My go-to MagSafe accessory every Apple user will love is 25% off right now

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This Ugreen MagSafe charging station is a very solid, well-designed bit of kit, and it's currently 25% off, available at $82 during the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

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I've noticed something about my charger usage. I rarely charge more than a couple of things on it, and I'm pretty good at having a charging routine. This means that my devices need more of a top-up during the day than a full-blown recharge. So, while having a super-powerful charger is awesome, sometimes something a little smaller makes more sense.

One of my favorite accessory makers is Ugreen, and the company has yet another awesome charger, this time a 100W USB-C charger with MagSafe and even a USB-A port for all your legacy stuff. 

Tech specs

Technology: Gallium nitrideTotal ports: 2 x USB-C & 1x USB-AInput: 100-240V～50/60Hz 1.8A MaxCharge protocol:
USB-C: PD3.0, PPS, QC4+(QC4.0/QC3.0), SCP (10V2.25A), FCP,  AFC, APPLE 5V2.4A, BC1.2
USB-A: SCP (10V2.25A), QC3.0, FCP, AFC, APPLE 5V2.4A, BC1.2
Magsafe: 15W, QI 5W/7.5WDimensions: 92 x 60 x 60 mm

This is a 100W charger, meaning the unit's maximum output is 100W. 

If you use one of the USB-C ports alone, it will push out the full 100W, while the USB-A port can handle 22.5W and the MagSafe 15W. However, the power per port will decrease if you use multiple ports. 

For example, using all three ports and the MagSafe wireless pad, you will get 45W out of one USB-C port, 25W out of another, 10W out of the USB-A, and 15W out of the MagSafe pad. I've tested this charger under a whole raft of different loads for sustained periods, and it has no problems delivering the stated outputs.

And on the subject of that MagSafe charging pad, this tilts through 65 degrees to allow the iPhone to be at a good viewing angle. The hinge is strong enough to hold it at your chosen angle, and the magnets in the MagSafe head securely hold the handset.

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Another worry with high-power output chargers is heat. I had this running at full capacity using both single and multiple ports, and it remained cool and stable throughout, thanks to the more efficient gallium nitride technology and a design that effectively dissipates the heat.

ZDNET's buying advice

The Ugreen Nexode 100W USB-C 3-port MagSafe charging station is a fantastic charging accessory to have in your collection and is perfect on a desk or nightstand.