The UGREEN Nexode 145W is the pick for an iPhone-centric desk or travel kit: a Qi2 magnetic pad on a fold-out hinge charges a phone wirelessly at 15W while its 100W USB-C port handles a laptop. A detailed per-port TFT screen and four-device output earned it Editors' Choice at Macworld and a five-star verdict at Camera Jabber. The catch is bulk and weight, plus a durability question flagged by CleverHiker.
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Real-World Performance
The Nexode's headline trick is doing wired and wireless charging at once. Macworld measured an iPhone 15 reaching 50% in 30 minutes on the USB-C port and 32% wirelessly on the Qi2 pad, while an 11-inch iPad Pro and a MacBook Air M3 each hit 36% in similar windows. The first USB-C port alone took a MacBook Pro to 38% in 30 minutes, so it is a genuine laptop charger and not just a phone topper. Macworld concluded the 'charging time is faultless,' and Camera Jabber went further, calling it their 'absolute favourite' power bank.
The 145W total spreads across four simultaneous outputs: 15W on the Qi2 station, 100W on the first USB-C, 45W on the second USB-C and 22.5W on the USB-A. That makes it a strong single-bank hub for a phone, laptop and tablet together, though the 45W ceiling on the second USB-C means it cannot match the Anker Prime's two-laptops-at-100W feat.
Design and the Qi2 Pad
Physically the Nexode is a chunky upright column, which UGREEN leans into. Camera Jabber and Macworld both described a dock-like Qi2 pad that pulls out on a substantial hinge to roughly 45 degrees, turning the bank into a standing wireless charger ideal for a desk or nightstand. It snaps magnetically to MagSafe-compatible iPhones and holds them at a viewing angle while charging at the full Qi2 15W.
The TFT screen is more capable than a simple gauge. Reviewers noted it breaks down power port by port, showing exactly how much each connected device is drawing alongside the remaining capacity percentage, voltage and current. That level of telemetry is something only the Anker Prime in this group matches.
What Reviewers Loved
The wireless-plus-wired versatility is what won reviewers over. Camera Jabber awarded a full five stars and named it their favorite bank to date, and Macworld gave it an Editors' Choice for combining solid MagSafe charging, fast wired speeds and a highly useful smart screen. The 1,000-cycle rating to 80% capacity also drew positive mentions as a sign of longevity.
For an Apple-centric setup, the appeal is obvious: drop the phone on the magnetic pad, plug the laptop into the 100W port, and run a tablet off the second USB-C, all from one device with a screen that confirms each is charging at the right speed.
Where It Falls Short
Bulk and weight are the recurring criticisms. CleverHiker, testing it against a field of travel banks, found it 'weighs and takes up more space than any other power bank we tested' and rated it 3.6/5, dinging it for being the heaviest and most expensive in their roundup. At 555g and a tall 112mm column shape, it is awkward to pocket and best left on a desk or in a bag's dedicated pouch.
CleverHiker also raised a durability concern, reporting that the unit failed their drop test and would not be their choice for rugged expeditions. The 45W cap on the second USB-C port is a third limitation for anyone hoping to charge two full-power laptops at once.
Who It's Best For
The Nexode is the right pick for an iPhone-and-MacBook user who wants one device to handle a magnetic wireless charge plus high-wattage wired charging, especially at a desk. The fold-out stand and per-port telemetry make it a polished hub for a hybrid work setup.
It is the wrong pick if you count ounces or need rugged reliability. Backpackers and minimalists are better served by the slim Baseus Blade or the tiny INIU P62-E1, and anyone needing two true 100W laptop ports should choose the Anker Prime.
Value at This Price
Around $120-130, the Nexode prices in line with the Anker Prime, and CleverHiker flagged it as the most expensive in their test field. Whether that is justified depends entirely on the Qi2 pad: if you will use magnetic wireless charging daily, no other bank here offers it, and the package is excellent value. If you only ever charge over a cable, you are paying a premium for a wireless feature you will not touch, and the cheaper Baseus Blade or INIU P62-E1 deliver comparable wired charging for less.
Display and Telemetry
The Nexode's TFT screen is one of the most informative in this group, rivaled only by the Anker Prime's LCD. Rather than a simple battery gauge, Camera Jabber and Macworld both noted it reports power port by port: how many watts each connected device is currently pulling, the input speed while the bank recharges, the remaining capacity percentage, and live voltage and current readings. For a four-output bank that can be charging a phone wirelessly, a laptop on USB-C1, a tablet on USB-C2 and an accessory on USB-A all at once, that per-connection breakdown is genuinely practical, you can see at a glance whether the laptop got the 100W it negotiated or quietly dropped to a slower profile.
Reviewers also appreciated that the screen doubles as a confidence check for the Qi2 pad. Wireless charging is notoriously easy to misalign, and the display confirms the magnetic connection is delivering the full 15W rather than trickling at a fraction of that because the phone shifted on the pad. Combined with the 1,000-cycle longevity rating, the telemetry contributes to the sense that UGREEN built the Nexode as a long-term desk fixture rather than a disposable travel topper, which is part of why it lands second in this ranking despite its weight penalty against the lighter Belkin and INIU.
Strengths
- +Qi2 magnetic wireless pad charges iPhones at up to 15W with a fold-out stand
- +145W total output with a 100W USB-C port handles laptops and four devices at once
- +Per-port TFT display breaks down wattage in and out for every connection
- +Fold-out hinge turns the bank into a desk-friendly standing wireless charger
- +Rated for 1,000 charge cycles to 80% capacity retention
Watch-outs
- −Chunky 555g column is heavy and bulky for a 20,000mAh bank
- −CleverHiker rated durability poorly after it failed a drop test
- −Second USB-C port maxes at only 45W, limiting true dual-laptop use
- −One of the most expensive options in the category
How it compares
The UGREEN Nexode is the only bank here with built-in Qi2 magnetic wireless charging, which the Anker Prime, Baseus Blade, Belkin BoostCharge Pro and INIU P62-E1 all lack. Its 145W total sits below the Anker Prime's 200W and above the Baseus Blade's 100W, but its second USB-C port tops out at 45W, so the Anker Prime is still the better true dual-laptop bank. It is also heavier than every rival here.
Who this is for
At a glance: iPhone owners who want a desk-friendly magnetic Qi2 wireless charger that doubles as a high-wattage wired laptop bank.
Why you’d buy the UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 145W (Qi2)
- Qi2 magnetic wireless pad charges iPhones at up to 15W with a fold-out stand.
- 145W total output with a 100W USB-C port handles laptops and four devices at once.
- Per-port TFT display breaks down wattage in and out for every connection.
Why you’d skip it
- Chunky 555g column is heavy and bulky for a 20,000mAh bank.
- CleverHiker rated durability poorly after it failed a drop test.
- Second USB-C port maxes at only 45W, limiting true dual-laptop use.
Rating sources
“Of all the power banks I've reviewed-which is quite a few-I have to say that for now, this is my absolute favourite.”
“The charging time is faultless.”
“Weight and size are not solid areas for the UGREEN, which weighs and takes up more space than any other power bank we tested.”
Our 4.5 score is the average of these published ratings. Ratings marked * were derived from the reviewer’s written analysis or video transcript — the publisher didn’t print an explicit numeric score, so we inferred one from their own words. Click through to verify. More about methodology.
