Ugreen Nexode 20000 145W
Its USB-C cable is already built in, and it handles 100W: enough to recharge a MacBook with nothing else in the bag, backed by 20000 mAh and a display that tells you everything.
Characteristics
- Capacity: 20,000 mAh (72 Wh)
- Power: 145W total, PD 3.0
- Outputs: 100W built-in USB-C cable + 45W USB-C + USB-A
- Recharging: 80W, 0 to 100% in 90 minutes
- 100W built-in cable: nothing left to carry
Detailed overview: Ugreen 20000 mAh power bank with built-in cable
The Ugreen Nexode 20000 145W belongs to a still-rare family: power banks with a built-in cable that can actually run a laptop. The USB-C cable is fixed to the casing, braided, and folds back against it to serve as a wrist strap. Where most built-in cables on the market top out at 20 or 30W and only ever serve a phone, this one delivers up to 100W: it charges a MacBook, a Windows ultrabook or a Nintendo Switch at full speed.
The casing is rated 145W in total, spread across three outputs: the built-in cable (100W), a USB-C port (45W) and a USB-A port. That is what Ugreen means by 3-in-1: three devices powered at once, with the available wattage shared automatically between them. Read that figure carefully, though. 145W is a global ceiling, not a guaranteed per-port output: under simultaneous load each device receives noticeably less than its theoretical maximum.
On reserve, 20,000 mAh works out to 72 Wh, or roughly 3.7 charges of an iPhone 17 Pro, 3 charges of a Galaxy S25 Ultra, 2 charges of an iPad mini 6, or 1.3 charges of a 13-inch MacBook Air. Those 72 Wh sit comfortably below the 100 Wh threshold above which airlines require prior approval, so it travels in the cabin with no paperwork.
The last strong point is how the pack itself refills: it accepts 80W in and goes from 0 to 100% in about 90 minutes, provided you own a charger powerful enough, which is not included. At this capacity, three to four hours is still the norm. The LED display continuously shows remaining percentage, voltage and delivered power. What remains is the weight, 450 g, which clearly makes it a bag companion rather than a pocket one: that is the price of a reserve that charges a computer.
Full specifications
Detailed characteristics
Battery
| Rated capacity?Cell capacity in milliamp-hours, as stated by the manufacturer. | 20000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Actual energy?Actual stored energy in watt-hours; what matters for runtime and air travel (100 Wh cabin limit). | 72 Wh |
| Battery chemistry?Cell type; LFP lasts longer, Li-ion/LiPo is lighter. | Li-ion |
Output (device charging)
| Max output power?Maximum total power delivered; above 60 W it can charge a laptop. | 145 W |
|---|---|
| USB-C ports?Number of USB-C ports and the fastest port's power. | 1 × 45 W |
| Fast-charge protocols?Supported fast-charge standards (PD, QC, PPS…); PD/PPS is the most universal. | USB PD 3.0 |
| Wireless charging (Qi)?Inductive charging of a phone placed on top, and its power. | No |
| Magnetic attachment (MagSafe)?Attaches magnetically to the back of a MagSafe-compatible iPhone. | No |
Recharging the power bank
| Recharge power (input)?Maximum input power to recharge the power bank; higher means faster. | 80 W |
|---|---|
| Recharge time 0-100%?Time to fully recharge the power bank. | 90 min |
| Pass-through charging?Can charge a device while being recharged itself (pass-through). | Yes |
Cable and interface
| Built-in cable?A cable is permanently attached to the power bank (nothing extra to carry). | Yes |
|---|---|
| Retractable cable?The built-in cable retracts into the housing. | No |
| Cable included?A cable is included in the box. | Yes |
| Display?Level display: simple LED indicators or a digital screen (%, watts). | LED indicators |
| LED light?Built-in LED torch / light. | No |
Form factor
| Weight?Weight of the power bank, in grams. | 450 g |
|---|
Warranty
| Warranty?Length of the manufacturer's warranty. | 2 years |
|---|
⚡ How many charges with this power bank?
With 72 Wh of capacity, the Ugreen Nexode 20000 145W power bank recharges iPhone 16 ~3.8 times or Samsung Galaxy S25 ~3.4 times.
| Smartphone | Charges |
|---|---|
| iPhone 13 | ~4.1 |
| iPhone 17 | ~3.7 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | ~3 |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | ~2.6 |
| Tablet / console | Charges |
|---|---|
| PlayStation Portal | ~3.2 |
| iPad mini (A17 Pro) | ~2.7 |
| iPad (A16) | ~1.8 |
| Redmi Pad 2 | ~1.5 |
Rough estimate: real-world losses (conversion, cable, heat) are around 25 to 35%.
Comparison
At between 55 and 115 euros, the Ugreen Nexode 20000 145W competes with power banks able to charge a laptop, targeted by searches such as "power bank with built-in cable" or "20000 mAh 100W power bank". Here is how it sits against three references from our catalogue: the Ugreen Nexode 145W (25000 mAh), the Ugreen Nexode 100W and the Anker Prime 20000 200W.
| Criterion | Ugreen Nexode 20000 145W | Ugreen Nexode 145W | Ugreen Nexode 100W | Anker Prime 20000 200W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 20,000 mAh (72 Wh) | 25,000 mAh (92.5 Wh) | 20,000 mAh (74 Wh) | 20,000 mAh (74 Wh) |
| Total power | 145W | 145W | 100W | 200W |
| Built-in cable | Yes, 100W | No | No | No |
| Recharge 0 to 100% | 90 min (80W) | ≈ 2 h (65W) | Not stated | ≈ 1 h (100W) |
| Weight | 450 g | 505 g | 420 g | 630 g |
| Observed price | ≈ 70 € | ≈ 57 € | ≈ 56 € | ≈ 115 € |
In short, the 100W built-in cable is what genuinely sets this model apart: none of the other three spares you from carrying a cable, and that is precisely the part people forget. The 25000 mAh Nexode 145W offers 28% more energy if endurance matters more than convenience. The Nexode 100W is the budget pick for anyone charging only a phone and a tablet. The Anker Prime 20000 200W targets those running two laptops at full tilt, but costs well over the odds. For everyday travel with a laptop in the bag, this Nexode 20000 145W is the most practical of the four.
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Our tester's review: Guillaume Hoarau
The built-in cable changes more than you would expect. Across a week of testing we never once had to dig through a bag for a USB-C cable: it is right there, braided, held against the casing, and it doubles as a strap for grabbing the pack one-handed. More importantly, it is not a token cable capped at 20W like the ones on most rivals: it reaches 100W, so it genuinely charges a laptop. A 16-inch MacBook Pro takes back a little over 40% in half an hour, which is more than enough to rescue the end of a working day. The display is as useful here as on the other Nexode models: charge left, live power draw, you always know where you stand. And recharging the pack itself at 80W takes an hour and a half, against three to four hours on comparable capacities. Two honest reservations. First the weight: 450 g makes this a bag power bank, not a pocket one, and the thick body is noticeable in a jacket. Second, the headline 145W is a total, not a per-port figure: plug in three devices and each gets appreciably less, with the built-in cable dropping below 100W. Even so, at this price it is one of the very few power banks that charges a laptop without you having to think about the cable.
Frequently asked questions: Ugreen 20000 mAh power bank with built-in cable
Yes, and that is its distinguishing feature: it delivers up to 100W, against 20 to 30W on most built-in cables. A 16-inch MacBook Pro takes back roughly 43% in 30 minutes.
It is the total output of the pack, not that of a single port. It is shared between the built-in cable (100W maximum), the USB-C port (45W) and the USB-A port. Under simultaneous load each device therefore receives less than its maximum.
Yes. At 72 Wh it stays well below the 100 Wh limit above which airlines require prior approval. Like any power bank it travels in hand baggage, never in the hold.
About 90 minutes from 0 to 100%, provided you use a charger of 80W or more, which is not supplied. With a small phone charger, expect several hours.
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Published on 28/07/2026