Ugreen Nexode Pro 300W desktop charger review: A feature-rich powerhouse with eight ports
The Ugreen Nexode Pro 300W features a premium silver finish and a compact design that looks great on any modern desktop. Picture: Ugreen
The Ugreen Nexode Pro 300W is designed as a versatile desktop charging solution. It packs a massive 300W of power into a single unit, with eight ports to handle almost any setup. This includes six USB-C ports, a USB-A port, and a dedicated DC barrel jack for laptops that still rely on traditional connectors. For high-power devices, the DC jack supports up to 240W at 20V, a significant advantage for legacy hardware.
The Nexode Pro looks great on a desk without taking up too much space. It has a premium silver finish, and I was pleased to find a detachable power cable with a standard cloverleaf connector at the back.
The charger also comes with a stand that offers two fixed positions: one to simply lift the unit off the desk and another to tilt the screen up so you can actually read the information, and it also makes it easier to plug in your charging leads. The front features a glossy panel housing six USB ports and a bright, colourful TFT screen that shows useful animations.
The integrated colour screen isn’t touch-enabled but stays bright and very easy to read. You can navigate the menus using three physical buttons: back, select, and forward. The Ugreen Connect app is clean and functional, providing live monitoring of voltage, wattage, and current for every port. Each port runs independently, which is a massive plus.
The charger also offers five distinct power modes. These include Adaptive mode for automatic balancing, Thermal Safe mode to prioritise battery health, and Priority mode, which lets you lock specific ports like C1, C2, or C3 to ensure your most important device always gets the power it needs first.
For raw power, the first three USB-C ports (C1, C2, and C3) are the workhorses. They support full PD 3.1, meaning they can deliver up to 140W at 28V, which is exactly what I use to power my 16-inch MacBook Pro, but it’s also good for a high-end Windows laptop.
I did notice one limitation during my testing. Only port C6 supports a 12V 30W PPS profile. If your device specifically requires a 12V PD profile, you will be limited to that single port, since C1 through C5 don't support it.
I’m what you’d call a power user because I often charge many devices on my desk for testing. However, this isn’t a typical real-world scenario, and while the Nexode Pro has a 300W maximum limit, I don’t think most users will stress it the way I did by charging from all ports simultaneously to max out the charger. In reality, you’re never charging seven devices at once, and even if you do, not all of them demand over 100W. Peak charging happens at the start of the charging cycle and slows dramatically toward the end.
In my tests, running a single port at 140W for 30 minutes was perfectly stable. The casing got warm but not hot, and the power output stayed completely flat. The flexibility to have so many ports is amazing on a desk like mine full of devices. I had all seven USB ports permanently plugged in with cables for charging my phone, watch, earbuds, Switch 2 and other gaming consoles, as well as my iPad Pro and MacBook 16 Pro. While some might see the USB-A port as unnecessary in a world dominated by USB-C, it’s incredibly useful because I test many new devices that charge only at the lower speeds this port provides.
The Ugreen Nexode Pro 300W is a highly capable, visually engaging hub with incredible versatility. PD 3.1, a useful app, and a dedicated DC jack make it an excellent choice for most users.
€169 Ugreen
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