Ugreen Nexode 25000 mAh External Battery Review: 200 watts to charge anything
By ForGeeks Ugreen continues to strengthen its position in the category of portable chargers. One of the brand’s most interesting new products is the Ugreen Nexode Power Bank with a 25000 mAh capacity. This device stands out among its competitors due to its support for up to 200W of power and built-in TFT-display, which displays the charging status in real time. In this review, let’s take a look at the key features of this model, its advantages, disadvantages, and differences from the competition.
We’ll take a look at the key features of this model.
Main Features of the Ugreen Nexode Power Bank 25000mAh
- Capacity: 25000mAh (consists of five 5000mAh cells).
- Maximum power: up to 200W (when using two USB-C ports simultaneously).
- Ports: 2 USB-C and 1 USB-A.
- Supported USB-C1 power profiles (up to 140W): 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/5A, 28V/5A.
- Supported USB-C2 power profiles (up to 100W): 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/5A.
- USB-A (up to 22.5W): 5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.25A, 10V/2.25A.
- USB Power Delivery 3.1 support.
- Weight: 609g.
- Display: TFT panel with display of charge level, power and charging time.
The Power Bank has a capacity of 25,000 mAh, which is provided by five cells of 5,000 mAh each. That’s enough to charge multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets, and even laptops.
- USB-C1: power up to 140W (5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/5A, 28V/5A).
- USB-C2: power up to 100W (5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/5A).
- USB-A: power up to 22.5W (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.25A, 10V/2.25A).
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The total power reaches 200W when using both USB-C ports. For example, you can charge your phone and laptop at the same time with 100W each. USB-A, meanwhile, is limited to 22.5W, which is inferior to competitors where similar ports support up to 65W.
Charging the battery itself is supported via USB-C1 or USB-C2 with a maximum of 65W, which takes about three hours to fully charge. All ports are compliant with the USB Power Delivery 3.1 standard, ensuring efficient and fast charging of connected devices.
Design and ergonomics of the Ugreen Nexode Power Bank
Ugreen has taken a serious step forward in terms of design. The Nexode Power Bank features a compact, rectangular-shaped body that rests comfortably in the hand. Despite the capacity, its 609 grams weight makes it relatively portable. The case is made of durable plastic with a gray and black color scheme. The only thing that sticks out from the overall aesthetics is the black area around the ports.
Although, it’s even pretty. The underside has rubberized feet to prevent the device from sliding around on surfaces. This is especially helpful when you’re connecting cables.
The device features a TFT display that shows battery charge, port connection status, and remaining charging time. The display is activated by a side button, making it convenient to use. The interface is intuitive and the accuracy of the displayed data has been proven in tests.
Impressions of the Ugreen Nexode Power Bank
The use of Ugreen Nexode Power Bank 25000mAh leaves positive impressions. The device demonstrates stability and efficiency after dozens of charging cycles. Charging laptops such as the MacBook Pro is possible thanks to the 140W of power on the main USB-C port. Charging two devices simultaneously, such as a phone and a laptop, with up to 200W of total power makes this one of the most powerful devices in its class.
I tested the battery with a variety of devices, including the iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 13, Samsung Galaxy S22, MacBook Pro 14, iPad Pro, Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Nintendo Switch, and more. The main USB-C port with 140W of power can easily handle charging even a laptop, and the ability to simultaneously charge two devices with a total power of 200W makes it an indispensable assistant. The TFT display is a real boon. It provides useful charging data such as current, voltage and power at each port. For example, you can track how your smartphone’s charging speed changes when certain battery levels are reached. For those who appreciate the details, this feature is indispensable.
After dozens of charging cycles, the device has maintained its efficiency, which speaks to the high quality of the battery cells. Overheat and overvoltage protection adds reassurance to its safety. However, the power limitation of the USB-A port reduces its versatility, especially for charging accessories that require more power. The only significant drawback is the long charging time of the battery itself. With a 25,000mAh capacity, I’d like to see support for higher input power, such as 140W.
The Ugreen Nexode Power Bank has become a must-have device when traveling. For example, it was able to fully charge a laptop and a smartphone at the same time in a few hours. Even under heavy use, the case stayed cool, which confirms the high-quality thermal management.
When traveling, the Ugreen Nexode Power Bank was a must-have.
