If every evening your desk turns into a queue of gadgets waiting to be charged — you’ll understand me. iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch, and sometimes headphones too. Five devices — each with its own adapter. Cables get tangled, there aren’t enough outlets, and the power strip looks like a bush is growing out of it. I’ve been looking for a way to solve the problem of multiple adapters with a single device for a long time. And I think I found it — UGREEN Nexode 300W GaN 5-in-1.
This is the charger I bought to charge everything at once
This is a desktop charging station with a total power output of 300W, four USB-C ports, and one USB-A. It’s built on two GaNFast III chips — those same gallium nitride transistors that allow packing serious power into a relatively compact body. At the time of purchase, it cost me approximately 7,500 rubles on AliExpress with the seller’s coupon. Considering that Apple’s original 140W charger alone costs more — the price is more than reasonable.
How Many Watts Does the UGREEN 300W Deliver When Multiple Devices Are Connected
The most interesting thing about the UGREEN Nexode 300W is the flexible power distribution system. The charger automatically determines how many watts to deliver to each connected device, depending on the number of occupied ports. And there are nuances worth examining.
All the ports you need in the right quantity
When you use only one port, the top USB-C delivers up to 140W. That’s the maximum, and it’s enough even for a 16-inch MacBook Pro. The second and third USB-C ports individually can deliver up to 100W, the fourth — up to 45W, and the single USB-A — up to 22.5W.
But as soon as you connect two devices simultaneously, the power gets redistributed. For example, if the first and second USB-C are occupied, the first still delivers 140W, while the second drops to 100W. If you add USB-A to the first USB-C, the distribution will be 140W and 22.5W. The logic is clear: the charger always tries to deliver maximum power to the first port.
With three connected devices, a typical scenario is 140, 100, and 60W via USB-C. When all five ports are occupied, power is distributed as follows: 140, 65, 45, 20W via USB-C and 22.5W via USB-A. In total — slightly less than 300W, which fits within the stated specifications. The manufacturer has detailed all possible combinations right on the product page, and I strongly recommend reviewing them before buying.
Charging All Apple Devices from One Adapter
Now for the most interesting part — how this works in real life with Apple devices. My daily set: MacBook Air, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro. Five devices — exactly five ports. Coincidence? I think not.
I connect the MacBook Air to the first USB-C port. 140W is more than enough — the laptop charges even faster than with the included 30 or 35W adapter (if you bought the base configuration, you know what I’m talking about). Even in active use mode, the charger keeps up with power consumption.
You can charge everything at once
The iPad goes to the second USB-C port. At full load across all five ports, it gets about 65W — which is more than enough for a tablet that only needs 20W. The iPhone goes into the third port, where even 45W with five connected devices means fast charging. In half an hour, the iPhone reaches roughly 50-60 percent, which is quite comparable to a separate fast charger.
Apple Watch goes on the fourth USB-C via a cable with a magnetic puck. The watch needs very little — even 20W is overkill for it. And AirPods Pro connect to the USB-A port. The earbuds case charges slowly regardless, so 22.5W is more than enough. The result: one charging station, one outlet, one power cable. The desk is finally free from a tangle of wires and an army of adapters. This alone made the charger worth buying.
Does the UGREEN Nexode 300W Get Hot Under Full Load
The first question that comes to mind when you see a 300-watt charger slightly larger than a mug is — will it catch fire? A fair question, and UGREEN came prepared.
The charger doesn’t overheat during use
The Nexode 300W body is made of matte plastic and aluminum. At full load across all five ports, the charger gets noticeably warm but doesn’t burn. According to independent tests, the maximum body temperature during prolonged full-power operation reaches approximately 50 degrees Celsius — about the level of a cooling cup of tea. Uncomfortable to hold in your hand, but perfectly normal for a desktop device.
Inside, there’s a thermal protection system that, according to the manufacturer, measures temperature 800 times per second. It sounds like marketing overkill, but the fact remains: over several months of use, the charger has never shut down due to overheating, never emitted any smell, and never caused any concerns. There’s also protection against short circuits, overvoltage, and overcurrent.
I should also note that the charger operates silently. No fans, no coil whine. For a device sitting on your desk next to your monitor, this is critically important. I work in silence, and any extraneous noise irritates me. With the UGREEN Nexode 300W, this problem simply doesn’t exist.
UGREEN Nexode 300W Instead of Apple Chargers: Pros and Limitations
If you have an Apple ecosystem with multiple devices — MacBook, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods — this charger solves a problem you might not have even thought about. You’ve simply gotten used to five adapters and a packed power strip. But once you try one station for everything — you won’t want to go back.
If you have many devices at home, I definitely recommend buying it
