Today's Top Stories
1
Beats Studio Pro Vs. AirPods Max: Who Wins?
2
A 5 Sense Guide to Grilling ASMR
3
Is It Possible to Build Premium Bikes in the USA?
4
Build the Ultimate Florida Man Backyard
5
How to Grill Oysters (and Why You Should)

Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission.

The Best Cheap Wall Adapters to Fast-Charge Your iPhone

When you buy a new iPhone, including the new iPhone 14, it won't come with a wall adapter, meaning you'll have to use your own or buy a new one. But not every one can fast charge your new iPhone to its full potential.

By Tucker Bowe
tech roundup
Satechi

If you buy an iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 — or the new iPhone 14 — you won't have all the necessary components to charge it straight out of the box. That's because Apple made the decision a few years ago that, as part of its environmental initiative, all new iPhones will not ship with a companion wall adapter. So if you buy any of the latest iPhones, all you'll get in the box is a USB-C to Lightning cable.

The good news is that the new iPhones can charge faster — up to 5o% after a 30-minute charge — but you'll need at least a 20-watt wall adapter to take advantage of it. We've rounded up the best cheap USB-C wall adapters to pair with your new iPhone. Before getting into the picks, there are few terms (or rather technologies) to know because you'll inevitably see some wall adapters supporting them.

What Terms to Know

• Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0: This is a fast-charge technology that is able to help a wall adapter charge a device up to 4x times faster than the conventional 5W charger. But iPhones don't support this technology, so it's a non-issue for iPhone owners.

• Power Delivery (PD): This is a charging technology that allows a charger to output higher currents and higher voltages. It can be integrated into many devices whose power outputs can range from 18 watts to 100 watts. It's also the only charging standard that can charge a laptop. Power Delivery is only supported by iPhone 8 and later.

• Gallium Nitride (GaN): Gallium Nitride is a new material that is significantly more energy-efficient and space-efficient than silicon, which is the traditional material used in wall adapters. GaN allows the wall adapters to be smaller and lighter but still really powerful.

More MagSafe Guides

• The Best MagSafe Car Mounts for Your iPhone
• The Best MagSafe Battery Packs to Boost Your iPhone's Battery
• The Best MagSafe Chargers for Your New iPhone
• All the Best MagSafe Accessories for Your iPhone

The Picks

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Anker Nano Pro
Anker
$21 AT AMAZON

  • Absolutely tiny
  • 20-watts can fast charger any new iPhone
  • Less than $20

  • Prongs don't fold

Anker's USB-C wall adapter is the perfect partner for any iPhone. It's a 20-watt wall adapter that's absolute tiny yet capable of fast-charging any of the iPhones. The kicker is that if you order from Amazon, it comes with a USB-C to Lightning cable.

Satechi 20W USB-C PD Wall Charger
Satechi
$18 AT AMAZON

  • Powerful and travel-friendly
  • Foldable prongs
  • Less than $20

  • Not the smallest option
  • Kind of bland looking

Satechi's wall adapter is super compact and supports Power Deliver (PD). It also has foldable prongs, making it a more travel-friendly option than others on this list.

Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter
Apple
Now 21% off
$15 AT AMAZON

  • Less than $20
  • Matches your Apple devices

  • Prongs don't fold
  • Larger than other options

This is the exact 20-watt wall adapter that Apple recommends pairing with its iPad Pro and iPad Air, but it's just as perfect for using with the latest iPhones.

Twelve South PlugBug Slim
Twelve South
$25 AT B&H PHOTO

  • Slender design
  • Foldable prongs

  • Costs over $20

The Twelve South PlugBug Slim is unique because of its slender design and its bottom port location. It's meant to fit it tight places, like behind a desk or couch, where a lot of other wall adapters can't fit. It's a 20-watt wall adapter just like all the others.

Nomad 20W Power Adapter
Nomad
$20 AT NOMADGOODS.COM

  • Absolutely tiny
  • Less than $20

  • Prongs don't fold

Nomad's wall adapter is tiny yet powerful, and a great option for anybody looking for a really compact option that comes in black. Note: Nomad also offers a 30-watt option that's just a tiny bit larger.

Google 30W USB-C Power Charger
Google
SHOP AT AMAZON

  • Higher-capacity than other options

  • More expensive than other options
  • Prongs don't fold

This is Google's 30-watt wall adapter that it recommends pairing with its latest Pixel smartphones, but it'll work just as well with the latest iPhones.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
More From Tech Buying Guides
The Best Furniture for Your Home Audio System
The Best Stereo Receivers Under $500
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
5 Great Bookshelf Speaker and Amplifier Pairings
The Best Accessories for Your Sonos Speakers
The Resurgence of Digital Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The Best Active Speakers of 2023
The Best Headphone Stands to Declutter Your Desk
Every Free Streaming Trial You Should Know About
The Best Dolby Atmos Soundbars of 2023
The Best Digital Music Streamers for Your Home