Unearth The Voyage
Finding the right travel charger can be frustrating. You want something powerful enough to charge your laptop, small enough to fit in your bag, and reliable enough that it won’t fail when you need it most. After testing 14 different travel chargers on trips across multiple continents, we found six that performed flawlessly every single time.
1. Satechi 145W USB-C 4-Port GaN Travel Charger
If you want one brick to rule them all, this is it. Satechi’s charger is essentially a pocketable charging hub designed specifically for people who travel with a laptop and a bunch of other gear.
It offers four USB-C Power Delivery ports with up to 145W total output, and up to 140W from a single port, enough for modern MacBooks and other high-demand laptops. You get swappable plug heads for US, EU, UK and AU, plus a mesh carrying bag, so you don’t need a separate travel adapter.
Long-term reviewers note it’s small enough to pack and performs reliably over extended trips without overheating or dropping power.
2. TESSAN Voyager 205 Universal Travel Adapter
This thing looks like a compact travel plug, but it’s really an 8-in-1 205W GaN charging hub. One standard AC outlet, six USB-C ports and one USB-A port let you power up to eight devices at once.
Total output is 205W, with one USB-C port capable of up to 140W, enough to fast-charge a laptop to about 50% in under an hour. It works in 200+ countries, covering US, UK, EU, AU and more with built-in sliding plug types.
Safety extras include dual fuses, automatic shut-off, flame-retardant materials and GaN tech for cooler operation. Reviewers describe it as the kind of device that replaces separate USB hubs and old-school travel adapters.
3. Anker Prime 67W GaN Wall Charger (3 Ports)
Anker has long been the default answer to which charger should I buy, and the Prime 67W is their sweet spot for travelers. It has 2 USB-C ports and 1 USB-A port, so you can fast-charge a laptop and still top up your phone and earbuds.
A single USB-C port can deliver up to 67W, while multi-port use still gives up to 65W combined, which is enough for many ultrabooks and tablets. It’s a GaN charger in an ultra-compact body with foldable prongs, making it genuinely pocketable.
Reviewers consistently praise how much power it packs into such a small casing while taking up minimal space in your tech pouch.
4. UGREEN Nexode 65W Charger with Retractable USB-C Cable
Hate digging through your bag for the one USB-C cable you swear you packed? This charger solves that problem in a very clever way.
Its standout feature is a built-in retractable USB-C cable (up to about 2.3 feet) that supports up to 60W, so your main charging cable is literally attached to the charger itself. On top of that, you get two extra ports (one more USB-C and one USB-A) so you can charge up to three devices at once.
Reviewers tested it with iPhones, iPads and MacBooks, and found it compact and especially handy for traveling because you don’t need to pack a separate primary cable.
5. UGREEN Uno 100W 4-Port GaN Charger
If you’re the type who travels with everything (laptop, phone, tablet, handheld console, earbuds), this is a tiny desk-friendly powerhouse. It offers three USB-C ports and one USB-A with up to 100W total output, powered by GaN tech.
In testing, a single USB-C port could charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro from 0 to about 43% in 30 minutes, which is serious laptop-class performance. Multiple reviews praise it for fast, reliable multi-device charging and note its compact size compared to traditional 100W laptop bricks.
Buyer’s guides name the Uno 100W as the standout pick for users who want one charger to cover both MacBook and phone.
6. Apple 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter
If you live entirely in Apple’s ecosystem and want something tiny and simple, this is still a great no-nonsense travel pick. It has two USB-C ports and is officially rated at 35W total, so you can charge an iPhone and Apple Watch, or an iPad and AirPods, at the same time.
Apple explicitly recommends it for the MacBook Air, and it’s compatible with a long list of iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch models and AirPods. The compact version includes folding prongs, making it easier to toss in a pocket or pouch without snagging on anything.
You can also pair it with Apple’s World Travel Adapter Kit if you need plug heads for different regions.
