- It offers up to 65W to charge mobile phones, tablets, consoles and laptops.
- It includes two USB-C ports and one USB-A port to power three devices simultaneously.
- GaNInfinity technology reduces its size without sacrificing high power.
- Its ultra-thin design and foldable plug make it easy to carry on trips and journeys.
Packing your backpack for a few days away usually ends the same way. You grab your laptop, phone, tablet, headphones, and maybe a handheld game console. Then comes the time to find their chargers, and you discover that each device seems to need its own adapter.
The problem isn't just the space they take up. You also have to find enough power outlets in the hotel, remember which charger goes with each device, and carry around several adapters that often offer very similar power outputs.
The UGREEN Nexode Air 65W aims to simplify precisely this situation. It's an ultra-thin GaN charger equipped with two USB-C ports and one USB-A port, capable of powering up to three devices simultaneously. Its goal is quite clear: to replace multiple chargers with one powerful and compact enough to always carry in your backpack.
A charger designed for those who carry multiple devices.
The UGREEN Nexode Air 65W isn't for everyone. If you only need to charge your phone overnight, you can probably get by with a simpler, cheaper adapter. Its true target audience is people who travel or regularly work with a laptop, tablet, and smartphone . It can also be especially useful for students, remote workers, or users of portable consoles like the Steam Deck.
The advantage is being able to use a single charger for all of them . The available 65W is sufficient to charge a MacBook Air, numerous ultralight laptops, an iPad, a phone, or a portable game console. Furthermore, its broad compatibility allows it to be used with devices from Apple, Samsung, Google, and other manufacturers that support USB-C charging.
This eliminates the need for a different charger for each brand . If the device uses a compatible protocol and doesn't require more than 65W, the Nexode Air can power it.
65W to charge even a laptop
The main USB-C port can deliver a maximum power of 65W when used individually . This isn't just for faster phone charging; it allows you to directly replace the power adapter on many laptops.
According to figures provided by UGREEN, the charger can take a MacBook Air from 0 to approximately 55% battery in about 30 minutes . Of course, the actual speed may vary depending on the model, temperature, cable used, and battery condition.
It's also important to note that 65W represents the charger's maximum total power . If you connect multiple devices simultaneously, that power must be distributed among the ports. Therefore, you won't get 65W on each connection . This means that if you need to charge your laptop at the fastest possible speed, it's best to use only the first USB-C port. However, when leaving devices charging overnight, you can use all three ports without worrying too much about power distribution.
Three ports to keep older devices from being left behind.
The UGREEN Nexode Air features two USB-C ports and one USB-A port . This combination is quite practical because it allows you to use current devices without giving up accessories that still rely on the traditional connector . The two USB-C ports can be used to charge, for example, a laptop and a phone. The USB-A port is available for headphones, a smartwatch, a power bank, or any other device whose cable still uses this format.
Being able to charge three devices simultaneously is especially useful when you only have one outlet available . Instead of carrying a power strip or waiting for one device to finish charging before connecting the next, you can simply leave all the cables plugged into the same adapter.
However, the charger does not include a USB-C cable . Therefore, we'll have to use one we already have at home or buy one separately. To take full advantage of the power, it's important to make sure the cable supports the necessary charging current, especially if we're going to use it with a laptop.
GaN technology allows for a considerable reduction in size
One of the reasons the Nexode Air can deliver 65W without being the size of a traditional charger is its use of GaNInfinity technology . This technology utilizes gallium nitride-based components, allowing for greater efficiency and generating less heat than conventional silicon chargers. This makes it possible to reduce the adapter's size without sacrificing high power output.
UGREEN claims this model is 55% smaller than a conventional 65W charger . Beyond the exact figure, the difference is especially noticeable in its thickness. Its ultra-thin design eliminates the need to carry another bulky unit in your backpack and allows you to make better use of outlets located behind a table or next to other adapters. Furthermore, the plug can also be folded away when not in use . This way, the prongs are neatly stored and won't scratch other devices or get caught on cables in your backpack.
This combination of power and size is truly the product's main selling point. There are many 65W chargers available, but not all offer three connections within such a portable design.
A charger designed to stay connected for hours.
The UGREEN Nexode Air incorporates various protection systems against overheating, short circuits, overvoltage, and overcurrent . The charger monitors its temperature to adapt its operation when necessary and protect both the adapter and the connected devices.
These measures are important because we're talking about a product that can operate for several hours, distributing power between three devices. Even so, it's normal for the unit to get warm when delivering its maximum power. This doesn't necessarily indicate a problem, as long as the temperature remains within expected limits.
GaN technology helps improve efficiency and better control heat, but it doesn't eliminate it completely . Any 65W compact charger can get warm when charging a laptop for an extended period.
The solution for traveling with a single adapter
The UGREEN Nexode Air is priced around €40 . It's not the cheapest 65W charger on the market, but its combination of power, size, and number of ports justifies the price difference.
Its greatest advantage isn't charging your phone a few minutes faster. What truly makes a difference is being able to leave home with a single adapter for virtually all your devices . Your laptop can use the main USB-C port, while the other two ports are free for your phone, tablet, headphones, or any other accessory. When you only need to charge one device, you can take full advantage of the power. When you have several hours to spare, you can connect all three and forget about them.
Obviously, 65W may not be enough for particularly powerful devices, and the lack of a power cable in the box means you'll need to use a compatible one. However, for those who work with a MacBook Air, an ultrabook, a tablet, or a portable game console, it offers a very interesting balance.
The UGREEN Nexode Air 65W is aimed at those tired of filling their backpacks with adapters that do practically the same thing. Its ultra-thin design, three ports, and GaN technology allow you to solve this problem simply: a single charger for your laptop, phone, and all the other devices you use every day.