TLDR
- This is a premium charger that is ideal for both travel and everyday use.
- 100w total power – that’s enough to run a laptop and charge 2 x other devices simultaneously
- 2 x USB C ports and 1 x USB A
- Folding prongs for ease of transport
- Live display of runtime, power usage and temperature
- Outlets at the bottom – could be tight depending on how close to the floor your sockets are
- In my opinion, a substantial upgrade on the chargers provided by Apple.
- Trusted brand – ideal for your high value tech.
Review
I’m away from home several times a month and I travel with a laptop, tablet, iPhone, Apple Watch and more. I previously lugged a four-gang mains extension socket around with me. I decided to treat myself to this – a single plug that can run a laptop and simultaneously charge my phone and watch.
It’s a very good quality product – reassuringly heavy. The plug pins fold flat for ease of packing. It’s got an LED readout on how much power each device is using, total running time and its temperature. It is way more powerful than the charger that comes with an iPhone or iPad. meaning you can charge up much quicker.
It uses GAN (Gallium Nitride) technology, allowing high power output from a smaller, more efficient unit that runs cooler than older silicon-based chargers
At 100W, this is powerful enough to run and charge most modern laptops while still handling smaller devices.
I have now taken this on dozens of trips and use it as my main charger, I am really impressed with it and I’d happily rely on this as my only charger when travelling.
You definitely get what you pay for, it’s a little more expensive than Apple’s own charger but it is a lot more powerful and it will run multiple devices. You can get cheaper devices of similar spec but this is not an area where you should cut corners – there is always the risk of damage to your expensive devices and the risk of overheating.
It comes with a good quality USB C-C cable.
Best for / Not for
Best for: travelling with multiple devices
Not for: charging a single phone overnight (it would be overkill)
Be mindful that the outlets are at the bottom, if your wall socket is close to a shelf / the floor it might be a squeeze for the cables. Personally I much prefer this to looking at messy wires.
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