It's an interesting time to be a gadget. Simply doing one job well isn't always enough when every new product seems to have dual functionality now. But if you're not going to split your purpose into smaller life changing tasks, look attractive.
At least, that's the design approach Ugreen used on their latest GaN charger. It doubles as an adorable cat figurine when it's not powering your devices, and fits right at home on your desk. Here’s how it looks and works.
A grumpy feline that purrs out 45W
Ugreen’s cat-themed charger has a distinct grumpy or tsundere expression. It's almost like it was woken up from a nap and is deeply unimpressed about it. The face is round and flat, done in a warm beige-cream color, sitting inside a white rounded shell that forms the body.
Two small cat ears poke out from the top, and there's a circular base with a red accent ring at the bottom. The cat doesn't do anything besides serve aesthetic purposes, but you can see port slots built into the unit base.
According to Gizmochina, the cat's head detaches from its body and the USB-C port sits on top of the detached head. Morbid as it sounds, you'll unplug the head from the base and connect your cable into the port. Then plug the head into a wall outlet. When you're not charging, slot it back into the base.
The charger delivers 45W through a single USB-C port using gallium nitride (GaN) technology, which replaces traditional silicon components and allows electricity to switch more efficiently at higher speeds. That way, manufacturers were able to achieve a smaller, faster, and cooler form factor while delivering the same or higher power for devices as older 45W chargers.
It weighs 115 grams, measures roughly 63 x 52 x 48 millimeters, and comes with an 18-month warranty. The price is ¥89 (≈ $13), and it's only available on JD.com in China currently. There's no word yet on global availability.
It's purr-fectly versatile
Ugreen’s cat charger supports multiple charging profiles including 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, and 20V/2.25A. Each profile is a voltage and current pair, and together they determine how much power the charger can deliver.
5V/3A is slower and typical for small devices, while 9V, 15V, and 20V modes allow faster charging. The charger automatically picks the safest option your device supports. The charger should be compatible across smartphones, tablets, handheld gaming consoles, and light laptops.
The charger’s input is 100–240V at 50/60Hz, allowing it to handle international voltages. You can safely plug it into most wall sockets worldwide without needing a voltage converter, even in awkward and non-universal setups.
For example, parts of North America where the standard household supply is 120V at 60Hz. There are also some places in Japan where the standard household supply is 100V at 50Hz in eastern regions like Tokyo and 60Hz in western regions like Osaka and Kyoto. Regardless of whether you travel to these parts or not, you now have a tiny emotional support object for your desk that also happens to power your phone.
