Ikea is known for its affordable, unassembled furniture, but the company also offers some electronic devices, including smart lights and chargers. The retailer has just released a brand new pair of fast USB chargers at a price that other companies will have a hard time competing with.
The Sjöss, a name that covers both the single and double port versions, starts at $7.99, which is quite reasonable for a 30W USB-C charger.
Ikea didn’t release chargers with a single fast-charging spec. Instead, both Sjöss models support Power Delivery (PD 3.0), Quick Charge (QC4+), and Programmable Power Supply (PPS), so they’ll be compatible with all sorts of devices.
The single port Sjöss supports charging speeds of 30W, while the model with two USB-C ports supports 45W charging speeds when just one port is in use and 22W for each port when charging two devices at a time.
Anker, a top name when it comes to affordable chargers, can’t hang with Ikea on this front. Anker’s cheapest fast charger is $14, and that one only offers 20W. If you want an Anker charger with 30W, you’ll need to throw down $20. For Aukey, another affordable charger company, you’ll need to plunk down $18 for a USB-C charger with PD support. Even going with Amazon Basics will cost $14 for a PD-supporting charger with USB-C.
Ikea’s chargers come with some stickers that let you mark the charger as yours. This could be helpful if you have roommates or family members with the same charger. There’s a green, orange, and blue sticker in the box. While not a game-changing inclusion, it’s a nice bonus not to worry about which charger belongs to you (assuming you remember which color sticker you use).
The furniture giant also offers an affordable USB-C cable to accompany the charger. The Lillhult USB-C to USB-C cable is $7.99, so if you don’t already have enough USB cables hanging around your home, snagging one of these might not be a bad idea. There’s a Lighting cable, too, but it’s a bit more expensive at $12.99.
Both power bricks are available to order now, though as of this writing, the single-port model is showing as unavailable for delivery. (It may be in stock at your local Ikea store, though.) The dual-port option is available for delivery, saving you a trip to the local Ikea store (though, let’s be honest, a trip to Ikea is always a good time).
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