Which is better for charging a MacBook Air?

The Apple 30W. It delivers the full 30W to one USB-C port, which is what the MacBook Air expects. The Belkin's USB-C port gives 18W, which will charge a laptop slowly.

Which is better for charging two devices at once?

The Belkin. It has a USB-C port at 18W and a USB-A port at 12W, so a phone and a tablet can charge together from one outlet.

Is the Belkin worth it over the Apple if I need a cable?

Yes. The Belkin includes a 5-foot USB-C to USB-C cable for $19.99 at Verizon. Adding a comparable cable to the $19.00 Apple adapter usually costs more.

Which one fast-charges an iPhone?

Both can. The Apple adapter gives the full 30W to one device. The Belkin's USB-C port gives 18W, which is enough for iPhone fast charging but slower than the Apple.

Which is smaller for travel?

The Apple 30W. It is a single-port brick. The Belkin is larger because it holds two ports.

Do both work with any USB-C device?

Yes. Both are standard USB-C wall chargers and will charge phones, tablets and other USB-C devices, though the Belkin's USB-C port is limited to 18W.

Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter vs Belkin BOOSTCHARGE 30W Dual Port Wall Charger

Both cost about the same: the Apple 30W is $19.00 at eBay and the Belkin BOOSTCHARGE is $19.99 at Verizon, as of November 7, 2026. Buy the Apple if you want a single 30W USB-C port for a MacBook Air or a fast-charging iPhone, and you already own a cable. Buy the Belkin if you want two ports and a 5-foot USB-C cable in the box.

Today the Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter costs $0.99 less at its best price.

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