​I utilized a monster with 200W output to simultaneously charge six devices, and it didn't even break a sweat doing it

Carrying around more than a few of vital pieces of technological equipment is necessary to be productive while traveling today. Depending on the nature of your job, the items you bring with you on a daily basis could very well include a laptop, a smartphone, a smartwatch, a camera, a webcam, a tablet, a set of Bluetooth earphones, a Nintendo Switch... I guess you get the idea.

When it comes to transporting all of these electronic devices from place to place, one of the more irritating challenges is the large number of chargers that you might have to stow away in your backpack, as well as the limited number of AC outlets that you have available to keep all of these devices powered up throughout the day.

Desk chargers like the one made by UGREEN, a Chinese electronics manufacturer, which can provide power to as many as six different electronic gadgets at once, is one new answer to this problem.


UGREEN has labeled the charger as one that is capable of concurrently delivering up to 200W of power to your electronics (100W maximum for a single device), with four USB-C Power Delivery ports that are able to support any technology that requires a bit more wattage in order to remain functional. In some regions, the charger is referred to as the Nexode.

But before we get into that, let's talk about the construction and components that make up the charger.

Not at all difficult to manipulate.
The charger is well-constructed, with a plastic outer body that does not have a cheap feel to it and an aesthetic that will probably be able to blend into any desk setting that you have. The charger can presently be purchased for approximately US$199.99. Due to the fact that it is rather heavy, it is recommended that you keep it as an accessory that is permanently placed on top of your desk rather than as something that you would regularly transport from one location to another (although you can do that if you want, as well).

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However, taking into consideration the amount of power that it is capable of producing, you will most likely be satisfied with the dimensions, which come in at 3.97 x 3.97 x 1.27 inches. The use of gallium nitride (GaN) as a semiconductor is obviously to credit for this development. This is the factor that has enabled the majority of contemporary chargers to get smaller without sacrificing their ability to work well.

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In addition, there is a braided USB-C cable that is one meter long and offers 100W of charging power. Additionally, there is a normal wire that can be plugged into a wall socket to provide power to the device.

Strong, but also more than a little bit perplexing to take in.
However, in order to determine the power output of the six ports (4x USB-C and 2x USB-A), you will need to refer to a chart that was provided by UGREEN that was rather difficult to understand. When it comes to the primary function of the device, the charger appears to be more than capable of supplying power for the requirements of the majority of users.

If you look at the diagrams, you'll see that the charger will put out a variable amount of power depending on how many devices you plug in and which ports you use. This is because the number of devices affects how many ports are used. If you simply use the first two USB-C ports, for instance, you can get up to 100W of Power Delivery fast-charging. However, if you add a third USB-C device to the subsequent third port, the maximum charging output will be capped at 65W per device for all three ports combined.

Then there are the different maximum outputs for the individual ports, which you'll need to keep in mind if you absolutely want to know how much power you're getting for each of your devices. This is something that you'll need to keep in mind if you want to know how much power you're getting for each of your devices. You should designate the first two USB-C ports on the charger for the devices that require the most power (or that you urgently need to top off), and then work your way sideways towards the rest of the ports for the devices that are less important in your setup. This will allow you to maximize the amount of power that can be supplied by the charger.

If all six ports are being utilized at the same time, the maximum output power for charging will be 65W for the first USB-C port, 45W for the second and third USB-C ports, 20W for the fourth USB-C port, and 5V4A (20W) for the final two USB-A ports.

Since it was obvious that trying to recall these specifications was not going to be worth the trouble, I discovered that the best way for me to keep track of things was to just refer to the diagrams that were provided (see below).



It is capable of charging everything.
Putting aside the confusing specifications, I discovered that the charger was able to power many common gadgets without even breaking a sweat. During my testing, I hooked up a laptop with a dedicated graphics card, a 2021 Macbook Air, two iPhones, a Microsoft Surface Pro 7, and an Apple Watch, and I discovered that all of them received sufficient juice to go from varying states of charge to full within acceptable time frames. This was discovered after I discovered that all of them received sufficient juice to go from different states of charge to full.

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I also connected the gaming laptop and the Macbook Air to the first two USB-C ports, which UGREEN claims can send 100W each (both adding up to a total of 200W), and discovered, through battery reporting software, that this was also pretty much true, with the charge rates hovering around the 100W mark when receiving power around the 20-percent charge mark. This allowed me to determine whether or not the charger could actually output its claimed maximum of 200W.

This amount of power will be more than sufficient to power a daily array of portable electronics for the majority of users, which makes the 200W charger an extremely convenient tool that can replace the many charging bricks and adapters that take up space in a bag.

To keep my gaming laptop, iPhone, Airpods, and smart watch charged while I am at the office, I found that I only needed to bring along the charger and the accompanying USB cables rather than bringing along a bulky power brick and a wall converter. This made it much easier for me to transport.

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I feel obligated to mention that the 100W charging that came from the first two USB-C ports was more than adequate to keep my demanding gaming laptop charged throughout the day as I worked on chores like viewing videos, word processing, and browsing the internet. This is something that I must note.

However, customers who buy this charger for their own gaming laptops should keep in mind that it is not sufficient for actual gaming sessions, which require more juice to support dedicated graphics cards such as an RTX3050. This should be kept in mind by customers (or anything similar or more demanding). In circumstances like these, it is only logical to utilize the power bricks that were provided to you.

In conclusion, the last thing that impressed me was the fact that the charger, while being used to charge multiple devices at the same time, did not become hot or even warm the majority of the time. Gallium nitride's effectiveness as an internal semiconductor is to thank, once more, for this favorable result.

On the other hand, if there was one thing that I wished UGREEN had done differently with the charger, it would be that they could have added some LED indicators to indicate whether or not the charger is functioning properly or whether or not an error has occurred. Checking each device separately is currently the only way for you to determine whether or not there is power being distributed to the others in your collection.

Nevertheless, given that this is one of the very first devices of its sort, I can't really criticize the design of the charger too much. However, I do anticipate that future generations will rapidly improve both in terms of design and price.

Speaking of prices, the 200W GaN charger made by UGREEN is presently selling for an exorbitant US$199.99 on the official website of the firm. Given this price, the product is one that many people will need to give careful consideration to before deciding whether or not to buy.

Naturally, a price tag of this magnitude is to be anticipated due to the revolutionary nature of such a powerful charger; however, I anticipate that its functionality will (at least for the time being) only pique the interest of individuals who are in desperate need of something that can easily replace their cluttered complement of charging bricks and wall chargers.
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