The UGREEN Nexode Pro is perfect if you are like me, tired of carrying a massive brick-sized adapter for my laptop, another plug for my phone, and a tangled mess of cables for my smartwatches and earbuds.
Unlike most reviews I do here, I don’t have to spend too much time reviewing the UGREEN Nexode Pro 100W 5-port GaN Fast Charger as the results show almost instantly.
In fact, thanks to this device, I have spent the last few days having a lighter and less ‘messy’ office bag as I only need to bring one charger adapter (the UGREEN Nexode Pro), one compatible USB-C cable as compared to carrying around a massive laptop charging block and multiple different chargers.
That said, in this UGREEN Nexode Pro Review, I will share my honest, unfiltered thoughts on how it performs in the real world and whether it is worth your hard-earned money.
Main highlights
UGREEN has been making serious waves in the charging accessory space recently, and this particular model is undoubtedly their most ambitious gadget yet.
The brand heavily promotes the incredible convenience of having five distinct ports on a single device. With four USB-C slots and one standard USB-A slot, this adapter allows you to power up almost your entire tech ecosystem from a single wall socket.
The absolute star of the show, however, is the intelligent TFT smart display on the front. It does not just look incredibly cool and futuristic on a desk; it actually gives you real-time information about your power distribution, temperature, and charging speeds.
Furthermore, UGREEN boasts heavily about their latest GaN Infinity technology. This simply means they use advanced internal components to keep this charger much smaller and cooler than traditional 100W power bricks, all while providing enough electricity to comfortably fast-charge a flagship laptop and your mobile devices at the exact same time.
Design, body and durability
When I first took the device out of the box, the charger feels incredibly premium and remarkably dense in the hand.
This is something I really like about UGREEN products as they know how to make their devices feel premium despite not stamping a hard price tag.
This charger is no different. It’s sleek and has a matte metallic dark grey finish that resists fingerprints beautifully and it feels cool and sturdy to the touch.
Despite packing a massive 100W of power and five individual ports, it is surprisingly compact and slips easily into any backpack pouch or even a slightly loose pants pocket.
The unit I had came with the UK plug which is a blessing as I can easily use it on any power outlet in Malaysia. – I really dread chargers that aren’t UK plug ready.
During my usage, the charger did accidentally fall from the working desk onto a hard tile floor (because I am clumsy at times), but the charger survived perfectly and functioned exactly as before without any rattling sounds inside.
The built-in TFT display is bright enough to read easily during the day but dims smartly so it will not blind me or light up my entire bedroom at night. It genuinely feels like a solid, premium piece of tech built to survive the wear and tear of daily office commutes and frequent travel.
Charging speed
To push the power delivery to its absolute limits, I drained both the POCO F8 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max down to zero percent.
Hooking them up simultaneously alongside my battery-hungry work laptop was quite an eye-opening experience.
The charger intelligently allocates power behind the scenes, ensuring that the hungriest device gets the most electricity without overloading anything.
When used solo, the primary USB-C port easily hit the maximum 100W mark, charging my laptop exceptionally fast just like its original bulky power brick. The iPhone 17 Pro Max hit its maximum supported fast-charging speeds flawlessly, giving me enough battery to last a full day in just under thirty minutes.
The POCO F8 Pro, which is known for its demanding and specific fast-charge protocols, also registered its hyper-fast charging mode without skipping a beat.
What truly sets this charger apart from other competitors in the same premium category is how incredibly cool it stays under pressure.
Even with all five ports occupied and pushing nearly 95W of combined power, the outer body was only slightly warm to the touch, never alarmingly hot.
It manages internal heat much better than older generation chargers, which gives me tremendous peace of mind regarding the long-term battery health of my expensive phones.
Conclusion and Where to buy
To wrap up this UGREEN Nexode Pro Review, I can confidently say this is one of the most practical and reliable tech accessories you can own right now.
If you are a digital nomad, a heavy tech user with multiple devices, or just someone who genuinely hates bedside cable clutter, this charger is an absolute game-changer.
It essentially condenses an entire heavy power strip’s worth of adapters into one smart, pocketable square.
You can purchase the UGREEN Nexode Pro 100W 5-port GaN Fast Charger directly from UGREEN’s official global website or through major e-commerce platforms.
For my fellow Malaysians reading this, the best places to look for genuine stock and great discounts are on the official UGREEN Shopee and Lazada flagship stores.
If you are patient, I highly recommend waiting for the monthly double-digit sales or mid-month payday campaigns, where you can often stack the official store discount vouchers with platform free-shipping coupons to grab this amazing charger at a highly reduced price.
