GaN Chargers – What Good Is It For?

Macbook Pro/iPad users and USB-C smartphone/tablet users will benefit much from this GaN (Gallium Nitride) charger that I have been testing for the last six months. It’s especially for you if you’re a traveller for business/leisure (diving, birding, foodie, photography trips) as your cameras have batteries that need recharging. This is possible if you can charge via USB. Imagine carrying one charger to charge your laptop, phone and camera batteries! Imagine the weight you save!

If you find that your phone drains faster than you can charge it, you need this charger. If you’re constantly on the go and need power to charge all your devices in super fast time, you need this charger. (You will also need a fast-rated charging cable, not any ordinary cable to maximise the power delivery from these kinds of chargers, a review which I will do in another time 😃)

Think of the times you have forgotten your battery charger on a crucial trip and the panic attack you got as a result! It has happened to me and I’m glad I’ve converted most gadgets including my mouse and keyboard to USB-C rechargeable ones not to mention torchlights, dive lights, external battery chargers which are USB rechargeable. Having a high powered 140W charger means it’s able to recharge your power station on days you need to go offgrid to!

Awei PD21 140W GaN Charger

This is the link to get it from the official store of Awei in Lazada which offers 6mths international warranty and many local return points to submit a claim and return it physically should you need to do so. This is one advantage against Shopee which doesn’t have any should you wish to return any product within their warranty period. In addition, you can select the slimmer profile of US 2-pin rather than the clunky UK 3-pin that we use here. It is far better to pack in pouches keeping everything streamlined. The charger has an input voltage of 100 – 240v, that you need not worry about conversion in any country you travel to.

Go to this link and it will take you to your Lazada app. Save it to your wishlist or add it to cart as you please. It’s one of the best purchases I’ve ever made! 🥰 Discounted price now is at RM214. You may find it cheaper elsewhere but without warranty nor the option to select the US 2-pin charger.

https://bit.ly/aweiPD21

So what on earth is Gallium Nitride (GaN)?? In the simplest sense, it is the future of chargers. It is a semiconductor material that has gained popularity in the world of electronic devices, especially in USB-C chargers.

High power output: GaN chargers can provide higher power output compared to conventional chargers, making them suitable for charging high-powered devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones. They are smaller and more compact compared to conventional chargers, which makes them more portable and easier to carry around.

GaN chargers have a higher efficiency than conventional chargers, which means they waste less energy and generate less heat. This means that GaN chargers can transfer more power from the power source to the device with minimal energy loss, resulting in reduced energy consumption and lower electricity costs.

GaN chargers can have multiple ports, which means you can charge several devices simultaneously. You get faster charging than conventional chargers, which is a significant advantage for people who are always on the go and need their devices charged quickly or like me who travel to remote places with window of opportunity to charge while they power up for a set duration of time! I remember the days when dive resorts were only powered up by generator sets from 6pm till 6am daily. I had to scramble to charge my batteries for the many devices that needed to be powered by them, and rotate with those whom I was sharing the power outlet with. Agonising when you’re a photographer.

GaN chargers are designed to provide safe charging, and they are equipped with safety features such as over-current/over-voltage/overheat protection. They are more eco-friendly than conventional chargers because they waste less energy, which is good for the environment and can also save you money on your electricity bill. This alone will convince me to purchase another one solely for home use while my existing one goes travelling with me.

GaN chargers are future-proof because they are compatible with the latest USB-C technology and can charge a wide range of devices, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, camera batteries, lights and gaming consoles.

You can get a similar one on Amazon here:-