Belkin is rolling out a suite of new charging products utilising gallium nitride (GaN) technology for efficient fast charging of smartphones, tablets and laptops in smaller, more compact designs than traditional chargers.
First announced at CES 2020, Belkin’s GaN technology launches in Australia with 30W and 68W wall chargers, both compatible with the new iPad Air announced last week.
One of the first major brands to incorporate GaN technology into its products, it is a high-performance alternative to the traditional silicon used in charging devices. GaN transistors produce less heat, allowing components to be closer together, which means the charger produced is much smaller. The Belkin GaN range also features built-in overcurrent and overvoltage protection, to keep both the charger and connected devices safe.
“The introduction of these new fast-charging options with GaN technology epitomises our commitment to deliver people inspired products, and informs everything that we do, from design and quality to our user testing and prototyping process, strict adherence to regulatory compliance, manufacturing, and warranty programs,” Belkin Australia and New Zealand head of product management, Jamie Laing-Reece said.
“We are keeping people powered throughout their day and making their lives easier with our innovation, and GaN technology is one of many ways we continue to bring this to life, especially as one of the first to offer this to Australian consumers.”
The Boost Charge USB-C GaN Wall Charger 30W (pictured above) offers fast charging to USB-C PD enabled devices such as a MacBook Air that will charge from 0 to 50% in just 70 minutes, or an iPhone 8 or later from 0 to 50% in 30 minutes. Available from Belkin online, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and other major retailers, RRP is $64.95 for Australia and $74.95 for New Zealand.
The Boost Charge Dual USB-C GaN Wall Charger 68W (pictured below) offers two USB-C ports with Intelligent Power Sharing, enabling the charger to identify when either port is in use and either direct complete power to one or split between both for the most efficient charge.
Users can charge a USB-C device with a single port and get up to 60W of power or charge a laptop or tablet up to 50W with one port and smartphone up to 18W with the other. This device offers the same fast charging rates for USB-C PD-enabled devices as the 30W variant. Available from Belkin online, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, The Good Guys, and other major retailers, RRP is $89.95 for Australia and $99.95 for New Zealand.