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Old car? This USB phone charger sits flush and won't get knocked around — plus it's on sale for $8

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Sep 06

What is it?

Many folks drive older cars that don't have the bells and whistles that come with the latest models, especially coveted USB ports. Usually, when you plug a USB converter into a cigarette lighter, it results in a bulky device that's way too easy to bump and disconnect. The Ainope car charger adapter circumvents this particular issue by sitting flush with your car, giving it a much more streamlined and sleeker look while providing two USB ports to charge your devices. And the best part? It's on sale for just $8.

With two USB ports and a soft light to illuminate them, this is a stylish charger that gives a modern look to an older vehicle.

$8 at Amazon

Why is this a good deal?

Aside from the obvious (it costs less than a new car), this is the lowest price point we've seen for this charger at just $8.

Why do I need this?

The biggest draw of this car charger versus others is its attractive look. That said, it doesn't skimp in the power department. Its maximum output of 4.8A/24W is enough to charge two devices at full capacity (although it doesn't work with fast-charge functions).

You don't have to worry about the charger getting scuffed over time since it's made of scratch-resistant metal. It also doesn't heat up, so you won't burn yourself when unplugging it.

The Ainope car charger adapter works with most modern devices and is available in seven different colors, so you're guaranteed to find one that looks good with your car's interior. (Note that not all of the colors are on sale.)

If you want to add even more modern flair to your vehicle, this adapter is an easy way to do so, giving you fun features like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth connectivity.

Ainope car charger adapter
Never let your phone die in your car again with this car charger adapter. (Photo: Amazon)

What reviewers say

"My phone gets a fast charge out of this and I appreciate its flat design," said a reviewer. "My connection is in my glove compartment so I appreciate the light as it guides me to find the connection. I’m very happy with this purchase and bought another one for a friend."

"The best I have found," wrote one verified shopper. "I originally bought one of these, but when I saw the quality I ordered a second one. I do a lot of off-grid camping, and I use one in my Jackery power bank to add two extra charging slots. The other one stays in my jeep for off-road camping. Highly recommended!"

One five-star fan said, "This little adapter fits very snugly. I actually had to push hard to get it in, but then it charged like a champ! Super fast. Very impressed — and it did not interfere with my audio or automatically play music from my phone. The one downside was that it fit so snugly that I had difficulty taking it out. Needed to use rubber gloves that I had in my car to get a good grip on it to pull it out! It's a keeper."

With a sturdy, heat-resistant frame, this car charger is ideal for use in any vehicle.

$10 at Amazon

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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