Respectfully, I'd consider another option compared to just sticking with a basic 25W brick... I mean, I totally get why people say 45W is overkill for a 25W phone, but I've actually found that going for a higher wattage PPS charger is often the smarter budget move in the long run. Basically, the PPS (Programmable Power Supply) protocol is what lets your S24 FE talk to the brick to trigger 'Super Fast Charging' while keeping heat levels down.

Here’s why I’m so satisfied with my current setup:

1. Better Value: I actually grabbed the Anker 313 Charger (Ace, 45W) for about $14.99 on sale. It's literally cheaper than some official 25W blocks and it can charge my tablet too.
2. Thermal Efficiency: GaN chargers like the Ugreen Nexode 45W Dual USB C GaN Charger (usually around $25) run sooo much cooler because they aren't maxing out to hit that 25W limit.
3. Versatility: If you spend $5 extra now, you won't gotta buy a new brick when you eventually upgrade your phone or laptop later.

Anyway, honestly just look for a good deal on a 45W GaN unit with PPS. It’s worked well for me with no complaints! 👍

Respectfully, I'd suggest a different approach than the 45W 'future-proofing' route. I've been using Samsungs for a long time, and honestly, those high-wattage bricks sometimes run hotter than they should when they're capped at 25W. Not as good as expected for battery health, tbh.

Here's my breakdown for safety and value:
1. Samsung 25W USB-C Wall Charger EP-TA800: Usually ~$15-19. Boring, but it's literally built for your phone's thermal limits.
2. Spigen ArcStation Pro 27W GaN Wall Charger (PA2101): This is the sweet spot for ~$16. It's tiny, stays cool, and hits SFC perfectly.
3. Belkin BoostCharge 25W USB-C Wall Charger (WCA004): Super reliable and usually under $20.

I'd go with the Spigen. It's cheap, safe, and highkey better than overpaying for 45W you won't even use yet. gl!

> Is it worth getting a 45W brick for future-proofing?

So basically, Samsung uses the PPS protocol for 'Super Fast Charging'. I think the S24 FE is capped at 25W, so 45W is kinda overkill tbh. I bought a 45W brick before and unfortunately, it wasnt as good as expected—literally no speed difference for the extra cost. Just grab a 25W PPS charger from Samsung or Anker for like $15. It's way more practical. gl!

Same here!

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tbh i think people overcomplicate the wattage. the s24 fe is only gonna pull 25w anyway, so the real goal is thermal efficiency and port count. i went with a Baseus 65W GaN5 Pro USB C Wall Charger because it has pps and lets me top off my buds while the phone is fast charging. its way more practical than a single samsung brick. just check that the usb-c port supports pps specifically or you wont see that super fast charging notification pop up. basically pps lets the charger talk to your phone and adjust the voltage in real-time, which keeps the heat down and saves your battery health. also, if you are reusing an old cable, it might be the bottleneck... grab a 100w rated cable just to be safe so you never have to think about it again. it is way easier than buying different blocks for every new gadget you get.