The best GaN charger in 2023

UGREEN 65W USB C Charger conneced to four different devices on table
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The best GaN chargers are something that more and more of us are looking to buy right now. That's because they'll power up your devices more quickly than a traditional charger, as well as being smaller and lighter. 

GaN chargers are a relatively new type of charger that's constructed using gallium nitride rather than silicon, which is a better conductor of electricity. That makes them smaller, more energy-efficient, cooler, and able to charge more quickly than other models. So you'll save space, save money on electricity bills and won't have to wait around so long for your phone, tablet, camera, or laptop to be fully juiced up. 

Below, we list the best GaN chargers on the market today. To choose between them, think about how much power you want: 45W is fine for charging phones, but to charge a powerful laptop you'll need something more like 100-200W. Also, will you need to charge more than one device at once? Some GaN chargers come with lots of ports for this purpose, but that does bump up the cost.

Alternatively, if you're looking for a different type of charger, see our roundups of the best wireless chargers (opens in new tab) and the best solar chargers (opens in new tab).

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1. UGREEN 65W USB C Charger

The best GaN charger for most people

Specifications

Wattage: 65W
Ports: 4 (1 USB-A, 3 USB-C)
Size: 2.56 x 2.56 x 1.3 inches
Weight: 4.6oz

Reasons to buy

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Powerful enough for small laptops
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Charge 4 devices 
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Includes USB-A port

Reasons to avoid

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Some laptops need 100W

Like the idea of charging your devices faster, but don't want to spend a fortune? Then here's the charger we can recommend for you. This charger from UGREEN boasts a maximum output of 65W: enough to fully charge a 13-inch MacBook or a Dell XPS 13 in just one hour. If you want to fast-charge more than one device at a time, you have a total of four ports at your disposal, including one USB-A slot and three USB-C slots. At just 2.56 x 2.56 x 1.3 inches, it's nice and compact too. In short, this the best GaN charger we can recommend today for most people.

Product shot of Syncwire PD 30W Charger, one of the best GAN chargers

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2. Syncwire PD 30W Charger

The best cheap GaN charger

Specifications

Wattage: 30W
Ports: 1 (USB-C)
Size: 1.97 x 1.97 x 1.97 inches
Weight: 2.46oz

Reasons to buy

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Low price
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Small and compact
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Compatible with many devices

Reasons to avoid

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Less powerful than others
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Can't charge multiple devices

If you're short on funds, here's the cheapest GaN charger we can recommend today. The Syncwire PD 30W Charger is beautifully compact, at just 1.97 x 1.97 x 1.97 inches, making it a great travel companion. But it packs a fair bit of power nonetheless, allowing you to charge the latest iPhone 14 series up to three times faster than with an original 5W charger. Note, though, that you won't be able to charge more than one device at once.

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3. UGREEN 100W USB C Charger

The best 100W GaN charger

Specifications

Wattage: 100W
Ports: 4 (1 USB-A, 3 USB-C)
Size: 2.7 x 1.3 x 2.7 inches
Weight: 8.3oz

Reasons to buy

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Charge 4 devices simultaneously
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Enough power for most laptops
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Includes USB-A port

Reasons to avoid

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Relatively heavy

If our number one pick, UGREEN's 65W charger, isn't powerful enough for you, then how about this one? This 100W USB-C Charger will power up a 16-inch Macbook Pro from 0-42% in just 30 minutes, and to 100% in just under two hours. It also comes with four ports, allowing you to charge up four devices simultaneously via USB-C (3) and USB-A (1). On the downside, you'll pay more, and it weights about twice as much as the 65W model, although 8.3oz still isn't exactly what you'd call heavy.

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4. Spigen ArcDock 120W 4-port USB-C Charging Station

The best GaN charger for MacBook Pro

Specifications

Wattage: 120W
Ports: 4 (2 USB-A, 2 USB-C)
Size: 1.82 x 1.82 x 3.35 inches
Weight: 11.49oz

Reasons to buy

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Charge two 60W devices at once
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Four ports in total
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USB-A and USB-C ports

Reasons to avoid

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Not cheap

While it's small in size, this charging station from Spigen boasts four ports (two USB-A, two USB-C) for multi-device charging and delivers an impressive 120W output. That's enough to charge two 14-inch MacBook Pros simultaneously, or a single 13-inch MacBook Pro to 50 per cent in less than an hour. Most importantly, it's reliable, consistent and stays cool during use.

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5. UGREEN 200W USB C Desktop Charger

The best 200W GaN charger

Specifications

Wattage: 200W
Ports: 6 (2 USB-A, 4 USB-C)
Size: 3.97 x 3.97 x 1.27 inches
Weight: 1.14lbs

Reasons to buy

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Very powerful
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Charge 6 devices at once
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Comes with braided cable

Reasons to avoid

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Expensive

For the ultimate in power, UGREEN also produces a 200W GaN charger. Of course, you'll pay extra for this but in return you'll be able to fully charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro in just 90 minutes. This is also the best GaN charger for powering up lots of devices, with six ports in total (two USB-A and four USB-C). Plus it has a specially designed braided cable, which is very nice indeed.

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6. Anker Nano II 45W

Great value if you just want to charge one device

Specifications

Wattage: 45W
Ports: 1 (USB-C)
Size: 1.49 x 1.38 x 1.62 inches
Weight: 2.44oz

Reasons to buy

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Excellent value
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Enough power for a small laptop
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Light and compact

Reasons to avoid

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Only one port

Choosing between the best GaN chargers largely comes down to a balance between price and power. And if you just need to charge one device, the Anker Nano II 45W offers great value at the lower end of both of these. This tiny device will let you charge a 2020 MacBook Air at full speed, an iPhone 12 up to three times faster than with an original 5W charger, and the latest Samsung phones at full speed with Samsung Super Fast Charging. On the downside, there's only one port, and it's no good for large laptops.

Product shot of Anker 63W 4 Port PIQ 3.0, one of the best GaN chargers

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7. Anker 63W 4 Port PIQ 3.0

A good option for USB-A devices

Specifications

Wattage: 63W
Ports: 4 (2 USB-A, 2 USB-C)
Size: 3.54 x 3.41 x 0.79 inches
Weight: 4.8oz

Reasons to buy

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Charge 4 devices
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Two USB-A ports
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Small and light

Reasons to avoid

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Not the cheapest

If you have a lot of USB-A devices to charge, then you'll appreciate that this 63W charger has not one but two USB-A ports with which to do so, along with two USB-C ports. To our eyes, it's also got a lovely design and is very compact and light, at just 4.8oz. And overall, it fits a lot of power into a very small package, although on the downside, it is on the pricey side.

Product shot of Baseus GaN2 Pro 100W Charger, one of the best GAN chargers

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8. Baseus GaN2 Pro 100W Charger

Nicely designed 100W charger

Specifications

Wattage: 100W
Ports: 4 (2 USB-A, 2 USB-C)
Size: 3.34 x 2.12 x 1.18 inches
Weight: 9.9oz

Reasons to buy

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Affordable price
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Lots of power
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Four ports in total

Reasons to avoid

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Not the cheapest

This nicely designed 100W charger also comes in at a very nice price. It takes only two hours to fully charge the 96W MacBook Pro 16-inch, and offers enough juice to charge two laptops simultaneously, including Lenovo, Dell, HP, Chromebook, Surface, Acer, and more. Compatible with up to 12 kinds of fast-charging protocols, including PD3.0, QC3.0 and PPS, it also plays nicely with the Nintendo Switch and supports "Charge-and-Play" in TV mode.

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Tom May

Tom May is a freelance writer and editor specializing in art, photography, design and travel. He has been editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq (opens in new tab), and deputy editor at net magazine. He has also worked for a wide range of mainstream titles including The Sun, Radio Times, NME, T3, Heat, Company and Bella.