Have you been a victim of slow charging in your most delicate deadline days? Or say you’ve been charging your mobile phone in the car for the past hour yet all it’s showing is the gentle 20% increase. We get the pain buddy, but this is your sign to switch to a GaN charger– the new techhead favourite.
But what exactly is a GaN charger, and how is it better than traditional chargers? Let's get you educated!
What is a GaN Charger?
GaN is a new technology in the world of charging, where GaN stands for the semiconductor Gallium Nitride. A GaN charger is a type of power adapter that, as opposed to traditional chargers, uses Gallium Nitride in place of Silicon as the primary semiconductor material.
This is a well needed upgrade as GaN has higher power efficiency and better thermal performance than the silicon. It can even handle higher voltages, frequencies, and temperatures compared to the latter, making it an ideal choice for modern charging.
Why is GaN Better Than Traditional Chargers?
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Faster Charging Speed
The superior properties of Gallium Nitride helps GaN chargers handle higher voltages and frequencies, resulting in faster charging. This means that your devices can get powered up in lesser time as compared to silicon based chargers.
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Lesser Energy Waste
GaN chargers are known to be far more energy-efficient than regular chargers. Their superior thermal conductivity helps in lesser energy loss during the charging process as compared to usual chargers that waste considerable energy in the form of heat.
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Easy to Carry
Since GaN produces less heat than earlier semiconductors, it allows the components inside the charger to be packed closer together. A GaN charger is half the size of a usual charger yet maintains exceptional charging capabilities, making it travel-friendly.
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Less Heat, Cooler Charging
The more energy a charger uses, the more heat it generates; This heat can be a slow poison for both the charger itself and the devices being charged. GaN chargers produce much less heat than silicon ones, providing a cooler and safer charging experience.
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Multi-Device Charging
GaN provides efficient power delivery, which is why many GaN chargers have multiple ports to allow multi-charging of gadgets. Now, instead of carrying multiple chargers, use a single one to power up your smartphone, tablet, and laptop all at once.
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Safer Charging
Safety is always an issue while buying chargers for a premium device. Thankfully, most GaN chargers have built-in features to protect the devices from potential issues like overcharging, overheating, short circuits, etc. to ensure a safer charging experience.
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Environmental Benefits
Did you know that opting for GaN means lesser e-waste? They are more long lasting due to their performance and the energy-efficient design contributes to reduction in overall energy consumption. As more people switch to GaN chargers, this collective shift can have a positive impact on reducing electronic waste and lowering carbon footprints.
GaN chargers to consider:
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If you’re a Type-C laptop user and struggling to find a GaN powered charger, take a shot at ‘Charge i45’.
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45W fast charging through single Type-C port
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Perfect for Apple devices and other Type-C compatible devices
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Compact for everyday use.
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Perfectly compact for multi-charging, Charge 100 has small size but mega power.
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Charge four devices at once with 3 Type-C and 1 USB-A ports
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Impressive 100W speed and intelligent power distribution for multiple ports
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Safe charging without compromising on speed.
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If you’re a traveller and want a foreign-friendly pin, RAAP G65 could be a real-handy wall charger.
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An additional US socket pin for smooth abroad charging
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Supports Type-C laptop & multi-charge with 2 Type-C and 1 USB-A ports
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Ensures faster charging (60% in 30 mins) with 65W BoostedSpeed™
