Baseus 2C1A GaN Fast Charger Color Options Black white

Baseus Launches the World’s First 2C1A GaN Fast Charger!

Today, the Chinese smartphone accessories manufacturer ‘Baseus’ held a conference where it released around 100 new products related to phone protection, iPhone battery case, consumer electronics, car accessories, chargers, audio, lighting, etc. However, the most impressive product was the Baseus 2C1A GaN Fast Charger. Why? Because this charger is the:

First GaN charger as well as the world’s first 2C1A 65W USB PD GaN charger

Baseus Conference 2019

Let’s get to know this GaN charger better:

Baseus 2C1A GaN Fast Charger – 60W PD Power But In Most Compact Form!

Design & Appearance

Baseus 2C1A GaN Fast Charger appears to have two color options which are black and white. The casing is Polycarbonate. Moreover, instead of having a traditional square shape, it has a rectangular shape. It appears like a 5V standard phone charger was stretched.

Baseus 2C1A GaN Fast Charger Design

There’s a laser printed logo on the front. The overall appearance is simple and plain with no fancy design. It does have a working status indicator.

LED indicator

While holding in hand, it appears to be the most compact 60W PD charger. You can easily wrap the charger in your hand. Such a compact charger will have great convenience in carrying and storing. Furthermore, to improve its compatibility the GB pin is foldable.

Baseus 2C1A GaN Fast Charger Hands-On

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Interface & Compatibility

Compared with the ordinary charger with the same three USB interfaces but the PD power is 60W, the volume advantage is obvious, which is the obvious feature of the use of GaN components in the charger.

Comparison with other charger
Baseus 2C1A GaN Fast Charger When Compared to Other Three USB Ports Charger

In the three USB interfaces, two are USB Type-C and one is standard USB 3.0. The official claims to support fast charging protocols such as PD, QC, FCP, SCP, AFC, PE+, etc. In other words, the existing mainstream smartphones and devices are currently supported. The GaN has the advantage of :

Multi-port Simultaneous Output instead of Mutli-port different Output

Baseus 2C1A GaN Fast Charger Interface

It has the following relevant parameters:

  • Input: AC 100-240V~, 50~60Hz, 1.5A
  • Max USB-C1 output: 3.3V-11V/3A, 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3.25A
  • Max USB-C2 output: 3.3V-11V/2.7A, 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/2.5A, 15V/2A, 20V/1.5A
  • Max USB-A output: 4.5V/5A, 5V/4.5A, 9V/3A, 12V/2.5A, 20V/1.5A
  • USB-C1+USB-C2 output: 45W+18W (63W)
  • USB-C1+USB-A output: 45W+18W (63W)
  • USB-C2+USB-A output: 5V/3A
  • USB-C1+USB-C2+USB-A total output: 45W+15W (60W)

foldable pin design

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Price & Availability

It is worth noting that the Baseus 2C1A GaN Fast Charger will be available in early September for 199 yuan($28) in China. The global availability is still in question. It might be available on Aliexpress and other Chinese Global Stores in late September. We will update you once it’s available for global purchase.

Image Credits and Source: Chongdiantou (in Chinese)