Here are some of the chargers that are known to perform "GOOD" or "BEST" with the Switch.

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Best

Charger|Price (USD)|Link|Notes
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Nintendo Switch AC Adapter|$29.99|Amazon US|This is the only charger you should use with the dock but it's big and doesn't work great with any phones
Google 18W Pixel charger|$35|Google Store|More portable than Nintendo's charger, great at charging phones too, 6ft detachable cable
Google 60W USB-C charger|$59.99|Google Store|Bundled with Chromebook Pixel 2, great for laptops, very long 12ft cable
Apple 61W USB-C charger|$69|Amazon US, Apple|Bundled with 2016 13" MacBook Pro, no cable included
Apple 87W USB-C charger|$79|Amazon US, Apple|Bundled with 2016 15" MacBook Pro, no cable included
RAVPower 26800mAh USB-PD battery|$74.99|Amazon US|Might charge much slower unless you turn off the Switch before plugging it in. Avoid the included bad AC adapter.

Here are some other links for the Pixel phone charger: Best Buy, UK version

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Good

Charger|Price (USD)|Link|Notes
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Motorola TurboPower USB-C 15|$15.99|Amazon US|Non-detachable 5ft cable
SONEic 15W USB-C|$19.99|Amazon US|Detachable 3ft cable
HORI Switch car charger|$19.99|Amazon US|Probably the best car charger for now
Google 22.5W Dual Port USB-C charger|$39.99|Google Store|Two USB-C ports, includes one detachable 6ft cable
RAVPower 20100mAh USB-C battery|$57.99|Amazon US|
Apple 12W iPad USB charger|$19.99|Amazon US, Apple|Requires a USB A-to-C cable, better than any other USB-A chargers

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Cables

I won't list prices here since they fluctuate a lot. Some of the chargers listed above have a non-removable cable. All the others (except the iPad charger) require a USB C-to-C cable.

USB C-to-C: For the Macbook, Google, SONEic, and battery pack chargers listed above. Here are a few on Amazon: AmazonBasics,
Anker, Cable Matters, Aukey.

USB A-to-C: The iPad charger is the only one that gives good charging speeds with these. The 5ft cable included with the Pro Controller works. Here are some others on Amazon: AmazonBasics, Anker, Cable Matters, Aukey.

No matter which charger you use, it doesn't matter whether the cable says it's USB 2.0, USB 3.0, or USB 3.1. They all charge at the same speed. Just make sure it has the correct plug shape on each end, that it has good reviews at a reputable merchant, and that it's long enough for how you want to use it.

Anker PowerLine.

Dont try to cheap out on USB-C cables, you can easily destroy equipment.

I use an Anker 6ft USB-C to USB-C. Very strong cable but still not too thick.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMINIWW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KLKVCbPTEPNSR

How about this one? General advice, I would say you should stick to purchasing charging accessories from AmazonBasics, Anker, Aukey, or Ravpower, as those seem to have the most consistent reviews with Anker being the runaway favorite.

I have both of these. The monoprice one seems to have trouble with monitors for video output, but work absolutely fine with the Nexus 6P.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMINIWW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_CnMLybVJNH0PE

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VU3F4FW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4oMLybMEVV1AS

yes, I am using my Pixel Xl charger to charge the battery pack. It is indeed 4.5 hrs of charge.

I did buy some C to C cables from anker. they are very long and work just like my Stock Pixel C to C cables. Which are pretty good tbh.

here are the cables https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EMINIWW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I agree, I bought this one and it's been great so far.

It is going to heat up a bit while charging with any version of QC. QC raises the voltage with the amperage to let your phone charge faster. Whether it uses 5, 9, or 12 volts is determined by your phone's specs and what the charger can output.

It doesn't get too hot to pick it up. It gets noticeably warm with internal temperatures reaching around 32-35C or so. Idle temperature, for comparison, is around 28C. When you pick it up, it will feel kind of warm, but not hot. Your phone can take much higher temperatures than what it experiences during charging, so you're not causing any damage.

I have personally used all of the following Benson approved USB type-C items.

• Suaoki 3.3ft Micro USB Type C Nylon Braided Phone Charging Cable with Aluminum Connector 2.4A Max Current USB 3.1 Type C to USB Type A
  
• Anker PowerLine USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Cable (6ft) for USB Type-C Devices
  
• USB C Quick Charge 3.0 AUKEY Car Charger with Dual AiPower Ports
  
• USB C Quick Charge 3.0 AUKEY Amp Type-C Dual-Port Wall Charger; Includes USB-C Cable
  
• [2 in 1 Pack] Anker USB-C to Micro USB Adapter, Converts USB Type-C input to Micro USB, Uses 56K Resistor
  
• Type C, USB C to USB A iOrange-E 10ft (3M) Braided Cable
  
  Don't buy cheap-o USB type-C things right now. The cheap stuff may be using incorrect resistors and possibly damage your devices.

This is the one I use https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01EMINIWW?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

I think the wires inside the braided sheath torque themselves to failure. I would stay away from small diameter braided cables for usb-c(OEM cable size).

Recommend this anker USB PD for its protected neck

I've had very good experiences with Anker products: a Macbook battery, a battery pack and a micro USB cable. They have good support also, the Macbook battery I listed failed on me twice and was replaced quickly both times, it's been good for a year now.

I hate promoting only one option but, in your case, it looks like a good choice.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerLine-Devices-Including-ChromeBook/dp/B01EMINIWW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1479878488&sr=8-4&keywords=anker+usb+c+6ft

Just ordered this cable, I should be good to go right? I’m using it with a USB 3.1 port on my 1070 laptop


Anker Powerline USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Cable(6 ft), Power Delivery PD Charging for Apple MacBook, Huawei Matebook, iPad Pro 2018, Chromebook, Pixel, Switch, and More Type-C Devices/Laptops https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMINIWW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ArW0DbSBKA83K

BEST is subjective, but recommended battery would be USB-PD (Power Delivery), as there has been tests on the speed of charging while playing comparing bricks that were USB-A vs USB-C vs USB-PD. Also you need an "Benson-approved" USB-C to USB-C cable (to avoid damaging your battery &/or Switch).

This one has good reviews & it's PD:
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-RAVPower-26800mAh-Recharged-Included/dp/B01LRQDAEI/

This cable is Benson-approved:
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerLine-Including-Nintendo-ChromeBook/dp/B01EMINIWW/

There's lots of 2.0 type-c cables, like this one. They're cheaper to make, and just as good if you're just using it to plug into a charger, and not for transferring data.

So I purchased these three things, and was wondering if anybody has any reason to suspect they will not work well to charge quickly, or are just dangerous to use to begin with. I've done a fair amount of research into this but just want to make sure that I'm not missing any potential problems, thank you guys!

Battery:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KNJQZ4W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4blSybA85462Y

Cable:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMINIWW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SyiSyb1JKXAC4

AC Adapter:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CZLUIK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8yiSybZJ67RW0

My X1 has Thunderbolt ports as well, but PD standard requires minimum USB 2.0 cables, so you can go cheap if you're just going to charge with the cable. I'm using the Anker Powerline USB2.0 C-to-C 6ft cable with no issues.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMINIWW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Jmz4Cb5A4DJ66


Actually a cool thing I usually carry is a portable Thunderbolt monitor so I can dual-monitor on the go, so I usually have one of my C ports for charging and one cable to the monitor for power & display, and a Bluetooth mouse and I'm set anywhere I go.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y8SSQG5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Nnz4CbSKPFNFJ


Sorry for any formatting issues, on mobile.

Yes, I use a usb cable from Anker, not sure if it's available outside of the UK, but works great!

Anker PowerLine USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Cable (6ft) for USB Type-C Devices Including Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, the new MacBook, Nintendo Switch, Google Pixel, Nexus 6P, LG V20 G5 and More https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01EMINIWW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mMpEzbRHVA060

Will this do PD?

You have to use a USB PowerDelivery charger, as this phone doesn't have QuickCharge technology. I'd recommend these (none are affiliate) cables car charger and I typically use the stock charger brick, but I believe that this one should work, but I haven't used it.

It's just a USB-C to USB-C cablenisnt it?

Anker Powerline II USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Cable (3ft) with Power Delivery, for Apple MacBook, Huawei Matebook, iPad Pro 2018, Chromebook, Pixel, Switch, and More Type-C Devices/Laptops https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072JYDQ7N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-A0sDbB9JKDGV

Anker Powerline USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Cable(6 ft), Power Delivery PD Charging for Apple MacBook, Huawei Matebook, iPad Pro 2018, Chromebook, Pixel, Switch, and More Type-C Devices/Laptops https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMINIWW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pB0sDbMEMDFS6

Anker Powerline USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 Cable (3ft) with Power Delivery for USB Type-C Devices Including Galaxy S8, S8+, S9, S10, iPad Pro 2018, Google Pixel, Huawei Matebook, MacBook and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMIIFCU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DA0sDbD97NX8M

AmazonBasics USB Type-C to USB Type-C 2.0 Charger Cable - 3 Feet (0.9 Meters) - White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GGKZ0V6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zz0sDbCAZWY44

Don't forget USB-C
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Type-C-Delivery-Charger-PowerPort/dp/B01D8C6ULO/ref=sr_1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1482870577&sr=1-3&keywords=anker+usb+c+charger https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerLine-Devices-Including-ChromeBook/dp/B01EMINIWW/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1482873683&sr=8-10&keywords=usb+c+anker