This $20 MagSafe charger is better and cheaper than Apple’s own accessory

Anker MagGo Qi2 magnetic wireless charger pad Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeaways Recently, I’ve seen more and more power banks integrating wireless charging capabilities, such as the Anker MagGo Qi2. These devices are appealing for their ability to attach directly to the back of an iPhone (or any device with a magnetic adapter), offering the convenience … Read more

Anker’s folding Qi2 charger and other power banks are up to 30 percent off

The list of Qi2 smartphones expanded ever so slightly this week, with the iPhone 12 joining the ranks of Qi2-certified phones thanks to a recent update. That means we can safely say that all MagSafe-compatible iPhones — including the iPhone 13, 14, and 15 — are officially Qi2-ready. The timing couldn’t be better, either, as … Read more

Best Wireless Charger for 2024

Does my phone support wireless charging? Starting with the iPhone 8, all new iPhones feature wireless charging, though only the iPhone 12, iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 series models have Apple’s MagSafe feature that allows for faster charging with Apple-certified MagSafe chargers. Many but not all new Android smartphones, particularly more premium models, also support … Read more

Buy a Surge Protector Wall Charger for $9 during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Get a 5-Outlet Surge Protector Wall Charger with 4 USB Ports on sale now. Lvetek/ZDNET After moving into a new home, we want to ensure we reduce as much clutter as possible and save space in all our rooms with multiple cables. The 5-Outlet Surge Protector Wall Charger is on our list of essentials to … Read more

This Anker MagSafe charger offers more than Apple’s at half the price right now

Christina Darby/ ZDNET A reliable MagSafe battery pack is a must in your iPhone accessory collection because it not only gives you the battery boost you need when on the go but also eliminates the pesky wires that come with regular portable chargers.  Also: Amazon Big Spring Sale: The 85+ deals you can shop now … Read more

This beast of a USB-C charger can power 3 laptops, and it’s $70 off on Amazon

Ugreen Nexode 300W GaN 5-Ports Desktop Charging Station. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETWhat’s the deal? The Ugreen Nexode 300W GaN 5-Ports Desktop Charging Station is a beast and, right now, Amazon is offering it for $70 off the list price during its Big Spring Sale event. Why this deal is ZDNET-recommended Chargers come in all sorts of sizes — from … Read more

Why I use this 160W charger for my MacBook instead of the one Apple gave me

Ugreen Nexode Pro 160W 4-port fast charger Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Ugreen Nexode Pro is a 160W 4-port fast charger, available from Amazon for $120.It’s powerful and caters to USB-C and USB-A ports.The device is heavy, and bulky (but still smaller than the Apple charger that comes with the MacBook Pro). For a long time, … Read more

Why I replaced my default MacBook charger with this 160W adapter (and you should too)

Ugreen Nexode Pro 160W 4-port fast charger Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Ugreen Nexode Pro is a 160W 4-port fast charger, available from Amazon for $120.It’s powerful and caters to USB-C and USB-A ports.The device is heavy, and bulky (but still smaller than the Apple charger that comes with the MacBook Pro). For a long time, … Read more

This monster 240W charger has features I’ve never seen on other accessories

Baseus 240W, 5-port smart USB-C GaN desktop charger. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysBaseus 240W, 5-port smart USB-C GaN desktop charger, available from Amazon for the discounted price of $170.Powerful, offers USB-C, USB-A, and DC outputs, and can charge two laptops simultaneously.Big, heavy, and the four-foot power cord means this charger isn’t well suited to travel use. … Read more