If you travel with a laptop and a phone, the better buy is one universal travel adapter that combines the plug and the charger; if you only carry a phone and earbuds, a small 45W GaN charger is enough. The Mcdodo collection at NewTech has forty-one items in stock between KD 1.5 and KD 18.9, all from the Mcdodo brand, including 70W and 100W travel adapters at KD 13.9 and KD 18.9, and GaN chargers between KD 7.5 and KD 10.9. The practical difference is that a universal adapter has interchangeable heads for European, British, American and Australian standards, so you need no extra piece, while a GaN charger is lighter and smaller but works with a single plug. The number printed on a charger is a total shared across its ports, not the power of each port. The rule when buying in Kuwait: most sockets here take the British plug, so choose a charger whose body states an input of at least 100 to 240 volts, then size the power for the heaviest device you will charge in the hotel room, usually the laptop, not the lightest.
Will my regular charger work outside Kuwait?
The question has two separate parts: voltage and plug shape. Voltage is settled by the small print on the charger's body; if you find an input such as 100–240V, the charger works on both low and high voltage without a voltage converter. The 45W GaN charger with two USB-C ports lists this range, and the 100W travel adapter lists 100–250V.
Plug shape is the more common problem. A charger that fits a Kuwaiti home socket directly will not fit a European or American socket, and that is where interchangeable heads come in. If you travel to a country with the same British plug, your usual charger is all you need.
Universal travel adapter or GaN charger: which should I carry?
The table compares four items from the collection, based on what their own product pages state:
| Item | Price | Ports | Plug |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100W universal travel adapter CP-6140 | KD 18.9 | 3 USB-C and 1 USB-A | EU, UK, US and AU heads with a side switch |
| 70W universal travel adapter G5 | KD 13.9 | 3 USB-C and 2 USB-A | EU, UK, US and AU heads |
| GaN Ultra 70W charger CH-5590 | KD 10.9 | 2 USB-C and 1 USB-A | Single plug |
| GaN Mini 45W charger CH-0991 | KD 7.5 | 2 USB-C | British UK |
Weight tips the balance in a small bag: the 100W adapter weighs 243 grams, the 70W adapter 163 grams, the GaN Ultra charger 136 grams, and the 45W GaN charger about 75 grams. Someone visiting one country with a known plug saves weight and money with a GaN charger, while someone moving between countries with different plugs is better off with a single piece that needs no adapter.
70 or 100 watts: how is power shared between ports?
The GaN Ultra charger's page explains the split in numbers, and it is the clearest example that the big number is a total. The first port alone delivers up to 70W; connect the second port as well and the split becomes 45W and 20W for a total of 65W; with the USB-A port it becomes 45W and 18W; and with all three ports in use the total drops to 60W. The same applies to the 70W travel adapter: the main port is meant for the laptop, and every device you add takes from its share.
So the 100W adapter is worth the price difference only for someone charging a large laptop together with other devices at the same time. A phone-and-earbuds user gains nothing from that margin.
How do I pack my charging kit before travelling?
- Read the voltage input on every charger you will take and make sure it starts at 100 volts.
- Find out the plug shape at your destination; if it is not British, choose an adapter with interchangeable heads.
- Add up the power of the devices you will charge together overnight, and choose the charger that covers the heaviest one.
- Connect the laptop to the main port and leave the other ports for the phone, earbuds and watch.
- Take one spare cable, such as the Mcdodo 4-in-1 magnetic cable rated at 60W for KD 3.95, with USB-A and USB-C inputs and USB-C and Lightning outputs.
- Put the chargers and the power bank in your hand luggage.
Both travel adapters come with a USB-C to USB-C cable in the box, so you do not need to buy a separate cable for the laptop.
What about a power bank on the plane?
Power banks go in hand luggage, not checked baggage, and the details vary between airlines, so check with yours before the trip. The Mcdodo FreeGo power bank has a 10000mAh capacity, charging up to 45W and a built-in Type-C cable, and costs KD 12.9. Its advantage at the airport is charging your phone without hunting for a cable, but the built-in cable is the part most prone to damage, so do not wrap it tightly around the body. After you return, do not leave it in a parked car under the Kuwaiti sun, because heat shortens the life of the battery cells.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a voltage converter if I travel to a country with 110-volt power?
No, as long as the charger's input is listed from 100 volts upwards. You only need a head that fits the socket shape there.
Do instant translation earbuds work without internet?
Mcdodo instant translation earbuds at KD 15.9 rely on an app and an internet connection, so without a stable network the translation becomes slow or incomplete. Activate a data plan or a travel SIM before relying on them, and expect the battery to drain faster during continuous translation.
Is a 45W charger enough for a laptop?
It is enough for a light laptop such as a MacBook Air when charged from a single port. When two devices are connected together the power is split, and the laptop does not get the full 45W.
How much is delivery within Kuwait?
Delivery within Kuwait is free for orders of KD 30 or more, and KD 1 below that. All the items mentioned are part of the Mcdodo collection.
