Most of the companies don’t provide a charger in the box when buying a new smartphone these days. In such a situation people have to buy a separate charger for their phone. If you search for chargers online or in the market apart from normal chargers, you will also find the option of GaN chargers. Seeing this, a question arises in many people’s minds that how different is it from the old charger and is it worth spending more money for?
In fact, the GaN charger is not only smaller in appearance, but its technology is also different. It helps in providing more power in less space as well as reducing heat and energy wastage. If you use a tablet or laptop along with a smartphone, it may be beneficial for you to know about it.
What is GaN technology?
In a typical charger, parts made of silicon are used to control the power. But when more power is supplied from these chargers, it starts getting very hot. To reduce this problem, GaN i.e. Gallium Nitride technology is used.
GaN is a special type of semiconductor material, which can handle higher voltages and currents than silicon. In this, the flow of electricity is accelerated and the loss of energy is also reduced. This is because it does not require large parts to keep it cool and the size of the charger can be kept small.
What are the advantages of GaN chargers?
Its biggest advantage is its small and lightweight design. For example, a GaN charger with a capacity of 65W or 100W can be found in the same size as the old 20W charger. It is also easy to carry in a bag or pocket.
Also, despite delivering more power, GaN chargers generate less heat. This helps to control the temperature of the adapter during charging. Many GaN chargers also have two or three USB Type-C and Type-A ports. In this case, you can charge phone, smartwatch, earbuds and laptop with a single charger.
Which charger is best for your phone?
In terms of safety, good quality GaN chargers have advanced protection systems to control over-voltage, short circuit and temperature. It supplies power as per the requirement of the device. So, even using a 100W GaN charger, the tiny Bluetooth earphone gets the power it needs.
However, the cost of GaN chargers is higher than normal chargers. If your phone only supports 15W or 18W charging, a normal charger will also work. But if you use both expensive smartphones and laptops, buying a GaN charger can be a good option. It also allows you to charge multiple devices in a single charger with fast charging.
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