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GaN technology uses fewer components than standard silicon chargers, and allows them to be manufactured in a smaller casing than a standard power adapter.
GizChina notes that Xiaomi recently released a new GaN charger that utilizes the technology. It comes with a USB Type-C interface that supports up to 65W fast-charge and can deliver a full charge of a Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro in 45 minutes.
MacDailyNews Take: Gallium nitride (GaN) makes all the difference! See our review for the Anker PowerPort Atom PD 2 gallium nitride (GaN) charger: Two weeks abroad with Anker’s PowerPort Atom PD 2 gallium nitride (GaN) charger for USB-C and Lightning devices.
Well, the US doesn’t produce Gallium, so it makes sense Apple would go that direction.
Love my GaN charger. 1/4 of the size of the apple version.
The question here is: What now supports 65W charging? Is this another ploy to separate us from our $$$ by requiring a new whatever?
Many laptops require at least 65W
They all support 65W charging. Depending on the computer you have and how you’re using it, it will either charge slower while using it or will discharge slower. But, when not in use, all the devices will charge, they’ll just charge slower than expected if the wattage is lower than the one it ships with.