Kovol has unveiled a 140W USB-C power adapter to meet the needs of the MacBook Pro. This laptop charger is equipped with the most recent Power Delivery 3.1 fast-charging protocol. PD 3.1 chipsets provide chargers with an even more impressive 140W charging output for the 16-inch MacBook Pro, which can be fully charged in just 1 hour and 10 minutes (MagSafe cable needed, not included).
The most significant and eye-catching change in PD 3.1 is the ability to charge at 240W. Fixed voltages of 140W, 180W, and 240W will be available. This means that more high-end devices, such as gaming laptops, will include USB-C charging ports. Previously, if you lost a laptop charger, it was difficult to replace it. This should no longer be the case.
![All-New Kovol’s PD 3.1 Charger Boost Macbook Pro 16” to 100% in 70 Minutes 1 Kovol 140W PD 3.1 Charger 1](png/kovol-140w-pd-3.1-charger-1-788x1024.png)
What is the significance of the PD 3.1 protocol? Many devices require more power than the older version of the USB PD protocol provides (100W). While a 100-watt power supply is way more than any smartphone would need, the 100-watt limit is not enough for the latest gaming laptops, displays, docking stations, mobile workstations, and so on. USB Type-C can also be used to charge and power e-bikes, garden tools, and laser printers, but the 100-watt capability is insufficient for these applications.
However, the USB-C with 240-watt power upgrade now allows you to connect these high-power demanding devices, such as 4K monitors and LED TVs. You may also be able to return to your junk drawer and find a plethora of proprietary cables and chargers.
![All-New Kovol’s PD 3.1 Charger Boost Macbook Pro 16” to 100% in 70 Minutes 2 Kovol Charger](jpg/kovol-charger-1024x454.jpg)
As previously stated, the new USB PD 3.1 protocol supports increased power levels of up to 240 watts. Aside from that, it has the following characteristics:
- The new 48-volt, 36-volt, and 28-volt fixed values enable power levels of 240-watt, 180-watt, and 140-watt, respectively.
- The new specification allows for variable voltage supply mode in new cables and chargers. As a result, you can enjoy intermediate voltages ranging from 15 to 48 volts.
- Power will no longer be fixed for products (peripheral or host) to provide power.
- The new specification also improves power management on various peripherals. It means that each device can take the power it requires.
- Through optional hub communication with computers, it enables flexible and intelligent power management at the system level.
- It enables low-power devices, such as headsets, to receive the power they require.
There are a couple of other key features that Kovol is highlighting. The first is Kovol’s flagship-model Sprint 140W with one USB-C port and one USB-A port. With its 140W charging capacity, this charger could charge a laptop at 120W, and a phone at 25W at the same time. Two ports feature Q-Pulse, which monitors the power requirements of connected devices in real-time and intelligently distributes power to the device with the lowest charge. If you had a laptop and a smartphone connected at the same time, and one was at 75% and the other was at 50%, the adapter would use Q-Pulse to push more power to the 50% smartphone while still charging both. When charging two devices, Kovol claims it can significantly reduce charging time.
Additionally, Kovol has long advocated for the universal adoption of the USB-C and USB-A standards. As a result, the company ensures that its chargers are compatible with the widest possible range of devices, eliminating the need for consumers to own multiple chargers and significantly reducing the amount of e-waste generated by older or proprietary device chargers.
What exactly is Gallium Nitride? Most chargers used a silicon-based conductor to charge devices in the past. This resulted in inefficiency and heat issues. GaN, which was announced a few years ago, provides a much better solution that uses crystals as the semiconductor. These new GaN options created a higher heat threshold, lower resistance, and faster-charging speeds.
And, thanks to Gallium Nitride technology, Kovol’s chargers have become more powerful while shrinking. This company’s new GaN charger employs next-generation GaN III & SiC technology, allowing the charger to be compact while outputting enough juice to power a laptop and maintaining low surface temperature.
The $89.99 Kovol Sprint 140W is available straight from Kovol, Amazon.