Stop arguing with your roommate about outlets and grab one of these multi-port chargers before returning to school.

Stop arguing with your roommate about outlets and grab one of these multi-port chargers before returning to school.

      Your room has a single wall outlet, and you have several devices that need charging by morning. Your phone, laptop, tablet, and earbuds are all competing for the same socket, while your existing chargers only power one device each at a time. You could try a power strip, but then you’d be left with a messy tangle of bricks and cables that can feel overwhelming. A good multi-port charger can simplify this situation, potentially being the key to keeping your phone and laptop alive for your morning classes.

      Back-to-school season is an ideal time to purchase one. Since you are already considering what you'll need for your desk or bag, it’s a perfect opportunity to swap out your collection of single-port chargers for a single charger that can handle everything. I've researched the latest multi-port chargers so you don’t have to, and here are five that are worth your investment.

      **Anker Prime 67W**

      Anker

      If you prefer to travel light, this is the charger for you. The Anker Prime 67W is about the size of a golf ball and weighs less than five ounces. Despite its small size, it has two USB-C ports and a USB-A port. The USB-C ports provide the full 67W when charging a single device, while the USB-A port is limited to 22.5W.

      When charging multiple devices, the maximum output decreases to 65W with two devices connected and 64.5W when all three ports are in use. It features folding prongs, which makes it convenient to carry in your bag. For anyone who needs to charge their laptop quickly without the bulk of its original charger, this is the ideal option. Priced at $49.99, it often goes on sale for as low as $39.99.

      **Anker Nano 100W**

      Anker

      If you move up slightly from the Prime 67W, you gain significant laptop-charging power without a considerable increase in size. The Anker Nano is only marginally larger than its 67W counterpart but provides a 100W output from either of its two USB-C ports and comes with a 5ft USB-C cable. The USB-A port remains limited to 22.5W, but the multi-port charging configuration differs slightly.

      With both USB-C ports in use, the output is split to 60W from the top port and 40W from the bottom. If you use the top USB-C port with the USB-A port, you get 80W and 18W, while the bottom USB-C port with the USB-A port delivers 60W and 22.5W when used together. Using all three ports at once results in outputs of 45W, 30W, and 18W. While this might be complex to follow, you should be fine as long as your laptop connects to the top port. At $45.99, this is perfect for MacBook Pro users who don’t want to lose any charging speed for a smaller charger.

      **UGREEN 100W Charging Station**

      UGREEN

      The UGREEN 100W charging station is an excellent choice if you frequently need to charge more than three devices simultaneously and don’t mind leaving it on your desk. It has six ports: four USB-C and two USB-A, all powered from a single plug. Two of the USB-C ports deliver a maximum of 65W each, sufficient for most laptops, while the other two max out at 35W, and the USB-A ports can reach up to 22.5W.

      If all six ports are used at the same time, it’s best to connect your laptop and the most prioritized devices to the C1 and C2 ports, as the bottom four ports only reach 10W and 5W when in use. That’s enough power for a smartwatch or earbuds, but it won’t suffice for charging a phone or laptop. Unlike the Anker options, this charger isn’t meant for transporting in a backpack; it’s designed for desk use and comes with an AC extension cord that you can plug in and forget about. It’s a good choice for shared dorms or if you often have your laptop, phone, tablet, and headphones charging simultaneously. This is also the most budget-friendly option on this list, priced at $49.99 but often available for as low as $39.49.

      **Satechi ChargeView**

      Satechi

      Consider Satechi’s ChargeView as a more powerful, compact version of the UGREEN charging station. With fewer ports but greater wattage, it also includes a useful feature that UGREEN lacks: a built-in display that shows real-time wattage for each of the four USB-C ports. Instead of guessing why a device is slow to charge, you can monitor how the total 140W output is allocated across your devices as it happens.

      Ports C1 and C2 can charge a Mac

Stop arguing with your roommate about outlets and grab one of these multi-port chargers before returning to school. Stop arguing with your roommate about outlets and grab one of these multi-port chargers before returning to school. Stop arguing with your roommate about outlets and grab one of these multi-port chargers before returning to school. Stop arguing with your roommate about outlets and grab one of these multi-port chargers before returning to school. Stop arguing with your roommate about outlets and grab one of these multi-port chargers before returning to school.

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Stop arguing with your roommate about outlets and grab one of these multi-port chargers before returning to school.

Your room has a single outlet, and multiple devices competing for it. I've selected five multi-port chargers that should be included in your back-to-school shopping list, ranging from a compact option to a six-port station capable of charging all your devices simultaneously.