Sarah Witman is a senior staff writer who reports on powering and charging technology for Wirecutter. She previously worked as a writer, editor, and fact checker for several science magazines. Though she researches and tests chargers for a living, her phone battery is usually low.
Latest articles
The Best Electric Vehicle Chargers for Home
by Sarah Witman
After 28 hours of research and 85 hours of testing, we’ve found the best ways to charge your electric vehicle at home.
The Best Portable Power Station
by Sarah Witman
Our top pick for three years running, the Jackery Explorer 1000 is the best portable power station for going off the grid or prepping for an emergency.
The Best Rechargeable Battery Charger (for AA and AAA Batteries)
by Sarah Witman
Panasonic’s Eneloop BQ-CC55, our favorite charger for AA and AAA rechargeable batteries, is sleek, compact, and easy to use. And it plugs directly into a wall outlet.
The Best USB Phone Charger
by Sarah Witman and Nick Guy
No matter what kinds of USB-powered devices you own, we have picks to power them at their fastest charging speeds.