Compare USB Chargers
Updated February 2013
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Best portable USB chargerPros: lightweight, appealing design, simple to operate, huge power storage capacity, bright LED flashlightCons: uSB ports tightly spaced, slow when charging multiple devices, glossy case subject to smudges and scratchesLithium polymer portable USB chargerAC, DC adapter availableThere is an 8,000mA and 16,000mA modelDepending on devices, up to five, six when adding devices to mini/micro split USB cableLED charge level and power-onNearly universal for USB connected devices w/ max of 2.5 amp8000mA is 3.5, 16,000mA is 5.753.2518,000mA 8.2, 16,000mA 14.6AC adapter, travel pouch. USB/mini USB cable, built-in flashlightGlossy black with silver band around sidePortable Power Max845620045440Dream Gear$50-$70 -
Best inductive USB charging matPros: can charge multiple devices at once, portable battery can recharge itself while charging another device, shuts off after completing chargeCons: no USB connection on mat, mat does not store power, portable battery stores only 1850mA, charging cases are not user-friendly, charges iPhone 4/4S and the Samsung Galaxy S III onlyInductive charging mat and portable lithium-ion batteryAC1850mA (portable charger only)One, two or three, depending on model, and two connections through portable chargerTwo LED indicator lightsUSB nearly universal, mat limited to iPhone 4/4S and the Samsung Galaxy S III3.753.75, 6.25 or 9.375 (depending on model)0.3750.30, 0.40 or 0.54 (depending on model)Portable battery includes USB and Apple 30-pin cable, universal power supply and an iPhone 4/4S charging caseBlack and WhitePWRSYSTEM041333014340Duracell*Est.$110
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Cheap USB chargerPros: charges wide variety of USB-powered devices, simple to use, charging indicator lightCons: low charging capacity, not compatible with some devicesnot avail.Portable USB ChargerRechargeable lithium-ion battery1150mAOneDevice charging, battery emptyiPhone, iPod Classic, iPod Nano, BlackBerry, Motorola phones, Nintendo DS, and some other devices with mini USB charging port3.41.40.44.2USB/mini USB cableBlackInstant USB Charger041333376356DuracellEst. $25
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Best desktop USB chargerPros: charges four USB devices at once, includes several types of charging tips, compact, low-profile design and solid buildCons: slow charging through USB port, extra tips cost $10 each, lacks syncing capabilityDesktopACN/AFour (smaller models are available)Power and charging indicatorsCompatible with thousands of devices5.311.81.2510.1Power cable, six tips (iPod/iPhone, microUSB, miniUSB, Nokia 2, Samsung 4, Sony Ericsson 2); other tips and 10-tip and four custom tip packs available from manufacturerMultiple colors, blends and themesI4BWH6V5USL845820040009IdaptEst. $60
