The best Nintendo Switch chargers enable you to keep your console powered up to play on the go.

So feel free to use any compatible USB-C charger from a reliable brand.

The same goes for chargers with built-in HDMI pass-through.

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How much power does the Nintendo Switch need to charge?

The Switch by itself can’t draw more than 18W (or 13.5W for the Switch Lite).

Can Nintendo Switch chargers be used to charge other devices?

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The Nintendo Switch charges using USB-C, which is pretty much the standard for modern handheld devices.

What’s the difference between a wall charger and a power bank?

Wall chargers plug directly into a power outlet, and the wire connects to your Switch or Switch dock.

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Some even clip directly onto the Switch.

Most power banks can hold at least two full charges before needing to be recharged again.

How long does the Nintendo Switch’s battery last?

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TheNintendo Switch Litelasts between three and seven hours.

Those are big ranges, obviously.

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