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My Impressions of the Nekteck 65W GaN II

The Nekteck 65W GaN II charger has an impressive list of credentials. The GaN technology allows for PPS support for Samsung and other newer Android phones without compromising size, weight, or heat output. Like other Nekteck chargers, it keeps device safety front of mind with its USB-IF certification, the best safety rating for any USB-C device. And it includes a 6-foot USB-C cable rated for 100W. It will support most mobile devices, from an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy to a 14-inch MacBook Pro or Dell laptop. It also handles a Nintendo Switch in handheld or docked mode and the Steam Deck.

This charger will activate Samsung Super Fast Charging, but not Super Fast Charging 2.0 in Ultra or Plus models. If that’s a deal breaker, you’ll want to look at chargers designed to support that level of PPS. The MSRP for Nekteck’s charger is higher than its peers, but it spends a lot of time offering a sale price or coupon (or both). During my review, I saw it priced between $5 more to $9 less than its nearest competitor. If you’re patient, you can get a better deal with Nektech than with other brands.

The Nekteck 65W GaN II is fast becoming my “or” recommended charger for Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and mid-sized laptops. It offers all the support as the 65W charger I’ve used for years, adds in PPS support for some Android users, and can offer similar or better value with its own included USB-C cable if you can buy it at the right time. The design is travel-friendly and fits well in a typical Nintendo Switch case. Or buy it as a one-and-done shopping for a new home or office charger and cable set.

More on Samsung Super Fast Charging and PPS

Programmable power supply (PPS) is part of the USB Power Delivery standard. Not all USB-C devices support it, with the iPhone being the best example. Samsung supports PPS at the 25W and 45W levels but calls them Super Fast Charging and Super Fast Charging 2.0. The names are just marketing terms, with the technology still the PPS open standard. Google Pixel, LG, Motorola, Razer, and Xiaomi also have phones which support PPS. The newer the phone, the more likely it supports PPS.

A typical USB PD charging uses a consistent voltage starting with a higher current (amps) and, over time, lowers the current as the battery charges. PPS starts charging with a consistent current and a fluctuating voltage for the first phase. Then it swaps to USB PD charging during the second phase. The charging speed is a bit faster during the first phase and it puts less strain on the device’s battery, increasing its lifespan. If your device supports PPS, then a matching PPS charger (especially at this low price point) is a no-brainer. But PPS isn’t so much better that you should stress over not having a PPS-supporting device or charger.

Compare this charger with the best fast chargers for your iPhone, Android, or Nintendo Switch.

Buy Nekteck 65W GaN II if you:

• Need to charge a docked Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or 13 to 14-inch laptop
• Want the comfort that USB-IF certification offers
• Have a Samsung Galaxy phone and want one charger for all devices

Don’t buy if you:

• Want Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0 supports on your Ultra or Plus model phone
• Need a 65W charger right now and it is currently priced at $30 or more