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This $200 charging station goes for function over form - I couldn't appreciate it more

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Baseus Nomos NH21 245W 6-in-1 USB-C charging station ZDNET's key takeaways Baseus' Nomos charging station is available for $200.

It's a very powerful desktop charging station with six different outlets and no problem outputting the full 245W of power.

The power brick is huge and features a proprietary connector, so if this breaks or is lost, the charger is finished. $199.99 at Amazon

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I have a charging station on my nightstand that handles the overnight charging of my daily carry. My iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, and whatever power bank or other gizmo I'm carrying gets its R&R time on it. But I didn't have anything equivalent for my desk -- until now.

The Baseus Nomos NH21 245W 6-in-1 USB-C charging station is the perfect desktop charging station as it has enough power and outlets to handle all my devices.

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Unlike many nightstand charging stations I've tested, the Nomos NH21 abandons style for pure function. The unit is a dark blue box that's bristling with outputs.

On top there's a Qi2 swiveling wireless charging pad that can push out a maximum of 15W -- perfect for an iPhone. This is flanked by two 80 cm/31.5 inch braided USB-C cables on retractable reels that can handle 100W of power.

The reels feature precision damping gears for smooth pull-out and effortless one-touch retraction, giving it a very premium feel. If you're worried that the retractor is going to wear out, don't! Baseus says it's been tested to handle 35,000 pulls.

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