Now that that the new iPad Pro is here and how it makes use of USB-C, this is definitely a time where charging it is more interesting. That’s because it’s something that seems unlike Apple would do.
Well, USB-C was implemented with the MacBook back in 2016, and that was not really a surprise but more of a necessity and it was also a strong statement from Apple.
However, when it comes to the iPad and the iPhone, both of them make use of Apple’s very own Lightning port. Something that no other device on the market uses.
Trading for the Universal Standard
So the usage of a USB-C for this new 2018 iPad Pro is surprising, as Apple let go of their Lightning port for something so much more universal. As USB-C is being used with a bunch of devices these days.
Along with USB-C, the new iPad Pro is also Power Delivery compatible, just as the USB-C MacBooks are now and how the iPhone X and other new iPhones.
This opens quite a few doors as you can fast charge the iPad with a few different charging electronics, the main thing is to actually find the Power Delivery chargers that will fast charge your iPad Pro.
That’s we’ve chosen right there, at Charger Harbor.
Aukey 60W USB-C Power Delivery Desktop Charger
Most of the wall charger on the market make use of just a single port. Even though that’s what we wanted to start out, we thought starting out with a desktop charger would be better.
The reason for that is because desktop chargers tend to use more ports and have more powerful PD charging.
The first one that we want to start out with is this Aukey charger.
Some Very Powerful PD charging
The charger makes use of three ports. There is a single USB-C port and two USB-A ports. The Power Delivery charging is very powerfully.
That’s because it has a 60W Power Delivery charging rate. While most wall chargers and even desktop chargers make use of 30W of power, this one goes for double than that.
So you can definitely fast charge your iPad Pro with it.
Additionally, the two USB-A ports each share a 12W charging speed. Since the max output of this charger is 72W, you can use the full power of the USB-C Power Delivery port and the two USB-A ports at the same time.
Read Review for Aukey 60W USB-C Power Delivery Charging Station
Specs of the Aukey 60W USB-C Power Delivery Charging Station:
- Output:
USB-C Port Power Delivery: (PDO) 5V/3A | 9V/3A | 12V/3A | 15V 3A | 20V 3A (PPS) 3V–21V/3A
USB-A Ports: 5V/2.4A | Max Output: 12W
Max Output: 72W
- Input: 100V-240V/AC
- LED Power Indicator: None
- Size: 4 x 3 x 1.2 inches
- Weight: 7.6 Ounces
Anker PowerPort II PD Wall Charger
Okay, now we’re going to recommend a Power Delivery wall charger, and it comes from Anker. A brand that you likely have heard of when it comes to charging electronics.
The charger makes use of only two ports, but they’re quite powerful.
Power Delivery and PoweriQ 2.0
The USB-C Power Delivery port has a 30W charging speed, even though it’s considerably lower than the previous Aukey charger that we mentioned, it can still fast charge your iPad Pro.
The USB-A port features Anker’s PoweriQ 2.0 tech, which is basically another way of saying that it features Quick Charge.
So it can fast charge Quick Charge compatible smartphones.
Another benefit of getting a charger is the form factor. As this is a wall charger, it has a length/width of 2.7 inches and a thickness of 1.1 inches.
As a result, you can basically fit this charger into your pocket.
Read Review for Anker PowerPort II USB-C Power Delivery Wall Charger
Specs of the Anker PowerPort II USB-C Power Delivery Wall Charger:
- Output:
USB-C Power Delivery Port: 30W
USB-A Port: 19.5W
- Input: 100-240V AC
- LED Power Indicator: 1 Blue LED Power Indicator
- Size: 2.7 x 2.7 x 1.1 inches
- Weight: 6.4 Ounces
Anker Premium 5-Port 30W Power Delivery Desktop Charger
Another Anker Power Delivery charger is this desktop charger that features five ports.
Yes, you can actually charge five devices at once with these chargers, and the Power Delivery charging is still quite impressive.
Another Four Ports to Use
That’s because the USB-C Power Delivery port has a 30W charging speed. Each of the four USB-A ports has a 5V/2.4A charging speed.
The max output of the charger is quite high at 60W.
So even if you’re using the full power of the USB-C Port, the four USB-A ports still share 30W of charging power to use. Each of them is capable of 12W.
Read Review for Anker PowerPort 5 Speed Power Delivery Wall Charger
Specs of the Anker PowerPort 5 Speed Power Delivery Wall Charger:
- Output:
USB-C Power Delivery Port: 5-9V/3.0A | 15V/2.0A | 20V/1.5A
Each USB-A Port: 5V/2.4A | Max Output of USB-A Section: 6A
- Input: 100-240V
- LED Power Indicator: Single Blue LED Indicator
- Size: 4 x 3.1 x 1.1 inches
- Weight: 8.8 Ounces
Satechi 60W USB-C Power Delivery Desktop Charger with Quick Charge
This Satechi Power Delivery desktop charger is definitely a useful PD charger, but at the same time, it’s highly useful if you have a Quick Charge smartphone.
There are a total of five ports to use. The charger has a 60W USB-C Power Delivery port, and it also makes use of three USB-A ports.
Just in case you have an Android Quick Charge Smartphone
The USB-A ports consist of one Quick Charge port and the other two are standard ports that each have a 5V/2.4A charging speed.
So you can fast charge a Quick Charge smartphone with this charger. So if you’re getting the USB-C iPad Pro and also own an Android phone that makes use of Quick Charge. Then this Satechi charger is one of the best to get.
Read Review for Satechi 75W USB-C Power Delivery Charging Station
Specs of the Satechi 75W USB-C Power Delivery Charging Station:
Quick Charge Output Capacity: 5,900mAh
- Output:
USB-C Power Delivery Port: 5V – 20V/3.0A (60W)
Quick Charge USB Port: 3.6-6V/3.0 | 6-9V/2.0A | 9-12V/1.5A
Standard Port: 5V/2.4A
- Input:
Micro-USB or USB input Port: 100-240V AC input
- LED Power Indicator: Single Blue LED Light
- Size: 4 x 2.6 x 1 inches
- Weight: 13.1 Ounces
Jackery SuperCharge 26,800mAh 45W Power Delivery Power Bank
Then there is the power bank that you should use with the new iPad Pro. There are now starting to be quite a lot of Power Delivery portable chargers on the market.
Most of them have very high power capacities and that’s basically the best option that you should use with the iPad Pro as it also has a large battery.
The first power bank is this Jackery SuperCharge Power Delivery charger. The charger has a 26,800mAh power capacity.
Power Delivery Charging with a Power Bank
With this much power, you can basically charge the iPad to its full power about two times. If that’s the only thing that you’re charging with this power bank.
There are two ports to use though.
The USB-C Power Delivery port has a 45W charging speed, and there is a USB-A port that makes use of Quick Charge.
This Jackery SuperCharge also comes with a 45W Power Delivery wall charger that you can use to recharge the power bank at its max charging speed.
Read Review for Jackery SuperCharge 26,800mAh Power Delivery Power Bank
Specs of the Jackery SuperCharge 26,800mAh 45W Power Delivery Portable Charger:
- Capacity:
Initial Capacity: 20,800mAh
Output Capacity: 15,400mAh
- Output:
Quick Charge USB-A Port: 5V–6.5V/3A | 6.5V–9V 2A | 9V–12V/1.5A
USB-C PD Output: 45W
- Input: 45W
- LED Power Indicator: Yes
- Size: 8.2 x 4.4 x 2.5 inches
- Weight: 1.2 Pounds
Anker PowerCore+ 26800 Power Delivery Portable Charger
Another Anker product is this Anker PowerCore+ 2600 Power Delivery power bank.
This charger also has the same power capacity as the Jackery power bank that we mentioned before, which is 26,800mAh.
So you’ve got a lot of power to use to charge the USB-C iPad Pro 2018 to its full power about two times. It can also be used to charge other devices to full power multiples times, too.
More Ports to Use with this Power Bank
This charger actually makes use of three ports.
There is a USB-C Power Delivery port that has a 30W charging speed. The other two ports are USB-A that each has a 5V/2.4A charging speed.
There is no Quick Charge used on this power bank.
This Anker power bank also comes with a 30W USB-C Power Delivery wall charger. You can use it to recharge the power bank and to charge the iPad pro directly, too.
Read Review for Anker PowerCore+ 26800 Power Bank with 30W Power Delivery Charger
Specs of the Anker PowerCore+ 26800 Power Bank with 30W Power Delivery Charger:
- Capacity:
Initial Capacity: 26,800mAh
Output Capacity: 20,000mAh
- Output:
Both USB-A Charging Ports: 5V/3.0A
USB-C Port: 30W
- Input: 30W through USB-C input with a Power Delivery USB-C Wall Charger
- LED Power Indicator: Yes
- Size: 6.5 x 3.1 x 0.9 inches
- Weight: 1.3 Pounds
Aukey 10,000mAh 18W Power Delivery Power Bank with Quick Charge
Okay, so what if you want a Power Delivery portable charger that’s smaller and easier to take somewhere.
Well, there are also a few on the market but of course, they have lower power capacities so they can be small and weightless.
The charger that we want to recommend in this case is this Aukey power bank that has a 10,000mAh power capacity.
This charger likely won’t charge your iPad Pro to its full power, but it’ll charge it up to at least 70%.
There are three ports to use, surprisingly, as this is a mid-range power bank.
Has a Bit of Everything
The charger has two USB-A ports, with one being Quick Charge and the other one is a 2.4A port.
The one other port is a USB-C Power Delivery port that has an 18W charging speed. 18W of charging power is definitely a good thing and can still charge the iPad Pro at a fast charging rate.
Place it into your Pocket
Also, the form factor of this power bank is great as it has a length of 5.8 inches and it has a thickness of 0.5 inches.
Read Review for Aukey 10,000mAh Power Bank with 18W USB-C Power Delivery
Specs of the Aukey 10,000mAh Power Bank with 18W USB-C Power Delivery:
- Power Capacity: 10,000mAh | Output Capacity: 7,400mAh
- Output:
Standard USB-A Port: 5V/2.4A
Quick Charge Port: 5V–6V/3A | 6V–9V/2A | 9V–12V/1.5A
USB-C Port: 5V/3.0A
- Input:
USB-C Input: 5V/1.5A | 9V/2A
Micro-USB Input: 5V/2.0A
- LED Power Indicator: Four LED Power Capacity Indicators
- Size: 5.8 x 2.9 x 0.5 inches
- Weight: 9.3 Ounces
Aukey 27W Power Delivery Car Charger
So we started with an Aukey charger and now we’re basically closing with an Aukey charger. This is their Power Delivery car charger that makes use of two ports.
The USB-C port has a 27W charging speed. While the USB-A port has a 12W charging speed. You can use the full power of the two ports at the same time and that’s because the max output of this charger is 39W.
Read Review for Aukey 27W USB-C Power Delivery Car Charger
Specs of the Aukey 27W USB-C Power Delivery Car Charger:
- Output:
USB-C Power Delivery: 5V 3A | 9V/2.5A | 12V/2A
USB-A Port: 5V/2.4A
- Input: 12-24V
- LED Power Indicator: None
- Size: 2.3 x 1.2 x 1.2 inches
- Weight: 0.9 Ounces
Trianium 45W Power Delivery Car Charger with Quick Charge
One other Power Delivery car charger that we wanted to recommend is this Trianium car charger that has a very powerful Power Delivery port.
The Power Delivery port has a 45W charging speed, with a car charger, that’s amazing. Another thing is that this charger also has a USB-A port that makes use Quick Charge.
So you can also fast charge Quick Charge compatible smartphones, too.
Read Review for Trianium 45W USB-C Power Delivery Car Charger with Quick Charge
Specs of the Trianium 45W USB-C Power Delivery Car Charger with Quick Charge:
- Output:
USB-A Quick Charge Port: 12V/1.5A | 9V/2A | 6V/3A (18W)
USB-C Port: 5V/3A | 9V/3A | 12V/3A | 14.5V/3A | 20V/2.25A (45W)
- Input:
USB-C Input: 12/24V
- LED Power Indicator: Single Blue Power Indicator
- Size: 2.9 x 1 x 1 inches
- Weight: 1.6 Ounces
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.