If you were born before the millennium, remember when the mobile phone was just a phone? It only slowly ended up getting features that made it the multipurpose tool it is today. First came SMS or texting, then came the built-in flashlight, then games, then the radio, then the media player, the camera, and finally now the internet-connected all-encompassing behemoth you’re probably reading this article on. The mobile phone started humble, then became powerful – and when I see the Powerab, I can’t help but feel the same way about travel adapters.
Most travel adapters started just as a plug with the ability to shapeshift to match outlets in different countries. Then came the adapters with built-in USB ports. Then came GaN adapters. Now the Powerab packs two new features that I’ve honestly never seen on travel adapters before. Aside from 5th Gen GaN technology that gives the Powerab 140W of output in one tiny brick-shaped form factor, this thing also packs a built-in yet detachable wireless charging pad, with MagSafe charging abilities. Snap your phone on top of the adapter, or detach the wireless pad and use it separately for your earbuds. What’s more, each adapter also comes with its own USB-C cable that you can unwrap and use if you ever find yourself traveling without a cable and need one. Pretty neat, huh?
Designer: Powerab
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Gallium Nitride, or GaN for the tech-savvy, has been a game changer in power delivery, allowing chargers to shrink dramatically while boosting efficiency. We have seen GaN evolve through generations, each iteration pushing the boundaries of what is possible in a small form factor. Powerab leverages this 5th generation GaN technology, ensuring that its impressive 140W output comes from a device that remains remarkably portable, avoiding the bulky, unwieldy nature of older, less efficient chargers. This means a brick that tiny can actually charge your laptop via USB-C, while still supplying power for your phone, tablet, drone, DSLR, Nintendo Switch, and even appliances like your beard trimmer or hair dryer.
This adapter is not just about raw power, though 140 watts is certainly enough to fast charge a hungry MacBook Pro 16-inch or multiple devices simultaneously. Aside from the 2 AC outlets on the adapter, you get three USB-C ports, with two capable of that full 140W output for your high-demand laptops, alongside a single USB-A port for legacy devices, and finally a 15W wireless charging surface. This configuration gives you the ability to charge nearly 7 devices at the same time – something that’s impressive by GaN standards, but more so by travel adapter standards. Forget chargers, power strips, or any extra fluff – the Powerab might just be the only accessory you need to chuck into your laptop bag with your gadgets.
Imagine arriving at your hotel, weary from travel, and instead of fumbling for multiple plugs and cables, you simply slide out the correct prongs on the Powerab. You plug in your laptop, your phone automatically starts charging on the integrated wireless pad on top, and perhaps your earbuds are topping up via one of the USB-C ports. The sheer convenience of having a Qi-compatible wireless charger built directly into a travel adapter is a stroke of genius, effectively making one less cable to worry about.
Powerab presents two distinct visual styles: a sharp, almost cyberpunky aesthetic in black or white, featuring crisp lines and a modern, angular appeal. Then there are the grey and olive green variants, which opt for a softer, more bulbous form factor, characterized by thoughtfully chamfered corners that give it a friendlier, more organic presence.
Despite these differing external personalities, both versions share the exact same internal architecture, delivering identical features and performance. This commitment to design versatility, while maintaining core capabilities, means you can pick a Powerab that resonates with your personal style, whether you prefer something sleek and futuristic or a more ergonomic, understated look. It is a thoughtful touch in a category often dominated by purely utilitarian designs.
Beyond the charging ports, the Powerab also features a universal AC socket on its side, allowing you to plug in a traditional two or three-prong device, like a hairdryer or a camera battery charger, directly into the adapter. This means you can truly consolidate your travel power needs into one device, eliminating the need for separate power strips or additional single-purpose adapters. It is an all-encompassing solution for the global traveler.
Probably the most impressive bit is the Powerab’s built-in, detachable wireless pad. While the adapter has 6 ports/outlets to provide, this pad gives you the final 7th piece in the puzzle. With built-in MagSafe and a 15W charging ability, the pad sits on the top of each adapter, but can also be removed for placing flat on a tabletop just in case you’re plugged into a place that’s awkward to dock your phone. Unhook the pad from the top of the adapter and use a cable to plug it in traditionally, and you’ve got yourself a nifty wireless charger for your phone or earbuds. Unhooking it would, however, mean using a USB port on your Powerab, reducing its ability to charge 7 devices down to just 6, but that really isn’t a big deal.
Just in case you end up traveling without a charging cable and need one in a pinch, each Powerab even packs a tiny lanyard with a built-in USB-C cable that you can use in emergencies. It’s precisely this kind of clever thinking that makes the Powerab so useful, allowing it to cover a variety of planned and even unplanned scenarios so that your gadgets are always juiced.
The adapter’s global compatibility is, of course, fundamental. With easily deployable prongs for US, UK, EU, and AU outlets, it covers over 200 countries and regions. This means no more digging through a pouch of individual country-specific adapters, or worse, realizing you left the crucial one at home. In fact, charging 7 devices at the same time means your single adapter and a single power outlet are pretty much enough to take care of all your gadgets, or even your small family’s gadgets on a holiday. No more fighting for a USB cable because your phone’s low on power at the same time as your kid’s Nintendo Switch. The Powerab has enough ports for all your tech emergencies.
The Powerab measures 120mm tall (4.7 inches), and 66mm wide (2.6 inches). At 460 grams (1 lb), it’s certainly heavier than your average travel adapter, but think of it as replacing nearly 7 different chargers and it suddenly doesn’t appear so heavy anymore. The small rectangular form factor makes it easy to chuck into a bag and forget about until you find yourself on holiday. The polycarbonate and stainless steel construction makes the Powerab robust, while multiple safety protections (and a replaceable fuse) mean your Powerab is rated for international travel. The adapter starts at a mere $59 (extremely cheap for a 140W GaN charger with a wireless pad built-in), and begins shipping globally starting November 2025.
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