We compared two 65W GaN USB-C chargers that can power a laptop, phone and tablet: the compact Anker Nano II and the foldable 3-port UGREEN Nexode.
What we looked at
Stated power, number of ports, size and foldable plug, charging claims, and price.
The verdict
If you want the smallest, cheapest 65W brick for one device at a time, with an 18-month warranty, the Anker Nano II is the compact pick, at £17.99. If you want a foldable plug with two USB-C ports and a USB-A port so you can charge three devices at once, the UGREEN Nexode is the multi-device option, at £23.99.
A small, cheaper 65W GaN charger with an 18-month warranty, but the listing states no extra ports.
A foldable 65W charger with two USB-C and one USB-A port, for £6 more.
Anker Nano II 65W GaN II PPS Compact Fast Charger USB-C Plug — Most Compact
Intended for: Marketed as a compact 65W GaN II USB-C charger that can fast charge a phone, tablet and USB-C notebook from a single charger, 58% smaller than an original 61W USB-C charger.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the UGREEN Nexode on these listings
- 65W output stated to charge a MacBook Pro 13 inch at full speed and a 2020 MacBook Air in under 2 hours
- GaN II technology and a 58% smaller size than an original 61W USB-C charger
- iPhone 13 stated to charge up to 3 times faster than with an original 5W charger
- Comes with a welcome guide and an 18-month warranty
Worth knowing
- Cable not included
- The listing does not state a port count, and the photo shows a single USB-C port
Best for
- Travellers who want the smallest 65W plug
- One laptop or phone at a time
- Buyers who want the lower price
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants to charge several devices at once
- Buyers who want a USB-A port
UGREEN USB C Plug 65W Nexode Foldable GaN Fast Charger, 3-Port — Most Ports
Intended for: Marketed as a foldable 65W GaN charger with two USB-C ports and one USB-A port, PPS support, and a Power Dispenser System that reallocates power between devices.
What we liked
- Charges 3 devices at once through 2 USB-C ports (PD 65W/45W) and 1 USB-A port (QC 18W/SCP 22.5W)
- Supports PPS at 25W
- Charges a single USB-C device at up to 65W, and a MacBook Pro 16 inch from 0 to 58% in under an hour, per the listing
- Foldable plug, stated to be 50% smaller than the original 61W USB-C charger
- Power Dispenser System stated to reallocate power to protect device health
Worth knowing
- Costs £6 more than the Anker Nano II on these listings
- Larger than a single-port charger
Best for
- Anyone who charges a laptop, phone and tablet together
- Travel with a foldable plug
- Buyers who want both USB-C and USB-A ports
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants the smallest possible plug
