). As well as freeing up one of the MacBook’s Thunderbolt ports, this can protect from accidental cable pulls and is required for MacBook fast-charging on 16-inch MacBook Pro models that don’t boast Thunderbolt 5 ports. Apple’s MagSafe cable is expensive at $49/£49 compared to a quality USB-C cable. Apple’s USB-C to USB-C charging cables (100W maximum) cost $19/£19 but you can find quality USB-C charging cables cheaper, for example from Ugreen (direct U.S. / Amazon.com / Amazon U.K.).
Few of the chargers reviewed here come with a USB-C cable. Of course, you can use the cable that shipped with your MacBook, but having a spare is always useful. We’ve rounded up the best USB-C and Thunderbolt cables.
Best charger for MacBook Air
The MacBook Air ships with either a 30W or 35W Power Adapter, but we recommend at least a 45W charger for the MacBook Air (Intel-based as well as M1/M2/M3/M4 models).
For a 45W charger with just one port, the ultra-compact Anker Nano 45W Charger (U.S. / U.K.) is a great option, and over 50% smaller than Apple’s 30W charger. It’s more powerful than Apple’s 35W Power Adapter and less expensive. It has just the one port, but the amount of spare charge you’d get using a 35W charger with a MacBook Air isn’t likely to offer much if you are also trying to charge even your AirPods unless the laptop was sitting doing not much at all at the time. The Rolling Square 65W Supertiny charger (U.S. / U.K.) is just as small and offers more juice.
Going for a 65W or even 100W multiport charger makes more sense. Anker’s three-port Anker Prime 67W GaN Wall Charger (U.S. / U.K.) can charge a laptop at 45W and an iPhone or iPad at 20W. It has two USB-C ports (both capable of PD charging at 65W, although not at the same time) and a 22.5W USB-A port. You could even charge a MacBook Air at 40W (still higher than Apple’s supplied charger), an iPhone at 12W and a set of AirPods at 5W. Or fast-charge an M2 MacBook Air.
Ugreen’s 3-port Nexode Pro 65W USB-C Charger (U.S. / U.K.) is similar, although a smidge larger. Using all three ports, you could charge a laptop at 45W and two smaller devices at 15W shared.
Best charger for 13-inch or 14-inch MacBook Pro
The 13-inch MacBook Pro shipped with a 67W Power Adapter, so you can look to a 65W charger to save on money and size. You won’t notice the lost 2W.
Your choice of charger for the 14-inch MacBook Pro depends on the model. The plain M2/M3/M4/M5 14-inch MacBook Pro ships with a 70W adapter as does the entry-level M3/M4 Pro model, while the higher-end M3/M4 Pro and M3/M4 Max models ship with a 96W charger. Note that the plain M5 MacBook Pro now ships without a charger in the U.K. and E.U.
To make things simpler, just plan on matching any MacBook Pro with a 100W charger. A 65W charger will suffice, but you won’t get fast-charging like you will with a 100W model. Anker has the most affordable single-port charger, the 715 Nano II 65W (U.S. / U.K.). For a multiport 100W charger we rate Ugreen’s 4-port Nexode 100W USB-C Wall Charger (U.S. / U.K.) or the Anker 737 GaNPrime 120W Charger (U.S. / U.K.), which is smaller and has a higher total power output but features one less port. Very similar to the Ugreen 100W Charger is the Anker Prime 100W GaN Wall Charger (U.S. / U.K.), which both U.S. and U.K. users will appreciate for its foldable plug prongs.
As well as fast-charging a 14in Pro using the 100W port, you can charge at full 65W power and have spare to charge another device at up to 30W, or charge the laptop a little slower and charge three other devices, say your iPhone, iPad and AirPods.
Best charger for 16-inch MacBook Pro
Until recently Apple made this recommendation easy. Its 140W Power Adapter (U.S. / U.K.) will fast-charge the 16-inch MacBook Pro (2021 and later models) from 0-50 percent charge in 30 minutes as it supports the most up-to-date PD 3.1 charing. Apple recommends pairing its 140W Power Adapter with a 16‑inch MacBook Pro (2021) using its USB-C to MagSafe 3 as the only way to fast-charge—the Thunderbolt ports are PD 3.0 rated rather than 3.1. It’s not cheap, but for pure power this is the combination you want with Apple’s largest MacBook.
Anker, Ugreen and Plugable have now released their own PD 3.1 fast-charging USB-C 140W chargers that are cheaper and smaller than Apple’s super-tall 140W charger. The best value is the $49.95 Plugable 140W USB-C Power Adapter.
The Ugreen Nexode Pro 160W Charger (U.S. / U.K.) is much smaller than the Apple 140W charger and boasts four charging ports. Fast-charge the 16-inch MacBook using the top USB-C port, and luxuriate with 100W and 30W ports below, and a 22.5W USB-A port at the top—although remember that the maximum total output is 160W. As the most able PD 3.1 charger, we recommend this as a portable second charger for 16in MacBook Pro owners if they travel with their laptop a lot. The Anker 140W 4-Port PD 3.1 Charger (U.S. / U.K.) is interesting with its downward-hanging ports but maxes at 140W compared to Ugreen’s 160W.
If you can live without the fast charging, a 100W charger should be ample for most situations, and here there are more options with multi-charging opportunities.
Ugreen’s Nexode 100W USB-C Wall Charger (U.S. / U.K.) has four charging ports, but for a budget one-port 100W wall charger it’s hard to beat the Nekteck 100W USB-C Charger (U.S), which comes with its own 2m (6.5ft) USB-C cable.
And, again, Ugreen’s powerful Nexode 200W USB-C Desktop Charger (U.S. / U.K.) is a great, if less portable, option.
Which charger does each MacBook need?
Here are the power specs of the batteries and power adapters that Apple ships with each of its MacBooks:
M1 MacBook Air: 30W Power Adapter
M2 MacBook Air: 30W or 35W Power Adapter depending on 8-or-10-core GPU (Graphics Processing Unit); fast-charge capable with 70W charger or higher
13-inch M3 MacBook Air: 30W or 35W Power Adapter depending on 8-or-10-core GPU (Graphics Processing Unit); fast-charge capable with 70W charger or higher
13-inch M4 MacBook Air: 30W or 35W Power Adapter depending on 8-or-10-core GPU (Graphics Processing Unit); fast-charge capable with 70W charger or higher
15-inch M3 MacBook Air: 35W Power Adapter; fast-charge capable with 70W charger or higher
15-inch M4 MacBook Air: 35W Power Adapter; fast-charge capable with 70W charger or higher
13-inch M1 MacBook Pro: 61W Power Adapter
13-inch M2 MacBook Pro: 67W Power Adapter
14-inch M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pro: 67W or 96W Power Adapter depending on 10-or-12-core GPU; fast-charge capable with 96W charger or higher
14-inch M3 Pro/Max MacBook Pro: 70W or 96W Power Adapter depending on 14-or-16-core GPU; fast-charge capable with 96W charger or higher
14-inch M4 Pro/Max MacBook Pro: 70W or 96W Power Adapter depending on 14-or-16-core GPU; fast-charge capable with 96W charger or higher
15-inch MacBook Pro: 87W Power Adapter
16-inch MacBook Pro: 140W Power Adapter fast-charger
FAQ
Can you use a charger with a higher wattage than your laptop?
Yes, you can safely use a laptop charger with a higher wattage as the laptop will only ever draw the amount of power required at the time. If your laptop was supplied with a 35W charger it will never draw more than 35W unless being fast-charged, so you can use a 65W, 90W or higher charger. To reassure you even further, you can safely charge your 5W AirPods with a 240W charger if you wish.
If the charger has multiple ports that extra juice will mean you can charge other devices at the same time.
Can you use a charger with a lower wattage than your laptop?
You can but you should try to avoid using a lower wattage charger than what your laptop requires. A 30W charger can’t supply sufficient power for a 90W laptop’s needs. At the least, your laptop is likely to run out of power while you are using it. At the worst, you could damage the laptop or create dangerous problems for the charger.
The under-powered charger won’t have enough power to give to your laptop and it therefore has to work harder to try to match the needs of your laptop. The danger is that this can cause overheating and potentially fire.
For more details read our explainer What wattage USB-C charger can you use to charge a MacBook?

