Head-to-head · Brand vs brand
Anker vs UGREEN: breadth and support against ports per dollar.
Both build certified GaN chargers and publish per-port power tables. Anker sells the deeper catalogue and the better support story; UGREEN's Nexode line usually hands you one more USB-C port at the same wattage.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Anker | UGREEN |
|---|---|---|
| Signature lines | Nano (compact), Prime and 7-series (desk/high-watt) | Nexode and Nexode Pro (GaN multi-port) |
| Ports at a given wattage | Often one fewer, smaller body | Often one more, usually more USB-C than USB-A |
| Size / weight class | Smallest-in-class on the Nano single-port units | Competitive, marginally larger on equivalent multi-port |
| Power reallocation | Marketed as PowerIQ / GaNPrime on newer units | Marketed by GaN generation on Nexode units |
| Retail and support | Broad retail presence, established RMA process | Mostly online, warranty handled by seller |
| Best suited to | Travel bricks, phone chargers, high-watt desk units | Desk hubs, families, anything with four things to charge |
Where Anker wins
Two places. First, the compact end: the Nano single- and two-port units are as small as GaN gets at 30W and 45W, with folding prongs and a track record long enough that failure patterns would be public by now. Second, support — over a decade of mainstream retail means a dead unit is a returns form, not a research project. Its Prime and 7-series desk chargers also carry a live wattage readout that tells you which port is getting what. Lineup detail: Anker chargers reviewed.
Where UGREEN wins
Ports per watt, and therefore price per watt on multi-port units. A UGREEN Nexode in the 100W class typically fields three USB-C ports plus a USB-A, where the equivalent-wattage competitor gives you two USB-C. That is the difference between charging a laptop, a phone and a tablet at once and playing musical chairs with a cable. Its combination tables state what happens as ports fill — a 100W unit runs 100W alone, then splits to roughly 65W plus 30W. See the UGREEN lineup and multi-port adapters.
Verdict
Buy UGREEN if the charger lives on a desk, Anker if it lives in a bag. For three or four simultaneous devices, UGREEN's Nexode line delivers more usable ports for the money and states the splits honestly. For a one- or two-port travel brick — where size and folding prongs matter more than port count — Anker's Nano units are the better buy. The exception: above roughly 140W, where one brick replaces a power strip, Anker's desk units are worth the premium for the per-port display and the RMA process, because that is the charger you least want to replace blind. Neither badge is worth a premium over the other on a plain 65W cube — see Statik vs Anker and GaN vs GaN Prime.
- 120W
Anker 737 GaNPrime 120W
The Anker-side pick. Three ports, 120W total, live wattage display so you can see the split.
- Output
- 120W total
- Ports
- 2× C, 1× A
- Tech
- GaN
- Best for
- Desk, laptop + phone
- 100W
UGREEN Nexode 100W
The UGREEN-side pick. Four ports at 100W — the ports-per-watt argument in one product.
- Output
- 100W total
- Ports
- 3× C, 1× A
- Tech
- GaN
- Best for
- MacBook Pro 14″ + two more
- 65W
Statik 65W GaN 3-Port
The compromise if neither badge matters: the 65W three-port GaN cube is a commodity, and this is its value end.
- Output
- 65W total
- Ports
- 2× C, 1× A
- Plug
- Folding
- Best for
- Travel, ultrabooks
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FAQ
Is UGREEN a reputable charger brand?
Yes. Its Nexode chargers carry the same UL/ETL listings and USB-IF-compliant PD implementations as any mainstream brand, and it publishes full per-port power tables. Certification and published specs are the test, not brand recognition.
Which brand is smaller for the same wattage?
Anker, marginally, at the compact single-port end — the Nano units are among the smallest GaN designs at 30W and 45W. At multi-port wattages the difference is negligible and port count matters more.
Do these chargers support PPS for Samsung fast charging?
Many models from both brands do, but it is model-specific. The listing must say PPS explicitly; a plain PD rating does not imply it. Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0 at 45W requires PPS plus a 5A cable.