Novoo 120W GaN USB-C Charger Review: Best Value?
For 16 euros, the Novoo 120W offers plenty of power, three ports and PPS. We show whether the bargain price has any drawbacks.
A 120W charger for 16 euros? That sounds almost too good to be true. The Novoo 120W GaN Fast Charger (NCEU120D-255C) proves that powerful charging technology doesn’t have to be expensive. With two USB-C ports and one USB-A connection, it covers manny application scenarios. Smartphones, tablets and even laptops can be operated with it.
The Chinese manufacturer Novoo packs up to 100 W per USB-C port into a compact housing. That is more than enough for most notebooks. The USB-A port additionally delivers up to 22.5 W for older devices or accessories.
At the current price of 16 Euro after deducting all Amazon coupons, the Novoo 120W is a real bargain. Comparable chargers often cost twice as much or more.We show in this test report whether the inexpensive power supply convinces in the practical test.
The manufacturer provided us with the test device.
Equipment & Processing
The Novoo 120W measures compact 64.4 x 66.3 x 32 mm. This makes it
pleasantly manageable for a 120W power supply. The housing is made of
plastic in two colors: The front around the connections is kept in a light
gray, the sides are colored black. The design is simple and functional –
no more,but also no less.
Novoo 120W GaN Fast Charger – Image Gallery
Novoo 120W GaN Fast Charger – Image Gallery
Novoo 120W GaN Fast Charger – Bilderstrecke
Novoo 120W GaN Fast Charger – Bilderstrecke
Novoo 120W GaN Fast Charger – Bilderstrecke
W supports an notable range of charging protocols. Available at the USB-C ports are power Delivery 3.0 with up to 100 W, PPS, Swift Charge 5.0 and Quick Charge 3.0. In addition, FCP, SCP, AFC, and SFCP are supported.
The specification of the USB-C ports is: 5 V at 3 A, 9 V at 3 A, 15 V at 3 A and 20 V at 5 A. A 12-V level is missing, though. This isn’t a problem for most devices, but anyone who owns hardware that explicitly requires 12 V should be aware of this.
| 100 W | 5 V, 9 V, 15 V, 20 V | 3 A (at 5-15 V), 5 A (at 20 V) | 3.3 V – 21 V / up to 5 A |
| 22.5 W | 5 V, 9 V, 10 V, 12 V | 3 A, 2 A, 2.25 A, 1.5 A | Not supported |
Particularly pleasing: PPS support covers a range of 3.3 to 21 V at up to 5 A. The 21-V level is rare and vital. Current flagship smartphones like the Pixel 10 pro XL require exactly this voltage with 2 A for maximum charging speed. This is where the affordable Novoo scores points over more expensive competition.
It’s a shame, however, that novoo doesn’t specify these technical details of PPS itself. We had to read the specification using a PD listener. This is a missed opportunity, because the good PPS range would have made the power supply even more attractive.
The USB-A port delivers up to 22.5 W and supports Quick charge 3.0 with variable 3.6 to 20 V. FCP, SCP, AFC and SFCP are also on board. Samsung devices charge at up to 2 A, Apple devices at 2.4 A.
| USB-C 1 + USB-C 2 | 120 W | C1: 60 W, C2: 60 W |
| USB-C 1 / 2 + USB-A | 120 W | C1 or C2: 100 W, A: 20 W |
| USB-C 1 + C 2 + A | 120 W | C1: 100 W, C2: 10 W, A: 10 W |
Positive: Novoo transparently specifies the power distribution when using multiple ports. If you use both USB-C ports together, each delivers