Nubia DAO 100W GaN Charger Review: 3-Port Fast Charging

Previously purchased chargers could not achieve automatic distribution of charging power, which was quite inconvenient. The Nubia DAO 100W Three-Port GaN Fast Charger Set not only meets this condition, but also features a transparent appearance design, supports 100-240V AC wide voltage input, multiple charging protocols, intelligent distribution of charging power, and other good performances.

The packaging box uses metallic silver as the main tone, continuing the packaging style of the "DAO" series chargers overall. The product name—Nubia DAO 100W Three-Port GaN Fast Charger—is printed in the upper right corner. The lower half of the back of the packaging box contains the basic bilingual contact information of Nubia Technology Co., Ltd. and a product barcode verification sticker, as well as a CCC certification mark. Model: PA02301; Name: Nubia DAO 100W Three-Port GaN Fast Charger. The charger body also uses metallic silver as the base tone, with a square design, adopting the classic DAO silver metallic paint-coated micro-arc shell design, and is not prone to leaving fingerprints. The front is printed with the product’s core element DAO Deuterium logo. Deuterium is an isotope of hydrogen, also called heavy hydrogen. Deuterium gas has wide applications in many fields, and using such an element on the charger signifies a continuous source of energy.

On the other side of the charger is printed the "100W" power lettering and the "GaN" gallium nitride logo. Based on upgraded GaN technology, the charger is smaller, lighter, charges faster, has better temperature control, safer low consumption, and doubled performance efficiency. The output port side of the charger features a transparent panel design, allowing users to observe the internal components. The charger has 3 ports in total: 2C1A. Each port is labeled with its name, and both USB-C ports support 100W output. This fully meets the demand for powering three devices simultaneously in daily life.

The USB-A female port adopts an orange tongue piece, with obvious recognition. Orange ports in data interfaces often represent fast charging functions. This type of port can be used for fast charging and data transfer, with higher power such as 5V 3A, 9V 2A, 12V 1.5A, etc. The USB-C ports use through-hole soldering fixation, with black tongue pieces and no exposed copper. The charger supports AC input: 100-240V~50/60Hz 2.3A Max, so even if users take this charger when traveling abroad, it still works globally, supporting foreign 110V standards. The charger is equipped with foldable national standard prongs, easy to store, convenient to carry, and when placed with other items, it will not scratch other devices inside the bag.

The output supports:

• USB-C1/C2: 5V3A, 9V3A, 12V3A, 15V3A, 20V5A, 3.3-20V5A 100W Max

• USB-A: 5V2.4A, 9V2A, 12V1.5A 18W Max

• USB-C1+USB-C2: 65W+30W 95W Max

• USB-C1/C2+USB-A: 65W+18W 83W Max

• USB-C1+USB-C2+USB-A: 60W+20W+18W or 20W+60W+18W 98W Max

Users can choose the corresponding cable and port for charging according to their devices. In addition to the charger body, the package also includes a dual USB-C charging cable about 1 meter long. The cable body is designed with pure white TPE material, soft and bend-resistant. The extra dual USB-C cable can be seen as a more favorable shopping experience, making the charger purchase more cost-effective. The DAO 100W Three-Port GaN Fast Charger body weighs about 220 grams, lighter by 20 grams than an iPhone XR with a protective case, feeling no different from holding a smartphone in terms of weight. Most household power strips are cabinet strips, and the Nubia DAO 100W Three-Port GaN Fast Charger only occupies one slot when plugged in, without interfering with adjacent sockets. It also fits well into five-hole sockets at home without poor contact issues. The charger’s overall size: length 68mm, width 67.92mm, thickness 31.03mm. Even with relatively small hands, it can be easily held in one hand.

The Nubia DAO 100W Three-Port GaN Fast Charger supports 100W high-power full-speed fast charging when using a single Type-C port, covering Apple ecosystem devices such as laptops, phones, tablets, and wearables. The USB-A port also supports up to 18W output, meeting daily mainstream and backward-compatible device charging needs. The charger uses RedMagic’s self-developed Neocharger 3.0 fast charging technology, where when three ports are used simultaneously, each single C port supports up to 60W output. No matter which device is plugged in first, the power distribution automatically adjusts.

Neocharger 3.0 fast charging technology is compatible with QC4.0/3.0, PD3.0/2.0, SCP, FCP, AFC, APPLE2.4 protocols, supporting Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi, Samsung, and many brands. Although mainstream devices are gradually moving toward Type-C ports, having a C port does not necessarily mean fast charging support. For example, a personal walkie-talkie supports Type-C charging, but is still limited to AC charging cables. The Nubia DAO 100W Three-Port GaN Fast Charger retains one A port, perfectly adapting to current market and user needs.

The Nubia DAO 100W Three-Port GaN Fast Charger’s USB-A port supports: Apple 5V 2.4A; Samsung AFC 9V 12V; Huawei FCP 5V 9V 12V, SCP3.4-5.5V; QC2.0 5V 9V 12V; QC3.0 and other protocols. It is also backward-compatible with traditional USB 2A power supply without issue. The PD protocol can be regarded as a universal protocol. In addition to supporting proprietary protocols from mainstream manufacturers, both C ports of the Nubia DAO 100W Three-Port GaN Fast Charger support PD3.0 100W output; QC4.0 protocol.

Some users use both Android and Apple phones simultaneously. Because of Apple charging cable recognition, even if plugged into the charger, it defaults to Apple device power output. At this time, if an Android phone is plugged into an ordinary charger without automatic switching, it becomes very troublesome. The Nubia DAO 100W Three-Port GaN Fast Charger can automatically identify and switch, ensuring the actual device receives higher output power. The charger also has an automatic shunt system, detecting whether a phone is low on battery, and switches to trickle charging after full charge, ensuring safety during overnight charging. For old phone users, this also maximizes battery life protection.

The Nubia DAO 100W Three-Port GaN Fast Charger adopts a classic DAO silver metallic paint-coated micro-arc shell + transparent output panel design, with internal components clearly visible, bringing a unique viewing experience. The 2C1A layout meets daily multi-device charging needs. The foldable prong design makes storage and carrying easier, while preventing damage to other items. Supporting PD, SCP, QC, 5A PPS fast charging protocols, it can meet fast charging needs of laptops and smartphones. Both USB-C ports perform the same when used independently, each supporting 100W fast charging. When dual ports are used, power is intelligently distributed around 65W+30W, and when all three are used, power is also intelligently allocated. The included charging cable meets 100W power needs, adding more value for money.