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High quality chargers and power solutions usually come from brands like Anker, UGREEN and Baseus. While these companies rule this kingdom, that doesn’t take much away from the greatness of the competition. If you’re looking for a reliable USB-C charger, Satechi is a reliable name.
Chargers come in all shapes and sizes. The most important thing about them is how much power they can put out and how many ports they have. Satechi’s latest USB Type-C charger is a six-port goliath with attractive curves. UGREEN also offers a six-port GaN charging station in the form of the UGREEN Nexode 200W. What’s different about that, of course, is that the Nexode 200W charger has four USB-C and two USB-A ports.
That’s right, the Satechi 200W USB-C GaN Charger has six Type-C ports, which is quite unusual. I’ve been testing this mighty charger for a few months and I have some reservations. They are largely positive, with a few minor reservations.
For starters, anyone would get scared when they hear the words “two hundred watts” associated with a multi-device charging hub.
If you’re scared of that much power, you’ll be happy to know that the 200W brick is made of gallium nitride, or GaN for short. What is GaN you ask? It’s the magical material used to make the next generation of chargers. GaN offers many advantages over your old-fashioned silicone chargers.
Gallium nitride chargers are smaller, lighter and can withstand more heat than silicone chargers. That’s why all the best and top rated adapters that are also compact are made from GaN.
You can put your fears to rest as Satechi’s 200W USB-C power solution is also made from GaN, so it’s super safe to use. Even with all six USB-C ports powered on at the same time, this brick heats up no more than your regular old USB-C phone charger.
In terms of looks, Satechi did a great job as always. I love the brand’s signature gunmetal finish and clean, minimalist design. The 200W GaN charger is quite heavy, so you won’t be moving it around very often. It weighs 622 grams, which is almost three times as heavy as the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
You can lay the Satechi 200W 6-Port USB-C GaN Charger flat on its side if you prefer, or use it upright. There is a handy plastic stand in the box for this. The package also comes with a power cord with the plug of your choice. You can choose from US, UK, European and Australian plug options.
Satechi’s charger delivers a total of 200W of output power, but that’s not the sum of the total power delivered by each USB-C port. Confused? Don’t worry, you don’t have to guess what power each port or combination of ports gives you.
Fortunately, Satechi has this extremely handy guide that breaks this information down and presents it in a clear and accurate way. Just take a look at the images below and you’ll know how much power you get when you connect it to which port of Satechi’s efficient GaN charger.
This graph made my life so easy while testing the Satechi 200W USB-C GaN Charger. The hexa-port adapter worked flawlessly on all my phones, my Chromebook, my Pixel Watch, and multiple tablets at once. It’s a great desktop accessory, especially if you’re a tech enthusiast.
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As someone who makes a living writing about technology, I have a million gadgets, phones, and other devices lying around and I usually use several things at once. While it’s a lot of fun to play with and test the latest technology, it’s a huge headache trying to load it all up.
It gets even worse when everything goes blank at the same time and you need to test something or verify a fact while you’re working. For such scenarios, the six USB-C ports of Satechi’s giant charger come in handy. You get Power Delivery from each Type-C port, two of which are PD 3.1 and four are PD 3.0.
Satechi’s 200W USB-C GaN charger is pretty expensive, but you’ll have to pay the same amount for any other decent 200W six-port charging station, like the $150 UGREEN Nexode 200W. Whether you need 20W, 60W or even 65W output power, the Satechi charger can do the job without sacrificing other ports or power.
For some, including myself, six might be too many USB-C ports. This is a personal preference, but I think the Satechi 200W GaN charger should have had at least a single USB-A port for older accessories or maybe when friends come over and want to use their own (legacy) cable. It is good for emergencies or unforeseen circumstances.
Also keep in mind that you’ll need a 5A e-marked USB-C cable if you want to get anything over 60W. Satechi doesn’t have one in the box, though I wish there was at least one.
Overall, this is a great solution for those who have a lot of devices lying around, especially if all those things can be charged via USB-C. Since modern Android phones, earbuds, tablets, smartwatches and even iPhones are charged with USB-C cables – USB-C-to-Lightning in the case of an iOS device – it makes perfect sense to invest in heavy charging equipment such as the Satechi 200W 6 Port USB-C GaN Charger.
Satechi 200W 6 Port USB-C GaN Charger
Charge everything at once
Satechi’s 200W USB-C GaN Charging Station has six high-performance USB-C ports. This unique charger comes with a stand and a power cord. If you are a heavy user of technology and gadgets, this is a smart and efficient charging solution.
