USB-C

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USB Type-C is the connector of the future, but the future is confusing. We've tested everything you need for your MacBook Pro or other USB-C laptop, iPad Pro, Android phones and tablets, or any other USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 device. We have picks for charging cables, cables for fast data transfer, HDMI or other display adapters, hubs, docks, wall chargers, and dongles.
  • A laptop with different kinds of power banks surrounding it.

    The Best Power Banks for Laptops With USB-C

    by Sarah Witman

    The Anker 747 PowerCore 26K is our favorite power bank for charging modern laptops as fast as possible while you’re on the go—no need to hunt for a power outlet.

  • Two Anker USB hubs plugged into a Mac laptop.

    Accessories for Your USB-C Laptop

    by Haley Perry

    We've tested the best cables, hubs, and dongles to help you connect your all your peripherals to your new laptop, even if it has only USB-C ports.

  • Three Anker USB hubs laying next to each other on an orange background. The hub on right is plugged into a laptop.

    The Best USB Hubs

    by Jason Cipriani and Nick Guy

    USB hubs offer the best way to add more functionality to a desktop PC or a laptop that lacks ports, and we have recommendations for almost every situation.

  • Our four picks for best USB-C laptop and tablet chargers, placed next to a laptop that is being charged with a USB-C cable.

    The Best USB-C Laptop and Tablet Chargers

    by Sarah Witman

    The best replacement for your original charger is the Nekteck 60W USB-C GaN Charger. It’s cheaper and smaller but just as powerful and reliable.

  • Our picks for best USB phone charger displayed on a pink surface next to an iphone with a charging cable plugged in.

    The Best USB Phone Charger

    by Sarah Witman and Nick Guy

    No matter what kinds of USB-powered devices you own, we have picks to power them at their fastest charging speeds.

  • Four of our picks for the best USB-C Video Cables and Adapters shown side by side next to two remote controls.

    The Best USB-C Video Cables and Adapters

    by Nick Guy and Dave Gershgorn

    We’ve found the best cables and adapters for connecting USB-C to HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, and VGA so you can use your computer with the video display you prefer.

  • Our picks for the best USB-C cables and adapters.

    The Best USB-C Cables and Adapters

    by Sarah Witman

    While Cable Matters’s USB-C to USB-C Charging Cable is our favorite USB-C option, we also have recommendations for almost every need you could imagine.

  • Our three top picks for best USB car charger, shown in a line against a pink background.

    The Best USB Car Charger

    by Nick Guy

    We’ve tested the best car chargers, and we have recommendations for affordable, reliable options that can fast-charge any device while you’re on the road.

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