You’ve undoubtedly heard it many times, that “USB-C is the future”, and it’s true. But changing standards takes time, especially after micro USB had been such a popular standard, and used for just about everything. There are now plenty of USB-C powered devices available on the market, and even more accessories available. Here are the top 10 best USB-C accessories available as of December 2016.
AUKEY USB-C to USB 3.0 Cable Braided Pack of 5
If you recently got a new device that uses USB-C, then you’ll want to pick up this five pack of USB-C cables. Included is three 3.3-foot long cables, a 6.6-foot long cable and finally a 1-foot long cable. So you have a decent length for just about everything. That 6.6-foot long cable is definitely nice to have when traveling.
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Anker USB-C to Micro USB Adapter
Instead of buying a bunch of new cables, why not pick up a new adapter or two for your existing micro USB cables? That’s what Anker has in mind here, with this two-pack of USB-C to micro USB adapters. Just pop them onto your micro USB cables, and you’ll be all set.
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Anker PowerPort 5
Here’s another accessory from Anker, this time it’s a five-port USB charging hub. However what is different about this accessory is the fact that it has 4 USB Type-A ports and a USB Type-C port. This way you can still charge other non-USB-C devices and your new USB-C devices. Making it easy to keep everything charged up.
HooToo Shuttle 3.1 Type C Hub
For those of you with a laptop that uses USB-C, like the MacBook or MacBook Pro from Apple or even the Google Chromebook Pixel, this is a great hub to pick up. Plugging it into your device, you’ll give your laptop a HDMI port, SD card reader and three USB 3.0 ports so you can actually get some work done.
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AUKEY CC-Y1 Type C Dual Port USB Car Charger
You’re going to need a car charger that supports USB Type-C, and luckily, AUKEY has one available. This has a regular USB Type-A port as well as a Type-C port, and they both support Quick Charge 3.0, allowing you to charge your smartphone faster than you ever thought possible.
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Tronsmart 27W Dual USB Wall Charger
This wall charger from Tronsmart was actually developed specifically for the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. It does support their own quick charging, so you can quickly charge your Nexus or Pixel device – but don’t confuse this with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge standard. There is also a standard USB port, allowing you to charge other devices too.
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Anker PowerPort +1
This charger from Anker is a wall charger, but it’s a pretty interesting one. We’re looking at just one USB-C port here, but it does support Quick Charge 3.0. So if you have a device like the LG G5 or V20 that has both USB-C and Quick Charge 3.0, you can take full advantage of this charger and charge your device pretty quickly.
CHOETECH USB Type-C Wall Adapter
This wall charger from CHOETECH is a great charger to take with you when you’re traveling. And that’s because the charger is foldable, meaning it’ll take up very little space in your bag. Additionally, it has both USB Type-C and Type-A ports, so you can literally charge everything with this one.
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This is another great hub for those that need a bit of productivity out of their USB-C port. The Satechi Type-C Combo Hub has just about everything you could imagine. This includes a SD card reader, two USB 3.0 ports and then another Type-C port, so you can still charge your device while using this hub.
Buy the Satechi Type-C USB 3.0 3-in-1 Combo Hub
Tronsmart 33W Dual USB Car Charger with Quick Charge 3.0
Tronsmart has another entry on our list, and it’s their Dual USB car charger. This one has an embedded USB Type-C cable, along with a Type-A port. Additionally, it supports Quick Charge 3.0, meaning you can charge your phone up to 80% in about 35 minutes, of course that is only on phones that support Quick Charge 3.0.
Buy the Tronsmart 33W Dual USB Car Charger with Quick Charge 3.0