They're fast-charging labels. PD (Power Delivery) is fast charging over USB-C. QC (Quick Charge) is fast charging over USB-A. PPS fine-tunes the power for phones that support it. GaN is the technology that makes the charger small and efficient.
You'll see these labels on Jackson Home and Raptor powerboards, wall adaptors, Move travel adaptors and Move Worldwide products.
USB-C PD (Power Delivery)
- The fastest port on Jackson products. Use it for most newer phones, tablets and some laptops.
- The number shows the maximum, for example PD20W, PD30W or PD45W.
- Use a USB-C to USB-C cable.
USB-A QC (Quick Charge)
- The rectangular USB-A port, for example QC20W or QC36W.
- Good for older phones, earbuds, watches and accessories.
PPS (Programmable Power Supply)
PPS lets the charger adjust its voltage in small steps to suit phones that support it. Jackson Move adaptors and Home powerboards with PPS do this automatically. You don't need to change anything.
GaN (gallium nitride)
GaN is a material used inside the charger. It lets the charger run cooler and more efficiently in a smaller size. Raptor powerboards and Move travel adaptors use GaN.
Charging two devices at once
The USB power is shared. On many Jackson products, using the USB-A and USB-C ports at the same time drops the total to 15W. For the fastest charge, charge one device at a time. See Why is my phone or tablet charging slowly from a Jackson USB port?
Charging a laptop
Check your laptop's charger wattage first. See Can a Jackson USB-C port charge my laptop?
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