If you need a compact and portable USB-C charger, Genki’s TurboCharger could be the solution. The gaming accessory maker claims its new gallium nitride (GaN) accessory is the “slimest” 100W wall charger on the market, able to fold down to a thickness of 18 millimeters (0.7 inches) for easy storage.
The TurboCharger supports Power Delivery (PD 3.0) and has a pair of USB-C ports on the bottom, which can supply up to 100W each or a 65W/30W split if charging two devices simultaneously. Its slim design also means it can fit comfortably in tight spaces like behind couches or cupboards, and it keeps its weight closer to the wall to provide a more secure connection that’s less likely to fall off. And while the TurboCharger is aimed at portable gaming PC owners (providing enough power for the ROG Ally’s Turbo performance mode, for example), there’s no reason you can’t use it for other devices as well.
However, it will be launched as part of a Kickstarter campaign. If the risks of crowdfunding don't bother you, you can get it for a special price of $48, which the company says will later increase to $60 for general availability.
One criticism of this design is that the charger could block secondary output ports or even an entire row of a power strip. Competing offerings, like Anker’s $84.99 foldable Prime charger, get around this by placing the prongs on the end. But to achieve the best of both worlds (at the expense of wattage), Anker also plans to release a slim 65W charger later this year that can fold its prongs into any orientation.
