8 Best Travel Adapters (2026), Tested and Reviewed

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Whether planning a country-hopping odyssey or a quick business trip, your journey will go more smoothly with the right kit.

That includes the best travel adapters so you can safely charge all your gadgets wherever you land.

I’ve tested several—both universal and basic options—and my favorites will work in most parts of the world.

Adapters make great gifts for travelers and deserve a place in your carry-on, but check out our other travel guides, like the Best Travel Essentials , Best Travel Tech for Families , Best Travel Pillows , and Best USB-C Cables .

Updated May 2026: I've added travel adapters from Ceptics and Tessan, mentions for chargers from Statik, D-Link, Epicka, Aunno, and UGreen, reorganized and slimmed down my recommendations, added a Don’t Bother section, removed older devices, and updated prices.

GAN 100W Universal Travel Adapter
The main problem is the lack of any grounding, which is meant to reduce the risk of an electrical shock if there's a fault, such as a loose wire inside a device with a metal case.

( This video explains grounding well.

) Thankfully, there's overload protection with a 10-amp fuse, and it comes with a spare, but you should not use this adapter with any device with a third metal ground pin on its plug.

I also tested the 140-watt Ceptics 6-in-1 model ($60) , which omits the cable but has three USB-C ports and one USB-A, and the excellent 70-watt model ($45) , which has the retractable cable but fewer ports and loses the extra outlet.

Both are excellent alternatives.

This travel adapter from Tessan was my previous top pick, and it’s still a solid choice if you want something a little more compact and lightweight.

It has a similar slider design and covers the same bases (more than 200 countries).

Tessan has included two USB-C ports and two USB-A ports on the bottom.

The USB-C ports can deliver a maximum charging rate of 65 watts, while the USB-A ports offer 60 watts and 5 watts, respectively.

If you need more power, there's a 140-watt model ($79) , and the most powerful travel adapter I've tested, the Voyager 205 ($128) , which has six USB-C ports and one USB-A to deliver up to 205 watts.

If you don't care about charging speed, Tessan's 20W model ($22) is very reasonably priced and offers two USB-A and two USB-C ports in a compact package.

The beveled edges of this travel adapter from Epicka shave off a bit of bulk, making it more comfortable to hold.

The sliders work well and lock in place securely to cover you in around 200 countries.

A pair of USB-C and two USB-A ports is a good mix.

It can deliver up to 45 watts from either USB-C, while the USB-A ports top out at 18 watts.

It has RoHS, CE, and FCC certification, and a built-in 10-amp fuse with a spare.

It also comes with a small zip-up bag.

6 in 1 Worldwide Travel Adapter
This budget Ceptics travel adapter covers more than 150 countries, with sliders you push to reveal the three most common international plugs—EU, UK, and US—and you can rotate the pins for sockets in Australia or China.

The sliders lock into place securely, and there’s a button on the side for retracting them.

This plug's universal outlet can recharge your power-hungry devices, like laptops and camera batteries.

Two USB-C and two USB-A ports on the bottom, plus a USB-C port on the side, handle phones , tablets , smartwatches , and Kindles .

Each USB-C port can deliver up to 15 watts, and each USB-A port up to 12 watts.

There’s no grounding, so don’t plug devices with a third metal ground pin into this adapter.

There is an 8-amp fuse for safety, and it comes with a spare.

It is also certified by RoHS and CE.

Adapter Plug Set for Worldwide International Travel
Universal adapters don't always work properly everywhere, and most don't have grounding.

The cheaper and more reliable alternative is to buy individual adapters.

This international set from Ceptics is my favorite.

It includes five types to cover most of the globe, and they are properly grounded.

Visiting only a single destination?

Just pack the relevant type.

These adapters don't have USB ports, so you'll need the respective charging adapter for your gadgets.

This set is especially good for Europe because it includes Type C, E/F, and G adapters, so you’re covered for any socket.

Ceptics offers an even cheaper and smaller five-piece set, but I don’t recommend it.

The adapters are flimsy, there’s no grounding, and the European plug's design doesn’t work well with the recessed sockets you will sometimes encounter.

The drawback of plug adapters is that they’re easy to lose, but at least Ceptics includes a small bag for storage.

What I love about this sturdy, compact plug adapter is the lack of sliding pins or moving parts to worry about, and that it stays put in the outlet.

Offered in several versions (Type C, Type E/F, Type G), it enables you to charge up to six gadgets.

I’ve been testing the Type G model in Scotland, and it plugs into a single outlet to give you three US outlets, a USB-C port, and two USB-A ports.

The USB-C can output up to 15 watts, and the USB-A ports are limited to 12 watts, not especially speedy but fine for overnight charging.

The adapter is grounded and has various safety features.

On the downside, it can be tough to use all the outlets simultaneously, as larger plugs, like the MacBook power adapter, tend to block one of the other US outlets.

It does not offer surge protection, and the Type G adapter maxes out at 3,250 watts (250 volts, 13 amps), while the EU and other versions top out at 2,500 watts.

This kit includes multiple plug attachments that slide and lock into place to keep you powered across most of the world.

It is much larger than the average adapter but provides two grounded US AC outlets.

There is also a built-in USB-C cable, two USB-A ports, and two USB-C ports.

The USB-A ports and built-in USB-C cable offer a combined maximum charging rate of 15 watts.

The USB-C ports support Power Delivery and go up to 20 watts each.

The top charging rate for all of them simultaneously is 55 watts.

There is built-in surge protection, but this is not a voltage converter, so don’t plug in hair dryers or other non-dual-voltage electronics.

While the two AC outlets are handy, their proximity means that the shape and size of some plugs can make it tricky to use both simultaneously.

But with the ability to charge up to seven devices, this kit is handy.

I also like the original Ceptics World Travel Adapter Kit ($35) , though it lacks the two USB-C ports.

MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station (Qi2)
Only MagSafe iPhones and Qi2-certified Android phones have the magnets needed to use this as a stand, but I had no trouble charging an older Android phone by folding it flat (Qi2 is backward compatible).

I recommend this Anker charger for travelers in our Best Apple 3-in-1 Travel Chargers guide.

Travel Adapter Comparison Table
Travel Adapters: Your Questions, Answered
What Type of Adapter Do You Need?

There are 15 plug types in use across the world.

Universal adapters tend to cover all of these types.

Some countries are not usually covered by universal adapters, such as India ( Type D ), Israel ( Type H ), and South Africa ( Type M or N ).

You'll need to buy specific plug adapters for those places.

To avoid any surprises when you land, double-check what type you need before you travel.

If you're visiting just one destination, a basic plug adapter that caters to one plug type is all you need.

For trips to multiple destinations or for frequent flyers, a universal travel adapter can prove more versatile.

The universal adapters I recommend here have the bonus of including multiple USB ports for charging several mobile devices from a single outlet.

Do You Really Need a Voltage Converter?

Voltage converters are big, heavy, and expensive, and they don’t always work, so it’s probably best to avoid them.

The reason you might think you need one is that the AC sockets on all of our recommended travel adapters do not convert the voltage coming from the socket.

This means plugging into a UK socket will deliver 220 volts at 50 hertz, which is very different from the 120 volts at 60 hertz you can expect in the US.

Don't worry!

Your gear won't get fried.

You just need to make sure anything you plug into one of these universal travel adapters has something like this printed on it:
If you are determined to try a voltage converter (again, I recommend you don’t), the Ceptics 2,000-watt Travel Voltage Converter ($70) seems to work well.

It has a special 2,000-watt outlet for hair dryers, but only ones that work via a mechanical switch (anything with an electronic circuit board for automatic switch-off or temperature control won’t work and is at risk of being fried if plugged in).

It also has two outlets that go up to 200 watts, one USB-C port, and three USB-A ports, though the ports do not support fast charging.

For USB-C and USB-A ports, retractable cables, and wireless charging, travel adapters and chargers usually state the wattage they can deliver.

If you're interested in getting the fastest rates possible, you'll want a charger and cable that can deliver the maximum wattage to your device.

A laptop might want 100 watts, while a phone only needs 30 watts.

There's no need to worry if the charger can deliver more wattage than is required because the device will dictate how much power to draw.

If the wattage is lower than required, most devices will simply charge slowly.

You can find out more about charging standards like Power Delivery (PD), Quick Charge (QC), and others in my guide on how to fast charge your phone .

Can Travel Adapters Go in a Suitcase?

Yes, you can pack travel adapters in your suitcase .

But it may be wise to take a travel adapter in your hand luggage for easy access should you need to charge up a device when you arrive at your destination.

Devices like power banks with lithium batteries (must be capped at 27,000 mAh ) must go in hand luggage, not checked bags .

Can I Buy Travel Adapters at the Airport or Hotel?

You certainly can buy travel adapters at the airport, but like everything else, they will be far more expensive than they should be, and your choice will be limited.

Some hotels have travel adapters, and some even have outlets for other countries (or USB-A and USB-C ports), but most do not, so don’t bank on it.

You can always check with your hotel or accommodation before you depart, but it’s safer to snag a travel adapter to take with you.

Test Your Travel Adapter Before You Go
Seriously, nothing is worse than thinking you’re being very clever by packing light and getting to your hotel to discover that your gadgets refuse to charge.

Between the adapter, cable, and your device, plenty can go wrong, so do a quick test with everything you are taking before you set off.

There are many travel adapters out there.

These are a few others I tested and liked, but they missed out on a place above for one reason or another.

Epicka Air 40W for $27 : I’m not keen on this style of folding design because it’s a bit fiddly to use, and the prongs sometimes fold back if you bump them when you plug it in.

That said, it is a bit slimmer than some of the sliding-prong adapters above, and you get one USB-A and three USB-C ports (limited to 40 watts in total).

UGreen Travel Plug Adapter for £17 : This travel adapter is for UK folks visiting Europe, and it’s a solid option with a fixed plug (no mechanism).

It has only two USB-A and one USB-C port for smaller devices, and it’s very bulky.

I prefer the OneBeat above for this type of design.

Statik SmartCharge Pro for $100 : This is a nice combo device that includes a 15,000 mAh power bank and a 60-watt wall charger.

There are fold-out US prongs and slide-on adapters for the UK, EU, and AU.

You also get one USB-A port, one USB-C port, a fold-out USB-C cable, and a wireless charging pad on top that works with your iPhone or Apple Watch.

D-Link 65W Multi-Port GaN Charger (DCP-651) for $40 : If two USB-C ports and a USB-A port are enough for your travel needs, this affordable D-Link charger could be for you.

It comes with interchangeable plugs for different countries.

The 65-watt limit is enough for overnight charging a laptop and a couple of smartphones.

Aunno Universal Travel Adapter for £17 : Affordable and compact, this sliding prong travel adapter is a decent choice for folks in the UK.

The prongs slot securely in place with a release button, and you get two USB-C ports and two USB-A ports, though the wattage is limited.

Arsmel VisaPro All-in-One Travel Adapter for $80 : This chunky power adapter can charge laptops or multiple small devices with a whopping 170-watt maximum output.

It works with any outlet in the US, UK, or EU, thanks to sliding plugs that slot in securely, and you can spin the prongs on the US plug to support the total number of countries (more than 200).

I love the mecha-inspired paint job too.

There are four ports along the bottom: two USB-C ports rated at 140 watts, with the third USB-C and USB-A ports rated at 18 watts.

It supports PD 3.1, QC 3.0, PPS, FCP, and SCP, and has a 10-amp fuse.

Satechi GaN Travel Charger for $120 : Most of us only take small gadgets when we travel, so a compact, multi-port wall charger could be the best way to pack light.

It plugs directly into the wall and comes with four interchangeable travel adapters for the EU, UK, and Australia, plus a mesh bag to store them.

There are four USB-C ports that you can plug your gadgets into, including laptops like the MacBook Pro, tablets, phones, and wearables.

With support for Power Delivery 3.1, the first two ports can supply up to 140 watts, and the bottom two ports up to 45 watts.

However, the maximum output when all four ports are used simultaneously is 145 watts.

Baseus 70W Universal Travel Adapter With Retractable Cable for $50 : This excellent travel adapter is almost identical to our top pick from Ceptics, offering up to 70 watts, sliding prongs to cover more than 200 countries, and a built-in retractable USB-C cable, not to mention a USB-C port and two USB-A ports.

It also has a snazzy black-and-yellow finish.

It only misses out because it’s slightly more expensive, but if you can snag one on sale or prefer the colors, it’s a solid option.

Epicka Universal Travel Adapter for $20 : Our budget pick for many months, this travel adapter from Epicka is still a solid option.

The sliding plugs cover 150 countries, and there are four USB-A ports on the bottom and a 15-watt USB-C port on the side.

There’s also an 8-amp fuse with a spare, and this adapter is RoHS-, CE-, and FCC-certified.

Masterplug Visitor to UK Travel Adapter (3 Pack) for £12 : For visitors to the UK, this simple trio of adapters accepts European, American, Australian, and Asian plugs.

They are single-outlet adapters with 13-amp fuses inside, and they work perfectly.

These are the adapters I use for long-term testing of devices from the US and elsewhere that lack UK plugs.

If you forgot to buy an adapter before arriving in the UK, you can find this affordable three-pack at any Argos store.

Anker European Travel Plug Adapter for $14 : One of our favorite portable charger brands, Anker, also makes travel adapters.

This one plugs into most European outlets to provide a single grounded US outlet, a USB-A port, and two USB-C ports.

Unfortunately, the three USB ports max out at 15 watts total, so it’s best for overnight gadget charging, but I appreciate the temperature and overload protection.

There is also a UK version ($16) .

Epicka Hybrid European Travel Plug Adapter for $16 : This handy adapter turns one outlet into four and includes four USB ports (two A and two C).

It has fold-out Type A prongs, but you can also slide on a fold-out Type C plug for use in Europe.

While the USB ports support QC 3.0 or PD 3.0, they max out at 20 watts in total.

I prefer the OneBeat adapters recommended above.

You can do better than these travel adapters.

EZQuest WorldTravel GaN 5 Port With PD Wall Charger for $35 : This travel adapter has a generous four USB-C ports and one USB-A port with a familiar slide-out prong design that covers more than 150 countries.

There's also a built-in 10-amp fuse and a spare.

It has RoHS, CE, and FCC certification.

It works fine, but it's kinda boxy, and the sliders don't lock in place as securely as some of our other picks.

There's also a 65W version ($60) .

Rolling Square Pocket Travel Adapter for $30 : I admire any attempt to shrink travel adapters down, but the three-pronged UK plugs are usually the obstacle.

Rolling Square’s solution is to have a flip-out third prong, but you’ll need a good fingernail to unhitch it.

This charger has a single USB-C port capable of delivering up to 30 watts and is a compact option that covers the US, UK, and Europe.

Ceptics 65W World Travel Adapter
Ceptics Travel Power Strip for $35 : Much like the World Travel Adapter Kit 2 above, this small power strip offers two grounded US outlets, but it has only one USB-A and one USB-C port, and instead of plugging directly into the wall, a cable attaches to an interchangeable plug head with Type A, B, C, E/F, G, and I adapters.

The adapters can be stiff to change, but they work well otherwise.

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