In another act of courage, Apple led the charge on selling phones without chargers. You already have one, the company reasoned. But not one that can fast charge your phone or even slow charge your laptop. Enter Apple’s new overpriced dual USB-C chargers. They’re here if you need the “right logo.”
To be clear, there’s probably nothing wrong with Apple’s dual USB-C chargers. The company certainly makes good products, which typically include the chargers it used to stick in the box. But the pricing leaves a little to be desired. Now available in-store, you have two options—a standard dual USB-C 35-watt charger or a compact version. That’s the only difference between the two; either way, you’ll pay $59.
And that’s the problem. You could head over to the Apple store and order one right now. But it’s a little hard to understand WHY you would do that. At 35 watts, the bricks won’t fast charge your MacBook. And at $59, you’re paying an awful lot for a 35-watt charger. You can easily pick up a similar charger from well-known brands for half the price or less.
So instead of heading to Apple, we recommend you head to Amazon. And buy one of these three chargers: they either cost less or provide a lot more power.
Less expensive
Two ports, fewer dollars
Even more power
But if you insist on an Apple logo-branded charger, you can buy the company’s two chargers now, regular or compact.
