I’ll be honest: I didn’t expect a charging accessory lineup to be the thing that calms my daily tech chaos. But here we are. If you’ve ever traveled with multiple devices—laptop, tablet, phone, camera—you know the horror of the tech pouch. It starts as a clean system and ends up as a spaghetti mess of cables, converters, and chargers you can’t even identify. UGREEN’s new Nexode Retractable Series is a surprisingly elegant answer to that mess. This isn’t just a refresh with a shiny new casing—it’s a total rethink of how we charge on the go. After a few weeks using the full kit—in airports, hotels, cafés, my car, and one very dusty mountaintop—I can say this lineup is refreshingly clever, seriously powerful, and delightfully practical.

Nexode 20000mAh 165W Power Bank – The Swiss Army Knife of My Tech Bag

This thing is absurdly good. I’ve used more power banks in the last decade than I care to count—from cheap freebies to premium bricks—but none have been this complete. The UGREEN Nexode 20000mAh 165W is a fully loaded, no-compromises, do-everything battery pack that finally answers the question: why hasn’t anyone just built it right?

Let’s start with the basics. Yes, it has 20000mAh of capacity, and yes, it can put out a combined 165W across three ports. But the secret sauce is that one of those ports is a built-in retractable USB-C cable, and not just any cable—it can deliver 100W by itself. I’ve used it to charge my 16-inch MacBook Pro while simultaneously juicing my Galaxy Fold and a portable SSD dock. It didn’t even blink. The charging speeds stayed consistent, and the power distribution felt intelligently managed, even under load.

But here’s where it gets geeky: that TFT smart display. It’s one of my favorite features across the entire UGREEN ecosystem. It doesn’t just give you a vague battery percentage—it shows real-time charging metrics, wattage draw per port, voltage, and even current. It’s like having a little dashboard for your mobile power grid. I actually caught a faulty cable once because it wasn’t pulling the power it should have—without this display, I would’ve blamed the port or the device. That’s the kind of visibility every power user deserves.

The retractable mechanism deserves applause. It stretches to 65cm, has seven click-stop positions, and survived my abusive “shove it in a bag and pull it while half-asleep” usage. According to UGREEN, it’s tested for 25,000+ retractions. I believe them. This thing feels overbuilt in the best possible way.

On a recent flight from Dubai to Jeddah, I used it midair to charge my laptop on the tray table while my phone topped up from the second port. No juggling cables. No tangled mess. No slowing down. And yes, it fits TSA’s lithium battery rules. It’s now the first thing I pack before a trip.

Nexode 65W Charger – My New Everyday Essential

This is the one that caught me by surprise. I thought I had “chargers” figured out. I’ve got GaN bricks. I’ve got tiny USB-C wall adapters. I even have one with a little fan in it. But the UGREEN 65W GaN USB-C Charger made all of them instantly feel like legacy gear.

Why? Because it’s tiny, it’s powerful, and it has an actual retractable USB-C cable built in—plus two extra ports. All in something smaller than most travel-sized toothpaste tubes.

The design is clever in all the ways that matter. It has a foldable plug, which means it fits flush in even the slimmest cable pouch. The 69cm retractable cable handles up to 60W, which is more than enough for most laptops, and the USB-C and USB-A ports handle the rest if you need to charge a second device or even three at once. I tried it with my MacBook Air, Galaxy Tab S9, and Bluetooth headphones—all charged simultaneously with zero thermal complaints.

I’ve put this little charger through some pretty heavy sessions—multiple devices pulling power while I edited video on the go—and it never got worryingly warm. Just a bit toasty. No performance throttling. No weird voltage spikes. Just consistent, reliable power that you can actually trust in a hurry.

This is now the only charger I take to cafés. I just plug it in, pop out the cable, and I’m good to go. No winding up a cord. No rummaging for extras. It’s not just a nice-to-have—it’s now essential to my mobile workflow. I honestly don’t know how I tolerated my previous setup.

Nexode Car Charger 145W – The Unsung Hero of Road Trips

If you’ve ever driven cross-country with more than one person—and more than one device—you already know the drama: “Who’s at 2%?” “Can I unplug your tablet for five minutes?” It’s like playing musical chairs with charging cables. The UGREEN Nexode 145W Car Charger finally ends that nonsense.

It’s a 4-in-1 multi-port powerhouse: a built-in 60W USB-C retractable cable (70cm), two additional USB-C ports(one of which supports up to 100W), and a 30W USB-A port. That’s four outputs total—capable of charging a MacBook Pro, Switch, phone, and dashcam simultaneously. Yes, I tried. And yes, it pulled it off without breaking a sweat.

The retractable cable comfortably reaches a passenger’s lap and retracts smoothly when not in use. This is a godsend for people like me who hate seeing wires wrapped around the gear shifter or snaking into cupholders. The build quality is excellent—it doesn’t wobble in the socket or block other ports, and it stays cool even after hours of driving in Gulf summer heat.

If you’re a rideshare driver, a parent with tech-savvy kids, or someone who just wants reliable, no-nonsense charging on the road, this is the best car charger I’ve used in a decade. I don’t say that lightly.

Nexode 100W Retractable USB-C Cable – The Mighty Mini Marvel

Of all the accessories I tested, this is the one I didn’t expect to fall in love with. I mean, it’s just a cable, right? Wrong.

The Nexode 100W Retractable USB-C Cable is a minimalist’s dream. It’s housed in a solid aluminum casing, uses braided wiring, and extends up to one meter, locking into four distinct lengths along the way. It’s survived everything from overstuffed bags to careless friends yanking it during testing—and it’s still going strong.

Performance-wise, it hits every spec it claims. 100W power delivery? Confirmed on my MacBook Pro. 480Mbps data transfer? Steady and consistent during file dumps from my SSD. But the true value here is in how it simplifies my daily carry. I now keep one in my tech bag, one in the car, and one on my desk. It’s replaced three separate USB-C cables, and I haven’t had a single tangle or knot since.

Also, it just feels good. The reel has a satisfying tactile snap, the cable glides out smoothly, and the overall package has that rare blend of durability and polish. UGREEN didn’t just make a better cable—they made the ideal cable for real-world use.

Final Verdict – Thoughtful, Powerful, Practical… and Finally Clutter-Free

What impresses me most about the UGREEN Nexode Retractable Series isn’t the specs (though those are excellent). It’s the deep user empathy baked into the design of every single product. Every feature solves a real problem I’ve faced daily for years—from tangled cables and weak car chargers to overheating bricks and the perpetual anxiety of “Did I forget the right cable?”

This isn’t gimmick-driven hardware. It’s functional, purposeful, and engineered to make your tech life cleaner, leaner, and faster. Whether you’re a creative pro editing on the go, a business traveler hopping through time zones, or just someone trying to keep your family’s gadgets charged on a road trip, this lineup has something for you.

And with max discounts of up to 45% across the UGREEN store (UAE and Saudi), it’s one of the easiest charging upgrades I can recommend this year. I’ve already started replacing my old cables and bricks. You probably will too.

Because once you go retractable, there’s no going back.