GearPower 100W USB-C GaN Charger
The IOGEAR GearPower 100W USB-C GaN Charger is a powerful, affordable power adapter. It's easy to transport and even though it's still on the large side, it's a manageable power adapter for travel. I would love to see additional ports included so that more than one device can charge at a time, but other than that, it's a fantastic option for providing power to technology devices.
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GearPower Charger provides portable power more efficiently than traditional power adapters.
As more and more devices get added to the average person’s life, the need for a reliable 100W power adapter increases. Many devices that people use every day, such as laptops, phones, and tablets, require a power adapter in order to function. A 100W power adapter is capable of providing the necessary power to charge these devices quickly and efficiently.
The IOGEAR GearPower 100W USB-C GaN Charger is one of the most powerful and versatile USB-C chargers on the market. It is capable of charging any USB-C compatible device at up to 100 watts, making it one of the most powerful chargers on the market. It also uses GaN (Gallium Nitride) technology, which makes it more efficient than traditional chargers.
About IOGEAR GearPower 100W USB-C GaN Charger
This charger provides up to 100W of power output to USB-C devices. It features a smart sensor that quickly charges the most power-demanding mobile devices, too. Since it’s made with GaN (gallium nitride) technology, the charger is more efficient and up to 3 times faster than traditional chargers. It also features a smaller form factor. The charger is optimized for iOS devices and is specially configured to provide fast charging with current Apple products.
Main Features
- Charge USB-C devices up to 100W of power
- Compact charger powers any USB-C laptops, tablets, docks, and smartphones
- Ideal for travel or as a replacement for OEM chargers
- GaN technology offers up to 40% energy savings & 20% lower system costs
- USB-IF certified
- One-year warranty
- Free US-based technical service
- Cables not included
- USB-C connector: PD 3.0 (Up to 100W)
- Output Rating: 5V3A/9V3A/15V3A/20V5A
- H x L x W: 2.5” x 2.6” x 1.1”
- Weight: 0.45 lbs
Pricing & Availability
The GearPower 100W USB-C GaN Charger has a list price of $45.95 and is available from iogear.com and Amazon.com.
User Experience
The 100W USB-C GaN Charger is the latest edition to IOGEAR’s GearPower product line. This includes eight other charging products including compact power adapters and power banks. This GaN Charger mimics the shape of the Apple power brick that is shipped with MacBook Pros. It is, however, approximately 5-10% smaller (in comparison to the 96W USB-C power adapter).
The charger comes in an IOGEAR branded box. There is a vibrant picture of the device on the front and details about the product on the back of the box. It’s easy to spot IOGEAR packaging because it’s adorned in black and green. Inside the box, there is a plastic insert where the charger resides and a slip of paper. The paper includes warranty information and directions to register the product. There are no cables or other accessories included.
One of the things that I really like about this charger’s form factor is the fact that its prongs fold up. This makes it much easier to pack for travel. There are still a surprising amount of chargers that do not have this design feature and it becomes a hassle when you are trying to make the most of your packing space.
In order to complete the testing of this product, I did a timed test with my Apple Watch Series 6. According to the specs of the Series 6 Apple Watch, it can gain approximately 80% in 60 minutes. That equates to a charging rate of 1.33% power gained per minute. When charging the Apple Watch with the GearPower 100W USB-C GaN Charger, it exceeded that average and had a charging rate of 1.37% power gained per minute. I found this to be quite impressive.
In addition to the timed charging test, I was able to use the GearPower charger to power my 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro, 2020 13-inch MacBook Air, and my 12-inch iPad Pro. The MacBook Air and iPad Pro did not need the 100W charger to gain a full charge, but they did gain power faster than with their respective chargers.
Conclusion
The IOGEAR GearPower 100W USB-C GaN Charger is a great option for anyone in need of a powerful and portable charger. The only thing I would love to see improved is the number of ports included for charging devices. Other than that, it is one of the most affordable options on the market and it comes with a variety of safety features. This charger is also one of the lightest and most compact chargers available, making it perfect for traveling.
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