• Universal chargers use less energy and let you charge many of your appliances at the same time. With these chargers you can charge your devices on the go as well. They come with a variety of adapters that can fit different electronics like an MP3 player or a cell phone.
  
  

Location

• For the person who is on the go, universal chargers can come in very handy. They run on different sources of power so you can use them no matter where you are. If you are rarely in a place where you can plug things into a wall, then get a charger that runs on AAA or AA battery power. This means you can charge things in places like airplanes, if you travel a lot for example. Also, you can get chargers that will attach to your dashboard so that you can charge things in your car. These can run on batteries or be plugged into your car's auxiliary port. They plug into walls as well.
  
  

Price

• The price of universal chargers change depending on how many charging ports you want and the adapters that are needed. The model will also affect the cost. For example, a pocket battery by Kensington will charge your smart phone right in your pocket. This will run about $39.99. However, a car charger with a USB port that will charge anything that utilizes a USB port is about $9.99.
  
  

Options

• Sometimes there are a limited amount of ports available on universal chargers, but you have the option to trade them out so you can charge your various gadgets. Having them built-in is a plus because you are less likely to lose them. Also, there are eco-friendly versions available, which use less energy and will still charge multiple electronics.