Two devices with the same wattage rating can charge at very different speeds. The reason is protocol negotiation.
Power Delivery is the common standard
USB Power Delivery allows charger and device to agree on voltage and current. Without support on both sides, the device falls back to a slow default. Look for explicit PD support rather than a bare wattage number.
A cable can be the bottleneck
Many cables carry limited current or lack the internal wiring needed for higher voltages. A 100W charger paired with a low-rated cable charges slowly. If a cable advertises high wattage, check whether it also supports the data rate you need.
Port sharing reduces output
Multi-port chargers split their total output. A charger rated at 65W may deliver far less to one port when another device is connected. Look for per-port ratings rather than a single total.
GaN makes chargers smaller, not necessarily better
Gallium nitride designs run cooler and allow smaller bodies, which is genuinely useful for travel. It does not change the protocols supported.
Safety markings
For mains-powered electronics, look for recognised safety certification. A charger with no identifiable certification is a risk, not a bargain.
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