USB Wall Outlets Compared: Leviton vs. TOPGREENER vs. Amerisense (2026)
Three brands dominate the built-in USB outlet space for different reasons: Leviton for build quality and code compliance, TOPGREENER for value and port variety, and Amerisense for raw charging speed via GaN technology. Here’s how their current lineups compare.
Quick Comparison
| Model | Ports | Max Output | Typical Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leviton T5634-W | 1x USB-A, 1x USB-C (PD) | 60W combined | ~$28-35 | Mixed old/new devices |
| Leviton T5636-W | 2x USB-C (PD) | 60W combined | ~$30-35 | All-USB-C households |
| Leviton T5836-W | 2x USB-C (PD), 20A | 60W combined | ~$90-95 | Heavy-duty/kitchen circuits |
| TOPGREENER TU21536AC | 1x USB-A, 1x USB-C | 21W (4.2A) | ~$19 | Budget single-room upgrade |
| TOPGREENER TU21542AC2 | 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C | 21W (4.2A) | ~$21 | Best port variety for price |
| TOPGREENER TU215PD60AC | 1x USB-A, 1x USB-C PD | 65W (GaN) | ~$35-40 | Laptop charging on a budget |
| Amerisense 65W GaN (2-port) | 1x USB-A, 1x USB-C | 65W (45W shared) | ~$30-35 | Fastest single-device charge |
| Amerisense 65W GaN (3-port) | 1-2x USB-C, 1x USB-A | 65W (45W shared) | ~$40-50 MSRP | Multi-device fast charging |
These top brands of Integrated USB models typically are available in various retailers including home improvement stores such as Home Depot or Lowes. However, online retailers may offer greater breadth of models with varying features and also for some models multi-packs that provide further savings when upgrading many outlets.
Leviton Brand
Leviton is the brand electricians reach for first, largely because of build consistency and thermal performance. In independent thermal-load testing against several competitors, the Leviton model ran the coolest of the group, with a maximum internal temperature of 45.7 degrees under sustained load — notably cooler than the GaN competitors it was tested against.
Feature details:
- Every Leviton USB outlet uses a “smart chip” that reads each connected device’s charging protocol and adjusts output rather than pushing a flat, unregulated current.
- The current USB-C lineup (T5634-W, T5636-W) delivers up to 60W total, but that’s a shared pool: plugging in two devices splits it, commonly down to around 30W per port, rather than 60W to each.
- All models use Decora-style tamper-resistant (TR) receptacles that block foreign objects from the outlet slots, and are compatible with both standard and screwless Decora Plus wall plates (sold separately).
- Termination supports both back-wire and side-wire connections for 14-12 AWG wire, and units fit a standard single-gang wall box.
- The higher-capacity T5836-W steps up to a 20A receptacle for heavier kitchen or workshop circuits, but requires an extra-deep electrical box and professional installation.
- Note that the older T5632-W (USB-A only, 3.6A/18W) was discontinued by Leviton in December 2025, so current Leviton shopping means choosing among the USB-C models.
Pros: Best thermal performance in independent testing, accurate wattage labeling, widest range of amperage/port configurations.
Cons: Priciest of the three brands at comparable wattage; the 20A model requires a licensed electrician.
See Leviton Model T5634-W with 1 USB A and 1 USB C on Amazon (paid link)
See Leviton model T5836-W with 2 USB C Ports on Amazon (paid link)
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TOPGREENER Brand
TOPGREENER, a California-based electrical company, has built its lineup around giving buyers more USB port variety per dollar than Leviton, without stepping down to bargain-bin quality.
Feature details:
- The signature “Intellichip” smart-charging system functions similarly to Leviton’s chip, reading each device’s power draw and adjusting current to reduce overheating and overcharging risk.
- The TU21542AC2 is the standout value pick: one USB-A and two USB-C ports on a single receptacle, delivering 4.2A (21W) combined — useful if you regularly charge more than one USB-C device at once, something Leviton’s two-port models don’t offer at this price.
- Ships with a screwless wall plate included at no extra cost, which is a real savings versus Leviton, where plates are sold separately.
- All models use tamper-resistant (TR) 15A receptacles and are UL listed.
- For higher-wattage laptop charging, TOPGREENER’s TU215PD60AC steps up to a 65W GaN-based USB-C Power Delivery port paired with one USB-A port — positioned as a lower-cost alternative to Amerisense’s GaN lineup at a similar wattage.
- Installation uses standard back and side wiring, and the outlets fit standard wall boxes.
Pros: Best price-to-port-count ratio, wall plate included, widest selection of A/C port combinations.
Cons: Standard (non-GaN) models top out at a modest 21W combined, meaning slower charging than Leviton or Amerisense if you’re powering more demanding devices.
See Topgreener 4.2a 3-port type 1 USB-A and 2 USB-C Ports on Amazon (paid link)
Amerisense Brand
Amerisense is a newer entrant that has built its whole lineup around GaN (gallium nitride) charging technology, which allows higher wattage in a smaller, cooler-running package than traditional silicon-based chargers.
Feature details:
- The core pitch is a 65W single-port charge — enough to fast-charge a 13″ MacBook Pro at full speed from a single USB-C port, something neither Leviton nor TOPGREENER’s standard lineups match without stepping up to their own GaN models.
- That 65W is not additive: when both ports are used simultaneously, the primary USB-C port drops to a 45W maximum, shared with the second port.
- Amerisense advertises a 90%+ power conversion efficiency from its GaN design, about 5 percentage points better than non-GaN charging circuits, which is the reason GaN outlets can push more wattage without running as hot.
- In independent testing, the Amerisense outlet delivered a measured 61.3 watts to a power bank at 20V — a few watts higher than similarly priced non-Amerisense competitors — and was also the only outlet tested that was backward-compatible with older Quick Charge 2.0 devices on its USB-A port.
- Comes in 2-port (1 USB-C + 1 USB-A) and 3-port (up to 2 USB-C + 1 USB-A) configurations, both using 15A tamper-resistant receptacles with flame-retardant PC(V0) housing material and UL listing.
- Includes a screwless polycarbonate wall plate in the box.
- Backed by a 1-year warranty, shorter than Leviton’s standard coverage.
Pros: Fastest real single-device charging speed of the three brands, genuine laptop-charging capability, efficient GaN design runs cooler than older-style high-wattage outlets.
Cons: Ran hotter than the Leviton in side-by-side thermal testing despite the GaN efficiency claims; shorter warranty; the “65W” figure only applies when a single device is plugged in.
See Amerisense model 65W GaN with 1 USB-A and 1 USB-C port on Amazon (paid Link)
Bottom Line
- Want the safest bet for a long-term wall installation? Leviton. It’s priced highest, but the smart chip and thermal performance are the most consistently well-regarded.
- Want the best value with real USB-C port flexibility? TOPGREENER’s TU21542AC2, at around $21, is hard to beat for a single-room upgrade.
- Need to actually charge a laptop from the wall? Amerisense’s 65W GaN outlet is the most capable of the three at charging power-hungry devices, as long as you remember the 45W drop when running two ports at once.
One general note across all three brands: none of these can be upgraded later. The charging circuitry is sealed into the outlet, so when charging standards move forward, replacing the whole receptacle — not just a cable or a brick — is the only option. That’s worth keeping in mind if you’re choosing based on today’s device lineup rather than a five-year horizon.
