Is it safe to use any USB-C charger for Switch?

As far as cables go, any well-made USB-A-to-USB-C cable will work with a sufficient power source to charge the Switch.
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Can I use any USB-C to charge Switch?

You can charge your Nintendo Switch with any USB-C type phone charger. However, using a phone charger brings some downsides, such as slow charging speed and dock incompatibility. Nintendo recommends using their Switch-specific AC adapter, but phone chargers remain a solid backup option.
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Can you use USB-C to USB-C for Switch?

USB-C to USB-C Cables

You would use a USB-C to USB-C cable with the Switch and a USB-C charger.
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Is it safe to charge a Nintendo switch with a phone charger?

Charging your Nintendo Switch with a phone charger is not recommended. The company strictly recommends that you only use the charger provided with the console or purchase a replacement from Nintendo.
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Can I use Samsung fast charger for Nintendo Switch?

The Nintendo Switch Console Can't Quick Charge Over Samsung's Adaptive Fast Charging with the Samsung 25W USB-C Fast Charging Wall Charger.
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Does playing the Switch while charging damage battery?

Although you will not damage the Nintendo Switch Lite if you use it while it is charging you will realize that the device will not charge very quickly while you are using it. Some games that you are playing may even actually drain the battery faster than the charger is able to charge the device.
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Can a Switch charger damage my phone?

But if you want to stay safe, we do not recommend you to use the Switch AC adapter to charge your smartphone. On the other hand, if you happen to use a different adapter or unofficial USB cable to charge your Nintendo Switch, you may experience slower charging time.
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What voltage is a Nintendo Switch charger?

The Nintendo Switch AC Adapter supports 7.5 watts (5 volts @ 1.5 amps) and 39 watts (15 volts @ 2.6 amps) charging profiles over its USB Type-C connector.
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Can you charge a Switch with an iPad charger?

Yes, it's all safe to use. The 5W iPhone charger is too weak to be particularly useful. It gives Switch poor charging speeds. Every other USB charger for iPad and MacBooks works pretty well.
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Can I use any USB for my Nintendo Switch?

Just the cable not the whole charger. A USB-A charger/power bank that offers 5V/1.5A (or more amps) can safely charge the Switch and will perform okay if your needs are modest. Nintendo has suggested using USB-A power banks at several points in the past.
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Can I use a 12 watt charger for Nintendo Switch?

While docked the Nintendo Switch completely changes its power input requirements. The console itself is quite flexible, accepting most USB-C or USB-A chargers that offer 10W or more.
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Can I use 12W charger for Switch?

The Apple 12W USB Power Adapter was made for the iPad. It also turned out to be the best USB-A charger you can get for the Nintendo Switch. Its small size and lightweight make it ideal for a Switch carrying case. And it is capable of charging the Switch as well as a regular USB-C charger, keeping up with your gameplay.
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Can I use Apple charger for Switch?

The Switch uses a USB-C port to charge — the same port Apple's new line of MacBook and MacBook Pros use. Hypothetically, someone could use a power adapter to charge the MacBook, and then, using a USB-C to USB-C cable to connect the two, could charge the Switch.
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Can I use a 30W charger for Nintendo Switch?

The Nintendo Switch charges through a USB-C port with a max power draw of 18W for the original and OLED models, and 13.5W for the Lite device. For the fastest charging results, we'd recommend using a 30W or 45W charger to juice up quick.
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Can you fast charge Nintendo Switch?

The Nintendo Switch supports USB Power Delivery over USB-C. USB Power Delivery (USB PD) is a fast-charging standard. Like Quick Charge, but not cross-compatible.
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What type of charger is needed for Nintendo Switch?

The PDP Gaming USB Type C Charging Cable is officially licensed by Nintendo and can be used to charge your Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite, the Pro Controller, or even just your cell phone.
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What happens if you put a phone in a Switch dock?

No ill effects to either dock or phone.
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Can you charge Switch with AC adapter?

*An AC adapter [HAC-002] is included with the console. This should be connected to the Nintendo Switch dock. *A USB charging cable can also be connected to the Nintendo USB AC adapter (sold separately).
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Is it okay to leave your Switch charging overnight?

It is absolutely safe to charge the Nintendo Switch console overnight to ensure that it is fully charged. If you put the console on the dock or plug it into the AC adapter before the battery is entirely used, it will only charge long enough to fill it up so charging too much at night isn't an issue.
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Will leaving the Switch docked ruin the battery?

The Nintendo Switch console can be left in the dock while not in use to ensure that it is fully charged. … Leaving the console on the dock or plugged in directly with the AC adapter overnight, or past the point where the battery is fully charged will not cause harm to the battery.
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Does Switch charge faster in dock?

Nintendo Switch Battery Analysis Reveals No Quick Charge Technology, Faster Charging Through Adapter Than On Dock | Tech Times.
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Can I use a laptop charger for my Switch?

You can only use a USB-C type laptop charger because the Nintendo Switch has the same technology; otherwise, any other cord type may not work. However, the good news is that you can use a USB with support at both ends to transfer the charge from your laptop to your gaming device.
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How many watts can a Nintendo Switch handle?

For USB-PD, the amount of power the Switch will pull is limited to 18 watts. So even though the Nintendo OEM AC Adapter provides up to 39 watts of power (15V 2.6A), the Switch will still only consume up to 18 watts, or 15V 1.2A.
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How many watts does a Nintendo Switch use?

Depending on if it's docked or not, the Switch can draw different amounts of power. In handheld mode, the Switch can draw up to 18 watts of power. In docked mode, however, the Switch and dock together can draw up to 39 watts of power.
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Can you charge Nintendo Switch with iPad Pro charger?

Yes. It will be compatible with those devices and you can charge them all at the same time. We recommend connecting the iPad Pro, 12.9-inch (5th generation) first to get the maximum wattage and then followed by the iPhone 12 and then the Nintendo Switch.
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