Need for too many USB chargers

Sigurd · Sep 16, 2025

Most chargers seem to have Type A sockets but the Smartwatch I have just purchased came with a wireless connector (to the watch) and cable with a Type C plug. Bit of a niggle as this wasn't made clear anywhere so I have to wait till I get a convertor arrives before I can charge the watch.
I looked for chargers with multiple sockets but few seem to have different types of sockets - most are Type A. Are there any with Type A and C sockets. I found a few but made by totally unknown names. I am chary of those as the one multi socket charger I had in the past was recalled by Amazon as unsafe!

Spunk · Sep 16, 2025

USB-B connections are going the way of the Dodo.

All new electronics use USB-C. for charging and connectivity. All newish laptops have USB-C connectors.
If lucky, the charging cable still have USB-A on the other end of the cable.
You can get a USB C Adapter

Amazon.com: USB A3.0 to USB C,C Females to USB2.0, C to Type C Females,C to USB B,iPhone Female to Type C Compatible with iPhone 16 15 14,Samsung Galaxy, Laptop (5 Packs) : Electronics

www.amazon.com

antspants · Sep 16, 2025

Hi, Ian.

I bought a handful of these off Amazon and they seem fine, if available in the UK, that is (UK Plug). There are others.

Aioneus USB C Charger, 40W USB Wall Charger 4-Port Multi USB Power Adapter with QC3.0 AU Plug, Dual PD USB-C Fast Charging Port

Aioneus USB C Charger, 40W USB Wall Charger 4-Port Multi USB Power Adapter with QC3.0 AU Plug, Dual PD USB-C Fast Charging Port Compatible with iPhone 16/15/14/13/12, Samsung, iPad : Amazon.com.au: Electronics

Aioneus USB C Charger, 40W USB Wall Charger 4-Port Multi USB Power Adapter with QC3.0 AU Plug, Dual PD USB-C Fast Charging Port Compatible with iPhone 16/15/14/13/12, Samsung, iPad : Amazon.com.au: Electronics

www.amazon.com.au

Or search something like this on Amazon

Link to Amazon Search

BamaInArk · Sep 16, 2025

The Anker brand has a bunch of different types available. I have several with both types on the same charger.

antspants · Sep 16, 2025

You can also get these, if it’s easier.

BaseNew USB C to USB Adapter 8 Pack,USB A to USB C Adapter,USB C to USB A Male Female,USBC Adapters for iPhone 15,MacBook Pro,iPad,iMac and More,Grey : Amazon.com.au: Computers

www.amazon.com.au

bobkn · Sep 16, 2025

Amazon.com : usb charger

May not be helpful if you're not in the US.

Spunk · Sep 16, 2025

bobkn said:
May not be helpful if you're not in the US.

Also available via AliExpress if outside Amazon shipping area

https://www.aliexpress.us/w/wholesale-USB-A3.0-to-USB-C%2CC-Females-to-USB2.0%2C-C-to-Type-C.html?spm=a2g0o.home.search.0

glasskuter · Sep 16, 2025

I use one of these to change phone and 2 ipads. I bet you can find something similar with a UK plug.

Amazon.com

Helmut · Sep 16, 2025

"Most chargers seem to have Type A sockets"

That is not the case, the vast majority of recent models are USB-C and conform to PD standards and often Phone fast charge standards.

For example, I have a typical "Universal" 65 W charger that has 1 x USB-A, 3 x USB-C. Conforms to PD standards and fast charge standards of most popular phones.
Used for rechargeable torch(USB-A to micro USB), Laptop backup charger and phone(both USB-C).

Mine is a Ugreen one but there are others made by Anker. They have stores on Amazon.

Sigurd · Sep 17, 2025

Helmut said:
"Most chargers seem to have Type A sockets"

That is not the case, the vast majority of recent models are USB-C and conform to PD standards and often Phone fast charge standards.

I am out of date! Also, I haven't bought a charger for years - I seem to have got dozens over the years.

Thanks for all your comments. I've got a converter for now, and will look at your suggestions in respect of reducing number of chargers I have plugged in!

gunrunnerjohn · Sep 17, 2025

I picked up this charger for my new laptop to replace the much bulkier stock charger, it's worked great.

Amazon.com

I have a pair of these to monitor what the charger is doing, it's also a convenient connector for the laptop, if the charging cable gets yanked or tripped over, it just pops off without damage. It allows me to verify the charger is working properly and charging correctly.

Amazon.com

Steve C · Sep 18, 2025

Sigurd said:
Most chargers seem to have Type A sockets but the Smartwatch I have just purchased came with a wireless connector (to the watch) and cable with a Type C plug. Bit of a niggle as this wasn't made clear anywhere so I have to wait till I get a convertor arrives before I can charge the watch.
I looked for chargers with multiple sockets but few seem to have different types of sockets - most are Type A. Are there any with Type A and C sockets. I found a few but made by totally unknown names. I am chary of those as the one multi socket charger I had in the past was recalled by Amazon as unsafe!

Anker are well regarded. I bought this one for my S25 phone and other things after a thorough review of the options Amazon.co.uk

cereberus · Sep 18, 2025

Spunk said:
USB-B connections are going the way of the Dodo.

USB-B cables are used by printers particularly industrial ones as the connector is very robust (they give more stable connections particularly in environments where there is vibration).

All my 3 relatively new domestic printers use usb-b. Pretty sure even new ones still use it.

gunrunnerjohn · Sep 18, 2025

cereberus said:
USB-B cables are used by printers particularly industrial ones as the connector is very robust (they give more stable connections particularly in environments where there is vibration).

All my 3 relatively new domestic printers use usb-b. Pretty sure even new ones still use it.

I haven't looked at what USB any of my printers use, I know the Ethernet cable fits into the appropriate slot and my printer is available to all the machines on the network.

x509 · Sep 19, 2025

bobkn said:
Amazon.com : usb charger

May not be helpful if you're not in the US.

Why is that?

x509 · Sep 19, 2025

Steve C said:
Anker are well regarded.

+1 to Anker

hsehestedt · Sep 19, 2025

I have about 25 Anker Chargers (that estimate is likely on the low side) but I am slowly replacing all of them as I am banning Anker products of any kind from this house. I have been screwed over by them several times now and will never ever own another Anker product. Clearly, from the number of chargers I have from them, I loved their stuff in the past, but God help you if have a defective product that literally destroys your equipment and they admit it was due to a firmware bug but then offer only a 20% coupon for a new charger. And that was only one incident.

In my personal opinion, they are filth!

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