Chargers for the Nintendo Switch
USB-C Chargers | USB-A Chargers | Multi-port Chargers
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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 foot/1.8 meter | 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 foot/2 meter | 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 foot/1.8 meter | No | Phone, Tablet, 15" Laptop (USB-C) | USB-IF Certified |
| Nintendo Switch AC Adapter | Superb | ★★★★★ | 5V/1.5A, 15V/2.6A | Built-in, 5 foot/1.5 meter | No | Nintendo Switch Only | Nintendo Licensed Review |
| ZMi PowerPlug Turbo USB-C PD Power Adapter | Superb | ★★★☆☆ | 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/2.25A | USB-C, 5 foot/1.5 meter | Yes | Phone, Tablet, 15" Laptop (USB-C) | Review |
| 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" | Discontinued. Replaced with 30W version. |
| Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter | Great | ★★★☆☆ | 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/2A, 20V/1.5A | None | Yes | iPhone, iPad Pro, 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 | |
| AmazonBasics Single Voltage AC Charger for Nintendo Switch | Good | ★★★☆☆ | 5V/3A | Built-in, 6 foot/1.8 meter | No | Phone, Tablet (USB-C) |
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 |
Multi-port USB-C & USB-A Chargers
| Charger | Speed Rating | Safety Rating | Number of Ports | USB-C Output | USB-A Output | Cable | Also Good For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUKEY PA-Y10 Amp 46W PD Wall Charger | Superb | ★★★☆☆ | 2 | 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/2.3A | 5V/2.1A | None | Phone, Tablet, 15" Laptop | |
| Monoprice 39W Dual USB Wall Charger | Superb | ★★★★☆ | 2 | 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/2.6A | 5V/2.4A | None | Phone, Tablet, 12" Laptop | USB-IF Certified, Travel friendly |
| Anker PowerPort II USB-C Charger | Great | ★★★☆☆ | 2 | 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/2A, 20V/1.5A | 5V/2.4A | None | Phone, Tablet, 12” Laptop | Travel friendly Review |
| Obsidian Series 3-Port USB-C Wall Charger | Good | ★★★☆☆ | 3 | 5V/3A | 5V/2.4A | None | Phone, Tablet | Travel friendly |
| Monoprice 60W 4-Port USB Smart Charger | Superb | ★★★★☆ | 4 | 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3A | 5V/2.4A | None | Phone, Tablet, 15" Laptop | USB-IF Certified |
| Nekteck 4-port 72W USB Charger | Superb | ★★★★☆ | 4 | 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3A | 5V/2.4A | USB-C, 3 foot/0.9 meter, USB-IF certified | Phone, Tablet, 15" Laptop | USB-IF Certified |
QC 2.0 & 3.0 = Supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge. Useful if your phone supports Quick Charge, otherwise disregard. Switch does not support Quick Charge.
Travel Friendly = Small and light, removable cable, prongs fold in.
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.