The best Chromebook charging stations.
One of the most important upgrades that Chromebooks received over the last four years is the switch from proprietary barrel charging to simple, standard, and widely-adoptedusb-c power delivery charging. All of the new Chromebooks released in the last few years can use the same reliableusb-C chargers. There are a few of my favorite single-port and multi-port options for the replacement Chromebook chargers.
The staff pick.
An extra-long 12-foot power cable and 65 watt of power is great for both laptops and Chromebooks. The blue power light on the brick is used to confirm that there is power in it.
$30 at Amazon.
You can take this mini 45W charge anywhere, even into your pocket, briefcase, or backpack. It provides power to compatible Chromebooks while you're on the go. It's perfect for students and mobile workers.
$17 at Amazon.
The built-in cable of this affordable charger means that you can't accidentally forget the cable at home and end up stranded without a way to charge, the way I have multiple times.
Do you want to charge your phone, phone accessory, and headphones without getting a big brick? The compact multi-charger is travel-friendly.
$50 at Amazon.
This 65W charger has a nice small footprint where it plugs in, meaning that it shouldn't block the second outlet on your wall or other plugs on a surge protector.
45W is the top speed for Chromebook charging, so you won't need to plug in for too long, and 15,000mAh is a good balance between weight and capacity. The bank is available in both black and gold.
$81 at Amazon.
Power distribution, ports, and portableness are the three Ps of replacement Chromebook chargers.
I've come across a lot of Chromebooks that use 45W charging tops, which is great because 15V/3A is one of the most common charging speeds. You'll get it on any high-powered charger, whether it's a 45W or a 60W one.
How do we find a suitable replacement? There are three things to think about when making a decision.
If you only need to charge one device at a time, single-port chargers are more affordable. You can use a dual-port or multi-port charge if you need one for your kids' Chromebooks or if you need one for your phone.
When two laptops are plugged in, some multi-port chargers will give both 45W of power. When two devices are plugged in, one gets 45W and the other 18W, so others have to mark the higher-power port.
Smaller, lighter chargers are always nice, but there's a difference between being compact in your bag and being compact on your wall plug. If you need a charger that can fit into crowded airports or classrooms, you'll want to avoid wider/flatter chargers, which don't always work well in tight spaces.
Ara Wagoner is from the Android Central.
If your Chromebook is an older model and still uses a barrel or other manufacturer-specific connector, you won't have nearly the selection to choose from thatUSB-C Chromebook owners will.
You can usually change the Universal Laptop Charging with swappable tips on older laptops. The more popular barrel sizes are typically the ones that come with the chargers.
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