We compared two 12V cigarette lighter car chargers: the INIU 60W Car Charger and the LISEN 90W Dual USB-C Car Charger.
What we looked at
Port mix, power per port, build, size, and price.
The verdict
If you want a tiny charger with one USB-C and one USB-A port at the lowest price, the INIU is the pick at £5.29. If you would rather pay £4.00 more for two 45W USB-C ports and 90W total, the LISEN is the alternative, at £9.29.
A £5.29 60W charger with a 30W USB-C and a 30W USB-A port.
A £9.29 90W charger with two 45W USB-C PD ports.
INIU Car Charger 60W (USB-C 30W + USB-A 30W) Cigarette Lighter Charger — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 2-port 60W car charger with a 30W USB-C port and a 30W USB-A port, PD3.0 fast charging, a premium metal alloy body and a mini size of 4.6 x 2.5cm. The listing claims 20% to 80% in 30 minutes at 30W and says the connection is tested over 3,000 plug cycles. Carries 4.5 stars from 33.2K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Much cheaper than the LISEN on these listings, at £5.29
- One USB-C and one USB-A port, so it suits mixed cables
- Tiny, about 4.6 x 2.5cm
- Very large review history (33.2K ratings)
Worth knowing
- Only 30W on the USB-C port, against the LISEN's 45W
- Slightly lower star rating than the LISEN (4.5 vs 4.6)
Best for
- Buyers who want the lowest price
- Anyone with one USB-C and one older USB-A device
- Those who want a charger that sits flush
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want two fast USB-C ports
- Anyone charging a laptop or a tablet quickly
LISEN 90W USB-C Car Phone Charger, Dual 45W PD3.0 Ports — Dual USB-C 90W
Intended for: Marketed as a 90W car charger with two independent 45W USB-C PD3.0 and PPS ports, a solid zinc alloy shell, a soft blue LED and built-in protections against overcurrent, overvoltage, overheating and short circuit. The listing says it suits 12V to 24V vehicles. Carries 4.6 stars from 6.6K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Two independent 45W USB-C ports, 90W total
- Zinc alloy shell and a blue LED
- Overcurrent, overvoltage and overheating protection listed
- Slightly higher star rating than the INIU (4.6 vs 4.5)
Worth knowing
- Costs £4.00 more than the INIU on these listings
- No USB-A port, so older cables need an adapter
Best for
- Buyers who want two fast USB-C ports
- Anyone charging two modern phones or a tablet
- Those who want a stated 12V to 24V range
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who needs a USB-A port
