Key takeaways

• Ugreen Nexode Pro 65W 3-port fast charger isavailable from Amazon for$56  (or$48 with Amazon Prime).
• It's compact and perfect for smartphones, tablets, and smaller laptops.
  
• I haven't found a con to this unit yet.

The adage 'Bigger isn't always better' holds particularly true for power adapters. Many readers express a desire for the largest, most potent chargers available, a sentiment that reveals a common misconception about power needs Ask them a few questions about what they want to power, and you find that they usually need it for a smartphone, tablet, and earbuds.

Investing in a gargantuan charger, brimming with ports and capable of delivering 140W, is unnecessary if your power needs don't match its output.

Even if you own a power-hungry MacBook Pro, such a high-capacity charger isn't always a necessity. There are plenty of times when I'll travel with a 100W or 65W charger and put up with the fact that it will take longer to charge my laptop. 

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In many cases, a smaller charger is the superior choice. A prime example is theUgreen Nexode Pro 65W 3-port fast charger , which exemplifies efficiency and portability.

Note that I've tested the UK version of this charger; however, aside from the plug design, its specifications mirror those of the US version. The US version features a foldaway plug, which means that it is more compact than the UK version and thus more conducive to travel. 

Ugreen Nexode Pro 65W 3-port fast charger features

• 2 x USB-C ports, 1 x USB-A port
• 65W maximum total output
• Max 65W output in single-port configuration
• Intelligent current distribution
• GaN (gallium nitride) technology offers faster, more powerful charging with less heat generation, and a smaller, lightweight design
• Port power outputs:
  USB-C1/C2 Output: 5V 3A | 9V 3A | 12V 3A | 15V 3A |20V 3.25A - 65W Max| 9V 3A | 12V 3A | 15V 3A |20V 3.25A - 65W Max
  USB-A Output: 5V 3A | 9V 2A | 12V 1.5A | 10V 2.25A - 22.5W max. | 9V 2A | 12V 1.5A | 10V 2.25A - 22.5W max. 

Let's address the crucial questions upfront: does this charger fulfill its promises as per the spec sheet, and more importantly, does it operate safely?

Good news! The Nexode Pro 65W 3-port fast charger excelled in all my standard tests for sustained power output under prolonged heavy loads. Also, as is my practice, I carried out thermal checks under the heaviest loads possible, and while I did record spot temperatures of 48.3