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Travel adapters allow you to safely plug your electronics into foreign outlets regardless of plug prong shape or voltage.- The Bestek Universal Travel Adapter is our top pick because it works in more than 150 countries around the world and it's affordable.
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Nothing ruins a good trip like the realization that you didn't bring the right adapter for all your electronics. After all, if you can't charge your phone to Instagram about all your adventures or charge your computer to email everyone you know about the sites you're seeing, did any of it really happen?
To ensure that you're never caught off guard, we have a guide to the best travel adapters you can buy.
When it comes to picking out the right travel adapter, you'll want to keep a few things in mind. First off, are you traveling mostly to one international destination, or are you more of a world traveler? Seeing as different countries have different power needs, you'll want to be sure that the adapter you've selected works for your home away from home.
You'll also want to keep voltage requirements in mind, which vary both by device and country. If you're only looking to charge your smartphone, you may need one adapter, but if you're looking to charge multiple electronics with varying voltage requirements, you may opt for a universal adapter.
And then, of course, you'll want to consider just how device-heavy you're going to be. Maybe you only need an adapter with a single USB outlet. Or maybe you need a serious adapter that comes with an extension cord and five outlets for your work phone, personal phone, tablet, and two laptops.
Regardless of what you choose, we're confident that our selection of the best travel adapters will make your next trip as convenient and adequately charged as possible.
Here are the best travel adapters you can buy in 2019:
- Best overall: Bestek Universal Travel Adapter
- Best for European trips: OREI European Plug Adapter
- Best for jet-setters: Zendure Passport Pro Worldwide Travel Adapter
- Best compact adapter: Dandelion Archetype Travel Adapter
- Best adapter and converter combo: Doace C8 2000W Converter/Adapter Combo
Updated 10/24/19 by Jada Wong: Updated prices, formatting, and links.
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