GaN, short for gallium nitride, is why a laptop charger no longer has to be a brick. GaN chargers run more efficiently than older silicon designs, so they can be smaller for the same output. For travel, that means one charger for a laptop, a phone and earbuds instead of three.
Before picking one, add up what you carry. A MacBook Air or a similar thin laptop is happy on 30 to 65 watts. A larger laptop wants 100 watts. A phone alone needs far less. Also remember that multi-port chargers split their power, so the headline wattage only goes to one device when nothing else is plugged in.
Here are five worth considering, with list prices as of this writing. Anker Nano 3 30W, listed at $22.99. A single USB-C port and folding prongs in a very small body. It is enough for a phone and fine for a thin laptop if you are not in a hurry. The pick for light packers. Anker Prime 67W, listed at $59.99. Two USB-C ports and one USB-A. This is the sweet spot for one laptop plus a phone, and it supports PPS for Samsung fast charging.
Baseus Enercore CJ11 67W, listed at $59.99. Similar power, but with a built-in retractable USB-C cable and folding prongs. If you forget cables, this is the one that saves you. UGREEN Nexode Pro 100W, listed at $74.99 and often discounted. Its top USB-C port delivers 100W on its own, or 65W when sharing, with a second USB-C port at 30W and a USB-A port. It is a good match for a bigger laptop at a lower price than Anker's equivalent.
Anker Prime 100W, listed at $84.99. Also two USB-C and one USB-A, with broad protocol support. It costs more than the UGREEN, but it is a well-reviewed option if you want 100W and trust the brand.
One practical note for international trips: a charger with folding US prongs still needs a plug adapter abroad. A plain passive adapter works, since these chargers accept 100 to 240 volts.
The short version: most travelers should buy a 65 or 67W two-port charger, and the Anker Prime 67W is the easy default. Go to 100W only if your laptop needs it, and pick the Baseus if a built-in cable matters more to you than a spare port.
