Need ideas for practical stocking stuffers that friends and family will actually use? The SwitchEasy Flash Sale in the Cult of Mac Store is on through 11:59 p.m. PST on December 13.
You can pick any of three compact wall chargers with USB-C and USB-A ports. There’s a potent 30W version, another 30W with cable storage and a tiny 20W version. Check them out.
SwitchEasy PowerBuddy 30W Wall Charger
As part of the PowerBuddy family, PowerBuddy 30W (pictured above) offers plenty of power in a compact package. The small, refined charger can fast-charge USB-C and USB-A devices at 30W output.
The charger’s retractable prongs make it easy to store and carry without scratching other surfaces. Its small size and light weight make it a great travel companion.
Using the USB-C port, you can charge MacBook Air (with USB-A port not in use). You can also charge two devices at once — like laptops, smartphones, tablets and game consoles — using intelligent power allocation via both ports.
Price: $24.99 $19.99
Where to buy: Cult of Mac Store
SwitchEasy PowerBuddy 30W Wall Charger with Cable Storage
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And you can go one up on the PowerBuddy 30W if you get the version that features cable storage. It’s a compact USB-C/USB-A fast wall charger with a built-in cord organizer.
PowerBuddy 30W with expandable cable storage is designed to keep your charging cables neat, with no more tangling.
Features:
- Rated at 30W maximum output, can charge a MacBook, iPad, iPhone, or any USB-C/USB-A powered devices.
- Powerful 30W PD Charger, supportsPD2.0/ PD3.0/ QC2.0/ QC3.0/ QC4.0/ DCP/ AFC/ FCP.
- Ability to charge 2 devices, powerful enough to charge a MacBook Air, and an iPhone/iPad simultaneously.
- Elegant enclosure with brushed metal accent and leather pattern.
- 3-stage expandable cord organizer, compartment to store cables easily.
- Smartly provide optimal voltage/current to fast-charge connected devices.
Price: $29.99 $23.99
Where to buy: Cult of Mac
SwitchEasy PowerBuddy 20W Wall Charger
Photo: SwitchEasy
If you don’t need 30W of power or cable storage, you could go for the 20W version, PowerBuddy 20W. Its small and refined appearance does not diminish its charging efficiency. In fact, it is capable of fast charging two devices via USB-C/USB-A ports.
Features:
- Up to 20W output, support Apple’s fast-charge standard.
- Small size, no more taking up space on adjacent power-strip slots.
- Dual-port (USB-C/USB-A), one charger for two devices.
- Foldable-plug prevents scratching. Convenient to carry and store.
- Frosted surface material, resistant to dirt and fingerprints.
Price: $19.99 $15.99
Where to buy: Cult of Mac Store
Note: We originally published this article on December 6, 2022.
