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Chargeasap crams a 30W USB-C charger into a keyring-size package

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Is this the world's smallest 30W USB-C charger?
Is this the world's smallest 30W USB-C charger?
Photo: Chargeasap

Compact 30W to 45W USB-C chargers are everywhere. But Chargeasap claims its new Miko is the world’s smallest 30W charger.

It is so tiny that you can clip it to your keyring along with the bundled USB-C cable. So you don’t ever find yourself without a charger or a USB-C cable.

Chargeasap claims Miko is the world’s smallest 30W charger

Chargeasap is known for its GaN-powered USB-C chargers. The Chargeasap Zeus delivers 280W of power, something that no other charger can match.

With its latest Kickstarter campaign, the company is taking the opposite approach. It promises to deliver the world’s smallest 30W charger, one that you can clip to your keyring and carry around with you.

Chargeasap claims Miko is 60% smaller and 56% lighter than Apple’s 30W USB-C power adapter. Its foldable Type A prongs sit flush against the body when not in use, making the charger easier to carry in your pocket without scratching your other belongings.

The foldable Type A prongs sit flush against the body when not in use. This makes it easy to carry Miko in your pocket without scratching your other belongings.

Chargeasap bundles a small 6.7-inch USB-C cable with Miko. It can double as the attachment loop for your keyring or backpack. The cable can carry up to 30W of power and supports USB 2.0 data-transfer speeds.

Miko comes in orange, navy and tan, each featuring a gunmetal housing and a vegan-leather front.

Miko supports USB Power Delivery 3.0 and PPS charging. Chargeasap says it can top up a compatible iPhone to 50% in approximately 30 minutes. That should prove fast enough for an emergency charge, although it can’t fast charge Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro family. They can pull up to 40W of power to reach 50% in 20 minutes.

However, 30W is still more than enough to juice up the new iPhones to a reasonable level in a few minutes.

Back the project on Kickstarter to reserve your own Miko

Chargeasap is funding Miko through Kickstarter. Early backers can reserve one charger and its USB-C keyring cable for $48, a discount over the planned $79 retail price. Worldwide shipping costs an additional flat $9.

The campaign has already raised more than $77,000 from over 1,100 backers, easily exceeding its $10,000 target. It ends July 24, with deliveries expected to begin in November 2026.

Miko Kickstarter campaign

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