The days of a separate charger for every device are over. A single GaN charger uses gallium-nitride technology to pack serious wattage into a palm-sized brick — one charger for everything you carry.
Why GaN is a game changer
Gallium nitride runs cooler and more efficiently than traditional silicon, letting manufacturers shrink chargers dramatically while increasing power output. The result: a 100W charger the size of a deck of cards.
Wattage and ports
Match total wattage to your devices — 65W covers a laptop and phone for most people, while 100W+ powers bigger laptops at full speed. Multiple ports with power splitting let you charge several devices at once.
Fast-charging standards
Look for support for the standards your devices use — Power Delivery (PD) is nearly universal, with some brands adding faster proprietary modes. A quality cable matters as much as the charger itself.
Our recommended picks
Anker 735 Charger (65W)
The compact three-port charger that covers a laptop, phone, and buds.
UGREEN Nexode 100W
Bigger output for fast charging laptops and phones together.
Baseus GaN5 Pro 65W
A slim, affordable multi-port option for travel.
The verdict
The Anker 735 is the sweet spot for most people, the UGREEN Nexode 100W steps up for big laptops, and the Baseus GaN5 Pro wins on portability per dollar.
✓ Pros
- One charger for everything
- Tiny, travel-friendly size
- Fast charging for laptops and phones
✗ Cons
- Wattage splits across ports
- Cables still matter for speed
- Proprietary fast modes vary