Nowadays you can hardly do without a reliable charger and the right cables to charge all your devices. This certainly applies if you are regularly on the road with your MacBook, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Many Apple users carry several chargers and cables as standard in their backpack or hand luggage. At the destination, it often turns out that that one cable is missing. Do you want to bring order to the chaos of chargers and cables? Then the UGREEN Nexode 100W GaN with extendable cable charger (X606) is a handy solution.
The UGREEN charger helps to organize everything clearly. Additionally, this makes packing and traveling with your tech easier, as the USB-C cable is integrated directly into the design.
Features UGREEN Nexode charger
Nowadays, almost all of us need to charge multiple devices, such as phones, tablets and even a MacBook or laptop. This often creates a messy tangle of cables lying everywhere. The UGREEN Nexode 100W GaN with Retractable Cable Charger is equipped with a 75 cm retractable USB-C cable. In addition, the product has two USB-C ports and one USB-A port.
The charger is available in several versions, with a European, American or British plug. There are no separate plug adapters available for this charger: the mains voltage is permanently built into the device. If you use the charger in another part of the world, you will need a suitable travel plug. The charger can be used under 100-240 V and 50/60Hz.
Retractable USB-C cable
The UGREEN Nexode 100W GaN charger with retractable cable has a magnet at the end of the USB-C connector. This keeps the connector neatly aligned against the housing. To release the cable, all you have to do is gently pull on the cable. Then you can stretch it to the desired length. To rewind the cable, simply pull it firmly and it will automatically roll back into the charger. UGREEN does not supply extra cables with the charger. You will have to purchase these separately or you probably already own them.
The charger itself is relatively large (68.6 x 56.8 x 50.4 mm) and therefore takes up quite a bit of space. In addition, it also weighs quite a lot: about 280 grams. You especially feel this when traveling, especially when every centimeter counts and you fly with a budget airline. On the other hand, it can easily replace your MacBook, iPhone and iPad chargers with a single charger.
Built-in safety system
The overall weight comes with multiple layers of protection, including real-time sensing and temperature control, plus over-voltage, short-circuit, under-voltage, over-current and over-power protection. UGREEN’s charger uses Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology. This keeps the device running cooler and allows it to become more compact than conventionally designed chargers.
The UGREEN Nexode 100W GaN charger with retractable cable is sturdy and neatly finished. The built-in USB-C cable can handle 25000+ pulls. The casing remains virtually scratch-free, even when carried loose in our backpacks. The device also remains tidy if it is regularly connected to different wall sockets.
What is a GaN technology?
A GaN charger is a compact and efficient charger that uses gallium nitride instead of traditional silicon. As a result, less energy is lost as heat and the charger can be built smaller, lighter and often more powerful.
In practice, you will mainly notice that such a charger is useful for traveling and daily use, because it takes up less space but can provide enough power for, for example, a telephone, tablet or laptop. Charging speed still depends on the wattage of the charger and what your device supports, so GaN does not automatically always mean faster.
The most important gains are therefore in efficiency, heat management and size. As a result, GaN chargers have become popular as a replacement for larger, warmer traditional chargers.
Performance and loading speeds
On paper, the 100W GaN charger is compatible with pretty much everything from Apple, including their MacBooks, iPads and iPhones. In addition, it can charge almost all Android devices with a USB-C port currently in use.
The UGREEN Nexode 100W GaN Charger with Retractable Cable is officially approved for up to 100W charging power, which is distributed across all available charging ports. The exact power depends on which port(s) you use. How many devices you connect also plays a role.
When you use just the retractable cable, or just the top USB-C port, you get access to the full 100W charging power. If you only use the second USB-C port, the power is up to 30W. The separate USB-A port can deliver a maximum of 22.5W. In case you use all four ports at the same time, the retractable cable delivers 45W. Furthermore, the top USB-C port delivers 30W and the other ports each receive 15W.
Overview of the available charging speeds per connection:
USB-C Cable Output: 5.0V 3.0A/9.0V 3.0A/12.0V 3.0A/15.0V 3.0A/20.0V 5.0A 100W Max
USB-C1 Output : 5.0V 3.0A/9.0V 3.0A/12.0V 3.0A/15.0V 3.0A/20.0V 5.0A 100W Max
USB-C2 Output : 5.0V 3.0A/9.0V 3.0A/12.0V 2.5A/15.0V 2.0A/20.0V 1.5A 30W Max
USB-A Output : 5.0V 3.0A/9.0V 3.0A/12.0V 1.5A/10.0V 2.25A 22.5W Max
If you use both the cable and the top port, the retractable cable provides a 65W charge, while the USB-C port provides 30W. This allows you to charge an iPhone and a MacBook at the same time. When you use all four ports, charging speeds become somewhat slower. It is still fine for charging a MacBook, iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time overnight.
Conclusion: UGREEN Nexode 100W GaN charger with retractable cable
REVIEW SCORE
The UGREEN Nexode 100W GaN Charger with Retractable Cable is a highly designed charger that delivers on its promises. Thanks to the safe and fast charging performance, you can charge up to four devices at the same time. The built-in cable also provides extra ease of use.
What’s a shame is that the mains plug is stuck to the charger. As a result, you will probably need a travel plug adapter to use the charger when traveling.
If you are looking for a portable charger that is fast and reliable, the UGREEN Nexode 100W GaN charger with retractable cable is an excellent investment.
- Integrated retractable USB-C cable.
- Three USB-C ports and one USB-A port.
- Equipped with an extensive safety system.
- Fixed EU plug, must be used abroad with a travel plug.
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