A USB charger (aka charging block or wall charger) converts mains electricity into USB power for phones, tablets, laptops and accessories. Modern chargers support fast-charging protocols like USB Power Delivery (PD) and Qualcomm Quick Charge (QC 3.0), and use smarter power distribution so multiple devices can charge quickly at once. If you’re buying the best USB chargers that the UK has to offer in 2025, key things to look for are total wattage (W), port mix (USB-C vs USB-A), PD/QC support, GaN technology (smaller and more efficient), and whether there’s an integrated cable or long mains lead.

Product features:

• 1 × USB-C and 1 × USB-A Ports.

• High Speed Charging up to 35W.

• USB-A Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.

• USB-C Power Delivery (PD).

• UK Wall Plug. 

Why pick this? Compact, simple and inexpensive — ideal as a bedside or travel USB-C phone charger when you only need one fast USB-C port plus a USB-A for a spare device. Good “best phone charger” choice for single-device users.

Product features:

• 2 × USB-C and 1 × USB-A Ports.

• High Speed Charging up to 45W.

• USB-A Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.

• USB-C Power Delivery (PD).

• UK Wall Plug. 

Why pick this? If you want multiple USB-C ports to charge a phone + tablet (or a small laptop) simultaneously, this is a strong compact option. Good for families or multi-device desks where you want PD on more than one port.

Product features:

• 3 × USB-A and 1 × USB-C 3.0 ports.

• High Speed Charging.

• USB-A Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 (2.4A).

• USB-C Power Delivery (PD) 3.0A / 20W.

• UK Wall Plug. 

Why pick this? Best as a family charging block where multiple older USB-A devices still need ports, plus one USB-C PD port for fast phone charging. Useful as an all-round USB-C and USB-A charger for home.

Product features:

• 1 × USB-C PD 20W (5V 3A).

• 1 × USB-A QC3.0 (5V 3A).

• 3 × USB-A 5V (max 2.4A per port).

• Total Output 12A.

• 1.6m cable with UK wall plug / High Speed Charging. 

Why pick this? The long 1.6-metre mains cable gives more placement flexibility (desk or bedside) and plenty of ports. Great USB charger for multi-device households that still use many USB-A accessories but want one USB-C PD port.

Product features:

• 1 × USB-C 65W Power Delivery high speed port.

• 1 × USB-C Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 (QC) port.

• 1 × USB-A Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 (QC) port.

• 3 × USB-A High Speed Smart ports.

• 1-metre long cable. 

Why pick this? This is the best multi-device power hub of the list: a single 65W USB-C PD port for a laptop/fast phone + additional USB-C and USB-A ports so multiple devices charge appropriately. If you want a true charging station for a desk or shared living space this is the pick.

Product features:

• 65W 4-Port charger with GaN technology.

• USB-C PD / USB-A QC 3.0 / USB-A 2.4A ×2.

• Can charge 4 devices simultaneously.

• Total output: 65W.

• 1.2-metre mains power cable. 

Why pick this? GaN (gallium nitride) reduces size and heat, so you get high power in a smaller package — excellent if you want to charge a laptop (via the USB-C PD) plus phones/tablets without a bulky brick. Best for travellers and digital nomads who need USB-C phone charger performance and laptop power in one compact block.

• Best for laptop + devices: Maplin 65W 4-Port GaN (No. 6).

• Best multi-device family hub: Maplin 6-Port 65W Charging Station (No. 5).

• Best compact phone charger (2-port): Maplin 2-Port 35W (No. 1).

• Best long-lead desktop charger: Maplin 5-Port with 1.6m cable (No. 4).

Here are the practical criteria to match a charger to your needs:

1. Total wattage (W): higher W lets you charge laptops or multiple devices faster. Look for 45–65W or higher if you want laptop PD charging. (See the 65W GaN and 6-port station above.) 

2. Port mix: pick a charger with enough USB-C ports for modern phones/tablets and any USB-A ports for older accessories.

3. Fast-charge support: PD (Power Delivery) is the modern universal standard for USB-C fast charging; QC 3.0 is common on USB-A ports for older fast-charge devices. All six Maplin units list PD or QC as appropriate. 

4. GaN vs silicon: GaN chargers are physically smaller and run cooler at high wattages — useful if you want a compact USB-C phone charger that can handle laptop power. (See product No. 6.) 

5. Mains cable vs plug-in: some chargers have a fixed long cable (1m or 1.6m) so you can place them away from the socket — handy for desks and bedside tables. 

6. Safety features: look for overload and short-circuit protection — the GaN 65W page lists protection specs. 

• Want a compact all-rounder with laptop power? Choose the 65W GaN 4-Port (No. 6). It gives laptop-capable PD plus three USB-A ports in a smaller package. 

• Need a home charging station for many devices? Choose the 6-Port 65W station (No. 5) — it gives a dedicated 65W PD port plus multiple QC/A ports and a shorter fixed cable for tidy desk placement.

• On a budget or just need a fast phone charger? The 2-Port 35W or 3-Port 45W models are excellent lightweight options.