Ugreen Nexode 65W fast charger ZDNET's key takeaways This 65W charger from Ugreen is on sale on Amazon for $33.
It's a powerful yet compact 3-output charger with a convenient retractable reel.
The charger is a little on the heavy side. $34.98 at Amazon
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I'm amazed by how compact powerful chargers have become. You can now get a 65W charger that fits comfortably in the palm of your hand, something that wasn't possible a few years ago.
This miniaturization is thanks mostly to the switch from silicon transistors to gallium nitride (GaN), which allows manufacturers to produce smaller units that are more robust. Adding more ports is the most obvious move, but lately we've seen a new trend built-in retractable cables.
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The new Ugreen Nexode 65W fast charger is one such unit, and it has it all: three output ports and a cool retractable cable system, so you'll never come back to find that your cable has been "borrowed."
Note that in the photos I'm using the UK version, but the specs I'll be giving are for the US version.
The cable -- which can expand out to 27-inches and is made from a tough, table-resistant polymer -- can push out up to 60W of power, while the USB-C port is capable of 65W max, and the legacy USB-A port is good for 22.5W. Use all three ports and the cable can push a maximum of 45W, which the two ports are limited to 7.5W each.
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