Chargers for the Nintendo Switch
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- Nintendo licensed power banks are coming soon, but not necessarily licensed for the Switch.
- New charging safety rating now being used for all product listings.
USB-C Chargers
| Charger | Speed Rating | Safety Rating | Output | Cable | Travel Friendly | Also Good For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Web AC Power Adapter for Nintendo Switch | Superb | ★★★☆☆ | 5V/1.5A, 15V/2.6A | Built-in, 6 feet/1.8 meters | No | Nintendo Switch Only | Walmart exclusive |
| Google 45W USB-C Power Adapter | Superb | ★★★☆☆ | 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/2.25A | USB-C, 6.5 feet/2 meters | Yes | Phone, Tablet, 15” Laptop (USB-C) | Cable connector points down instead of out |
| Monoprice Obsidian USB Type-C Wall Charger, 45W | Superb | ★★★★☆ | 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/2.25A | None | Yes | Phone, Tablet, 15” Laptop (USB-C) | USB-IF Certified |
| Nekteck USB Type-C Wall Charger 45W PD | Superb | ★★★★☆ | 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/2.25A | Built-in, 6 feet/1.8 meters | No | Phone, Tablet, 15" Laptop (USB-C) | USB-IF Certified |
| Nintendo Switch AC Adapter | Superb | ★★★★★ | 5V/1.5A, 15V/2.6A | Built-in, 5 feet/1.5 meters | No | Nintendo Switch Only | Licensed by Nintendo |
| ZMi PowerPlug Turbo USB-C PD Power Adapter | Superb | ★★★☆☆ | 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/2.25A | USB-C, 5 feet/1.5 meters | Yes | Phone, Tablet, 15" Laptop (USB-C) | |
| Anker PowerPort Speed 1 USB-C Port | Great | ★★★☆☆ | 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15A/2A, 20V/1.5A | None | Yes | Phone, Tablet , 12" Laptop (USB-C) | Nathan K approved |
| Apple 29W USB-C Power Adapter | Great | ★★★☆☆ | 5V/1.5A, 15V/2A | None | Yes | MacBook 12" | |
| Apple 61W USB-C Power Adapter | Great | ★★★☆☆ | 5V/2.4A, 9V/3A, 20V/3A | None | Yes | MacBook Pro 13” | |
| Google 18W USB-C Power Adapter | Great | ★★★☆☆ | 9V/2A | USB-C, 3.3 feet/1 meter | No | Google Pixel |
USB-A Chargers
| Charger | Speed Rating | Safety Rating | Output | Cable | Travel Friendly | Also Good For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple 12W USB Power Adapter | Good | ★★★★☆ | 5V/2.4A | None | Yes | iPhone, iPad | Only known single port USB-A charger rated as Good. |
| Anker PowerPort Elite 2 Ports | Good Enough | ★★★★☆ | 5V/2.4A | None | Yes | Phone, Tablet | Two USB-A ports |
| Aukey Turbo Charger | Good Enough | ★★★★☆ | 5V/2.4A & QC 3.0 | None | No | Phone, Tablet | |
| Aukey Dual Port Turbo Charger | Good Enough | ★★★★☆ | 5V/2.4A & QC 3.0 | None | No | Phone, Tablet | Two USB-A ports |
Travel Friendly = Small and light, removable cable, prongs fold in.
12” Laptop = Small, low power laptop with USB-C port. MacBook 12”, Chromebook, etc.
15” Laptop = Regular (13-15”), high power laptop with USB-C port. MacBook Pro, Dell XPS, etc. Will also support 12” laptops.
Check your laptop’s power requirements before buying a charger for both it and the Switch.
USB-IF certification comes from the USB Implementers Forum, the creators of USB specifications. It denotes a device fully meets their standards. Lack of certification does not mean a device is bad. See the Switch Chargers FAQ for more details.