GoKawiilI have recently been reviewing high-powered, multifunctional desk chargers, and I think they are great for providing reliable power to your devices while keeping your space decluttered. Most of the chargers I have tested usually have a wattage cap of 140, like the Nomos charger, or 200W, like Anker’s charging station. But as we get more and more tech that constantly needs to be charged, getting something with higher wattage becomes essential, especially for power users. That is where CUKTECH’s new 30 Ultra Charging Station really stood out. It delivers up to 300W of output, features CUKTECH’s signature display, and offers something I have not seen in any other charger. Here is what you need to know.
Of course, the big headlining feature here is the 300W of total power output. That alone already puts the 30 Ultra in a different category compared to other chargers. While the display is amazing and the 140W speed from a single port is fantastic, what makes it unique is its dedicated DC output, which I have never seen. You also get:
300W total power output
3x USB-C ports, 1x USB-A port, 1x DC output Dual 140W USB-C PD 3.1 ports
1.8in color diagnostic display with real-time total wattage, wattage per port, and temperature monitoring
Includes 240W USB-C PD 3.1 cable
For Apple users specifically, the dual 140W USB-C PD 3.1 ports are a nice touch. That means you can fast-charge two 16-inch MacBook Pros at the same time and at full speed. Then, one of the more underrated features is the overall footprint. You can see from the images that, even though it has 300W of power, it stays compact and is relatively portable. Lastly, it also brings a nice, heavy, paperweight-like stand that angles the charger up a bit. This adds to the premium feel and finish of the 30 Ultra. But how has it held up over the last few weeks?
My experience
The first thing I noticed when I got it set up was how much I liked the look and aesthetic. I have it on my desk as my main desk charger, and I am using the included stand as well. It looks really premium and fits nicely with the rest of my tech accessories. It also helped immediately declutter my space. I have a lot of tech products that need to be charged at all times, so having something that can charge all of my devices at max speed has been great.
I have been primarily using it to charge everything besides my MacBook, which is always plugged in via Thunderbolt to my Satechi CubeDock. For example, I have my studio light plugged in, which draws about 65W of power. I usually have my iPad Pro charging. I use it to charge my DJI Osmo Pocket and to charge my Sony camera batteries via the USB-A port. Normally, I do not get close to 300W, but it is nice to know it can easily handle it if I need it.
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