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Skip the junk: these 5 Labor Day charging deals are worth a look

From a $13 magnetic battery to a 100W laptop charger, these are the charging deals that stood out

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Labor Day has brought out plenty of charging discounts, but these are the five I’d actually consider. There’s a good mix here too, from pocket-size power banks to a 100W charger that can handle a laptop and several smaller devices.

UGREEN Nexode 100W GaN 5-Port Charger

Amazon has the UGREEN Nexode 100W charger for $49.99, down from $59.99. It packs four USB-C ports plus USB-A into one relatively compact brick, with enough output to handle a laptop alongside smaller devices.

INIU 10,000mAh 45W Power Bank

Best Buy has this INIU power bank for $21.99 instead of $29.99. The 45W output is particularly good for the price, while the detachable USB-C cable doubles as a lanyard. At 10,000mAh, it hits a useful middle ground between pocketability and enough capacity for more than an emergency top-up.

Energizer 5,000mAh Slim Metal Magnetic Power Bank

At $12.99, down from $29.99, this is easily the cheapest pick in the group. You’re getting a slim 5,000mAh battery with magnetic wireless charging, USB-C, and an LED display. The capacity is modest, but at less than half its comparison price, it makes sense as an inexpensive backup battery.

Anker Nano 5,000mAh Power Bank

The Anker Nano takes a different approach to portability. Instead of making you carry a cable, it has a built-in foldable USB-C connector that plugs directly into your phone. Best Buy has it for $23.99, down from $29.99. Its 22.5W output isn’t huge, but the tiny size makes it particularly convenient for travel or nights out.

Insignia 65W 3-Port USB-C/USB Wall Charger

Best Buy’s Insignia charger is $19.99 instead of $26.99. It has two USB-C ports plus USB-A, with up to 65W available for devices such as laptops, tablets, and phones. It’s not as powerful as the UGREEN, but that’s also the point: for twenty bucks, it’s an inexpensive way to replace several basic charging bricks with one adapter.

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