What's to Gain with GaN Charging in 2026?

Your Charger Drawer Is Overflowing

There is one brick for your laptop, another for your phone, a third for your tablet, and none of them seem to work well for anything else. GaN technology changes that.

Short for Gallium Nitride, GaN is a new type of semiconductor that allows chargers to deliver serious power in a fraction of the size of traditional silicon-based adapters. A single 65W GaN charger can replace two or three older chargers while running cooler and lasting longer.

In 2026, GaN has moved from cutting-edge tech to common sense. It’s no longer just for early adopters, it’s for anyone who wants less clutter, faster charging, and gear that actually keeps up with modern devices. Here’s what GaN charging means for you, and why Belkin’s GaN lineup is designed to make the most of it.

Three Benefits You Will Actually Notice

GaN charging isn’t about specs, it’s about everyday convenience. These are the differences you’ll feel immediately.

1) Smaller Size, Same (or More) Power

A 65W GaN charger can be compact enough to slip into a pocket. The silicon equivalent from just a few years ago would barely fit in your bag. Smaller components mean:

• Easier travel
  
  
• Less desk clutter
  
  
• Fewer bulky power bricks blocking outlets
  
  

2) Less Heat, More Confidence

GaN is far more efficient than silicon, which means less energy wasted as heat.

• Improved thermal performance
  
  
• Safer for nightstand or bedside charging
  
  
• Better performance in backpacks, travel bags, and tight spaces
  
  

3) Faster, Smarter Charging

Higher efficiency means more power actually reaches your device. When paired with USB-C Power Delivery (PD), GaN chargers deliver:

• Faster charge times for phones and laptops
  
  
• Intelligent power negotiation for each device
  
  
• Consistent performance even when charging multiple devices

One Charger for All Your Devices

Modern devices speak the same language: USB-C Power Delivery. GaN chargers take full advantage of that.

Why One Charger Can Replace Three or Four

• Phones, tablets, laptops, earbuds, power banks, all supported
  
  
• Devices only draw the power they need (A 100W charger will not harm a 20W phone)
  
  
• Multi-port GaN chargers can power a laptop and phone at the same time
  
  

The result?

• Less clutter
  
  
• Less to pack
  
  
• Less e-waste
  
  

For many users, a single GaN charger becomes the only one they need at home, at work, and on the road.

Belkin GaN Chargers for Every Setup

Belkin designs GaN chargers by use case, not just wattage, so it’s easier to find the right fit.