Ugreen has taken the dullest object in the gadget drawer and dressed it up as a cat. Its new 45W GaN charger looks less like a power brick and more like a tiny character, with ears, a face, and a split-body design that hides the USB-C port in the top section. It is a bit absurd, which is exactly why it stands out in a category where most chargers are still trying their hardest to look invisible.
The Ugreen 45W GaN cat charger delivers up to 45W and supports multiple charging profiles, including up to 20V/2.25A. That puts it in the practical bracket for phones, tablets, handheld consoles, and some lighter laptops, which is the whole point of GaN accessories now: more power, less bulk, and a lot less heat than the old-school bricks many brands still ship.
How the Ugreen cat charger is built
Ugreen has split the body into two parts, described as the ”head” and the base. To use it, you separate the top module, plug in a cable, and then insert the charger into the wall. The shell is made from soft silicone, which should help the cutesy design feel less like a cheap gimmick and more like something you can actually toss into a bag without grimacing.
The hardware details are straightforward:
- 100-240V input
- About 115 grams in weight
- $13 price
That combination is interesting because it undercuts the usual penalty for novelty. Too often, cute tech costs extra for the privilege of being cute. Here, the sticker price is low enough that the joke is almost the product.
Where GaN chargers are heading
Accessory makers have spent years trying to make charging gear smaller, faster, and safer, and GaN is now the default answer for that brief. The new twist is design: brands know the spec sheet is no longer enough, so they are leaning into character-driven hardware, especially for buyers who want something more playful than another anonymous white cube.
Whether that is a genuine shift or just a seasonal gimmick depends on how far Ugreen pushes the idea next. If the company can keep the same mix of compact power and decent pricing, expect more chargers that look like desk toys and less like the boring thing you hide behind the sofa.