Here is a guide to the latest fast-charging USB-C Devices available:
These devices use the new USB Power Delivery (USB PD) standard. This allows devices to negotiate for higher voltage and current levels up to 20V and 5A (100W), compared to standard USBs’ 5V and 2.4A (12W).
USB Power Delivery works by negotiating power levels between the power source (charger) and the device, allowing for optimal power transfer
You need a USB-C charger or power adapter with sufficient power output to fast charge a device. The cable also needs to support the fast charging standard.
USB-C Fast-Charging Portable Power Stations.
- Zendure Power Bank Supermini: 20W, 10000 mAh — good for charging phones and tablets
- Zendure Portable Laptop Charger Power Bank 100W, 26800 mAh — good for charging laptops and large electronics
USB-C Fast-Charging Wall Chargers
- USB-C Charger, Anker 100W 4-Port Type-C Charging Station — a good choice for charging laptops and large electronics
- Anker PowerPort III Charging Station USB C — 120W — a good choice if you only want USB-C ports for charging laptops and large or small electronic
Larger “Power Bank” Chargers That Support USB-C
- Jackery Explorer 300 — 2 AC outlets, 60W USB-C port, 1 fast charge 3.0 port, 1 USB-A port, and 1 DC car outlet, 1002Wh (46.4Ah, 21.6V)
- Jackery Explorer 1000 — 3 AC outlets, 1 USB-A, 1 USB-A quick charge 3.0, 2 USB-C PD, 1 Car outlet
- Anker Powerhouse II 800 — 2 AC outlets, 2 USB-C ports, 4 USB-A ports, one vehicle-class outlet, and 2 DC outlets
USB-C Hubs For Apple Products
- Anker USB-C Hub for iPad Pro — 60W max output
- Anker USB-C Hub for MacBook — 85W max output, compatible with Thunderbolt 3 Port
UBC-C Cables
- Anker USB-C to Lightning Cable
- Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable
- Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable
- Cable Matters USB-C to Micro USB Cable
- USB C Cable, Anker USB C to USB-C Charging Cable
More Details on Fast Charging
Here are the common wattage profiles for USB-C PD:
- 15 Watts (5V/3A): This is the basic charging profile commonly used for smartphones, wireless earbuds, and other small devices.
- 30 Watts (5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/2.5A): This profile is often used for charging larger smartphones, tablets, and some smaller laptops.
- 45 Watts (5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/2.25A): This profile is suitable for charging larger laptops and more power-hungry devices.
- 60 Watts (5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3A): This profile can handle faster charging for larger laptops and some professional-grade devices.
- 100 Watts (5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/5A): This is the highest commonly available PD profile, supporting fast charging for high-performance laptops and other power-demanding devices.
