On trips and business travel, the number of devices you need to charge—smartphones, tablets, laptops—tends to grow, while you want to keep the chargers and cables you carry to a minimum. When choosing a USB-C charger for travel, the candidates change depending on whether you charge a laptop, how many devices you charge at once, whether you want a built-in cable, whether the plug folds, and how large and heavy it is. This article picks 7 USB-C chargers covered on R13 Picks whose product articles confirm features such as a foldable or rotating plug, a built-in cable, multiple ports, or use on business trips and travel, and organizes them with a comparison table and use-case recommendations. It is not about which one is best, but a comparison to help you choose by how you want to reduce your luggage and which devices you charge. Actual output varies depending on the connected device, cable, supported standard, and simultaneous connections.
Models in this guide
UGREEN 55897
Built-in cable
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tama's PR-APC265C
Built-in cable
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ELECOM EC-AC8565WH
Single port / compact
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Anker PowerPort III 3-Port 65W Pod A2667
3 ports
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UGREEN 65W GaN Charger
3 ports
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UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530
4 ports
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ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF
20W / 2 ports
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7 USB-C chargers for travel and business trips comparison
| Product | Max output | Ports | GaN | Built-in cable | Plug | Size | Weight | Features | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UGREEN 55897 | 65W (single-port use) | Retractable USB-C cable × 1, USB-C × 1, USB-A × 1 | GaN (GaN Infinity) | ○ (approx. 0.69m, 8-step adjustment) | — | Approx. 53 × 50.4 × 50.9mm | Approx. 200g | Built-in cable plus USB-C and USB-A ports | Trips where you want fewer cables |
| tama's PR-APC265C | Up to 65W | Built-in retractable USB-C cable, USB-C × 1 | GaN | ○ (retractable) | 90° rotating | — | — | AC100V–240V | Trips where you want fewer cables |
| ELECOM EC-AC8565WH | 65W | USB-C × 1 | GaN II | — | Foldable (90° swing) | Approx. 45.2 × 38.1 × 43.8mm | Approx. 98g | Simple single port; usable region: Japan | Domestic trips, single-port laptop charging |
| Anker PowerPort III 3-Port 65W Pod A2667 | 65W (single USB-C port use) | USB-C × 2, USB-A × 1 | Anker GaN II | — | Foldable | Approx. 38 × 29 × 66mm (excluding plug) | Approx. 130g | 3 ports, input 100–240V | Trips combining a laptop and phone in one charger |
| UGREEN 65W GaN Charger | Up to 65W (shared when using multiple ports) | USB-C × 2, USB-A × 1 | GaN | — | Foldable | — | — | 3 ports, input 100–240V | Trips combining a laptop and phone in one charger |
| UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530 | Up to 65W total (65W on USB-C1 / USB-C2 single-port use) | USB-C × 3, USB-A × 1 | GaN (GaNInfinity) | — | Foldable | — | — | 4 ports, input 100–240V | Trips charging many devices together |
| ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF | USB-C 20W / USB-A 12W (32W total) | USB-C × 1, USB-A × 1 | — | — | Foldable (90° rotation) | Approx. 58.8 × 28.0 × 58.8mm | Approx. 100g | Charges 2 devices at once; usable region: Japan | Phone-focused domestic trips and outings |
UGREEN 55897
- Max output
- 65W (single-port use)
- Ports
- Retractable USB-C cable × 1, USB-C × 1, USB-A × 1
- GaN
- GaN (GaN Infinity)
- Built-in cable
- ○ (approx. 0.69m, 8-step adjustment)
- Plug
- —
- Size
- Approx. 53 × 50.4 × 50.9mm
- Weight
- Approx. 200g
- Features
- Built-in cable plus USB-C and USB-A ports
- Best for
- Trips where you want fewer cables
tama's PR-APC265C
- Max output
- Up to 65W
- Ports
- Built-in retractable USB-C cable, USB-C × 1
- GaN
- GaN
- Built-in cable
- ○ (retractable)
- Plug
- 90° rotating
- Size
- —
- Weight
- —
- Features
- AC100V–240V
- Best for
- Trips where you want fewer cables
ELECOM EC-AC8565WH
- Max output
- 65W
- Ports
- USB-C × 1
- GaN
- GaN II
- Built-in cable
- —
- Plug
- Foldable (90° swing)
- Size
- Approx. 45.2 × 38.1 × 43.8mm
- Weight
- Approx. 98g
- Features
- Simple single port; usable region: Japan
- Best for
- Domestic trips, single-port laptop charging
Anker PowerPort III 3-Port 65W Pod A2667
- Max output
- 65W (single USB-C port use)
- Ports
- USB-C × 2, USB-A × 1
- GaN
- Anker GaN II
- Built-in cable
- —
- Plug
- Foldable
- Size
- Approx. 38 × 29 × 66mm (excluding plug)
- Weight
- Approx. 130g
- Features
- 3 ports, input 100–240V
- Best for
- Trips combining a laptop and phone in one charger
UGREEN 65W GaN Charger
- Max output
- Up to 65W (shared when using multiple ports)
- Ports
- USB-C × 2, USB-A × 1
- GaN
- GaN
- Built-in cable
- —
- Plug
- Foldable
- Size
- —
- Weight
- —
- Features
- 3 ports, input 100–240V
- Best for
- Trips combining a laptop and phone in one charger
UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530
- Max output
- Up to 65W total (65W on USB-C1 / USB-C2 single-port use)
- Ports
- USB-C × 3, USB-A × 1
- GaN
- GaN (GaNInfinity)
- Built-in cable
- —
- Plug
- Foldable
- Size
- —
- Weight
- —
- Features
- 4 ports, input 100–240V
- Best for
- Trips charging many devices together
ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF
- Max output
- USB-C 20W / USB-A 12W (32W total)
- Ports
- USB-C × 1, USB-A × 1
- GaN
- —
- Built-in cable
- —
- Plug
- Foldable (90° rotation)
- Size
- Approx. 58.8 × 28.0 × 58.8mm
- Weight
- Approx. 100g
- Features
- Charges 2 devices at once; usable region: Japan
- Best for
- Phone-focused domestic trips and outings
If you want to carry less
To consolidate the chargers you carry into one, the 3-port Anker A2667 and UGREEN 65W GaN Charger, which can connect a laptop and phone at once, and the 4-port UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530 are candidates. All of them are listed with a foldable plug. The Anker A2667's weight is confirmed at approx. 130g. However, consolidating chargers does not always make your luggage lighter; it depends on the number of cables and the devices you use.
If you want fewer cables
To reduce the number of separate cables you carry, chargers with a built-in retractable USB-C cable are candidates. The UGREEN 55897 has an approx. 0.69m built-in cable plus one USB-C and one USB-A port, and tama's PR-APC265C has a built-in cable plus one USB-C port. At approx. 200g, the UGREEN 55897 is on the heavier side among these 7 models.
If you also want to charge a laptop
If you want to use a USB-C charger on business trips instead of a MacBook charger, 65W-class models are candidates. Among these 7 models, the 6 other than the ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF are 65W class. With multi-port models, the laptop needs to be connected to a port that supports 65W output. Not every laptop will charge at 65W; it depends on the device's supported power and the cable.
If you mainly charge phones
If you are not bringing a laptop and mainly charge phones and tablets, a 20W-class 2-port charger like the ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF is also a candidate. It has one USB-C port (PD 3.0, up to 20W) and one USB-A port (up to 12W), a foldable plug that rotates 90 degrees, and is listed at approx. 100g. Its sales page lists Japan as the usable region, so it is for domestic trips and outings in Japan.
If you want to charge several devices together
To charge a laptop, phone, tablet, earbuds, and more together at a hotel, the 4-port UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530 and the 3-port Anker A2667 and UGREEN 65W GaN Charger are candidates. When multiple ports are used at once, output is shared among them, so 3–4 devices cannot all charge at max output simultaneously. Check the output for each combination in each product article and on the sales page.
For simple single-port use
The ELECOM EC-AC8565WH is a compact USB-C charger with just one USB-C port. It measures approx. 45.2 × 38.1 × 43.8mm, weighs approx. 98g, and its plug folds with a 90-degree swing design. It has no USB-A port and cannot charge multiple devices at once, but you can use it without thinking about sharing output with other ports. Its sales page lists Japan as the usable region.
Related USB-C charger articles
If you want to compare a wide range of USB-C chargers beyond travel and business trips, see "8 Best USB-C Chargers"; if you want to compare only 65W models for laptops, see "5 Best 65W USB-C Chargers."
How to choose a charger for travel and business trips
Max output: phones only, or laptops too
First, choose max output based on what you will charge on the trip. If you mainly charge phones and tablets, a 20W class is a candidate; if you want one charger that also covers a laptop, a 65W class is the guide. These 7 models consist of the 20W-class ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF and six 65W-class models. Required power varies by device, so also check the specs of the devices you want to charge.
Number of USB-C ports and USB-A
Choose the number of ports by how many devices you want to charge at once. Options include the single-port ELECOM EC-AC8565WH, the ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF with one USB-C and one USB-A, the Anker A2667 and UGREEN 65W GaN Charger with USB-C × 2 and USB-A × 1, and the UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530 with USB-C × 3 and USB-A × 1. If you also bring cables with a USB-A connector, check whether a USB-A port is available.
Charging multiple devices and output sharing
With multi-port chargers, output is shared among ports when several are used at once. For example, the sales pages list 40W + 12W + 12W with all 3 ports in use on the Anker A2667, and PD 45W + PD 20W on USB-C1 + USB-C2 for the UGREEN 65W GaN Charger. When charging a laptop and a phone at the same time, check which device goes into which port.
GaN, PD, and PPS
GaN chargers make it easier to keep the body small even at high output. All six 65W-class models here are listed as using GaN. USB Power Delivery (PD) is a standard for supplying higher power to laptops and other devices over USB-C, and PPS is a mechanism within PD that fine-tunes voltage. Whether fast charging works depends on the standards supported by the device.
Foldable plug and built-in cable
If you carry the charger in a bag, whether the plug folds is worth checking. The two ELECOM models, Anker A2667, UGREEN 65W GaN Charger, and UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530 are listed as foldable, and tama's PR-APC265C as 90° rotating. The UGREEN 55897 and tama's PR-APC265C have a built-in retractable USB-C cable, so you can charge USB-C devices without carrying a separate cable.
Size and weight
Weights confirmed in the product articles are approx. 98g for the ELECOM EC-AC8565WH, approx. 100g for the ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF, approx. 130g for the Anker A2667, and approx. 200g for the UGREEN 55897. Check the sales page for the size and weight of tama's PR-APC265C, the UGREEN 65W GaN Charger, and the UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530. When looking for a compact USB-C charger, comparing your total luggage, including the cables you carry, alongside the size figures makes choosing easier.
Setups that make it easier to carry less
There are two main ways to consolidate: combine a laptop, phone, and more with one multi-port charger, or reduce the number of cables with a charger that has a built-in cable. Which suits you depends on how many devices you bring and what types of cables they use.
Points to note when carrying a charger
The ELECOM EC-AC8565WH and ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF list Japan as the usable region on their sales pages. If you use a charger abroad, check each model's supported voltage and usage conditions on the sales page, and prepare a plug adapter if needed for the country or region. Some models also note that using multiple ports at once redistributes output, and that charging may pause briefly when devices are plugged in or unplugged. For heat and safety, check each manufacturer's usage precautions. Check the sales page for the latest pricing, stock, and compatibility.
Product details
UGREEN 55897
A 65W GaN charger with a built-in retractable USB-C cable plus USB-C and USB-A ports.
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Key features
- Retractable USB-C cable (approx. 0.69m, 8-step adjustment) × 1, USB-C × 1, USB-A × 1
- Max output 65W in single-port use, supports PD 3.0 / 2.0, PPS, and more
- Approx. 53 × 50.4 × 50.9mm, approx. 200g
Recommended for
- People who want to carry fewer cables
- People who want USB-A in addition to the built-in cable
Notes
- Output is automatically shared when multiple devices are connected
- On the heavier side among these 7 models
tama's PR-APC265C
A GaN charger with a built-in retractable USB-C cable and USB PD up to 65W.
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Key features
- Built-in retractable USB-C cable, USB-C port × 1
- USB Power Delivery support, up to 65W, uses GaN
- 90° rotating AC plug, AC100V–240V
Recommended for
- People who want to carry a charger and USB-C cable as one
- People who prefer a simple black charger
Notes
- No USB-A port
- Check size, weight, and output during simultaneous use on the sales page
ELECOM EC-AC8565WH
A compact approx. 98g USB-C charger delivering up to 65W from a single USB-C port.
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Key features
- USB-C × 1 only, USB PD up to 65W and PPS up to 65W
- Uses GaN II, foldable plug with a 90-degree swing design
- Approx. 45.2 × 38.1 × 43.8mm, approx. 98g
Recommended for
- People who want to charge up to a laptop from a single port on domestic trips
- People looking for a compact USB-C charger
Notes
- Cannot charge multiple devices at once and has no USB-A port
- Cable sold separately (a cable rated 100W or more is recommended for 65W charging); usable region: Japan
Anker PowerPort III 3-Port 65W Pod A2667
An approx. 130g 3-port 65W charger with USB-C × 2, USB-A × 1, and a foldable plug.
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Key features
- USB-C × 2, USB-A × 1, up to 65W (single USB-C port use)
- Supports USB PD and PPS, uses Anker GaN II
- Approx. 38 × 29 × 66mm (excluding plug), approx. 130g, foldable plug, input 100–240V
Recommended for
- People who want to carry just one charger on business trips and travel
- People who want to charge a laptop and phone at the same time
Notes
- 40W + 12W + 12W (up to 64W total) with all 3 ports in use
- Cable sold separately
UGREEN 65W GaN Charger
A 3-port GaN charger with USB-C × 2, USB-A × 1, and a foldable plug.
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Key features
- 3 ports: USB-C × 2 and USB-A × 1, up to 65W output
- USB-C supports PD 3.0, PPS, Quick Charge, and more
- Foldable plug, input 100–240V
Recommended for
- People who want to cut down to one charger on business trips and travel
- People who use both USB-C and USB-A
Notes
- During simultaneous use, output is shared, e.g. PD 45W + PD 20W on USB-C1 + USB-C2
- Check size and weight on the sales page
UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530
A 4-port GaN charger with USB-C × 3, USB-A × 1, and a foldable plug.
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Key features
- 4 ports: USB-C × 3 and USB-A × 1, up to 65W total
- Single-port use: USB-C1 / USB-C2 up to 65W, USB-C3 up to 30W, USB-A up to 22.5W
- Supports PD 3.0 and PPS, foldable plug, input 100–240V
Recommended for
- People who want to carry fewer chargers on business trips and travel
- People who want to charge a laptop, phone, earbuds, and more together
Notes
- Ports share up to 65W total during simultaneous use
- Check size and weight on the sales page
ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF
An approx. 100g 2-port AC charger with one USB-C 20W port and one USB-A 12W port.
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Key features
- USB-C (PD 3.0, up to 20W) × 1, USB-A (up to 12W) × 1, 32W total
- Charges 2 devices at once
- Foldable plug that rotates 90 degrees, approx. 58.8 × 28.0 × 58.8mm, approx. 100g
Recommended for
- People who mainly charge phones and tablets on domestic trips and outings
- People who want to charge two phones, or a phone and a tablet, at once
Notes
- Consider a 65W-class model if you also want to charge a laptop
- Cable sold separately; usable region: Japan
Not sure which to choose?
- Fewer cables → UGREEN 55897 / tama's PR-APC265C
- Simple and compact with a single port → ELECOM EC-AC8565WH
- 3 ports for a laptop and phone together → Anker A2667 / UGREEN 65W GaN Charger
- 4 ports for many devices → UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530
- Phone-focused domestic trips → ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF
Summary
The right USB-C charger for travel depends on how you want to reduce your luggage and which devices you charge. For trips and business travel, candidates are the UGREEN 55897 and tama's PR-APC265C for fewer cables, the ELECOM EC-AC8565WH for simple single-port charging up to a laptop, the Anker A2667 and UGREEN 65W GaN Charger for combining a laptop and phone in one charger, the UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530 for many devices, and the ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF for phone-focused use. To compare a wide range of USB-C chargers, see "8 Best USB-C Chargers"; to compare only 65W models, see "5 Best 65W USB-C Chargers"; to see a wide range of work gadgets, see "10 Best Work Gadgets"; and to choose on a budget, see "10 Best Gadgets Under ¥10,000." Check each product article for detailed specs, and the sales page for the latest pricing, stock, and compatibility.
