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Like many of you, I have no shortage of USB charging adapters. However, not all of them are as useful or versatile as I’d like.
The idea of buying a 2-port charger seemed strange to me at first, given how many single-port chargers I have.
However, I often found myself playing cord roulette, swapping between Apple Lighting, USB-C, and micro-USB cords.
I was also travelling to media events with multiple devices that all needed to be recharged at night.
I bought this Anker 40W 2-port USB-C charger in mid-2022, and have been quite happy with its performance and versatility.
I also bought a pricier Apple 2-port 35W USB-C charger at the same time. I actually like the Apple better, as it better hugs the wall, but it retails for $59. At the time of this posting, it’s on sale for $52.
The Anker, however, is $19 right now, down slightly from the $21 I paid.
The Apple lives behind the couch and recharges our cell phones in the evening, whereas the Anker is my go-to for tablets and all manners of other devices. I like the Anker better as a temporary charger, where it’s moved around on occasion rather than always being plugged into a specific outlet.
I don’t regret buying the Apple 2-port charger, but I won’t pay that much for another.
The Anker isn’t the smallest 2-port USB-C charger, or the fastest. It delivers fast charging with certain devices, and has a folding plug for compact storage and portability.
I have also been thinking about replacing more of my USB-A cords, such as earlier USB-C cords, as well as my micro USB and mini USB cords, which I unfortunately still need on occasion. I also have some proprietary charging cords that have USB-A on the power adapter end of things.
I like Anker in general. I have an older power bank that’s been holding up, and the brand has been great about replacing damaged/prematurely worn USB cords over the years. (I went through a lot of short-length micro USB and USB-C cords when using Android devices in the car. My Anker Lighting cable is 3-1/2 years old now, and still going strong.)
The 2-port USB-C charger isn’t a must-have, but it made things easer for me at home and while travelling.
This one is a great value, and I’m thinking about buying another to support the growing list of devices I often need to recharge at the same time.
Price: $19
While we’re on the subject, does anyone have suggestions for a corded multi-port USB-C charger?
I’m looking for a way to bring USB charging ports to more accessible locations. I tend to load up inexpensive power strips with some of my spare slim USB-C chargers, but that takes up a lot of benchtop space.
I’ve been looking at the Anker 65W II ($64 at Amazon) and an Anker 4x USB-C 120W charger ($80 at Amazon). The perfect device would have 4x 20W USB-C outlets (or more!), but I have yet to find anything like this.
