Ugreen Nexode 500W review: the most powerful in the world

As technology enthusiast, I must admit that lately my interest has grown in fast charge. And it is that over the years he has not stopped growing the Number of devices on my work desk (portable, mobile, tablet, powerbank, camera, etc.), which are increasingly demanding at the energy level.

Before with a simple plug strip it was enough for me, but Today everything demands fast charge… even simple wireless headphones. Taking into account that the current trend is that the devices do not include charger (and less high power), I have had to bet on Fast charging solutions which offers the market.

I have always trusted Ugreen For this. It is one of the leading brands in this sector And it has never failed me. Here on Androidphoria we have had the pleasure of thoroughly proveing ​​the Ugreen Nexode 100W and its evolution, the Ugreen Nexode 300W, chargers that impressed me for its very high load capacity.

The latter is the one that had been using in my desk and it seemed to me the Most powerful charger and market prémicium. And just when I thought they couldn’t take it beyond, Ugreen did it again: they launched the Ugreen Nexode 500W, The first 500 w gan charger that combines Gallium nitride technology with such a power.

Prepare, because I have put it to the test and I have a lot to tell you about this colossus that for me is he most powerful, safe and efficient charger in the world.

Ugreen Nexode 500W: Simultaneous fast charge for 6 devices with power up to 240 w

Before starting, you should know that Ugreen Nexode 500W It is not a pocket charger, it is more a load station for desks. Its design and robust size is proof of this. In fact, the first thing that impressed me were its dimensions: it measures 14.6 x 11.4 x 6.6 centimeters, that is, it has The size of a small and thick book.

It is not designed to be taken from one place to another: Weighs almost 2 kilogramsIt is not something that would take with me when they leave home. It is more a solution for office offices and stations in which there are several devices that must load with power and speed.

It came great to me. Leave it as a Fixed charger on the desktop And it’s great because Reduces cable disorder and loaders when centralizing energy shots in my work area.

How big is it about Nexode 300W? Well, 200 w more powerful, 25% longer21% wider, 15% higher AND up to 1.3 kg more heavy that your predecessor as you can see in the images. Ah! And brings an additional port.

Here below I leave your technical file with all its detailed specifications and then I went to detail what this charger seemed to me:

Technical tab of the Ugreen Nexode 500W charger

What is the Ugreen Nexode 500W charger?

Ugreen always shows off the construction of its products and the 500W Nexode is no exception. You feel very solid and pleasant to touch Thanks to its soft prémicium metal finish and rounded edges. It has a Minimalist and discreet design reminiscent of a large powerbank. After all, it is a charger, the design does not have to be its fort.

Something he appreciated is that his Matte gray finish He does not leave traces when touching it, so he always maintains that clean and refined aesthetic. In the lower part we find a couple of Non -slip silicone pads that combined with its robust weight makes it stay very stable where you put it. It is very firm, does not slide or wobble on the desktop (and that I was very ordinary when connecting cables).

On the back is the labeling with all its energy specifications and the port for its 2 meter power cable. And I was surprised that it is a fairly thick, but simple cable. It does not have that external and voluminous current adapter that usually bring the cables of energy demanding devices. Everything that guarantees 500 w is inside the charger conveniently and compact.

Now, in its frontal face is where the magic of this charger resides. Has 6 load ports: 5 USB-C and 1 USB-A with which you can load six devices simultaneously and safely. And so you don’t have to resort to your manual, Each port is labeled with its maximum powerwhich can vary depending on the amount of ports used as I will tell you later.

I would have liked to include at least one USB-C cable and have an LED next to each port indicate if it is worked. Or at least one for the charger in general that serves as a visual reference to know if it is on. I suppose that, on the subject of preserving minimalist aesthetics, the brand has ruled out this idea.

How does the Ugreen Nexode 500W charger work?

As you can see in the images, The first port (USB-C1) is the most powerful of all: it reaches up to 240 w. Because yes, this charger has a power “total” of 500 W. It is not that you can deliver all that power through a single port, but that it is its maximum capacity to add all the ports operating at the same time.

The good thing is that this main port always gives 240 wregardless of the rest. 6 devices can be loading at the same time and the one connected to the USB-C1 will continue to deliver the 240 W (or the maximum power that the device connected to it can receive).

The other 4 ports of this type (USB-C2, USB-C3, USB-C4 AND USB-C5) AND up to 100 w of power. However, these can see their power reduced depending on the amount of ports that are being used.

This is thanks to its technology of Dynamic Energy Assignment which prioritizes the main port (USB-C1) and distributes energy in the rest, preventing one of them from monopolizing fast charging.

And although it may seem complex to understand this automatic energy distribution, you should basically know that Secondary USB-C will always give 100 w when they are only using a couple of these. If 3 or more are used, they will begin to go to 60 W progressively.

The last port is The USB-A that always gives 20 w. This is ideal for loading mobiles, headphones, smartwatch and other devices with which this power level is already enough to load them fast.

What does it mean that it is a Gan or Nituro charger of Gallium?

I have already used Gan loaders, so I am familiar with the benefits of this technology. But if you don’t know what Gallium nitrur is, you must first keep in mind that Traditional loaders are silicon. Most likely everyone in your home is of this material.

A GAN USA charger Gali nitrosa material that is more efficient when transporting energy (up to 95 % energy conversion) compared to silicon. In addition, it allows the internal components of the charger to be smaller and that They dissipate heat better.

The result? More compact, light and, most important loaders capable of delivering a Greater load power in a small size. If the Ugreen Nexode 500W were made with silicon, it was probably 3 times larger and had overheating problems.

What can be loaded with the Ugreen Nexode 500W?

The Ugreen Nexode 500W is a device «Plug and play»that is to say, You just have to plug it into the current and you are ready to use. We must not press any button or configure anything, the dynamic and intelligent energy assignment of which we talk to you above is an automatic process that makes their 6 chips won incorporated.

To test it taking your maximum potentialI had to invite some friends and asked them to come with their laptops (I didn’t have enough devices that loaded at such high speeds). In this way it was to confirm that You can give fast charging up to 5 laptops and 1 mobile at the same time.

All were carrying their maximum speed simultaneously (most admitted between 45 and 60 w of load). And luckily a colleague brought his macbook pro 16 ″ which I connected to the port USB-C1 240 W AND He brought the battery from 0 to 60 % in just 30 minutes. It really is a very powerful charger.

And you must be wondering if it overheated such a workload. The answer is no; Even loading 6 devices at the same time at its maximum power, it did not herger nor did its temperature increase considerably with the passage of time. I could touch it without fear of burning me … The magic of Gallium Nitride!

I also have to add that no device had compatibility problems with the charger. And this is thanks to what is Compatible with the most popular fast charge protocols OF THE MARKET: PD3.1, PD3.0, PD2.0, PPS, QC3.0, QC2.0, SCP (10V2.25A), UFCS, FCP, AFC, Apple 5V2.4A, Samsung 5V2A and BC1.2.

Keep in mind this information, since a device must support some of the previous protocols to enjoy the fast charge of the Ugreen Nexode 500W. But neglect Most mobiles, laptops, consoles and others support at least one of these protocols.

Here he left you some examples that the manufacturer of devices cites with which the charger can be used:

• 240 w: gaming laptops, work stations, e-bikes, MacBook Pro 16 ″, MacBook Pro, Macbook Air, Thinkpad X1, Dell XPS, Surface Book 2 and more.
• 100 W: Android mobiles and tablets, laptops, Dell XPS15, MacBook 13 ″, MacBook 14 ″, PowerBanks, Drones and more.
• 60 w Or less: Android mobiles and tablets, iPhone, iPad, Galaxy series, Google Pixel, laptops, headphones, portable consoles and more.

It has 500 w of power … Is it a safe charger?

You can intimidate your incredible load capacity. But let me tell you that It is the safest charger on the market. Not only because it is not overheat by taking advantage of its maximum power (as I could confirm), but also because it has Multiple layers of security Integrated to its design and operation.

For a start, Its housing is igniphed v0 and its design in vertical format contributes to heat dissipation since it is not overheating. In addition, it has a Advanced temperature control (NTC thermistors) that monitors the temperature all the time (up to 100 times per second), preventing it from hot when making the necessary adjustments in real time.

To this we must add your Intelligent system that reduces power if it turns to turn. It is unlikely to fall due to its non -slip bases, but if it will pass it has a chip that detects the inappropriate inclination of the charger and reduces its power to prevent it from hot and damaged.

Not satisfied with all this, it also brings 11 protection levels that cover above all (overload, short circuitsinter alia). You can consult them all in the technical file that leaves above.

Is it worth buying the Ugreen Nexode 500W charger?

The Ugreen Nexode 500W It is the best charger you can buy nowadays. I have no doubts. Now, you have to keep in mind that it is a high -end charger. Bring the best of the best for a product of its class. And this also means that you have a premium: € 249.99 (and not including a USB-C cable).

Does it really voucher? Yeah, Its characteristics justify its price. In the market you will not find a charger with such benefits and technologies (it is the only 500 w gan that exists) that is not in this price range.

However, this It does not mean that it is a charger for everyone. It is like when you are going to buy a mobile, you can get one of € 100 or with a € 1000 prémicium. With both you can communicate, but you know that the high -end is much better several aspects: manufacturing quality, power, benefits, etc.

For me It is highly recommended For whom They work at home with several computers, gamers with demanding laptops, content creators, offices, work stations, coworking places, etc..

If you did not feel identified with these examples, it also invited you to take a look at the energy needs of your desktop devices or that you use in your day to day. If you require a lot of load powerSurely 500 w they will be more than enough (in fact, I don’t think I get this capacity).