Tessan charger makes cat faces while charging your USB devices
Announced in March of this year, Amazon is currently shipping the Tessan charging station for $35 down from its initial launch price of $45. The manufacturer has sent us a sample for our honest impressions.
After having just checked out the beefy 14-in-1 Baseus docking station, it’s nice to see a more basic charging station to appeal to more mainstream home users. The Tessan station integrates just four USB ports supporting up to a combined total output of 65 W. We appreciate that the power details per USB port are printed underneath the feet of the station for easy referencing:
- USB-A Port #1: 22.5 W maximum (10 V @ 2.2 A)
- USB-A Port #2: 22.5 W maximum (10 V @ 2.2 A)
- USB-C Port #3: 65 W maximum (30 V @ 2.25 A)
- USB-C Port #4: 65 W maximum (30 V @ 2.25 A)
Should multiple devices be charging simultaneously, then the USB-C ports will be limited to 30 W to 45 W each instead which we can confirm with our testing.
The build quality of the unit is firm and, unlike a lot of other charging stations, the plastic materials add to the charm and feline aesthetic. Interestingly, the ears are rubberized, likely to prevent chipping or snapping had they been plastic instead.
At just 332 g, however, the very lightweight design can work against the station as it can slide and move around the desk very easily when plugging or unplugging devices. The retail box includes a removable adhesive to better ground the station, but this adhesive will indubitably weaken over time and it feels more like a temporary solution than a permanent one. Some built-in rubber feet pads would have been nice to see.
Pressing the button on top of the station will cycle between three different screens as shown below. The first is a simple cat face that changes expressions when devices are charging, the second is a more detailed watt reading per USB port, and the third is the combined real-time output out of 65 W. The display is not a touchscreen which, considering the price and ease of use, would have arguably been unnecessary.
There are still a few superficial improvements or changes we would love to see on future models. A larger and more colorful screen with more animated expressions, for example, would add to the appeal considerably as the current expressions are limited and static. Additional external colors, such as orange, would naturally complement the existing white and black options.
As for the hardware side, charging levels greater than 100 W would be ideal to better support more powerful hardware and laptops.
| Pros | Cons |
| + Attractive, rounded design + Plug-and-play with straightforward appeal + Sufficient for charging most USB-C devices and laptops + Inexpensive | - Limited color options - Limited animations - 65 W maximum could be higher - Stand could use more grip |
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