Belkin's Boost Charge Pro charges an iPhone 13 to half in 20 minutes

Belkin's newest GaN charger , the BOOSTCHARGE PRO, offers USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 that can charge an iPhone 13 from zero to 50% in 20 minutes.

The product comes in two varieties. First, a 65W option will offer devices up to 65W of power using a single port, or up to 45W from port and 20W with a second port, in case charging multiple devices is needed.

The second variation, a 45W charger provides up to 45W of power from a single port. It can also provide up to 25W from one port and up to 20W from a second port when using both at once.

Belkin's charging result was achieved by using a USB-C to Lightning cable in the company's internal testing. Real-world results may vary depending on multiple factors, such as smartphone model, device age, and usage environment.

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In addition to USB-C Power Delivery, which fast charges a device over a USB cable, the charger uses Programmable Power Supply (PPS). This technology provides the right amount of power to devices by adjusting the voltage and current in real-time, depending on a device's charging status.

This, combined with the gallium nitride (GaN) material in the charger, aims to reduce overheating during a charge, a common issue when using a fast charger. Belkin says the BOOSTCHARGE PRO is optimized for Apple and Samsung devices, as well as the Nintendo Switch.

THe 65W BOOSTCHARGE PRO variant is available for for $49.99, while the 45W BOOSTCHARGE PRO can be purchased for $39.99.

11 Comments

sdw2001 17459 comments · 23 Years

About 2 years ago

My Anker charger is about that fast and about the same size. While this seems like a nice product, I wonder why non one is talking about the pros and cons of fast charging (at least not that I see). Fast charging and over-discharging repeatedly will shorten the lifespan of LiPOs or even regular LiONs. I know my 12 Pro Max battery is not the same after just two years. I'm sure the faster charging is part of that.

JFC_PA 947 comments · 7 Years

“ This, combined with the gallium nitride (GaN) material in the charger, aims to reduce overheating during a charge, a common issue when using a fast charger. ”

That’d have to be solidly measured as overheating is a known Li battery killer. Me? Not in enough of a hurry to risk my battery.

22july2013 3725 comments · 11 Years

Can I buy a SLOW charger to increase the life of my battery?

22july2013 said:

Can I buy a SLOW charger to increase the life of my battery?

Here ya go: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD810LL/A/apple-5w-usb-power-adapter

mpantone 2245 comments · 18 Years

JFC_PA said:

22july2013 said:

Can I buy a SLOW charger to increase the life of my battery?

Here ya go: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD810LL/A/apple-5w-usb-power-adapter

Yup.

I have 5-6 of them collected over the years from various iPhones and iPad purchases. I have one in my travel kit; I just plug in my phone when I go to sleep since even a 5W charger will provide a full charge overnight.

No need to put necessary stress on the battery.

Fast charging support on the iPhone isn't new. When it debuted there were quite a few articles about the cons of fast charging.

At home I have an old 4-port USB-A charger that doesn't support fast charging for my iPhone, my iPods Pro, and a couple of other devices. In fact, this charger is a model that doesn't have higher amperage support for charging iPads.