Every Nintendo Switch charger uses USB-C Power Delivery. We tested the USB-C PD chargers that safely power the Switch, Switch OLED, Switch Lite and Switch 2 — in both handheld and dock mode — so you can skip the overpriced official adapter.
A single 65W GaN charger covers the Switch in every mode — 15W handheld, the full 39W dock profile for TV output, and enough headroom to fast-charge the Switch 2 while you play. The second USB-C port charges your phone at the same time.
5V/3A or 15V/1A. Any USB-C PD charger tops up the console during handheld play.
Needs the 15V/2.6A profile to output video. Choose 45W+ so the dock drives your TV.
Higher draw under load. A 65W GaN charger keeps it charging while you play.
Avoid uncertified chargers that ignore the negotiated USB-C PD voltage — those are the ones Nintendo warns about. Any CE/UKCA-certified PD charger is safe.
The Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED, Switch Lite and Switch 2 all charge over USB-C using the USB Power Delivery (PD) standard. Any quality USB-C PD charger will safely charge your Switch — you are not locked into Nintendo’s official adapter. A 30W–65W USB-C PD charger is ideal: it charges the console at full speed in handheld mode and has the headroom needed for TV/dock output.
For handheld play the Switch draws about 15W (5V/3A or 15V/1A). To output video in dock mode the console needs a 39W profile (15V/2.6A). A 65W USB-C PD charger comfortably covers both handheld and dock use, so it is the safest single charger for a Switch. Lower-wattage phone chargers may charge slowly or fail to power the dock.
Yes. Any CE/UKCA-certified USB-C Power Delivery charger from a reputable brand is safe for the Switch. Nintendo’s warnings target uncertified, non-PD-compliant chargers that ignore the negotiated voltage. Certified GaN chargers from UGREEN, Anker and Baseus follow the USB-C PD spec exactly and are used safely by millions of Switch owners.
Yes — the Switch 2 also charges via USB-C PD. It has a slightly higher power draw, so a 45W–65W USB-C PD charger is recommended to charge quickly while playing demanding titles. A single 65W GaN charger works for the original Switch, OLED, Lite and Switch 2.
Docked video output needs the full 39W (15V/2.6A) PD profile. Many budget chargers only offer 5V or 9V profiles, which power the console but cannot drive the dock. Choose a 45W+ USB-C PD charger that explicitly supports the 15V rail and the dock will output to your TV normally.
Yes. A dual-port 65W GaN USB-C charger charges your Switch and your phone at the same time, sharing power intelligently between the ports. This is the most practical travel setup — one small charger for your console, phone and even a USB-C laptop.