LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Belkin, the connected things division within the Belkin International and Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) (HK:6088) entity, today announces the smallest GaN 60W solution on the market*, the BOOST↑CHARGE™ PRO USB-C PD GaN Wall Charger 60W.
Adding to Belkin’s new lineup of gallium nitride (GaN) wall chargers, the BOOST↑CHARGE™ PRO 60W charger is designed to be 53 percent smaller** than standard 60W laptop chargers and can efficiently charge a wide range of devices, including the MacBook Pro and newest iPhone 12 models. The BOOST↑CHARGE™ PRO 60W charger features an innovative GaNFast chipset that creates an exceptionally compact charging solution to bring the fast charging consumers are now used to, but with significantly reduced size when compared with other chargers on the market.
One of the first major brands to incorporate innovative GaN technology into its products, this alternative manufacturing process delivers a high-performance alternative to the traditional silicon used in charging devices to provide powerful charging at high wattage through an extraordinarily small and convenient size.
Key features:
- High-performance gallium nitride (GaN) replaces traditional silicon, allowing components inside to be closer together, enabling an ultra-compact build
- Built-in overcurrent and overvoltage protection keeps the charger and connected devices safe while providing welcome peace of mind
- USB-C Power Delivery certification enables reliable fast charging for USB-C PD enabled devices such as the Google Pixel 5, iPad Pro or Macbook Pro
The BOOST↑CHARGE™ PRO USB-C PD GaN Wall Charger 60W joins Belkin’s family of GaN solutions including the BOOST↑CHARGE 30W USB-C GaN Wall Charger and BOOST↑CHARGE Dual USB-C PD 68W GaN Wall Charger.
Pricing and Availability
The BOOST↑CHARGE™ PRO USB-C PD GaN Wall Charger 60W is now available for purchase at Belkin.com for $49.99.
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*Measured against top competitors in the U.S. marketplace as of Feb. 4, 2020.
**Based on internal measurements when compared to stock 60W laptop chargers.
About Belkin
The Belkin brand is a market leader in accessories delivering power, protection, productivity and connectivity solutions for a broad range of consumer electronics and enterprise environments. Designed in Southern California, Belkin products include award-winning lines such as the Store and Charge Go business solution, SOUNDFORM™ audio portfolio, BOOSTCHARGE™ mobile power collection, and SCREENFORCE™ screen protection. Belkin products are sold in more than 50 countries around the world, connecting people to the technology they love whether they are at home, at work or on the go.
About Belkin International
In 2018, Foxconn Interconnect Technology merged with Belkin International (Belkin®, Linksys®, Wemo®, Phyn®) to create a global consumer electronics leader. Today, this group leads in connecting people with technologies at home, at work and on the go within the accessories (“Connected Things” – Belkin brand) and the smart home (“Connected Home” – Linksys, Wemo and Phyn brands) markets.
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