Traveling with tech has become more complicated than ever. A typical backpack now carries a laptop, smartphone, smartwatch, earbuds, power bank, camera, or even a handheld gaming console. Each device often comes with its own charger, creating unnecessary bulk.
This is where desktop charging stations like the Acefast Z10 PD100W GaN Power Station come in. Unlike a traditional wall charger, it sits on your desk or hotel nightstand and powers multiple devices from a single outlet. But does that make sense when you’re traveling?
5Can it replace your laptop charger while traveling?
This is where the Acefast Z10 impressed me the most.
I use the ASUS ROG Strix G16 as my primary work laptop. While the laptop itself is already heavy, its bundled charger feels like carrying a brick. On shorter trips, I’ve often skipped taking the original charger simply because of its size and weight.
The Z10 proved to be a practical alternative. Weighing 484 grams, it’s noticeably lighter than many gaming laptop power adapters while still delivering up to 95W to compatible USB-C laptops. During my testing, it charged the ROG Strix G16 reliably and still left additional ports free for my phone, earbuds, and smartwatch. Instead of carrying multiple adapters, I only needed one charger.
There is one thing to keep in mind. Brands like Oppo, OnePlus, Vivo, and Realme reserve their fastest charging speeds for proprietary standards such as SuperVOOC, VOOC, and FlashCharge. So even if a phone supports 100W or 120W charging, it won’t reach those speeds on a standard USB PD charger. Expect roughly 45W to 50W, depending on the device.
However, devices that support 100W USB Power Delivery can take full advantage of the Z10’s capabilities.
