A USB car charger is essential in today’s multi-device generation addicts. As we move towards a very advanced society, having a USB car charger means being able to charge your devices and use apps while driving without worrying about a dead phone afterwards. That said, it’s worth noting that every charger is different from another and with incompatibilities between phone manufacturers like Apple and Android, it’s necessary to look at these differences when shopping for a charger.

Using driving apps

If you’re a frequent user of driving apps, it’s important to buy a dedicated USB charger with fast charging speeds. Although some newer vehicles already have USB built into the car, some ports only put out 1 amp, which isn’t much when you consider how many devices you might want to charge while traveling and how long you’d be using driving apps. If your car is capable of drawing 1 amp, you may need to look for a charger that has at least a 2.4 amp capacity per port, so a dual port would total 4.8 amps. This would allow you to charge 2 phones simultaneously at the same time.

compatibility issues

Another issue that most people would normally neglect is the compatibility issue between the charger and the device. If you have a single device or multiple devices of the same brand or running the same operating system, it would be easy to buy one that is compatible with all your devices. This can be a problem if you have multiple devices from different brands. Before you buy a charger, ask the seller about any known issues with the charger and any warranties that come with it in case you have to return it. Some stores also allow in-store trials so you can know ahead of time if it will work for you.

Price

The last is the price. Just because it’s expensive doesn’t mean it’s going to work for you. There are some more affordable chargers that would work powerfully and yet are cheaper than other popular brands. The price also depends on the model. A small one would be expensive if it includes powerful charging capabilities and might well be worth the cost; however, it might not be at the same time. If you have a larger board area, you may want to consider a larger one, as they tend to be cheaper but could work just fine as well. Remember to try each one before you buy so you know you’re getting value for money.