Brand · Watts per dollar
UGREEN: the value tier that publishes its numbers.
UGREEN's Nexode line is the reason the premium brands stopped charging premium prices. At almost every wattage it ships one more port, or the same ports for less, and — unusually for the value tier — it prints the full per-port allocation table in the listing.
What UGREEN is actually good at
UGREEN started in 2012 in cables and adapters; chargers are now the line it is best known for in the US. Two things separate it from other value brands. The Nexode family is a coherent lineup rather than a churn of one-off SKUs — one GaN platform scaled from 30W to desk-class multi-port units, with Nexode Pro as the smaller, later revision at the same wattage. And the listings publish the fixed rails (5V/9V/12V/15V/20V, plus 28V on EPR models) and the exact split when two or three ports are occupied — the number that decides whether your laptop keeps charging when you plug in a phone.
The weakness is size. A Nexode 140W is a large object next to an Anker Prime of the same rating, and the desk-class models use a detachable cord rather than folding prongs, which makes them poor travel companions.
The Nexode lineup by wattage
| Class | Output | Typical ports | Protocols | Charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexode 30W | 30W | 1× C | PD 3.0 | iPhone, iPad, Switch handheld |
| Nexode 45W | 45W | 1–2× C | PD + PPS | Galaxy S Ultra at full 45W, Steam Deck |
| Nexode 65W | 65W total | 2× C, 1× A | PD + PPS | MacBook Air plus two accessories |
| Nexode 100W | 100W total | 3× C, 1× A | PD 3.0 | MacBook Pro 14″ plus phone and buds |
| Nexode 140W | 140W total | 2–3× C | PD 3.1, 28V rail | MacBook Pro 16″ at full speed |
| Nexode desktop 160W+ | 160–300W | 4–6 ports | PD 3.1 | Two laptops and a phone on one outlet |
Three UGREEN adapters worth buying
- Value
UGREEN Nexode 65W 3-Port — best value
The single best-value charger in the lineup and arguably the category: 65W for an ultrabook, or a re-negotiated split across three devices. Travel size, PPS included.
- Output
- 65W total
- Ports
- 2× C, 1× A
- Protocols
- PD + PPS
- 100W
UGREEN Nexode 100W 4-Port
Desk anchor for a MacBook Pro 14″ setup. Four ports means the laptop, phone, watch puck and earbuds all live on one outlet.
- Output
- 100W total
- Ports
- 3× C, 1× A
- Tech
- GaN
- 140W
UGREEN Nexode 140W
PD 3.1 with the 28V/5A rail a MacBook Pro 16″ needs for its fastest charge, at a visibly lower price than the first-party 140W brick.
- Output
- 140W total
- Standard
- PD 3.1 / EPR
- Cable
- Needs 240W e-marked
Detailed measurements and port splits: Nexode 65W review, Nexode 100W review, Nexode 140W review.
Who should skip UGREEN
Buy elsewhere if size is the priority — the Anker Nano line is smaller at the same wattage (Anker vs UGREEN); if you want a matching aluminium desk aesthetic, which is Satechi's territory; or if you want a store you can walk into, which points at Belkin. For a low-drain device, a Baseus or house-brand cube charges a Kindle exactly as fast for less.
FAQ
What is the difference between Nexode and Nexode Pro?
Pro is a smaller body at the same wattage class, not more power. Compare the printed per-port table before assuming the two are interchangeable.
Do UGREEN chargers support PPS?
The 45W and 65W Nexode units do, which is what lets a Galaxy S Ultra reach its full 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0 speed. Confirm the listing shows a PPS voltage range such as 3.3–21V rather than just a watt figure.
Is UGREEN safe compared with a first-party charger?
The US-market Nexode units carry lab certification marks and an FCC ID you can look up, and they publish their rails. That is the same evidence you would demand of any brand — the difference between first-party and third-party is documented in our first-party vs third-party comparison.
Can a UGREEN 100W charger power a MacBook Pro 16-inch?
It will charge it, but not at full speed. The 16-inch model fast-charges on a 140W PD 3.1 supply using the 28V rail; on 100W it charges more slowly and may draw down under heavy sustained load.