consumer technology start-up situated in London Recently, Nothing launched three accessories, including the Power 65W GaN charger, under its sub-brand CMF. Unlike conventional chargers, this one has intrinsic gallium and nitrogen components rather of silicon, which allows it to produce a greater power output (65W) in a small form factor.
Though it is far lighter, the CMF Power 65W GaN charger is physically comparable in size to a traditional silicon-based charger. Although this two-pin converter works great with Indian sockets, it needs a separate global connector to be used in other nations. Furthermore, as power strips and extenders usually provide a certain amount of space between outlets, its wide form could not work with them. Although it can be used with power strips and extenders, it makes neighboring sockets inoperable, especially if they are lined up with little room between them.
In and of itself, the CMF Power 65W GaN charger provides a flexible charging option. It includes one USB-A port and two USB-C ports. Nothing has guaranteed compatibility with the majority of fast charging protocols, including as PD3.0, QC4.0+/3.0/2.0, SCP, FCP, PPS, AFC, Samsung 9V2A, DCP, and Apple 2.4A, in order to position itself as the go-to charger. The adapter is also made to function with cables that have received MFI certification. Support for a broad voltage range of 100-240V completes the package, making it usable wherever in the world.
Beyond specs, the powerful power output and effective heat management of the CMF Power 65W GaN charger are impressive. It maintains ideal thermal performance while charging connected devices quickly. It is important to note, though, that consumers will need to buy an additional cable suited for 65W charging as the charger does not come with one. I used a 100W cable from Daily Objects (DO) and a 65W cable from Belkin to test the CMF Power 65W GaN charger for this study. Even though the DO cable was rated for 100W of power supply, it heated up the charger and prevented some devices from charging quickly. The Belkin 65W-rated cable, on the other hand, operated faultlessly and provided the fastest charging speed possible.
Regarding charging, the CMF Power 65W GaN charger can deliver up to 65W of power through the USB-C connectors and 36W through the USB-A port. When only one USB-C port is in operation, the maximum output of 65W can be reached. When both USB-C ports are utilized at the same time, 45W is delivered by USB-C1 and 20W is delivered by USB-C2, for a total output of 65W. Below is a summary of alternative situations for power output:
- USB-A + USB-C1: 18W + 45W
- USB-A + USB-C2: 7.5W + 7.5W
- USB-A + USB-C2 + USB-C1: 7.5W + 7.5W + 45W
- USB-C1 + USB-C2: 45W + 20W
- USB-C1: 65W
- USB-C2: 65W
- USB-A: 36W
Verdict
Multiple devices may be fast-charged at the same time with the CMF Power 65W GaN charger, a small, lightweight, and powerful charging adaptor. It provides reliable performance and is compatible with many rapid charging protocols. To get the best results, it must be paired with the right cable, though. which costs Rs 2,999, is a great option for anyone looking for a multi-port charging adaptor that can charge quickly and works with most fast charging protocols.
