How to Choose a Multi-Device Charging Station for Your Desk
By Robert PetersonChoose a charging station with enough connections for the devices you charge together. Give a laptop a suitable USB-C laptop port, use other USB ports for phones and tablets, and choose a wireless pad only for devices that support wireless charging.
Can one station charge a laptop and phone?
Yes, if its laptop port supplies enough power for your laptop and there is another output for the phone. Power may be shared between ports. A laptop can charge more slowly when other devices are connected.
Does 75W mean every port gives 75W?
No. For example, the TSPort Dual USB-C desktop charger has a 65W port and an 18W port, but its combined maximum is 75W. The ports cannot both deliver their individual maximums at the same time.
What should I choose for a family desk?
Count the phones and tablets that need to charge at once. A multiport USB station keeps their cables together. A wireless pad adds a convenient place for a compatible phone, but it does not replace the cables for other devices.
Will a watch holder charge my watch?
A holder and a charger are different. A stand may simply hold your watch’s charging cable. Keep the watch’s own charger unless the station explicitly includes the correct charging hardware.
How do I avoid a mess of cables?
Keep one cable for each regular device, use lengths that reach without pulling and place the station on an open, dry surface. Leave ventilation space rather than hiding charging equipment under papers or cushions.