Most electronic devices no longer come with their own chargers. This is especially true with small accessories, like smartwatches and earbuds, portable Bluetooth speakers, and premium smartphones.
Because of this, you should invest in a charger that won’t take up much space but can charge everything you have. This is what theUgreen Nexode Pro 160 GaN Fast Chargeris.
Ugreen Nexode Pro 160W GaN Fast Charger
The Ugreen Nexode Pro 160W is a compact, fast charger that can power four devices simultaneously. Its small footprint and light weight make it an ideal travel companion and everyday carry in your laptop bag.
Power in Your Hand
The Ugreen Nexode Pro 160W has a small footprint of just 7.3 x 7.3 x 3.5cm, equal to about 2.8 x 2.8 x 1.4in. This means it is small enough to fit any normal-sized adult hand easily. And although it may feel heavy at about 320g or 11.2oz, that’s because all that weight is compressed in such a tiny space.
Its plug also complements its small form factor, as it can neatly tuck inside the power brick. This means you can easily drop it in your bag, and you don’t have to worry about it puncturing a hole into it or damaging other articles you might be carrying.
One thing you should consider is that Ugreen Nexode Pro plugs directly into the socket. This won’t be an issue for most cases, but you might run into a loose socket a couple of times. If so, you might have trouble keeping this charger plugged into the wall, as its weight might cause it to fall off.
Charge Everything in One Go
You get four ports with the Ugreen Nexode Pro 160W—three USB-C ports and a USB-A port. The maximum output you’re able to get is 140 watts, depending on the port you use. But if you’re charging multiple devices at once, they’ll have to share the charger’s output capacity.
These are the maximum power outputs of each port:
However, if you start using two or more ports simultaneously, the maximum output of each port will change, depending on the port you use. This is how this charging brick manages the watt output of each port if you’re charging two devices:
As the table shows, the first two USB-C ports are designed for fast-charging devices, like laptops and some smartphones, while the USB-C3 and USB-A ports are best for those that require less power, like accessories, or for slow-charging your phone.
The charging brick also lets you charge three or four devices at once. This is how it divides its power output if you’re doing so:
So, even if you need to top-up four devices at once, you still get a respectable 65-watt output on two USB-C ports while the other ports slowly charge your other devices. This is perfect for charging all your devices at night, ensuring you have a full charge in the morning.
Conversion Efficiency and Heat Levels
Although the Ugreen Nexode Pro 160W has a maximum output of 160 watts, it may consume more than that. That’s because it has to power some of its onboard electronics, and of course, internal resistance affects anything that transfers electricity, so you have to consider that, too.
So, I plugged the charger into my watt output tester while delivering power to four devices. My gear drew a total of 114 watts from the charger, while my testing equipment showed it’s consuming 145 watts. This gives the Ugreen Nexode Pro 160W a 78.6% efficiency rating, which is about average when compared to chargers that have similar output levels.
The power the charger doesn’t deliver to your devices is converted into heat. So, when operating at full steam, you may expect the Ugreen Nexode Pro 160W to hit as much as 54.5 degrees Celsius. Though it might be hot to the touch, you can still hold it briefly without burning yourself. It’s also the average temperature you would get for other fast chargers that deliver this much power.
You Won’t Need Another Charger Again
TheUgreen Nexode Pro 160W GaN Fast Chargerquickly delivers a lot of power for its size. With its four ports, you can pretty much power everything you own—from your laptop and tablet down to your smartphone, smartwatch, and earbuds.
Its small size and relatively light weight make it a great travel companion, while its utility means it deserves a place in your laptop bag. If you need to buy one charger you will use for the rest of your life anywhere you go; you should go ahead and choose the Ugreen Nexode Pro.
