The Best Google Pixel Charger UK 2026
Every Google Pixel charger uses USB-C Power Delivery with PPS. We tested the USB-C PD chargers that hit full speed on the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 8 series and Pixel Fold — so you can skip Google's overpriced adapter and charge your phone and laptop from one brick.
SmartGear chargers for your Pixel
All four charge a Pixel 9 Pro at its full 27W — around 65 minutes from flat. The phone, not the charger, is the limit here, so choose on ports and shape rather than wattage.
SmartGear 45W 3-Port GaN
PPS 3.3–11V/3.3A on the listing — the only one here with its PPS band stated, and well clear of the Pixel’s 27W.
SmartGear 65W GaN Dual USB-C
Charges the Pixel at full speed on one port and a USB-C laptop on the other.
SmartGear 65W Travel Adapter
UK, US and EU plugs built in, 15.5mm thin — one brick for the Pixel abroad.
SmartGear 100W GaN Desktop
Four ports from one socket — Pixel, laptop, tablet and earbuds together.
Charge figures from our charging speed calculator, for a Pixel 9 Pro (19.5Wh, 27W max). Free UK delivery · 30-day returns · CE/UKCA certified.
Best Google Pixel charger overall
SmartGear 65W GaN Dual USB-C Charger
This 65W GaN charger covers every Pixel's peak draw — 27W on a Pixel 9 Pro, about 37W on the 9 Pro XL — on one port, while powering a laptop or second phone on the other. One small brick for every Pixel model and your MacBook or Windows laptop too.
- USB PD PPS — full Pixel speed
- Dual USB-C — Pixel + laptop
- Compact foldable UK plug
- CE/UKCA certified & PD-compliant
How many watts does a Google Pixel charger need?
Pixel 8 / 9 — 27W
A 30W USB-C PD/PPS charger reaches full speed on the standard and Pro models.
Pixel 9 Pro XL — 37W
Needs a 45W PPS charger to reach its peak charging rate.
Pixel + laptop — 65W
A 65W dual-port GaN charger powers your Pixel and a USB-C laptop together.
Pick a charger that explicitly lists PPS support — without it a Pixel caps at ~18–22W even on a high-wattage charger.
Google Pixel charger FAQ
What charger does the Google Pixel use?
Every modern Google Pixel — Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, Pixel 8 series and Pixel Fold — charges over USB-C using USB Power Delivery (PD) with the PPS extension. Google does not include a charger in the box, so you need a USB-C PD charger separately. Any quality 30W+ USB-C PD/PPS charger fast-charges a Pixel at full speed.
How many watts does a Google Pixel charger need?
The Pixel 9 Pro XL peaks at about 37W, the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro at ~27W, and the Pixel 8/8 Pro at 27W/30W. A 30W–45W USB-C PD charger with PPS support delivers maximum speed for every current Pixel. Google’s own 45W adapter only reaches full speed on the Pro XL; a good third-party 45W PPS charger matches it for less.
Does the Pixel need PPS to fast charge?
Yes — Pixel phones use USB PD PPS (Programmable Power Supply) to reach their top charging speeds. A plain USB-C PD charger without PPS still charges a Pixel, but caps out around 18–22W. Multi-protocol GaN chargers from UGREEN, Anker and Baseus include PPS, so they hit the Pixel’s full 27–45W.
Can I use a Samsung charger with my Google Pixel?
Yes. Samsung Super Fast chargers use USB PD PPS, the same standard the Pixel needs, so a 25W or 45W Samsung PPS charger fast-charges a Pixel well. Any certified USB-C PD/PPS charger works — you are not locked into Google’s branded adapter.
What is the best charger for the Pixel 9 Pro?
A 45W USB-C PD charger with PPS is ideal for the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL — it reaches full speed and future-proofs you for laptops and tablets. A 65W dual-port GaN charger is even better value, charging your Pixel at full speed while topping up a second device.
Can one charger power my Pixel and my laptop?
Yes. A 65W USB-C PD GaN charger fast-charges your Pixel on one port and powers a USB-C laptop (MacBook Air, Dell XPS, etc.) on another, sharing power intelligently. It is the most practical single charger for a Pixel owner who also carries a laptop.