Google has a new charger for the Pixel 10 series, offering 67W of peak power spread across two USB-C ports. As an official product, this is the safe bet for guaranteed fast charging, but it’s also more power than you might need, and it’s not exactly the most affordable plug on the market either. Likewise, perhaps you’re after just a single-port plug or maybe want something that can power your laptop and tablet as well as your new Pixel? To help, I’ve dug out some of the best chargers money can buy that will power Google’s new phones just as well as the official plug.
Before getting to the options, it’s worth highlighting exactly what you should look for when powering the Pixel 10 series. Just like last year, the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold peak at 27W of power using the USB Power Delivery PPS specification. This can be achieved via a very common 9V, 3A setup you’ll find on many plugs, including the 30W adapter Google recommends.
The Pixel 10 Pro XL charges faster, pulling up to 37W. Last year, the trick was that you required a plug with 20V PPS capabilities, which is a fair bit harder to find. Given that Google hasn’t specified any changes here, we can assume it’s the same setup, and Google still recommends its 45W adapter with these capabilities.
While you can certainly dig up models with these capabilities, I’ve taken the hassle out by compiling a list of the best Pixel 10 chargers that I’ve recently tested.
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Anker Prime 100W GaN Charger
Anker Prime 100W GaN Wall Charger Anker Prime 100W GaN Wall Charger Smaller profile • Three charging ports • 100W charging MSRP: $84.99 The Anker Prime 100W GaN is a very efficient charger with enough power for phones, tablets, and laptops. It can charge up to four devices at once and supports every standard your gadgets could need. See price at Amazon
Google’s choice of 67W power always feels awkward to me. While its dual USB-C ports are a nice touch for charging a couple of phones or earbuds, 67W is not enough if you want to fast charge your phone, tablet, or laptop simultaneously. For that, I’d recommend at least 100W and two or perhaps even three USB-C ports.
The Anker Prime 100W model fits this bill nicely. It has two USB-C ports and a single USB-A port, offering a convenient 65W/35W dual-split and 45W/30W/12W triple-split capability. With 20V USB PD PPS, it’ll handle the Pixel 10 Pro XL without issue. It’s a pricier model than Google’s 67W model, but you’re buying a fair bit more utility for only a little more.
Google’s official 45W USB-C Charger
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