The 10 best charging stations for every possible combination of devices

This sleek and simple bamboo charging station can declutter your workspace and replace a tangle of cables with something more attractive. It keeps power strips and surge protectors (not included) elegantly hidden inside its covered base, while cutouts along the back and side allow easy access to plug in all your devices for charging.

Whether you set it up on your desktop, nightstand or kitchen counter, the bamboo charging station can house up to five smartphones and tablets between its removable divider slots. You can even customize it to leave a couple of those sturdy dividers off, creating a flat base on one side to place your wireless charger or a smart home hub like the Echo Dot.

Best of all, it's made from 100% natural, sustainably harvested bamboo, making it an environmentally responsible, durable, and easy-to-clean product.

If your household plays host to a wide variety of mobile devices from different brands, look no further. This multi-device charging station boasts two USB C ports and two fast charging USB A ports along the side, and a Qi-certified wireless charging pad in the front for charging your AirPods or a compatible smartphone. The device slots are generously spaced (although not removable), and the station organizer as whole is sturdy enough to accommodate larger tablets or iPads without the base tipping over. The LED light at the front displays the station's charging status and it has built-in protection to keep your devices from overheating. Just keep in mind that mini cables are not included with this charging station, so the cord side can look a little messy if you don't purchase some separately.

If you're already a fan of the popular Anker Powerwave 3, you'll love this similar — but far more portable — style from the same brand. This wireless charging station has the ability to fold down flat and weighs less than eight ounces, making it perfectly packable for travel.

When settled at your destination (whether that's a vacation spot or just your office desk), you can flip up the smartphone stand on the left side to charge your phone wirelessly while viewing the screen vertically or horizontally. On the right side, there's space to wirelessly charge your AirPods and charge your Apple Watch with your charging cord, too.

This aesthetic MagSafe charger from Belkin is the best charging station for Apple products. The 3-in-1 device has two arms — one for your iPhone and one for your Apple Watch — and a space for your AirPods to wirelessly charge while sitting on the base. It aligns perfectly for optimized charging of your iPhone every time you place it (the LED indicator will let you know), and you can charge your iPhone horizontally or vertically (perfect for Facetime calls or streaming videos at your desk).

Best of all, the whole charging station looks super sleek and futuristic with its clean, white base and chrome-like arms. Now that wireless charging is becoming the norm, 3-in-1 wireless charging stations are a popular solution, and this Belkin product is definitely one of the best.

If you prefer the Android ecosystem, then this affordable Yootech device is the best wireless charging station for Android devices. Its base has been designed specifically to charge the Samsung Galaxy Watch and any Qi-certified Android phone or iPhone. (However, Samsung phones benefit the most from its fast charging capabilities.) Plus, it has built-in temperature control, surge protection and short-circuit protection, and is made of fire-resistant material to keep you and your devices safe.

Satechi makes affordable charging products, and it's a great alternative to brands such as Anker or Belkin. We've previously recommended Satechi charging stations, and this 2-in-1 device is perfect for Apple users who want to wirelessly charge their MagSafe iPhone and AirPods.

You can find a lot of 3-in-1 Apple charging stations for sale on Amazon, but most of these products include an Apple Watch charging dock, which is useless if you don't have an Apple Watch in the first place.

We love this charging station because it doubles as both a phone stand and a wireless charging station. The magnetic stand will wirelessly charge your iPhone while keeping its display visible and accessible. Perfect for keeping on your desktop or nightstand, the Satechi MagSafe 2-in-1 charging station has a sleek aluminum and steel body and costs just $59.99.

The Courant Catch:3 has been showing up on gift guides ever since it was first released, and it was even picked as one of Oprah's Favorite Things... all the way back in 2018. Five years later, it's still an attractive, useful, and popular wireless charging station, although it's not quite as technically impressive as it used to be. The exterior of the charging station is covered in high-quality leather (available in multiple colors and styles), and if you're giving this item as a gift, you can monogram three initials onto the leather through the Courant online store.

Modern features like MagSafe or fast charging aren't available, although this device does use three Qi wireless charging coils to power up your devices in a timely manner. Although the Catch:3 can only wirelessly charge a single device at a time, an additional USB-A outlet can be used to charge a second device.

Mashable freelance editor and product tester Timothy Beck Werth has kept the Catch:3 on his desk for four years and counting, and it's proven to be extremely reliable. The best charging stations are multi-purpose and practical, and he appreciates the valet-style catchall, which can be used to store everyday items like keys, pens, and wireless earbuds.

This SIIG device is the best charging station for multiple devices if you live in a large household or need a communal charger for your office. Unless you're a dedicated early adopter with dozens of devices that need to be charged, it's probably overkill for individuals.

When testing this device, we were surprised by how lightweight it was. It also has a non-slip matte exterior that will stop your devices from slipping around as they charge. Please note that while the charging pad on the front of the device might look like a wireless charger, it's actually just a resting place for your devices. (You can buy the wireless charging version at Amazon for just $20 more.)

The blue lights on the device came in handy for night-time charging, and it's an all-around convenient solution. Unlike the bamboo charging dock featured below, you can't move around the slots on top of the device, but each slot is large enough for even the biggest smartphones and tablets.

The TOZO W1 wireless charger is so thin that guests can easily mistake it for a coaster, so be careful where you set it down. Measuring in at just 5mm thick, this ultra-thin charging pad has a sleek exterior that's available in multiple colors and with either matte or mirror finishes. The charger is so thin because it uses high-quality aluminum, and it's a modern-looking and Qi-certified device.

While a short USB-C cable is included with your purchase, you'll need your own power adapter if you want to plug it into the wall or a surge protector.

In our testing, this device has proven to be long-lasting, and it's an affordable charging solution even when it's not on sale. TOZO boasts that this fast charger can juice up your devices quicker than plastic wireless charging pads, and that's proven to be true during our hands-on testing.

Although this wireless charging pad can only charge a single device, it's an affordable product and a smart add-on to wired charging stations.

The Anker Prime 6-in-1 Charging Station is our top pick for the best charging station of 2023. Unless you have your heart set on wireless charging, you won't find a better product in this category.

Editor and product tester Timothy Beck Werth has tested a lot of charging products, from portable power stations to USB-charging sticks, and he says that Anker has become his brand of choice. Now, the popular Anker 727 Charging Station has been updated in the form of the Anker Prime, a wired charging station with GaN technology. (GaN is a more efficient semiconducter that generates less heat and takes up less space). We've tested other Anker GaN Prime products, and they really do provide noticeably faster charge times, although they're also more expensive.

The Anker Prime Charging Station can charge up to six devices at once thanks to two AC outlets, two USB-A ports, and two USB-C ports. Not only that, but a real-time power meter display lets you know how many Watts each port is using at any given time. As your devices' batteries are recharged, you'll see the Watts increase and decrease as Anker PowerIQ adapts to each device. This ensures you aren't wasting energy, and it's satisfying to see the levels change in real time. And if that's not enough, Anker's ActiveShield 2.0 also protects your devices from short circuiting.

The Anker Prime takes up very little space on your desktop, and besides the price, we haven't found anything to complain about so far. The 5-foot grounded AC adapter should be more than long enough for most use cases. A wireless charger would be a nice inclusion, but you can also plug a wireless charging pad into this device.