Apple’s MacBook Air, from one of the world’s most renowned brands, is a widely recognized laptop. It has set a benchmark for modern laptops with its superior specs. The latest MacBook Air, equipped with the M1 chip, has significantly raised this standard. It offers CPU speeds that are five times faster, GPU speeds five times faster, and a Neural Engine that is up to nine times faster compared to previous MacBook generations.
The MacBook Air’s popularity is evident in its common presence in public spaces. Its thin, lightweight design makes it exceptionally portable. Coupled with its high performance, it’s a popular choice for students and professionals for both work and media use. However, like many portable devices, the MacBook Air has limitations in battery life. Thankfully, it supports USB-C charging, offering more convenient charging options.
In this guide, we explore various USB-C chargers for the MacBook Air, providing a more flexible charging experience. Since the charger included with the MacBook Air is limited to charging a single device, you might be looking for additional options to charge your laptop and other devices simultaneously.
VOLTME 100W 3 Port Charger
The first charger I want to recommend is this VOLTME 100W charger. Of course, the charger has a 100W max output, and you can use 100W of Power Delivery to charge your Macbook Air if you’re only charging from either the USB-C 1 or USB-C 2 port; however, that’s more than enough power to fast charge your Macbook Air.
The more impressive part of this charger is that multi-device charging can still fast charge your Macbook. By charging with the C-1 and C-2 ports simultaneously, the power split is 65W and 30W; this lets you charge your Macbook and possibly another laptop, and you can fast charge phones or tablets in this case.
When charging three devices simultaneously, the USB-C 1 output is 65W, while the C-2 and the USB-A ports output 12W; this still lets you fast charge the Macbook Air while you standard charge another two devices. You’ll get excellent charging power if you stick to charging from C-1. Read my review article or watch my video review of the VOLTME 100W 3 Port Charger.
UGREEN 140W 3 Port PD Charger
This UGREEN 140W charger is one of the most powerful chargers I’ve reviewed. The charger has a max output of 140W that can fully be used if you’re charging from USB-C 1 or USB-C 2 alone.
The power allocation when charging multiple devices matters most because if you charge two devices from the USB-C ports, the output of C-1 and C-2 is 65W; this makes it possible to charge two laptops simultaneously. So you could charge two Macbook Air laptops at the same time.
Even charging three devices results in the USB-C 1 port outputting 65W, the USB-C 2 port outputting 45W, and the USB-A port outputting 22.5W at all times. A 140W charger is an ultimate charger that lets you charge your Macbook Air fast while charging other laptops, phones, and tablets. This UGREEN charger also comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable. Explore the UGREEN 140W 3 Port PD Charger in my detailed review article or video review.
Oraimo 120W 4 Port PD Charger
The Oraimo 120W 4 port charger is another powerful one, a bit similar to the UGREEN charger I mentioned, although this one has four ports. You can use 100W of Power Delivery when charging a single device from USB-C 1 or 2.
When charging from USB-C 3, the output for C-3 remains 30W even when charging three devices simultaneously. When charging four devices, I recommend charging your Macbook Air from USB-C 1 or USB-C 2 as the power output becomes 65W and 30W, while the C-3 and the USB-A port share a 20W output.
The 120W max output of this Oraimo charger matters most because it lets you use more power when charging many devices. Discover more about the Oraimo 120W 4 Port PD Charger in my comprehensive review article or video review.
VOLTME 35W Dual Port USB-C Charger
On the more minimal side, there’s this VOLTME 35W charger. The charger has a 35W max output when charging a single device, so you can charge your Macbook Air at 35W when charging it alone. It’s not the fastest charging speed, but it’s better than 30W. When charging two devices, each USB-C port on the VOLTME charger outputs 18W, so the charging rate does slow down considerably for the Macbook Air but still allows you to fast charge a phone simultaneously. Check out my in-depth analysis of the VOLTME 35W Dual Port USB-C Charger in my review article.
KOVOL Sprint 120W 4-Port USB-C Power Delivery Desktop Charger
This KOVOL desktop charger is an excellent example of what most may be looking for in a different type of charger. This KOVOL charger has four USB-C Power Delivery ports and two USB-A Quick Charge ports. The charger has a 120W max output that can be shared between all the ports, which means you can charge multiple powerful devices simultaneously.
One of the best parts of charging your Macbook Air from this KOVOL charger is that you can charge the Macbook at maximum speed no matter how many devices you’re charging. If you’re charging from only a single USB-C Power Delivery port, then you’re able to use a total of 100W; however, if you’re charging from two USB-C ports, then the power splits 60W between the two USB-C ports, this means that you can charge two Macbook Air laptops at the same time.
Charging four devices still doesn’t decrease power from a single port because one USB-C port has a 65W output, and the other has a 20W output. While charging four devices, the two USB-A ports will output 18W each, so you can still charge your Macbook, tablet, and two smartphones simultaneously.
Included in the box are the desktop charger and the power cord. There is no USB-C cable included. Learn more about the KOVOL Sprint 120W 4-Port USB-C Power Delivery Desktop Charger by reading my review.
INIU 30W Mini USB-C Power Delivery Wall Charger
On the more minimal charging side, this INIU 30W wall charger is even smaller than the SAIL01 and has less charging power. This INIU charger is minimal because it has a shared 30W output between its USB-A and USB-C ports; the good news is that you can charge your Macbook Air via the USB-C PD port when charging it alone. However, you can’t charge your Macbook when charging two devices with this wall charger because the 30W output gets split between the two ports.
When charging alone, the USB-A port has a 22.5W output that includes a few different fast charging protocols, but you can only use that fast charging when charging a single device. The main reason to get this wall charger is its small size; the only thing included in the box is the wall charger. There is no USB-C cable included. Find out more about the INIU 30W Mini USB-C Power Delivery Wall Charger in my review article.
Crave PowerPack 50,000mAh 60W Power Delivery Power Bank
If you’ve ever been out in a public place where people tend to work on their laptops, such as a Starbucks or the library, you’ll notice that most of the laptops that people are using are usually Macbooks, not all the time, but there’s a high chance that it’s a Macbook. The laptop is slim, lightweight, and very fast to work with. Because of that portability, you’ll want to use a power bank with the Macbook Air if you’re using it for a prolonged time in public, so you don’t have to worry about the laptop dying.
This Crave PowerPack is the premier portable charger for laptops, as the power bank has a 50,000mAh power capacity that can get the Macbook Air to full power about three times or more. So you don’t have to worry about recharging this power bank for a few days, which also makes this power bank great for road trips and general traveling.
Charing power is on par with the power capacity because the power bank features two USB-C Power Delivery ports and two USB-A Quick Charge ports. One USB-C PD port has an 18W output, and the other USB-C port has a 60W output; of course, you’d use the 60W USB-C port for charging your Macbook, and the 18W USB-C port can be used to fast charge smartphones.
You can also recharge this power bank at its max speed via the included 45W USB-C Power Delivery wall charger, and there’s a USB-C to USB-C cable. You may also use the included wall charger to charge your power bank directly. See my full review article for insights on the Crave PowerPack 50,000mAh 60W Power Delivery Power Bank.
Baseus 65W 20,000mAh Power Bank
The Baseus 65W power bank is one of my most recommended power banks because of its charging power. The power bank has a 20,000mAh capacity to charge the Macbook Air to full power about once. Charging power from the ports is excellent because the USB-C PD port can output 65W of Power Delivery when charging your Macbook Air alone. When charging from the USB-C PD port and a USB-A port, the output of the USB-C port becomes 45W.
When charging three devices simultaneously, the USB-C PD output becomes 20W, and the two USB-A ports output 5W. So, if you want a faster charging speed for your Macbook Air, I recommend charging your Macbook Air via the USB-C port or with just one other device charging from a USB-A port. Read my review article on the Baseus 65W 20,000mAh Power Bank.
MAXOAK 99Wh AC Portable Power Bank with Power Delivery
If you’ve got an older generation Macbook Air that uses MagSafe charging and prefers to use your MagSafe charger to charge your Macbook, then this MAXOAK power bank is more for you. At the same time, this MAXOAK charger still works great for those with USB-C Macbook Air laptops. This MAXOAK portable charger has an AC Outlet and a 45W USB-C Power Delivery port.
The AC Outlet can plug in a MagSafe magnetic charger or use the Power Delivery port. There are also two USB-A Quick Charge ports for charging additional devices. The box includes a 30W USB-C Power Delivery wall charger that you can use to recharge the power bank or charge your Macbook directly. Explore the MAXOAK 99Wh AC Portable Power Bank with Power Delivery in my detailed review article.
Nekteck 45W USB-C Power Delivery Car Charger
One other charger we want to recommend is a car charger; with the use of Power Delivery, car chargers can be very reliable as you can charge your laptop while you drive. This lets your devices be charged up when you reach your destination. This Nekteck car charger has a 45W USB-C Power Delivery port and a 12W USB-A port. You can charge your Macbook Air and another device simultaneously because the car charger has a 57W max output that lets you use the two ports at their max power. Discover the features of the Nekteck 45W USB-C Power Delivery Car Charger in my comprehensive review article.
Since 2016, Usman has flourished as an independent tech journalist, reveling in the evaluation of diverse tech gadgets, with a particular fondness for charging technology to ascertain product performance. Besides his journalistic endeavors, he helms the Charger Harbor YouTube channel, where he extends his tech insights to a broader audience.