A number of good USB-C chargers and cables are on sale today

Today's Dealmaster is headlined by a handful of deals on worthwhile USB-C wall chargers, cables, and portable batteries over at Amazon. The retailer is running a one-day Gold Box sale on a variety of Anker chargers, for one, but we've also compiled a few other discounts on fast-charging USB-C accessories we've tested in the past.

These include Aukey's PB-Y13, a slim 18W portable battery with a USB-C Power Delivery port—which is powerful enough to charge all recent iPhones and many Android phones at maximum speeds—alongside two USB-A ports. We've recommended it in our guide to the best USB-C accessories; it's currently down to $19 from its usual $30 with the code "YHXP6UE6" at checkout. If you need a fast wall charger, meanwhile, the Dealmaster can vouch for Aukey's PA-D5, which includes two USB-C PD ports, one of which can charge some (thinner) laptops at up to 60W, and uses gallium nitride (GaN) tech to put them both in a more-compact-than-usual package. It's down to $25 from a typical street price of $40 when you clip the on-page coupon. Elsewhere, if you're willing to pay for a higher-quality fast-charging cable, Anker's six-foot PowerLine III and PowerLine+ II can reliably refill Android and iOS devices, respectively, and are both down to their lowest prices to date.

We have more recommended USB-C charger deals below, but first, a caveat: some smartphones are already capable of utilizing higher-power charging solutions than an 18W battery like the PB-Y13 can provide, and firms like Qualcomm are working on solutions that should reduce charging times even further. But for recent devices that can't make use of all that power today, the deals below should still provide good value. And if you don't need a new charger, we also have discounts on Lenovo ThinkPads, portable SSDs, and more. Have a look at the full rundown below.

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Top 10 deals of the day

• Aukey PB-Y13 USB-C portable battery - 10,000mAh, 18W total, 18W USB-C PD, 2x USB-A for $18.89 at Amazon (use code: YHXP6UE6 - normally $30).
• Aukey PA-D5 USB-C wall charger - 63W total, 60W USB-C PD, 18W USB-C PD, GaN for $24.99 at Amazon (clip $5 coupon - normally $40).
• Anker PowerLine III (6ft) USB-C to USB-C cable for $12.99 at Amazon (normally $18).
• Anker PowerLine+ II (6ft) USB-C to Lightning braided nylon cable - MFi certified for $15.99 at Amazon (normally $25).
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th gen) laptop - Intel Core i5-10210U, 14-inch 1080p, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $1,089.50 at Lenovo (use code: THINK50 - normally $1,350).
• Nintendo Joy-Con (L/R) - Neon Pink/Neon Green controllers for Nintendo Switch for $69 at Amazon (normally $80).
• Tomtoc Slim Case for Nintendo Switch for $14.24 at Amazon (clip 5% coupon - normally $20).
• 10.4-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (64GB) tablet for $299.99 at Amazon (discount seen at checkout - normally $350).
• WD My Passport (512GB) portable external SSD for $79.99 at Amazon (normally $90).
• WD Easystore (5TB) portable external HDD for $89.99 at Best Buy (normally $130).

Laptop and desktop PC deals

• Apple MacBook Pro laptop - Intel Core i5-1038NG7, 13.3-inch 2560x1600, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Magic Keyboard for $1,599.99 at Amazon (normally $1,800).
• Apple Mac Mini desktop PC - Intel Core i5-8500B, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 4x Thunderbolt 3 for $926.25 at Amazon (discount seen at checkout - normally $1,050).
• Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop - Intel Core i5-8265U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $749 at Lenovo (use code: THINKDEAL - normally $1,050).
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th gen) laptop - Intel Core i5-10210U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $879.99 at eBay (normally $1,050).
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th gen) laptop - Intel Core i5-10210U, 14-inch 1080p, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $1,089.50 at Lenovo (use code: THINK50 - normally $1,350).
• AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-core/12-thread desktop processor for $159.99 at Amazon (normally $175).
• WD Easystore (5TB) portable external HDD for $89.99 at Best Buy (normally $130).
• WD My Passport (512GB) portable external SSD for $79.99 at Amazon (normally $90).
• Samsung T7 (500GB) portable external SSD for $89.99 at Amazon (normally $105).
• Samsung 970 Evo Plus (500GB) NVMe internal SSD for $96.99 at Amazon (normally $120).
• Samsung 970 Evo Plus (2TB) NVMe internal SSD for $349.99 at Amazon (normally $435).
• WD Black SN750 (500GB) NVMe internal SSD for $64.99 at Newegg (use code: EMCDNED52 - normally $80).

Video game deals

• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch) for $49.94 at Amazon (normally $55).
• Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered (Switch) for $24.54 at Amazon (normally $30).
• Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (Switch) for $25.57 at Amazon (normally $30).
• Dragon Quest Builders 2 (PS4) for $14.99 at Amazon (normally $22).
• Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS4) for $49.94 at Amazon (normally $60).
• Resident Evil 2 (PS4) for $19.99 at Amazon (normally $27).
• Shenmue I & II (PS4) for $17.97 at Amazon (normally $23).
• Shenmue III (PS4) for $19.99 at Amazon (normally $25).
• Nioh 2 (PS4) for $30.51 at Amazon (normally $40).
• Dreams (PS4) for $25.23 at Amazon (normally $30).
• Devil May Cry 5 (PS4) for $19.99 at Amazon (normally $25).
• Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience (PS4, digital) for $4.99 at PlayStation Store (normally $20).
• Judgment (PS4, digital) for $23.99 at PlayStation Store (normally $45).
• Control (PS4, digital) for $20.99 at PlayStation Store (normally $30).
• DOOM (PS4, digital) for $5.99 at PlayStation Store (normally $20).
• Metro Exodus (PS4, digital) for $13.99 at PlayStation Store (normally $25).
• Dirt 4 (PS4, digital) for $4.99 at PlayStation Store (normally $20).
• Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition (PS4, XB1) for $14.95 at Amazon (normally $20).
• The Evil Within 2 (PS4, XB1) for $9.99 at Amazon (normally $20).
• Halo: The Master Chief Collection (XB1) for $19.99 at Amazon (normally $29).
• Outer Wilds (XB1, digital) for $14.99 at Microsoft (normally $25).
• Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition (PC, digital) for $2.99 at Steam (normally $20).
• Pre-order: Assassin's Creed Valhalla (PS4, XB1) for $49.94 at Amazon (normally $60).
• Pre-order: Cyberpunk 2077 (PS4, XB1, PC) for $49.94 at Amazon (normally $60).

Gaming deals

• Nintendo Joy-Con (L/R) - Neon Pink/Neon Green controllers for Nintendo Switch for $69 at Amazon (normally $80).
• Tomtoc Slim Case for Nintendo Switch for $14.24 at Amazon (clip 5% coupon - normally $20).
• 8Bitdo Gbros. Wireless Adapter controller adapter for Nintendo Switch for $14.42 at Amazon (normally $20).

Electronics deals

• 10.4-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (64GB) tablet for $299.99 at Amazon (discount seen at checkout - normally $350).
• Samsung Galaxy A51 (128GB) unlocked smartphone for $293.51 at Amazon (normally $370).
• Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm) smartwatch for $169.99 at Amazon (normally $185).
• Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones for $299 at Amazon (normally $380).
• Beats Powerbeats Pro true wireless earphones for $199.95 at Amazon (normally $250).
• Jabra Elite 85h Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones for $199.99 at Amazon (normally $240).
• Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones for $49.99 at Amazon (clip $10 coupon - normally $60).
• Bose SoundLink Color II portable Bluetooth speaker for $99 at Amazon (normally $129).
• Bose SoundLink Micro portable Bluetooth speaker for $79 at Amazon (normally $99).
• TP-Link Kasa HS200 (3-pack) smart Wi-Fi light switch for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $60).
• TP-Link Kasa HS200 smart Wi-Fi light switch for $16.99 at Amazon (normally $20).
• 75-inch TCL 8 Series Q825 (2019 model) 4K QLED Roku TV for $1,499.99 at Best Buy (normally $2,800).

Accessories and miscellaneous deals

• Aukey PA-D5 USB-C wall charger - 63W total, 60W USB-C PD, 18W USB-C PD, GaN for $24.99 at Amazon (clip $5 coupon - normally $40).
• Aukey PB-Y13 USB-C portable battery - 10,000mAh, 18W total, 18W USB-C PD, 2x USB-A for $18.89 at Amazon (use code: YHXP6UE6 - normally $30).
• Anker PowerPort III Fusion 5K portable battery + USB-C wall charger - 5,000mAh, 18W USB-C PD, USB-A for $25.99 at Amazon (use code: ANKER1624 - normally $40).
• Anker PowerLine III (6ft) USB-C to USB-C cable for $12.99 at Amazon (normally $18).
• Anker PowerLine+ II (6ft) USB-C to Lightning braided nylon cable - MFi certified for $15.99 at Amazon (normally $25).
• Anker PowerPort Metro Slim 10000 PD USB-C portable battery - 10,000mAh, 18W total, 18W USB-C PD, USB-A for $33.99 at Amazon (normally $46).
• RavPower RP-PC128 USB-C wall charger - 90W total, 2x 90W USB-C PD for $45.99 at Amazon (clip $2 coupon - normally $55).
• RavPower RP-PC105 USB-C wall charger - 61W USB-C PD, USB-A for $18.99 at Amazon (clip $3 coupon - normally $28).
• RavPower RP-PC104 USB-C wall charger - 45W USB-C PD, GaN for $13.99 at RavPower (use code: PC50 - normally $26).
• Anker PowerWave Pad and Stand Qi wireless charger bundle - 10W Galaxy/7.5W iPhone, no AC adapter for $22.99 at Amazon (normally $30).
• Brydge 10.2 Keyboard for 10.2-inch Apple iPad for $99.99 at Amazon (normally $130).
• Philips Wake-Up Light HF3520 alarm clock + light for $87.50 at Amazon (normally $120).