With all manufacturers now selling smartphones and tablets without power adapters, finding the right fast charger for your new iPhone 13 or Android device is essential. That’s because a fast charger that supports USB-C charging will allow you to get more power to your device in a short time. To make things simpler, I tested 14 different chargers from various brands to find out which one is the best fast charger.
The method I employed to test these chargers was as simple as possible. I drained each device to 10 percent battery, plugged in a power brick and then recorded the amount of charge added every 10 minutes for an hour. I tested each adapter by plugging it directly into a standard 120-volt outlet without using power strips or extension cords. I also used certified 100-watt USB-C cables made by Anker, Apple, and others. I measured how well each adapter was able to match each gadget’s optimal charging speed, which varies depending on how much juice the device has. The devices I selected for testing included an Apple iPhone 13, a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, a Nintendo Switch, a 2021 Dell XPS 13, and a 16-inch M1 Max MacBook Pro.
I grouped the chargers into three categories based on their power outputs: 30-watt and under chargers, 45 to 65-watt chargers, and 100 watts or more chargers. In the 30-watt category, the Anker Nano was the best with the fastest charging speeds. In the 65-watt category, the Anker 735 GaN Prime outperformed the competition, finishing within one percent of each with each adapter. For 100-watt and up chargers, the Razer USB-C 130W was the best option with the primary charging ports capped at 90 or 96 watts.
In summary, if all you want is a power brick to keep small devices powered up, the Anker Nano is the best choice. For 65-watt chargers, the Anker 735 offers the best performance. And for high-power USB-C fast chargers, the Razer USB-C 130W is the top choice.
