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Switch 2: buy a compliant 60–65W PD charger, not a bargain brick.

The Switch 2 charges over standard USB-C Power Delivery and ships with an adapter rated well above the original console's 39W. If you are buying a second charger, the specification that matters is the same one that mattered before — a full, compliant voltage ladder — with more headroom on top.

What is certain, and what is not

Certain: the console charges over USB-C PD; it has a USB-C port on the bottom and one on the top edge, so it can be charged in tabletop mode without propping it on the connector; and it requires its own dock — the original Switch dock does not drive video on it.

Not worth guessing at: the exact rail-by-rail profile of Nintendo's in-box adapter. Rather than repeat a number we cannot stand behind, the safe purchase is described by class: a certified 60–65W USB-C PD charger that publishes the complete 5V / 9V / 15V / 20V ladder. That covers the console's docked draw with real margin, and it is a charger you will still use when the console is gone. If you want the precise figures for your unit, they are printed on the OUTPUT line of the adapter in the box — see the note below.

Do the two-minute check before ordering. Read the OUTPUT block on your in-box Nintendo adapter and on any charger you are considering. Match or exceed the highest voltage/current pair, and make sure 15V appears in the list — that is the rail the dock generation of Switch hardware leans on hardest.

Charger class → what to expect

ChargerHandheldDocked play
5W/12W USB-A cubeTrickle at bestNo
20W phone PD brickCharges when idleNot enough headroom
45W PD, full ladderFull speedWorkable; little margin
60–65W PD, full ladderFull speedThe right buy
100W multi-portFull speedSame, and it runs a laptop too

Above 60W the cable becomes part of the specification: a charger can only deliver more than 60W through a 5A e-marked cable. Nintendo supplies a suitable one; if you replace it, buy a rated cable rather than the cheapest in the drawer (e-marker cables explained).

Three compliant picks

  • 65W

    Baseus 65W GaN5 Pro

    Budget end of the compliant tier: three ports, folding plug, published rail list including 15V.

    Output
    65W total
    Ports
    2× C, 1× A
    Build
    GaN
    Check price on Amazon
  • 65W

    Anker 715 Charger (Nano II 65W)

    One port, laptop-class output, pocket-sized. The simplest correct answer for a second console charger.

    Output
    65W
    Ports
    1× USB-C
    Build
    GaN II
    Check price on Amazon
  • 65W

    UGREEN Nexode 65W 3-Port

    Travel unit: console, controller and a phone on one plug, with enough left over for a tablet.

    Output
    65W total
    Ports
    2× C, 1× A
    Build
    GaN
    Check price on Amazon

Don't waste money on

The 18W brick that came with an old tablet. It will charge the console overnight and disappoint you in every other scenario.

"Switch compatible" no-name adapters. That phrase has meant nothing since the original console's dock troubles; a published voltage ladder and a UL/ETL listing mean everything. Background: why the original Switch dock is fussy.

240W desk monsters. Nothing here uses that. If one already sits on your desk, plug in and move on.

See also our ranked Switch charger picks, the handheld comparison at Steam Deck and ROG Ally, and the full device index.

FAQ

Can I use my original Switch charger on the Switch 2?

It will charge the console, and it is safe, but the older 39W adapter has less headroom than the unit Nintendo now ships. Keep it as a travel spare rather than a primary.

Does the Switch 2 work in the original dock?

No. The Switch 2 requires its own dock; the previous generation's dock does not drive video for it.

Which USB-C port should I charge from?

Either. The console has a USB-C port on the bottom and one on the top edge, and the top port is the practical one for tabletop play.

Do I need an e-marked cable?

Only if the charger is delivering more than 60W. Below that, any 3A/60W-rated USB-C cable is fine.