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Satechi Launches 240W ChargeView Desktop Charger

Visible power readouts simplify multi‑laptop workstations by balancing a shared 240W budget.

Overview

  • Satechi launched the ChargeView 240W on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, and is shipping the six‑port GaN desktop charger now for $149.99 on its website and Amazon.
  • The unit provides a 240W total power budget across six USB‑C ports with per‑port caps of up to 140W on C1/C2, 100W on C3/C4, and 30W on C5/C6.
  • A color LCD on the front shows live per‑port wattage so users can see how much power each device is drawing without unplugging anything.
  • The charger uses gallium nitride (GaN), USB Power Delivery 3.2 EPR AVS for high‑watt laptop charging and PD PPS for phones, and an intelligent controller that auto‑detects device needs and redistributes the shared 240W budget when devices connect.
  • Satechi positions the product for creators and professionals who run multi‑device desks, saying it can charge two MacBooks at once, and the launch follows a broader market shift toward compact, high‑output, display‑equipped desktop chargers from rivals like Anker.