gb—September 5, 2025
This has been my in bag go to charger for a couple of months now. It’s got a lot of perks, and a few drawbacks. Here are the pros: The retractable charger is a little under a yard in length, which means sometimes you will need a dedicated cable, depending on what your temporary set up looks like while you’re traveling. But, if you’re traveling and needs to charge in a pinch. It’s absolutely works. You can get 65 W of charging from the cable, and I’ve confirmed that I can get 65 W from the USB-C port as well. Other specs and combinations are listed on the back of the block to avoid any confusion. It’s pretty small, only a little larger than two AirPod Pro cases stacked on top of each other. And that’s really it. It does his job, it does it pretty efficiently and in a small footprint. The drawbacks: It gets really really hot. But I’ve had it for a while, and although it gets really really hot when used it full wattage, it seems to handle it fine and hasn’t stopped working yet. This is a firm note that the designer should really look into, my guess and understanding is that the plastic holds a lot more heat and then if it was just a solid GaN charger. Read more
Jack Schnabel—January 2, 2025
This charger is absolutely fantastic, and I'll tell you objectively why. I was hesitant at first- there simply aren't many retractable chargers which retract into the cube on the market, and this didn't have a ton of reviews. To compound with that, multiple of the reviews complained that it didn't reach the advertised wattages, or that it was very bulky. I wholeheartedly refute both of those points. As you can see in my attached photos: The retractable cord charges my Samsung Galaxybook 3 at 65W, and my steam deck at it's maximum charging speed of 45W. Why you ask would others have trouble reaching full speed? Well, take a look at my 24W photo- that's still the steam deck, only it's turned off. Charging speed is regulated by the device, and many devices will vary this speed based on what the device is currently doing, how full the battery is, or the battery temperature. Not all USB C cables are created equal either, and with 65W charging being relatively new to devices, a lot of existing cables you have may not be rated high enough for it- which is what I suspect most other reviews are running into. At least for me, this charger reaches it's full advertised 65W when the device allows it- this functioned identical through the female USB C port too, when using an appropriately rated cable. Onto size- this is very compact. I suspect other reviews are comparing it to more basic, older, lower power chargers. If you search the market for other 65W chargers with two ports, this is relatively competitve in size. Now consider the retractable cable, and this is actually a very compact offering. If you don't like the bulk, don't buy one with a retractable cable. Try buying a compact 65W charger and a 3" retractable cable and zip-tie them together- it'll be WAY bigger than this. Speaking of the retractable cable. It's pretty good, but not amazing. The clicks of it ratcheting could be more positive, and it is a bit "loose" when locked, but it's plenty serviceable for the price. We'll see how it holds up over time, but as is I'm pretty happy with it. Onto value! For $37 at the time of purchase, this is fantastic. Other reputable 65W chargers are around ~$30, but this notably includes a 65W retractable USB C cable in addition to a wattage readout- both features that add a lot of value. I wouldn't be surprised if this was $20 more. Okay, I've sung praises for this; surely it can't be ALL good, right? Yes, but barely. The aforementioned wattage readout, contrary to the product photos, is foggy and unclear due to the outer plastic covering having a frosted finish. I actually like it, but it definitely wasn't advertised that way so I'm calling this a con. Second and lastly, the plug on the back is sideways. If you plug this into the wall, it sits sideways with the text and wattage readout being, yup, sideways. Now I've mounted it to my desk with a short extension cord so this isn't an issue, but for others? It's just a poor design decision. Overall though, this is an amazing product which I may well buy more of and I definitely encourage you to try it too. I can't speak to longevity, but if anything goes wrong I'll update this review. Read more
David Uriu—January 21, 2025
Compact design with retractable type C cord. Impressive cord length for a portable charger. USB and type C ports with type C retractable cable. Retractable cable would need adapters to support type C to A or type C to lightning ports Powerful 65W using GaN power chips can get the job done in a compact size. Great for travel. May need international power port adapters depending on the country visited. Retractable power plug fits most universal and USA style plugs. Overall a great adapter with the essential features of quick charging and multiple charging ports. Read more
Placeholder—September 21, 2025
I’ve used this charger every day for about a month. It just lives in my backpack and keeps everything organized. The retractable cable is why I bought it and that design is great for keeping it tidy. I use it for both my phone and my laptop. The wattage screen is great for telling if something is pulling the power it’s supposed to. The charging speed always matches what the devices are rated for. It doesn’t get hot, even when both ports are going. Build quality is solid, not flimsy. So far, no complaints. Hope it keeps working this well. Read more
Ryanide—August 30, 2025
Seems to work well and as intended. The built in cords seem rather short for my needs, but seems easy enough to use. One could easily take this while traveling on holiday or a business travels with its portable size. Read more
Ash Otgun—August 1, 2025
Finally, a 65W USB-C charger block with a retractable cord. Because nothing says cutting-edge innovation like doing what every charger should’ve done five years ago. Gone are the days of wrapping your cord around the block like a medieval scroll, welcome to the future, where cords retract with all the enthusiasm of a tired tape measure. Let’s talk fast charging. Yes, it charges quickly, so fast that you’ll be shocked your phone is ready before your existential dread kicks in. It’s like watching your battery fill up in real-time while your productivity excuses disappear. Great. The build quality? Surprisingly solid. You could probably drop it from shoulder height and it would just sneer at the ground. The ports? Multiple. Because in 2025, one port is for peasants. The retractable cord? Smooth, almost suspiciously so. Like it’s been training its whole life for this one moment of retraction glory. While the cable isn't that long(you've had that problem your entire life), it works great as a desktop laptop/phone/whatever charger. In conclusion: it charges fast, hides its cord like a guilty toddler, and doesn’t burst into flames. What more could you possibly want? 5 stars. Read more