Best Overall
Anker 323 52.5W
Key details
- Ports
- 2
- USB-A Port
- 22.5W max
- USB-C Port
- 30W max
- Total Power
- 52.5W
The 30W USB-C port and 22.5W USB-A port are the reason this is our default. That split covers a modern phone on USB-C and a second device on USB-A without forcing you to choose which one gets the faster charge. Anker's ActiveShield 2.0 temperature monitoring is the kind of quiet feature we appreciate in a charger that lives in a hot car.
The body is compact and light, so it sits close to the outlet instead of crowding the console. We paid attention to whether it blocked nearby buttons or trays, and the small footprint is the point. The blue ring around the ports is bright enough to find in a dark footwell, though it isn't a nightlight.
Two ports is the limit, so this isn't the charger for a back seat full of devices. For a daily driver with a phone and a dash cam or a passenger's phone, it's the easiest one to recommend. The 18-month warranty also gives it an edge over the shorter coverage on several budget picks.
Pros
- Balanced 30W USB-C and 22.5W USB-A charging
- Compact body sits close to the outlet
- ActiveShield temperature monitoring
- 18-month warranty
Cons
- Only two ports
We recommend the Anker 323 as the default because it pairs 30W USB-C and 22.5W USB-A charging with a compact body that stays out of the way.