Ugreen launches new affordable charger with 65W fast charging and slim design

Ugreen has launched an affordable fast charger in China, the Nexode Air 65W Slim. It's primarily a slightly larger version of the Air 45W Slim that we recently reviewed, and instead of featuring a one-port configuration, the newer model sports three ports.

Among the three, two are USB Type-C ports, and one is a USB-A port. One of the two USB-C ports can offer up to 65W of fast charging, while the other maxes out at 30W. That is, the former is meant for charging laptops and phones, and the latter is meant for phones.

As for the USB-A, it maxes out at 22.5W, and when all three are in use, the USB-A and USB-C2 will offer a combined power output of 15W, while the C1 will deliver 45W. So, the total peak power output when all the ports are in use will be 60W.

The company further highlights that there's support for major fast charging protocols, including PD, PPS, QC, FCP, and SCP. That means it will work with phones, laptops, and accessories. Ugreen also claims that the GaN technology this adapter is based on ensures above 90% efficiency.

In our test, we found that the Nexode Air 45W Slim has a good overall efficiency, but it tends to get hot after extended high-power charging. Ugreen says that there's a self-developed temperature control system, which is said to take care of the overheating problem during charging.

Getting back to the size, Ugreen mentions that the charger is 1.45cm (14.5mm) thick, which makes it just 0.2 cm (0.2mm) thicker than the Nexode Air 45W Slim we reviewed. So, the newer model should also easily fit in pockets.

Price-wise, Ugreen has launched the Nexode Air 65W Slim in China at CNY 129, around $19. The company is expected to launch this fast charger in the global market soon. For international buyers looking for something similar, the Nexode Pro 65W is a good option (curr. $44.99 on Amazon).