Best Charging Stations and USB Charging Hubs in 2021

July 2024 · 3 minute read

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Charging stations and hubs come in all shapes and sizes. We've included different options to suit different needs and device charging specifications, so whether you have an iPhone, an Apple Watch, AirPods, a Quick Charge Android phone, a laptop, or a USB-C Android phone; we've got you covered.

These days, more and more devices are shipping with USB-C cables instead of USB-A cables, so we're including charging stations that come with both USB-C ports and USB-A ports if you're still using your older cables.

For Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra users, specifically — unfortunately, none of the charging stations we've encountered support Samsung's 45W fast charging for the Galaxy S20 Ultra. If you're looking to max out your charging speeds with those devices, your best bet is to get Samsung's own charger. Just note that the latest Galaxy S21 series, including the Galaxy S21 Ultra, only support up to 25W charging, which some of the chargers below can achieve. Learn more about how Insider Reviews tests and researches tech products.

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Here are the best charging stations and USB charging hubs:

Best charging station overall: Satechi Dock5 Multi-Device Charging Station, $59.99 from Satechi
The Satechi Dock5 Multi-Device Charging Station neatly charges five devices simultaneously and includes two USB-C PD ports, two USB-A ports, and a Qi charging pad.

Best budget charging station: Anker PowerPort 5 40W 5-Port USB Wall Charger, $39.99 from Anker
Charging multiple devices on a budget means you'll miss out on USB-C charging ports, but you get five USB-A ports on the Anker PowerPort 5 is a cheap, easy solution that will do a great job charging several devices.

Best charging station with wireless charging: Nomad Base Station, $99.95 from Nomad
The Nomad Base Station is a premium, elegant wireless charging station that can charge up to four devices at the same time with its USB-C, USB-A port, and wireless charging pad. 

Best charging station for Quick Charge devices: Ravpower PD Pioneer 65W 4-Port USB C Desktop Charger, $53.99 from Ravpower
The Ravpower PD Pioneer 65W 4-Port USB C Desktop Charger offers quick charging for both standard USB-A ports, as well as two USB-C ports.

Best charging station with USB-C for laptops: Aukey Omnia Mix4 100W 4-Port PD Charger, $59.99 from Aukey
The Omnia Mix4 100W 4-port PD Charger by Aukey has a huge 100W capacity that will charge almost any standard laptop via USB-C at full clip while charging other devices at the same time.

Best charging station for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods: Mophie 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand, $89.95 from Apple
The Mophie 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand is an ideal charging station for your pre-iPhone 12 iPhone , AirPods (with wireless charging), and Apple Watch. iPhone 12 users should look at the Belkin Boost Charge Pro.

Best charging station for travel: Zendure Passport Global Travel Adapter, $29.99 from Zendure
The Zendure Passport is a clever travel adapter that fits international outlets and offers one USB-C and three USB-A ports to charge your mobile devices.

Updated on 3/2/2021 by Antonio Villas-Boas: Added charging speeds for popular and newer smartphones. Added charging speeds for each port on chargers.

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