Choetech 100W GaN Dual USB-C Charger is one of the latest products from Choetech. It retails for US$59.99 (S$86) with free shipping to Singapore.
This dual USB-C charger is powered by GaN, which stands for Gallium nitride. The technology allows the charger to have a smaller footprint by providing higher efficiency in charging. You can read more about GaN in The Verge’s Gallium nitride is the silicon of the future.
There are two plug variants for the charger, US and EU. Since I live in Singapore, so I chose the EU plug.
Besides the fact that the EU plug is bulky, the overall charger footprint is compact. Measuring 6.7 x 6.5 x 3 (cm) and weighing 195 g.
The design is in matte white, which means it is not a fingerprint magnet. That is something I prefer compared to Apple’s glossy MacBook Pro charger.
As the name implies, it can output a maximum of 100W through USB-C Power Delivery (PD).
Each of the two USB-C ports is capable of a maximum output of 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, and 20V/5A. If both USB-C ports are in use, the maximum output of each port will be 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, and 20V/2.25A.
Like most chargers, it takes in AC 100 – 240V, so it is suitable to bring along for traveling.
This charger is slightly smaller than Apple’s 61W USB-C Power Adapter.
My company’s 15″ MacBook Pro, macOS detected it as a 100W charger.
When charging, it takes in about 19.4V and between 1.5A and 2.74A.
The temperature of the charger hovers between 40°C and 50°C.
why didn’t you get the baseus one? did a cable come with it? what cables are 100w? thank you
I heard not so good things about baseus when it comes to reliability among my friends. You can use Nomad https://lesterchan.net/blog/2018/11/14/nomad-usb-c-cable-1m-100w/ or use Apple https://lesterchan.net/blog/2015/11/17/apple-usb-c-charge-cable-2m/
what about xiaomi?
cygnett got one 100W cable. or apple thunderbolt 3 cable. thanks
I am not aware that Xiaomi has 100W cable. I would go for Apple.
Choetech’s 100w cable is good. Using that together with Choetech’s 100w GaN charger and its great. I also recommend UGreen’s cables. Both brands are reliable.
You’re right. I’m coming from a faulty Baseus 65W multi-port USB-C wall charger with horrible to nonexistent customer service. Baseus products might be cheaper, and I have one of their USB-C wireless charger with a fan, but it’s pure frustration when things break and you have to deal with their freaking awful customer service with a policy to not reply properly to you.
I was looking at the RavPower 100W dual port USB-C wall charger which is the closest competitor to this Choetech one, but the RavPower doesn’t seem to come with UK or EU plugs. I need that UK plug.
Glad to know that UGreen is reliable. I have a few of their USB-C adapters, a 3.5mm audio cable extension, and they all feel high quality. Anker, Aukey, and Belkin are great as well, but their wall charger offerings are inadequate for me.