The ELECOM EC-AC8565WH is a USB AC charger with up to 65W output and just one USB-C port. According to the sales page specs, it supports USB Power Delivery (PD) and PPS, and uses GaN II (gallium nitride) to stay compact despite its high output. With only one port, it is not suited to charging multiple devices at once, but it is a setup worth considering if you want to charge a laptop, tablet, and smartphone one at a time with a single 65W charger, or if you prefer the simplicity of one port. Actual output varies depending on the connected device, cable, and supported charging standard. Check the sales page for the latest pricing, stock, and compatibility.
Product highlights
- Up to 65W output (USB PD up to 65W, PPS up to 65W)
- Port configuration: USB-C × 1 only
- Supports USB Power Delivery and PPS
- Uses GaN II (gallium nitride)
- Foldable plug with a 90-degree swing structure
- PSE (specified electrical appliance)
- Dimensions about W45.2 × D38.1 × H43.8mm, weight about 98g
- Color: white; 1-year warranty
- Cable sold separately
Design
A simple, compact USB-C charger with a single USB-C port on a white body. The sales page lists its dimensions as about W45.2 × D38.1 × H43.8mm and its weight as about 98g. The plug folds with a 90-degree swing structure, so it takes up little space in a bag. Unlike the AC adapter included with a laptop, you can choose a cable of the length you need, which the sales page says helps keep desk cables tidy.
65W output with USB PD and PPS
The USB-C port supports USB Power Delivery and PPS, switching output among 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, and 20V/3.25A depending on the device. USB PD maximum output is listed as 65W, and PPS maximum output is also 65W. The sales page says it can charge everything from smartphones such as an iPhone to tablets such as an iPad, and laptops such as a MacBook or Windows laptops, but 65W charging is limited to devices that can charge at up to 65W under the USB Power Delivery standard. Not every device will always charge at 65W.
A single USB-C port
There is only one USB-C port and no USB-A port. As a result, it cannot charge multiple devices at the same time; you charge one device at a time. Because the full 65W is concentrated in one port, it is a simple setup in which you do not need to think about output being shared with other ports when charging a laptop.
Cable sold separately (100W-rated cable recommended for 65W charging)
No cable is included with this product. The sales page advises preparing a USB cable that supports charging at 100W or more when charging at 65W. If you want to choose a cable as well, the article on Case by Case's fast charging cable, which lets you choose the connector type and length and includes a 100W type, may help.
Choosing between single-port, multi-port, and built-in-cable models
If you want the simplicity of one port, a compact 65W charger like this EC-AC8565WH is an option. If you want to charge multiple devices at once, such as a laptop and a phone, R13 Picks features 3-port models such as the UGREEN 65W GaN charger and the Anker PowerPort III 3-Port 65W Pod, and the 4-port UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530. If you do not want to carry a separate cable, the UGREEN 55897 with a built-in retractable USB-C cable is another option. If you do not charge a laptop and mainly charge phones, there is also a 20W-class charger such as the ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF. The point is not which is better, but choosing according to the devices and number of devices you want to charge and how you carry them.
Points to check before buying
The sales page lists Japan as the usable region and an operating temperature range of -10℃ to 25℃. Consider it as a charger for domestic business trips and outings in Japan, or for a remote-work desk. When using it as a MacBook charger, check the power your device supports and use a USB-C cable rated for 100W or more. The warranty period is 1 year. Check the sales page for the latest pricing, stock, and compatibility.
Who it may suit
- Anyone looking for a compact USB-C charger with the simplicity of one port
- Anyone who wants a laptop charger smaller than the included AC adapter
- Anyone who wants to charge a USB-C laptop such as a MacBook and a phone or tablet one at a time with one charger
- Anyone who wants to tidy up desk cables with a work gadget
- Anyone who wants a charger that matches a white desk setup
Suggested uses
- Desk work at home or in the office
- Remote work
- Domestic business trips and outings in Japan
- Laptop work at cafés or coworking spaces
Check the sales page for the latest pricing, stock, and compatibility.
