Acefast GaN 65W Charger with HDMI: A great accessory for gaming and sharing.

Until now, if I took my Nintendo Switch with me to a gaming night with friends, I’d either have to pull the game console out from behind the TV or take a spare dock with me. With the Acefast GaN 65W Charger, the situation is greatly improved, because the accessory not only has a USB-C port and a USB-A port for charging devices, but also integrates an HDMI connection with 4K HD output so you can connect to MacBooks, Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck, For example, screen content is displayed on a larger screen.

The Acefast GaN 65W charger is available in black AmazonIt can now be ordered at a 9% discount at €49.99 instead of the previous €54.99 including the Prime shipping option. In addition to the charger itself, the scope of delivery also includes a high-quality fabric-covered USB-C charging cable 100W 1.8m long, which you do not have to buy separately. However, a suitable HDMI cable must be available for this purpose, and this is not included in the scope of delivery.

Basically, the Acefast accessory is a classic charger that can charge two devices simultaneously with up to 65W. A USB-C port with USB 3.1 delivers up to 60W, and a USB-A port with USB 3.0 delivers another 5W with simultaneous charging. In addition, the charger supports Power Delivery 3.0 and Quick Charge 3.0 / 4.0 + for fast charging. Data can also be transferred: up to 10Gbps is achieved with a USB-C connection and up to 5Gbps with a USB-A connection.

4K with the capability of 3840 x 2160 at 60Hz

What sets the Acefast GaN 65W charger apart, however, is the built-in HDMI connection, which provides 4K HD video output at up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz. In this way, the video content can be displayed directly on the TV, monitor or projector if it is connected via an HDMI cable. There are no drivers or utilities to install, everything is plug and play. For example, I was able to connect my Nintendo Switch OLED to a friend’s projector without any additional accessories. The charger simply plugs into the socket, a USB-C cable connects to the charger and switch, and then an HDMI cable connects to the charger and display device. If you then select the corresponding HDMI input on your monitor or other monitor or TV, the content of your Nintendo Switch screen will be displayed without any further action.

In my previous uses of the Acefast GaN 65W charger, I couldn’t find any problems aside from a brief one-time stutter when playing Mario Kart 8 on Nintendo Switch. Connecting via HDMI is stable, the console also stays charged, and connected devices charge reliably even when only used as a charger. Acefast states that they have installed a number of safety mechanisms, including overcurrent, overvoltage, overheating, short circuit, and lightning protection. The integrated GaN technology also ensures higher efficiency with less heat.

I’ve now spent a few weeks with the Acefast charger and can recommend the accessory not only to all Nintendo Switch gamers, but also to people who regularly connect a MacBook or other laptop to external monitors. The charger is compact with dimensions of 9.6 x 5.1 x 3.1 cm and a weight of 133 grams (without charging cable) that fits in any pocket and offers great added value through its HDMI connection.