Lenovo launches affordable GaN charger with 150W fast charging - Notebookcheck

Lenovo has launched a new 150W multi-port GaN power adapter in China, offering a balance between performance and affordability. The device features three USB-C ports, with two ports capable of up to 1... Read original →

Lenovo’s CNY 339 (≈$50) 150W multi-port GaN charger isn’t just a retail play—it’s triggering a recalibration across the power semiconductor value chain. Technically, its reliance on mature 650V GaN-on-Si accelerates yield improvements at foundries while pushing USB PD 3.2 and PPS toward de facto standardization in mid-to-high-power segments. Regulatory-wise, integrated over-current and thermal protections preempt China’s upcoming 2027 safety mandate for portable adapters. By omitting foldable prongs and displays, Lenovo undercuts rivals like Anker and Huawei, exposing their premium features as cost liabilities in a price-sensitive market. Over the next 12–24 months, GaN adoption will expand beyond smartphones into laptops, monitors, and power tools—intensifying competition between mainland China and Taiwan, China IDMs racing to scale 8-inch GaN wafer capacity.