Looking for back-to-school supplies? I suggest considering these GaN chargers to maximize space and boost power capacity.

      With a phone, laptop, tablet, and potentially a pair of wireless earbuds that require daily or frequent charging, many students find themselves carrying multiple chargers on move-in day. These bulky adapters occupy valuable space in backpacks that could otherwise hold more items.

      Fortunately, GaN chargers address this issue in two ways. They provide the same power from a much more compact design, thanks to gallium nitride transistors. Additionally, by spending a bit more initially, you can acquire a high-capacity, multi-device charger that can power your entire digital setup from a single outlet, which is especially beneficial for a dormitory.

      **Spigen USB-C 20W GaN Charger**

      **Pros**

      - Affordable enough to buy multiple units

      - Perfect for travel

      - Compact and lightweight

      - Easy to replace if misplaced

      **Cons**

      - Inadequate for charging most laptops

      - Limited to one USB-C port

      We have featured Spigen in our charger recommendations over the years, and their 20W GaN charger is no exception.

      I would personally buy this charger in pairs: one for my backpack, one for my nightstand, and another to leave at a parent's house. It fits easily in a backpack as one of the smallest and lightest GaN chargers available from Spigen, and it comes with a foldable plug.

      It is compatible with the latest iPhones, iPads, Samsung phones, Pixels, and virtually all other devices that support the USB-C PD standard. However, it is not the best choice if you need a charger that can also power a laptop. It's also important to note that it does not come with a cable.

      **Ugreen 3-Port 30W USB-C GaN Charger**

      **Pros**

      - Charges three devices from one outlet

      - Excellent everyday charger

      - Compact design suitable for dorms

      - Affordable replacement

      **Cons**

      - Not powerful enough for most laptops

      - Charging slows when using all three ports

      If your dorm room has only one power outlet (or you share one with a roommate), I recommend the Ugreen multi-port GaN charger. It has three ports, allowing you to charge a phone, earbuds, and a tablet or Kindle simultaneously, and supports various protocols like PD, QC, and PPS.

      It also comes in two fun colors (blue and light pink) for those looking to match their setup rather than sticking to standard black and white. Its compact size is a significant advantage over other multi-port chargers on the market.

      Keep in mind that charging three devices will decrease charging speed per device, and it still can't adequately charge a laptop.

      **Spigen 70W Dual USB-C GaN Charger**

      **Pros**

      - Charges a laptop and phone from one outlet

      - Suitable as a backup laptop charger for your desk

      - Saves valuable outlet space in a dorm

      - Affordable enough for a backup option

      **Cons**

      - Two ports can feel limiting for multiple devices

      - Cannot charge two laptops at full speed simultaneously

      What impressed me about the $16.99 Spigen 70W dual USB-C charger is that it genuinely serves as a two-in-one device, managing to charge both a phone and a laptop from the same wall socket simultaneously. If you live in a dorm with limited outlets, this charger will be quite beneficial.

      With a maximum output of 60W using a single port, it can effectively charge USB-C PD devices like a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or Dell XPS. While it cannot simultaneously charge two laptops at full speed, it is quite useful for powering one laptop (up to 50W) and one phone (up to 20W) together.

      **Anker 65W Nano USB-C GaN 3-Port Charger**

      **Pros**

      - Can charge a laptop, phone, and earbuds from one outlet

      - Small enough to fit in a pencil case

      - Replaces three chargers on your desk

      - Can be the sole charger for the semester

      **Cons**

      - Charging slows when all three ports are in use

      - Best to charge your laptop alone if you're in a hurry

      Instead of recommending the $19.99 Anker Nano 70W GaN II, I prefer the three-port 65W GaN II charger for three key reasons. First, it provides nearly the same power for charging a single device.

      It also charges multiple devices much faster than the Ugreen charger I suggested earlier. You can have your laptop in the top USB-C port while your phone and earbuds go in the other two, and it charges all devices at a reasonable speed.

      **Ugreen Nexode 100W GaN Four-Port Charger**

      **Pros**

      - Fast-charges a laptop, phone, and headphones simultaneously

      - Foldable plug is backpack-friendly

      - Replaces several chargers with one

      - Ideal for students with multiple devices

      **Cons**

      - Charging speed for the laptop decreases when multiple ports are in use

      - Some Dell and