Power in the Palm of your Hands.
Dual USB-C, Single Port USB-A Robot-shaped charger. Remove the magnetic feet, insert the device into a wall outlet and plug up your gear. Enjoy short circuit, overload, temperature, and overvoltage protection from a pocketable device. Utilize the power of GaN technology to keep your tech ever ready.
- Design
- Ease of Use
- Power Output
- Portability
Three-Port Robot Shaped GaN charger.
Suppose you have not yet perused my review of the Nexode RG 30W chargers. In that case, I invite you to learn more about the smaller Nexode device to gain some additional appreciation for the larger Ugreen Nexode 65W RG GaN charger. With wall outlet space at a premium, my main complaint about the 30W RG chargers was with the single USB-C output port. I liked the fun design, the removable feet (except the inability to attach them to the charger), the compact nature of the charger, and the GaN technology. Like the black robotic RG 30W charger, the 65W RG GaN charger arrived in an attractive black package.
The 4 3/4 inches square by 2 inches thick black-colored retail package listed the white Ugreen name at the top left and the Nexode RG name and descriptor (Ugreen’s 1st Robot GaN Fast Charger 2x USB C 1x USB-A) along the bottom of the panel. The panel’s left side provided three robot facial expression icons that depicted the charging status of the device (recharging, recharge completed, standby), while the lower right corner displayed a gold-foil 65W icon. The main showcase of the panel was the large black/grey RG robot charger with large ^ ^ eyes and the large subdued purple-colored NEXODE name atop the image.
Unboxing:
Many of the features of the Ugreen Nexode 35W packaging were recreated on the 65W box. You will find a golden foil “Nexode” on the top panel, an SKU product barcode on the bottom, and three icons on the right-side panel (Higher Efficiency & Less Heat, Thermal Guard Safe Charging, For Laptops Tablets & Phones). The left side panel listed the product specifications: 65W 3-port PG GaN Fast Charger, 100-240V 50/60Hz 1.8A Max input, USB-C1 Output 5V/3A 9V/3A 12V/3A 15V/3A 20V/3.25A 3.3-21V/3A 65W Max. USB-C2 Output 5V/3A 9V/3A 12V/2.5A 15V/2A 20V/1.55A 3.21-21V/2.7A 30W Max. USB-A output 5V/3A 9V/2A 12V/1.5A 10V/2.25A 22.5W max, Total output 65W Max, and a note to use appropriate strength cables. The rear panel provided a generic image of a GaN circuit, product manufacturing labels, company address, and four product features: 1. 65W Fast Charging. 2. GaN Technology. 3. Wide compatibility (Supports PD 3.0, QC 3.0), Smart Power Distribution.
I lifted the top half of the box away from the lower half and found a 5-ounce robot-shaped charger within a form-fit cardboard/plastic tray. Beneath the tray, you will find a small user instruction manual with FCC/IC statements and a larger 9-panel multilingual instruction manual (EN, FR, ES, JP, CN). The manual provided a package content panel, a how it works panel, several charging status panels, a specifications table, and a few pages of notes. Each panel provided a pictorial and verbal representation of the information, and was quite well done. I liked the tabular charging status and the facial/anthropomorphized representations of the robot: 1. ^ < ^ flashing = Connected to a power supply. 2. – < – solid = No device connected or charging. 3. ^ < ^ solid = charging. 4. ^ ^ solid=Fully charged. The specifications table listed the product name, plus input/output information. I liked the tabular layout but felt the information was a bit redundant/repetitive as it was already presented on the left side panel of the packaging. Either way, the information was easy to access and well-presented for a quick refresher.
Testing:
I removed the 2 5/8 inches tall by 1 13/16 inches wide by 1 5/8 inches thick black charger from the box and then removed the 0.1-ounce feet from the robot figurine. I slid the film away from the front of the charger and then plugged it into a standard type A wall outlet. The charger had a 1 5/8 inches wide by 15/16 inches tall face, an upper dark grey top, a black bottom, and a grey UGREEN belt region. Each side panel had an attractive, glossy-black earphone accent, while the top port had dual USB-C ports and a single USB-A port. Once removed, the magnetic black plastic feet did not attach to the charger’s surface, but could attach to metallic surfaces. Similarly, with the feet attached, the entire device could stick to a metallic surface. To use the device, you must first remove the feet to uncover the type A wall plug and the masked product specifications/manufacturing labels.
I plugged Klein Tools Multimeters into each USB-C port and a DROK USB-A multimeter into the USB-A port. I plugged a variety of USB-C to USB-C (UGREEN/OEM/ANKER) cables between the multimeter and my devices to test their output. I tried each output port individually and found the multimeter display (iPhone 15 Pro Max/iPad Pro/MacBook Pro) matched similarly to the specifications table. I then moved to a trial involving all three ports. I plugged my iPad Pro 12.9” into USB-C port 1, iPhone 15 Pro Max into USB-C port 2, and my son’s iPhone 14 into USB-A port 1. Starting at 55% at 8:16 PM (15.13/2.38A), my iPad increased to 61% by 8:21 PM (15.12V/1.80A), to 74% by 8:39 PM (15.11V/2.16A), to 87% by 8:58 PM (15.11V/2.06A), 91% by 9:05 PM (15.11V/1.79A), to 97% by 9:24 PM (15.12V/1.03A), and to 100% by 9:40 PM (5.10V/1.85A).
While charging the iPad Pro above, my iPhone 15 Pro Max increased from 61% at 8:16 PM (6.10V/1.90A) to 63% by 8:21 PM (5.08V/1.48A), to 70% by 8:39 PM (5.07V/1.48A), to 80% by 8:58 PM (5.07V/1.50A), 83% by 9:05 PM (5.07V/1.41A), to 91% by 9:24 PM (5.07V/1.20A), to 97% by 9:50 PM, and to 100% by 10:00 PM ((5.11V/0.31A). The USB-A port allowed my son’s IPhone 14 to increase from 60% (5.07V/1.79A), to 72% at 8:39 PM (5.08V/1.59A), to 84% by 8:58 PM (5.09V/1.31A), 88% by 9:05 PM (5.11V/1.01A), to 94% at 9:24 PM (5.12V/0.64A), to 97% by 9:50 PM (5.11V/0.18A), and to 100% by 10:10 PM (5.11V/0.27A). I ran a few other power tests with my Nintendo Switch and MacBook Pro 15”. The Switch increased from 43% at 10:00 PM (15.10V/0.75A) USB-C 1 to 66% at 10:28 PM (15.14V/0.67), 82 % by 10:52 PM, (12.11V/0.60A), to 86% by 11:00 PM (12.12V/0.61A), and to 93% by 11:23 PM (12.15V/0.37A). My MacBook Pro 15” 2018 increased from 73% at 10:32 PM (20.14V/2.15A), to 84% by 10:52 PM (20.11V/2.15A), 88% by 11:01 PM(20.11V/2.12A), and to 99% by 11:24 PM (20.11V/1.40A).
I was pleased with the output and the robotic charger’s size, shape, and design. I liked that the robotic feet hid the busy product features underneath the charger, and the device could be used as a fun little knick-knack. The pixelated faces provided a unique charging experience, unlike other chargers I have tested. Beyond adding more power, the 65W device expanded upon the single port design and provided a good 1 USB-A to 2 USB-C ports ratio. I enjoy the newer GaN technology and the improvements in power output and size reduction beyond silicone tech. The design was robust enough to provide power to all three devices, yet small enough to avoid overcrowding my wall outlet. The 65W charger improved upon the single port limitation but fell flat on my second concern of losing the feet once removed. A metallic back plate is likely not a good idea for risks of metal/contact with a power outlet. However, I still suspect some may misplace the feet like the accessories of our action figures.
Cons:
1. As an Apple household, I had no Android devices to test the Samsung quick charging capabilities.
2. The device may be a bit heavy for backpacking at 5-ounces, when compared to the 4.5 ounce Ugreen 65W non robot-shaped GaN charger.
3. Non retractable wall outlet.
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