The 3 Best USB Phone Chargers (2026): Anker, DeWalt
This guide reviews the best USB car chargers for 2026, highlighting Anker and DeWalt models based on performance, safety features, and charging speed. The author emphasizes the importance of reliable power delivery to prevent device damage.
Why it matters
Consumers rely on third-party testing to identify safe and efficient charging hardware for their mobile devices.
I put car chargers to the test with ammeters and phone apps, and on multi-hour road trips, to make sure each one lived up to its promises. The best car charger I've found is the three-port Anker 167.5W Nano ($38), which combines 100-watt fast-charging capability for auxiliary devices, plus dual-port USB-Cs, USB-A capability, and safety features that include overheat protection.
If you shun dangling cords, I offer the Anker 75W Fast Charger ($30) with slightly lower top amperage but a retractable cable. And for families whose kids can't live without constant tablets in the back seat, there's the DeWalt 72W Front and Back Seat Charger ($45).
For other power needs, check out WIRED's guides to the Best Portable Jump Starters, Best Power Banks, Best MagSafe/Qi2 Power Banks, and Best Laptop Power Banks or Best Portable Power Stations.
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