Devices · 4h ago
USB-C and GaN make bulky laptop chargers obsolete
Modern laptop chargers have shrunk thanks to gallium nitride (GaN) technology and the USB-C standard. GaN chargers are smaller, cooler, and more efficient than traditional silicon-based ones. This shift makes travel lighter and reduces electronic waste from proprietary chargers.
Meridian48 take
The real story is how USB-C and GaN are quietly standardizing power delivery, but compatibility issues remain for some legacy laptops.
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