Chargers deals
"Charger" covers wall plugs, power banks, wireless pads and the cables between them — and mixing up wattage, standard and connector is the single most common reason a charger disappoints. This page pulls together live deals across all four, with the numbers worth checking before you buy.
What to check before buying chargers
- Wattage on the box is a ceiling, not a guarantee — your device only pulls what it's built to accept, so a 65 W charger won't speed up a 20 W phone.
- USB-C Power Delivery (PD) is the standard to look for if you charge a laptop or tablet; USB-A chargers top out lower and can't negotiate the same power levels.
- A power bank only delivers roughly 60–70% of its printed mAh to your device once conversion losses are counted — plan for that gap.
- Wireless (Qi) charging is slower and generates more heat than a cable, so it suits a nightstand better than a laptop's worth of daily top-ups.
- A charging cable needs its own wattage rating to match a fast charger; an old cable can bottleneck a brand-new fast plug.
Frequently asked questions
Will a higher-wattage charger damage my phone?
No — modern devices negotiate the power level they actually draw, so a higher-wattage charger is safe; it simply won't charge faster than your device's own limit.
Is wireless charging bad for battery health?
It runs slightly hotter than wired charging, and heat is the main factor in long-term battery wear, so wired is marginally better for daily fast top-ups if battery longevity is a priority.
Do I need the charger's official cable?
No, but the cable must be rated for the wattage and standard (USB-C PD, for example) you want — an underrated cable caps the charging speed no matter how capable the plug is.
Related buying guides
Power banks
Expect roughly 60 to 70 percent of the printed mAh to reach your device once conversion losses are counted.
Wireless chargers
Check that the charger supports the standard your phone uses (Qi or Qi2 with magnets) and its top wattage.
USB-C cables
Charging power is separate from data speed: look for a stated wattage (60 W, 100 W, 240 W) if you charge laptops.