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I previously reviewed the excellent RAVPower 61W Power Delivery GaN charger, which is a single port charger that is smaller and more affordable than the official Apple 61W USB‑C Power Adapter.
Now RAVPower is back with a dual-port charger, this time with the USB-C port capable of up to 65W, and a USB-A port capable of 18W, with the total output being 65W max.
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Features
- 65W Power Delivery: USB-C PD charging port powers up your MacBook Pro 15.4” from 0% to 100% in only 2 hours via a USB-C to USB-C cable with E-Mark chipset (Not Included)
- Ultra Compact: 30% smaller than other 60W chargers, perfectly fits in your pocket, purse and the palm of hand.
- Latest GaN Technology: Powered by GaN tech, USB C charger becomes smaller & maximizes charging efficiency while generates less heat
- Intelligent Power Allocation: Cleverly distributes 65W of power between 2 devices when charging simultaneously and supports high-speed charging up to 65W when a single device is connected
- Monumental Compatibility: One-stop charging solution that works flawlessly with virtually all USB-C and USB-A powered devices
Price and Competition
Really, the only important thing about a USB plug review is how this specific plug competes with other options on the market.
The RAVPower will set you back £45.99 however there is currently a £10 off voucher available on the product listing page (which seems to intermittently show for me)
Choetech has a 100W charger at just £42.99, but this only has USC-C type C ports which limits the cables you can use with it.
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Anker has a 60W PIQ 3.0 GaN similar to this, and they also charge £45.99. The Rav power weighs just 125g with dimensions of 5.5 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm. The Anker is 159g with dimensions of 9.3 x 6.9 x 2.9 cm, so RAVPower has a slight advantage over portability.
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Anker USB C Charger, 60W PIQ 3.0 & GaN Tech Dual Port... | Buy on Amazon |
The official Apple 61W USB‑C Power Adapter is still £69.00 just for the plug itself.
In Use
There is not much to review when it comes to a plug, but I have used this for both my HP Envy X2 and Dell Lattitude, and it keeps them running happily, while still allowing my to charge a phone via the USB-A port.
The 65W rating means this can charge most low powered laptops, the Dell Latitude 5285 needs a minimum of 27w before it accepts a charge, and needs 45W for a full charge speed. So there is plenty of headroom with 65W giving me enough power to keep the laptop and another device charging with no issues.
This is actually a better buy than the previous charger I reviewed, the RRP is £5 more but you get two ports and a higher total output
Overall
Overall, this is a superb little charger, I much prefer multi-port chargers and having a mixture of Type A and Type C allows you to charge any device you have on hand.
The 65W charge speed is enough to handle most of the demanding power delivery based laptops, and a third party solution is considerably cheaper than brand chargers for your laptop.
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RAVPower USB C 65W PD Charger Review Rating
Summary
More power and more ports compared to the previous RAVPower 61W Power Delivery GaN charger and considerably better value for money than the official Apple 61W charger.
Overall
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I am James, a UK-based tech enthusiast and the Editor and Owner of Mighty Gadget, which I’ve proudly run since 2007. Passionate about all things technology, my expertise spans from computers and networking to mobile, wearables, and smart home devices.
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