19/03/2026 7:40 am
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So I'm finally upgrading to the S26 Ultra when it drops and I'm trying to figure out the whole charging situation because my old bricks are all like 15W or 20W from years ago and I know they wont cut it. I spent like three hours last night looking at specs and honestly it’s getting more confusing the more I read. My main thing is that I want to actually hit that Super Fast Charging 2.0 speed because I’m always running out the door with like 10% battery and need that quick top-off before I head to the office.
I was looking at the Anker 737 or that 100W GaN charger from Ugreen but I keep seeing people on Reddit saying that even if a charger says it's 100W it might not support the specific PPS protocol that Samsung uses for the 45W charging. Like, my logic was that 100 is bigger than 45 so it should be fine right? But apparently it has to be able to do 5 amps or something like that and most chargers split the power weirdly when you have two things plugged in. I also saw that official Samsung 45W brick but it only has one port and I really need to charge my laptop at the same time since I travel around the Bay Area for work and I'm always in coffee shops with only one outlet available.
I've narrowed it down to a couple options I've seen mentioned:
- Anker 737 (GaNPrime) - people say it's solid but maybe overkill?
- Ugreen Nexode 100W - heard mixed things about PPS support on this one
- The official Samsung 45W - sucks because it only has one port
My budget is around sixty bucks and I really want something that isnt going to overheat or throttle the speed after five minutes. I read that some of these third party ones get super hot and then the phone just drops back down to regular fast charging which kind of defeats the point of buying a fancy brick. Is there a specific model that you guys have tested that definitely triggers the blue Super Fast Charging 2.0 ring on the screen while also having juice left over for a tablet or laptop? I dont want to buy three different chargers just to find one that actually works the way it says on the box...
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19/03/2026 8:45 am
Unfortunately, finding a brick that actually hits 45W while your laptop is plugged in is harder than it looks. I had issues with the Anker 737 GaNPrime 120W Charger specifically because it was way too expensive and honestly felt like overkill for daily use. Plus it is so heavy it falls out of those loose coffee shop outlets, which is super annoying when you are trying to work. The real problem is most chargers split the power in a way that drops the PPS speed as soon as a second device is connected. I ended up trying the Spigen ArcStation Pro GaN 100W Dual Wall Charger and it is okay, but it still gets pretty warm to the touch. My main tip is to double-check the cable. If you dont have a Anker 543 USB-C to USB-C Cable 140W 6ft, you are stuck at 25W anyway. Most people spend sixty bucks on a brick and then use a cheap cord which just defeats the whole point.
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19/03/2026 7:41 am
Ive been using these for a while and Im very satisfied with the results. To stay under budget and get those 45W speeds:
- UGREEN Nexode 100W GaN 3-Port Charger
- Works well for me every time. It definitely supports the 5A PPS for the blue ring.
- Baseus GaN5 Pro 100W USB C Charger
- Usually even cheaper and hasnt let me down yet. No overheating issues and they handle a laptop simultaneously without a hitch.
