ZMI zPower Turbo 65W
ZMI zPower Turbo 65W - The best value fast charger for your Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and up to 14-inch laptops.
Summary
The ZMI zPower Turbo 65W is my most often recommended USB-C charger. It can support all my devices and is consistently among the lowest-cost chargers in the 45-65W range. It includes a USB-C cable rated for 100W power transfers, adding value. It fits in the accessory pocket of most Nintendo Switch cases and laptop sleeves. Without a similar charger having a sale, it is tough to beat for any small to mid-sized USB-C device.
Port 1: 65W USB-C PD 3.0 (5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3.25A)
Includes a 5-foot USB-C cable (100W)
Dimensions: 2 x 2 x 1.1 in | 3.4 oz
Model: HA712
Price: Price not available
Overall
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Performance
(5)
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Design
(5)
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Safety
(4.5)
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Portability
(5)
Pros
- A great compromise between performance, size, and price
- Fast charges iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, LG, and Motorola phones
- Charges Nintendo Switch in both handheld and docked modes
- Fast charges all model iPads and tablets
- Will support most 14-inch or smaller laptops and the Steam Deck
- Includes a USB-C cable
- Works worldwide with 100-240V power input (may need a plug adapter)
Cons
- Won’t support Samsung Super Fast Charging or PPS
Updated: April 28, 2023
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I purchased the product in this review.
ZMI zPower Turbo 65W printed specs
My Impressions of the ZMI zPower Turbo 65W
The ZMI zPower Turbo 65W charger offers the size perks of GaN technology. But it is using older silicon-based technology that is cheaper to produce. Today GaN technology has come down in price, but this charger is still a low-cost option that doesn’t rely on sales or coupons to get you the best price. And the chargers which can beat its price don’t include a USB-C cable as this one does, making your total cost higher. As a 65W USB-C charger, it will support most mobile devices, from an iPhone to a 14-inch MacBook Pro. Only the largest laptops, often requiring around 100W chargers, are outside its support range. It also fully supports a Nintendo Switch in handheld or docked mode and the Steam Deck.
The lack of PPS support is its biggest downside. If you have a newer Samsung, Google, or other Android phone which supports Super Fast Charging or PPS, you may want to look at other 65W chargers with those options. iPhones and most laptops don’t support PPS. The lack of GaN technology with a similar form factor does mean this charger can get warmer. But during testing, none of the external temperature readings got close to being too hot to touch. It didn’t get a perfect safety rating above because it is not USB-IF certified, which is common among still good USB-C chargers.
The ZMI zPower Turbo 65W is often the charger I grab for my laptop or Nintendo Switch dock when traveling. I’ve used it for years without issue, and only recently would I consider other options if buying today. The USB-C cable makes it a travel-friendly package or a dedicated charger in your home or office.
Compare this charger with the best fast chargers for your iPhone, Android, or Nintendo Switch.
Buy ZMI zPower Turbo 65W if you:
- Need to charge a docked Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or 13 to 14-inch laptop
- Don’t see a better deal from a similar 65W USB-C charger which also includes a USB-C cable
Don’t buy if you:
- Want PPS or Samsung Super Fast Charging support on top of fast charging your other devices
