Week 383 was posted by Charanjit Chana on 2025-02-24.
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Anker always seemed to be the brand when it came to cables, chargers and power banks on Amazon. Their offerings extend to the Eufy brand and they have an enormous range but they just don't live up to their early promise as a brand.
A few times I've had to return stuff because it has't lived up to the promise or quality I have come to expect from them. Don't get me wrong, we have plenty of Anker branded cables, chargers, plugs, headphones and dongles that all serve us well but only two stick out as premium products in their line up.
First is their USB car charger which is weighty, robust and just works. Second is the PowerWave 2-in-1 MagSafe charger. It's a great device but after 2 and a half years the adjustable mechanism isn't quite as stiff as it once was... I should probably see if I can fix that.
And so on to UGREEN who are now the brand I look for on Amazon when I need something that is low-case but high-quality. So much so that I've shared a couple of UGREEN things on Good Gear Club.
Above all, the Nexode 200W charger has simplified my desk charging setup so much more. It tucks in nicely under my Ikea desk and powers my work MacBook Pro and charges any combination of my iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and personal MacBook Pro at the same time without any fuss.
In my bedroom, the Nexode 65W charger is tiny and charges my Apple Watch, iPhone and iPad with a port to spare.
The design and build quality are excellent on both and the multiple cables I've bought are all braided which makes them more durable.
So this is me, just showing some love to a brand that is building well designed essentials for the modern world that don't break the bank.