The 10 Best USB Chargers as of July 2026

How we ranked these usb chargers

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each USB charger does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

We also weigh real-world owner reviews — star ratings and how many people left them — and whether each product has the features you'd expect in its class.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	USB Chargers	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Anker 735 (Nano II 65W)	9.0	Best overall	GaN	£45	View Price
2	Anker Prime 100W	8.9	Best high-power	GaN	£80	View Price
3	UGREEN Nexode 65W	8.8	Best value 65W	GaN	£35	View Price
4	Anker 711 (Nano II 30W)	8.7	Best compact single	GaN	£20	View Price
5	UGREEN 100W Desktop	8.6	Best desktop hub	GaN	£70	View Price
6	Anker 525 Charging Station	8.5	Best multi-port station	Hub	£50	View Price
7	Apple 35W Dual USB-C	8.5	Best for Apple users	Standard	£55	View Price
8	Belkin 65W Dual	8.4	Best mid-range	GaN	£40	View Price
9	Amazon Basics 30W USB-C	8.1	Best budget single	Standard	£14	View Price
10	Generic Multi-USB Wall Plug	8.0	Best cheap multi-port	Multi-port	£18	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

Anker 735 (Nano II 65W)

9.0Our number one pick.

Anker's 735 Nano II is a compact 65W GaN charger with three ports that can fast-charge a laptop, phone and earbuds at once, a brilliant all-rounder. It is pricier than basic plugs, but the power and compactness are excellent.

Charging: 9.2Build: 9.0Ports: 9.0Value: 8.8

Pros

65W charges a laptop
Three ports
Compact GaN

Cons

Pricier than basic
Power splits across ports

Check price on Amazon≈ £45

Best high-power

Anker Prime 100W

8.9A superb runner-up.

Anker's Prime 100W GaN charger powers laptops, tablets and phones simultaneously with plenty of headroom and a premium build, ideal for a one-charger desk. It is expensive, but for high-power multi-device charging it is superb.

Charging: 9.4Build: 9.2Ports: 9.2Value: 8.4

Pros

100W for demanding devices
Four ports
Premium build

Cons

Expensive
Larger

Check price on Amazon≈ £80

Best value 65W

UGREEN Nexode 65W

8.8Rounds out our top three.

UGREEN's Nexode 65W GaN charger offers near-Anker performance and three ports at a lower price, strong value for charging a laptop and phones. It is slightly less refined, but the value and power are excellent.

Charging: 9.0Build: 8.8Ports: 9.0Value: 9.2

Pros

65W laptop charging
Three ports
Great value

Cons

Slightly less refined
Fixed plug prongs

Check price on Amazon≈ £35

Best compact single

Anker 711 (Nano II 30W)

8.7A standout in the upper half.

Anker's 711 Nano II is a tiny 30W GaN charger that fast-charges phones and small tablets, barely bigger than a stock plug, ideal for travel. It is single-port, but the size and reliability are excellent.

Charging: 8.8Build: 9.0Ports: 8.0Value: 9.0

Pros

Tiny and travel-friendly
Fast 30W
Reliable

Cons

Single port
Not for laptops

Check price on Amazon≈ £20

Best desktop hub

UGREEN 100W Desktop

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

UGREEN's 100W desktop charger has multiple USB-C and USB-A ports to power a whole desk of devices from one plug, with a tidy footprint. It is pricier, but the port count and power are excellent.

Charging: 9.0Build: 8.8Ports: 9.2Value: 8.6

Pros

Powers a whole desk
Lots of ports
Tidy

Cons

Pricey
Larger unit

Check price on Amazon≈ £70

Best multi-port station

Anker 525 Charging Station

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

Anker's 525 charging station combines mains sockets and USB ports in a compact desk hub, great for charging and powering several things from one outlet. It is not the highest wattage per port, but the convenience is excellent.

Charging: 8.4Build: 8.8Ports: 9.2Value: 8.8

Pros

Mains and USB in one
Tidy desk hub
Surge protection

Cons

Lower per-port wattage
Bulkier

Check price on Amazon≈ £50

Best for Apple users

Apple 35W Dual USB-C

8.5A dependable pick if the price is right.

Apple's 35W dual USB-C charger reliably fast-charges two devices and suits iPhone, iPad and MacBook Air owners who want first-party simplicity. It is pricey for the wattage, but well-made and dependable.

Charging: 8.6Build: 8.8Ports: 8.4Value: 8.0

Pros

Reliable two-port charging
First-party for Apple
Compact

Cons

Pricey for 35W
No fast specs vs GaN rivals

Check price on Amazon≈ £55

Best mid-range

Belkin 65W Dual

8.4Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Belkin's 65W dual USB-C GaN charger is a well-made, reliable two-port charger with solid safety credentials, a dependable choice. It is pricier than UGREEN, but trusted and tidy.

Charging: 8.6Build: 8.8Ports: 8.4Value: 8.6

Pros

Reliable 65W dual
Trusted brand
Good safety

Cons

Pricier than rivals
Two ports only

Check price on Amazon≈ £40

Best budget single

Amazon Basics 30W USB-C

8.1A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Amazon Basics' 30W USB-C charger fast-charges phones and small tablets reliably for very little, a sensible cheap everyday plug. It is single-port and basic, but for the price it does the job well.

Charging: 8.2Build: 8.0Ports: 8.0Value: 9.2

Pros

Cheap and reliable
Fast 30W
Compact

Cons

Single port
Basic build

Check price on Amazon≈ £14

Best cheap multi-port

Generic Multi-USB Wall Plug

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

A generic multi-USB wall plug with several A and C ports charges a household of phones and tablets cheaply from one socket, handy for families. The wattage per port is modest and build basic, but for value multi-charging it is fine.

Charging: 7.8Build: 7.8Ports: 9.0Value: 9.0

Pros

Several ports cheaply
Good for families
One socket

Cons

Modest per-port power
Basic build

Check price on Amazon≈ £18

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the usb chargers in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Anker 735 (Nano II 65W), which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Anker Prime 100W and UGREEN Nexode 65W are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best usb chargers without overthinking it, the Anker 735 (Nano II 65W) is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £45

Our top picks at a glance

Anker 735 (Nano II 65W)

UGREEN Nexode 65W

Apple 35W Dual USB-C

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How we ranked these usb chargers

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Anker 735 (Nano II 65W)

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Anker Prime 100W

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UGREEN Nexode 65W

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Anker 711 (Nano II 30W)

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UGREEN 100W Desktop

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Anker 525 Charging Station

Pros

Cons

Apple 35W Dual USB-C

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Belkin 65W Dual

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Amazon Basics 30W USB-C

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Generic Multi-USB Wall Plug

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Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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