One Charger for Everything You Use Every Day

Think about how many devices you rely on daily. Your phone in the morning, AirPods before heading out, a tablet for your kids, headphones for meetings, and a laptop that needs power all day long. Yet many of us are still carrying multiple bulky chargers, each designed for just one device. Kensington GaN chargers with multiple ports change that experience—making it easy to charge several devices at once from a single, compact charger.

Some common questions people ask when choosing a GaN charger:

• What is a GaN charger and how does it work?
• Are GaN chargers compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Android devices?
• Can a GaN charger charge a laptop and phone at the same time?
• What wattage GaN charger do I need, 70W or 140W?
• What kind of USB-C cable do I need for a GaN charger?
• Are GaN chargers good for travel?
• What safety features should I look for in a GaN charger?

With these common questions in mind, Kensington introduces two new GaN chargers designed to meet a wide range of everyday charging needs:

140W GaN Charger (K38102NA)
A charging powerhouse. With EPR PD 3.1 support delivering up to 140W, it’s built for high-performance laptops and demanding workloads, while still powering multiple devices at the same time.

70W GaN Charger (K38101NA)
The everyday power hero, a compact all in one charger for phones, tablets, earbuds, and lightweight laptops.

What Is a GaN Charger? Why It’s Smaller, Faster, and Better for Everyday Use

A GaN charger uses gallium nitride (GaN) instead of traditional silicon to deliver power more efficiently. GaN is a next-generation semiconductor material that can handle higher power and faster switching with less energy loss, and this technology has been proven for years in applications such as LED lighting.

A key advantage of GaN is its wider bandgap. With a 3.4 eV bandgap, compared to silicon’s 1.12 eV, GaN can handle higher voltages with less energy loss and less heat. This makes it possible to design chargers that are smaller, cooler, and capable of delivering higher power than traditional silicon-based options. As a result, GaN chargers can support faster and more stable charging for phones, tablets, and laptops, especially at higher power levels, making them a smart choice for everyday use. Overall, GaN chargers deliver more power with greater efficiency, stay cooler during operation, and fit into much more compact designs.

What to Look for When Choosing a GaN Charger

When choosing a GaN charger, users want reliable power for everyday devices and broad compatibility with Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, Android phones, AirPods, smartwatches, and more. A good GaN charger should also be able to charge a laptop and a phone at the same time, making it ideal for work, travel, and daily use. Kensington offers 140W and 70W GaN chargers. Let’s explore which option best fits different user needs.

Kensington 140W GaN Charger

Designed for creative professionals, power users, and mobile workers who rely on high-performance laptops and multiple USB-C® devices, this 140W GaN charger meets demanding charging needs. The Kensington 140W GaN Charger (K38102NA) supports EPR PD 3.1 (Extended Power Range USB Power Delivery 3.1), enabling charging beyond 100W and supporting higher voltages for power-hungry devices. It can deliver up to 140W to a single laptop and is compatible with a wide range of USB-C® devices.

See the table below for compatible devices and power needs.

Use the Right USB-C Cable for 140W Charging

To get the full benefit of 140W charging, it’s important to use the right cable. A USB-C cable that supports EPR PD 3.1 is required, as standard 100W cables can’t deliver enough power for high-performance laptops.

To make this easy, Kensington offers a 6.6 ft (2 m) USB-IF–certified charging cable K32304WW that supports EPR PD 3.1 and can deliver up to 140W, giving you both full charging performance and extra reach at your desk. This cable is USB-IF certified, meaning it meets the quality and performance standards set by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF). This certification ensures reliable compatibility, performance, quality, and safety when you use it to charge a device.

Kensington 70W GaN Charger

Designed for professionals on the go, who often struggle with bulky chargers that take up valuable bag space and add unnecessary weight. The Kensington 70W GaN Charger K38101NA supports PD SPR (Standard Power Range). Its compact design makes it small enough for daily carry or travel, keeping your luggage light and your workspace tidy. Quickly charge your business laptop or the latest MacBook Neo with a single-port setup, or simultaneously power up to three smart devices—such as a smartphone, tablet, and smartwatch.

See the table below for compatible devices and power needs.

Key Technologies Used in GaN Chargers

GaNPlus Charging Technology

Designed for professionals, GaNPlus charging technology features an advanced GaN Direct Driver that delivers high efficiency and effective thermal performance. By utilizing GaN devices with low input, output, and reverse transfer capacitances (Ciss, Coss, and Crss), GaNPlus enables faster switching, reduced switching losses, and improved overall power efficiency.

A built-in safety system within GaNPlus monitors temperature, current, and power, and automatically reduces output when temperature thresholds are reached to help maintain safe and reliable operation. This architecture is similar to what is often referred to as GaN2, providing improved efficiency and thermal management compared to earlier generations.

As a result, GaNPlus technology offers practical advantages for consumer electronics, including faster charging, cooler operation, and a more compact form factor when compared to traditional silicon-based solutions.

Trusted Power for Every Device

Charging multiple devices often means carrying too many bulky chargers. Kensington GaN chargers make it easier by letting you power several devices at once from one compact charger. Kensington offers 140W (K38102NA) and 70W (K38101NA) GaN chargers to meet all your everyday charging needs. More compact, more powerful, and more efficient than traditional chargers, and designed with advanced GaNPlus technology, they handle everything from fast phone top-ups to powering high-performance and business laptops, as well as your everyday travel devices. With trusted Kensington quality, charging is simpler, safer, and ready for work or travel wherever you go.