USB-C chargers (Type-C chargers) offer more choices than ever as more devices—from smartphones to tablets and laptops—charge over USB-C. However, the right device depends on max output: a 20W class is typical for phones, while a 65W class or higher is the guide if you also want to charge a laptop such as a MacBook. Port layouts also vary, from simple single-port models to 2–4-port models with USB-A and models with a built-in USB-C cable. This article organizes 8 USB-C fast chargers covered on R13 Picks with a comparison table and use-case recommendations. It is not a ranking but a USB-C charger comparison to help you choose by the devices you charge, how many, and where you use them. Actual output varies depending on the connected device, cable, supported standard, and simultaneous connections.
Models in this guide
ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF
20W / 2 ports
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ELECOM EC-AC8565WH
65W / 1 port
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tama's PR-APC265C
65W / built-in cable
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UGREEN 65W GaN Charger
65W / 3 ports
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Anker PowerPort III 3-Port 65W Pod A2667
65W / 3 ports
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UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530
65W / 4 ports
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UGREEN 55897
65W / built-in cable
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tama's PR-AP160UC3
100W / 4 ports
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8 USB-C chargers comparison
| Product | Max output | Ports | USB-C ports | USB-A | PD | PPS | GaN | Built-in cable | Features | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF | USB-C 20W / USB-A 12W (32W total) | USB-C × 1, USB-A × 1 | 1 | Yes | ○ (PD 3.0) | — | — | — | Charges 2 devices at once, foldable plug, approx. 100g | Phones and tablets |
| ELECOM EC-AC8565WH | 65W | USB-C × 1 | 1 | No | ○ | ○ | GaN II | — | Single port, foldable plug, approx. 98g | Simple single-port use, laptops |
| tama's PR-APC265C | Up to 65W | Built-in retractable USB-C cable, USB-C × 1 | 1 (+ built-in USB-C cable) | No | ○ | — | GaN | ○ (retractable) | 90° rotating AC plug, AC100V–240V | Built-in cable, portability |
| UGREEN 65W GaN Charger | Up to 65W (shared when using multiple ports) | USB-C × 2, USB-A × 1 | 2 | Yes | ○ (PD 3.0) | ○ | GaN | — | Quick Charge support, foldable plug | Laptop plus phone |
| Anker PowerPort III 3-Port 65W Pod A2667 | 65W (single USB-C port use) | USB-C × 2, USB-A × 1 | 2 | Yes | ○ | ○ | Anker GaN II | — | PowerIQ 3.0 (Gen2), foldable plug, approx. 130g | Laptop plus phone, business trips |
| UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530 | Up to 65W total (65W on USB-C1 / USB-C2 single-port use) | USB-C × 3, USB-A × 1 | 3 | Yes | ○ (PD 3.0) | ○ | GaN (GaNInfinity) | — | 4 ports, foldable plug | Charging many devices, desk |
| UGREEN 55897 | 65W (single-port use) | Retractable USB-C cable × 1, USB-C × 1, USB-A × 1 | 1 (+ built-in USB-C cable) | Yes | ○ (PD 3.0 / 2.0) | ○ | GaN (GaN Infinity) | ○ (approx. 0.69m) | 8-step length adjustment, approx. 200g | Built-in cable, business trips and travel |
| tama's PR-AP160UC3 | 100W (USB PD) | USB-C × 3, USB-A × 1 | 3 | Yes | ○ | ○ | GaN | — | Foldable plug, AC100V–240V | Charging many devices, desk |
ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF
- Max output
- USB-C 20W / USB-A 12W (32W total)
- Ports
- USB-C × 1, USB-A × 1
- USB-C ports
- 1
- USB-A
- Yes
- PD
- ○ (PD 3.0)
- PPS
- —
- GaN
- —
- Built-in cable
- —
- Features
- Charges 2 devices at once, foldable plug, approx. 100g
- Best for
- Phones and tablets
ELECOM EC-AC8565WH
- Max output
- 65W
- Ports
- USB-C × 1
- USB-C ports
- 1
- USB-A
- No
- PD
- ○
- PPS
- ○
- GaN
- GaN II
- Built-in cable
- —
- Features
- Single port, foldable plug, approx. 98g
- Best for
- Simple single-port use, laptops
tama's PR-APC265C
- Max output
- Up to 65W
- Ports
- Built-in retractable USB-C cable, USB-C × 1
- USB-C ports
- 1 (+ built-in USB-C cable)
- USB-A
- No
- PD
- ○
- PPS
- —
- GaN
- GaN
- Built-in cable
- ○ (retractable)
- Features
- 90° rotating AC plug, AC100V–240V
- Best for
- Built-in cable, portability
UGREEN 65W GaN Charger
- Max output
- Up to 65W (shared when using multiple ports)
- Ports
- USB-C × 2, USB-A × 1
- USB-C ports
- 2
- USB-A
- Yes
- PD
- ○ (PD 3.0)
- PPS
- ○
- GaN
- GaN
- Built-in cable
- —
- Features
- Quick Charge support, foldable plug
- Best for
- Laptop plus phone
Anker PowerPort III 3-Port 65W Pod A2667
- Max output
- 65W (single USB-C port use)
- Ports
- USB-C × 2, USB-A × 1
- USB-C ports
- 2
- USB-A
- Yes
- PD
- ○
- PPS
- ○
- GaN
- Anker GaN II
- Built-in cable
- —
- Features
- PowerIQ 3.0 (Gen2), foldable plug, approx. 130g
- Best for
- Laptop plus phone, business trips
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
- USB-C ports
- 3
- USB-A
- Yes
- PD
- ○ (PD 3.0)
- PPS
- ○
- GaN
- GaN (GaNInfinity)
- Built-in cable
- —
- Features
- 4 ports, foldable plug
- Best for
- Charging many devices, desk
UGREEN 55897
- Max output
- 65W (single-port use)
- Ports
- Retractable USB-C cable × 1, USB-C × 1, USB-A × 1
- USB-C ports
- 1 (+ built-in USB-C cable)
- USB-A
- Yes
- PD
- ○ (PD 3.0 / 2.0)
- PPS
- ○
- GaN
- GaN (GaN Infinity)
- Built-in cable
- ○ (approx. 0.69m)
- Features
- 8-step length adjustment, approx. 200g
- Best for
- Built-in cable, business trips and travel
tama's PR-AP160UC3
- Max output
- 100W (USB PD)
- Ports
- USB-C × 3, USB-A × 1
- USB-C ports
- 3
- USB-A
- Yes
- PD
- ○
- PPS
- ○
- GaN
- GaN
- Built-in cable
- —
- Features
- Foldable plug, AC100V–240V
- Best for
- Charging many devices, desk
If you mainly charge phones
If you mainly charge smartphones and tablets, a 20W-class phone USB-C charger like the ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF is a candidate. It has one USB-C port (PD 3.0, up to 20W) and one USB-A port (up to 12W) and can charge 2 devices at once. If you want one charger that also covers a laptop such as a MacBook, models in the 65W class or higher are candidates.
If you also want to charge a laptop
To charge a laptop such as a MacBook, a laptop USB-C charger in the 65W class or higher is a candidate. Among these 8 models, the ELECOM EC-AC8565WH, tama's PR-APC265C, UGREEN 65W GaN Charger, Anker A2667, UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530, and UGREEN 55897 are 65W class, and tama's PR-AP160UC3 is 100W. With multi-port models, the laptop needs to be connected to a port that supports 65W output. Not every MacBook will charge at maximum speed; it depends on the device's supported power and the cable.
For simple single-port use
The ELECOM EC-AC8565WH is a 65W charger with just one USB-C port. Both USB PD and PPS are listed at up to 65W, so you can use it without thinking about sharing output with other ports. It has no USB-A port and cannot charge multiple devices at once. The cable is sold separately, and a USB cable that supports charging at 100W or more is recommended for 65W charging.
If you want to charge several devices together
To charge a laptop, phone, tablet, and more together, candidates are the 3-port UGREEN 65W GaN Charger and Anker A2667, and the 4-port UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530 and tama's PR-AP160UC3. When multiple ports are used at once, output is shared among them, and each port does not reach its maximum output. Check the output for each combination in each product article and on the sales page. For tama's PR-AP160UC3, output sharing during simultaneous use needs to be checked on the official product page.
For travel and business trips
For trips where you want to carry less, tama's PR-APC265C and the UGREEN 55897, which combine charger and cable, and the Anker A2667, at approx. 130g with a foldable plug, are easy to consider. The two ELECOM models list Japan as the usable region on their sales pages, so they are for domestic trips and outings in Japan. 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.
If you want a built-in cable
If you don't want to carry a separate cable, tama's PR-APC265C and the UGREEN 55897, both with a built-in retractable USB-C cable, are candidates. tama's PR-APC265C adds one USB-C port to its built-in cable, while the UGREEN 55897 adds one USB-C and one USB-A port to its built-in cable (approx. 0.69m). You can choose based on whether you also want to use USB-A cables.
For a permanent desk setup
To charge several devices at your desk, the 4-port UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530 (up to 65W total) and tama's PR-AP160UC3 (100W) are candidates. For a phone and tablet charging spot, you can also place a 20W-class 2-port model like the ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF.
Related 65W charger roundup
If you want to compare only 65W-class models for laptops, also see "5 Best 65W USB-C Chargers," which organizes 1-port, 3-port, 4-port, and built-in cable 65W models. To see a wider range of work gadgets beyond chargers, "10 Best Work Gadgets" is also recommended.
How to choose a USB-C charger
Max output: 20W, 30W, 45W, 65W, and 100W
When choosing a USB-C charger, first check the max output. As a general guide, the 20W class is for smartphones and some tablets, while the 65W class and above also covers laptops. With multi-port models, output may be 30W, 45W, and so on depending on the port and combination of simultaneous connections. For example, the sales pages list up to 30W on USB-C3 in single-port use for the UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530, and PD45W + PD20W for USB-C1 + USB-C2 used together on the UGREEN 65W GaN Charger. Required power differs by device, so also check the specs of the devices you want to charge.
Number of USB-C ports and USB-A availability
Choose the number of ports by how many devices you want to charge at once. These 8 models include the ELECOM EC-AC8565WH with USB-C × 1 only, the ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF with one USB-C and one USB-A port, 3-port models with USB-C × 2 and USB-A × 1, 4-port models with USB-C × 3 and USB-A × 1, and models with a built-in USB-C cable. If you also want to use USB-A cables or devices, check whether there is a USB-A port.
PD and PPS
USB Power Delivery (PD) is a standard for supplying higher power to devices such as laptops over USB-C, and it is a basic item when looking for a recommended PD charger. PPS is a mechanism within PD that adjusts voltage in fine steps and is used by compatible smartphones and other devices. Whether fast charging works depends on the standards the device supports. A "—" in the comparison table means support could not be confirmed in the product article.
GaN
Chargers using GaN (gallium nitride) can keep the body small even at high output. All of the 65W- and 100W-class models here are listed as using GaN. When looking for a recommended GaN charger, comparing port layout and size/weight along with GaN makes choosing easier.
Output sharing across multiple ports
With multi-port chargers, output is shared among ports when several are used at once. Each port does not reach its maximum output when multiple ports are in use. The sales pages list 40W + 12W + 12W with all 3 ports in use on the Anker A2667, and 32W total (USB-C 20W + USB-A 12W) on the ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF. When charging a laptop and a phone at the same time, check which device goes into which port.
Built-in cable and foldable plug
tama's PR-APC265C and the UGREEN 55897 have a built-in retractable USB-C cable. The other models need a separate cable. If you carry a charger, also check whether the plug folds or rotates. If you are choosing a cable too, the article on Case by Case's fast charging cable, with selectable connector types and lengths, may help.
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 with its built-in cable. Check the sales page for the size and weight of the other models. How much this matters depends on whether you carry it in a bag or leave it on your desk.
Phones, tablets, laptops, travel, business trips, and desks
As a guide, the 20W class suits phones, tablets depend on their supported power, and the 65W class and above suits laptops. For travel and business trips, check whether you can reduce the number of chargers and cables and whether the usable region and supported voltage match; at your desk, choosing based on how many devices you want to connect at once keeps things tidy.
Points to note when choosing a USB-C charger
Not every device charges at max output; actual output varies depending on the connected device, cable, supported standard, and simultaneous connections. Not every MacBook will charge at maximum speed. 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
ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF
A 2-port AC charger for phones and tablets 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 rated output, charges 2 devices at once
- Foldable plug that rotates 90 degrees, approx. 100g
Recommended for
- People looking for a charger mainly for phones and tablets
- People who want to charge two phones, or a phone and a tablet, at once
Notes
- Consider the 65W class or higher if you want one charger that also covers a laptop
- Cable sold separately; usable region is Japan
ELECOM EC-AC8565WH
A compact USB-C charger with GaN II that puts up to 65W into 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
- GaN II, foldable plug with a 90-degree swing structure
- Approx. 45.2 × 38.1 × 43.8mm, approx. 98g
Recommended for
- People looking for a compact 65W USB-C charger with the simplicity of one port
- People who want a laptop charger smaller than the included AC adapter
Notes
- Cannot charge multiple devices at once and has no USB-A port
- Cable sold separately (100W-or-higher cable recommended for 65W charging); usable region is Japan
tama's PR-APC265C
A charger with a built-in retractable USB-C cable, USB PD up to 65W, and GaN.
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Key features
- Built-in retractable USB-C cable, USB-C port × 1
- USB Power Delivery support, up to 65W, GaN
- 90° rotating AC plug, AC100V–240V
Recommended for
- People who want to carry the charger and USB-C cable together
- People who want a simple black charger
Notes
- No USB-A port
- Check output during simultaneous use and size/weight on the sales page
UGREEN 65W GaN Charger
A 3-port GaN charger with USB-C × 2 and USB-A × 1 and up to 65W output.
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Key features
- 3 ports: USB-C × 2, USB-A × 1; up to 65W output
- USB-C supports PD 3.0, PPS, Quick Charge, and more
- Shared output when used together, such as PD45W + PD20W on USB-C1 + USB-C2; foldable plug
Recommended for
- People who want one charger for a laptop and a phone
- People who want to use both USB-C and USB-A
Notes
- Output is shared when multiple ports are used
- Check size and weight on the sales page
Anker PowerPort III 3-Port 65W Pod A2667
A 3-port 65W charger with USB-C × 2 and USB-A × 1, using Anker GaN II.
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Key features
- USB-C × 2, USB-A × 1; up to 65W (single USB-C port use)
- USB PD and PPS support, PowerIQ 3.0 (Gen2)
- Approx. 38 × 29 × 66mm (excl. plug), approx. 130g, foldable plug
Recommended for
- People looking for an Anker 3-port charger
- People who want to carry just one charger on business trips and travel
Notes
- With all 3 ports in use: 40W + 12W + 12W (up to 64W total)
- Cable sold separately
UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530
A 4-port GaN charger with USB-C × 3 and USB-A × 1 and up to 65W total.
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Key features
- 4 ports: USB-C × 3, 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
- PD 3.0 and PPS support, foldable plug
Recommended for
- People who want to charge a laptop, phone, earbuds, and more with one charger
- People who want to tidy their desk charging setup
Notes
- The up to 65W total is shared when multiple ports are used
- Connect a laptop to USB-C1 or USB-C2
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
- Up to 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 a built-in cable
Notes
- Output is automatically shared when multiple devices are connected
- On the heavier side among these 8 models
tama's PR-AP160UC3
A GaN charger with 3 USB-C ports and 1 USB-A port, supporting USB PD 100W.
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Key features
- USB Power Delivery support, 100W
- USB-C × 3, USB-A × 1, PPS support
- GaN, foldable plug, AC100V–240V
Recommended for
- People who want to consolidate their desk charging setup into one charger
- People looking for a 100W USB PD charger
Notes
- No charging cable included (official information)
- Check output sharing during simultaneous use on the official product page
Not sure which to choose?
- Mainly phones and tablets → ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF
- Simple single-port charging up to a laptop → ELECOM EC-AC8565WH
- 3 ports for a laptop and phone together → UGREEN 65W GaN Charger / Anker A2667
- 4 ports at your desk → UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530 / tama's PR-AP160UC3
- A built-in cable → tama's PR-APC265C / UGREEN 55897
Summary
The best use for a USB-C charger depends on its max output and port layout. The 20W-class ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF suits phone-focused use, the ELECOM EC-AC8565WH suits single-port charging up to a laptop, the UGREEN 65W GaN Charger and Anker A2667 suit 3-port use, the UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530 and the 100W tama's PR-AP160UC3 suit 4-port use, and tama's PR-APC265C and the UGREEN 55897 suit those who want a built-in cable. To compare only 65W-class models for laptops, 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.
