The UGREEN Nexode 200W meets
the Baseus PicoGo AM61
Dual-laptop charging in a soda-can form factor. We tested it head-to-head against the Baseus PicoGo AM61 ($70) across 6 key dimensions.
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
UGREEN Nexode 200W
- Dual 100W simultaneous output charges two laptops at once. HighTechDad verified both ports holding steady
- TFT display shows real-time voltage, current, and power history graph per port. Foremost Picks called it the most informative in the category
- PD 3.1 support with 140W single-port max via 28V/5A EPR, future-proofed for next-gen laptops
- No built-in cables, you carry your own USB-C cables, unlike the Anker A1695
- 65W max input means 2-2.5 hour recharge time, the Anker Prime refills in under 40 minutes
- Column shape is strictly a backpack item at 604g, won't fit coat pockets
Baseus PicoGo AM61
- Stephen Robles crowned it his #1 MagSafe battery, charges faster and stays cooler than every competitor he tested
- Built-in retractable USB-C cable outputs 45W wired, so it charges non-MagSafe devices too. AppleInsider highlighted this versatility
- Graphene thermal management keeps surface temperature well below rivals, phones don't throttle or pause charging mid-session
- 10,000mAh is phone-only territory, charges an iPhone 16 once with 67% left for a second cycle, but can't touch laptops
- 25W Qi2.2 wireless speed requires iPhone 16 or newer running iOS 26, older iPhones max out at 15W
- No display showing wattage or remaining capacity, just four LED dots for a rough battery estimate
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The UGREEN Nexode 200W does something no other mainstream power bank can: charge two laptops at 100W each, at the same time, for under $100. HighTechDad ran both ports under sustained load and confirmed they held a steady 100W each without throttling or temperature warnings. That 200W total output comes from PD 3.1 with 28V/5A EPR on the primary port, which means it handles everything from a MacBook Pro 16-inch to a Steam Deck without flinching.
UGREEN Nexode 200W
The UGREEN Nexode 200W does something no other mainstream power bank can: charge two laptops at 100W each, at the same time, for under $100. HighTechDad ran both ports under sustained load and confirmed they held a steady 100W each without throttling or temperature warnings. That 200W total output comes from PD 3.1 with 28V/5A EPR on the primary port, which means it handles everything from a MacBook Pro 16-inch to a Steam Deck without flinching.
- You regularly charge a laptop and phone away from outlets
- You travel with multiple USB-C devices and need simultaneous charging
- You want real-time per-port wattage data on a display you can actually read
- You prefer a $99 power bank that outperforms $120 competitors on raw output
- You carry a backpack and don't mind bringing your own cables
Baseus PicoGo AM61
Stephen Robles tests MagSafe batteries like other reviewers test sports cars. He drains iPhones to exact percentages, attaches battery packs, and logs the charging curve at 30-minute intervals with temperature gauges. His #1 pick for 2025 was the Baseus PicoGo AM61, and the reasoning was simple: it charges faster and runs cooler than everything else he tested.
- You own an iPhone 16 or newer and want the fastest wireless charging available
- You hate carrying cables and want a battery with a built-in retractable USB-C cord
- You value pocketability and light weight over maximum capacity
- You care about thermal management and don't want your phone pausing to cool down
- You want MagSafe snap-on convenience without MagSafe prices