Review

UGREEN Nexode Pro 100W USB-C GaN Charger

A compact 3-port GaN wall charger that simultaneously delivers 65W to a MacBook Pro, 30W to an iPad, and 20W to an iPhone — all from a single outlet.

4.7
out of 5 Excellent
Price $45.99

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UGREEN Nexode Pro 100W USB-C GaN Charger

What we like

  • True 65W USB-C port handles MacBook Pro charging without throttling
  • Three devices charging simultaneously from one outlet
  • GaN technology keeps it noticeably smaller and cooler than older chargers
  • Foldable prongs make it easy to pack without snagging

Could be better

  • Port 2 drops to 30W when all three ports are active — fine for iPad, slow for a second laptop
  • No USB-A port if you still have devices on legacy cables
  • 100W wall wart is still bulkier than a single-device charger

Full Review

If you’re tired of juggling three chargers across two power strips, the UGREEN Nexode Pro 100W solves the problem cleanly. Three USB-C ports, one wall plug, and enough total output to keep a MacBook Pro, an iPad Pro, and an iPhone all charging at meaningful speeds at the same time.

GaN Makes the Size Difference Real

Older 100W chargers were chunky bricks. This one is about the size of a large ice cube — roughly 2 inches on each side. GaN technology runs cooler and more efficiently than traditional silicon-based chargers, which is how UGREEN fits this much power into this footprint. It runs warm under full load but never gets hot enough to worry about.

Port Allocation: Know Before You Plug In

Port 1 is the workhorse. Alone, it outputs 65W — enough for a MacBook Pro 14-inch to charge at a reasonable clip. Add a second device to Port 2 and that drops to 45W on Port 1 and 30W on Port 2. Add a phone to Port 3 and you’re at roughly 45W / 30W / 20W split. That’s the real-world scenario for most Apple users: laptop charges fine, iPad stays topped up, iPhone gets a full charge overnight. What it won’t do well is charge two laptops simultaneously — Port 2’s 30W ceiling in multi-device mode is too slow for a MacBook under load.

Build Quality and Travel Use

The foldable prongs are a small but genuinely useful detail — no more torn bag pockets. The charger feels solid and the ports have minimal wobble. UGREEN includes a USB-C cable in the box, which is a nice touch at this price point. It blocks the outlet below it on a standard duplex wall plate, so plan accordingly if you’re using it at a desk.

Compared to Apple’s Own Chargers

Apple’s 140W USB-C Power Adapter costs $79 and does one device. The UGREEN Nexode Pro does three devices for $46. If you’re in the Apple ecosystem and want to cut wall adapters from three down to one, the value math is obvious. If you need maximum wattage for a MacBook Pro 16-inch under heavy load, you might still want a dedicated 96W+ single-port charger for the laptop and use this for everything else.

Who Should Buy This

The UGREEN Nexode Pro 100W is the right charger for anyone running a MacBook, iPad, and iPhone who wants to clear clutter from their desk or bag. It’s especially good for travel — one charger in your bag instead of three. If you only charge one device at a time, the smaller single-port Nexode options are cheaper and more compact. But for the three-device Apple household, this is the one to buy.