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The honest UK comparison: SmartGear vs UGREEN Nexode chargers, USB-C cables and accessories. GaN generation, UK retail price, certification and warehouse logistics tested May 2026.
Newer GaN III silicon, identical port specs, ships from our UK warehouse with 30-day returns and undercuts UGREEN on UK retail price by an average of £5–£15.UGREEN is still strong if you also need a NAS or DIY storage device alongside your charger.
Specifications buyers actually care about, compared like-for-like on the equivalent flagship 65W or 100W charger from each brand.
| Feature | SmartGear | UGREEN |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship 65W price (UK) | £34.98 | £39.99 (Nexode 65W) |
| Flagship 100W price (UK) | £49.98 | £59.99 (Nexode 100W) |
| GaN silicon generation | GaN III | GaN II |
| USB-C PD 3.1 | ||
| Samsung 45W PPS | ||
| Foldable UK plug | ||
| Direct UK warehouse | Via Amazon FBA | |
| Returns | 30-day direct | Amazon-mediated |
| CE / UKCA certified | ||
| NAS / DIY storage range | ||
| Hub & dock breadth | Curated | Wider catalogue |
Direct alternatives \u2014 same use case, often lower price, always shipped from our UK warehouse.
“Same dual USB-C, same Samsung 45W PPS, same foldable plug. SmartGear is £5 cheaper with newer GaN III. UGREEN is the runner-up if you specifically want the Nexode brand.”
“Both are 4-port 100W PD 3.1 desktop chargers. SmartGear is £10 cheaper, ships same-day from UK, and adds 30-day direct returns. The honest pick for most desk setups.”
“UGREEN braided sleeve is genuinely premium-feeling. SmartGear T-shape foldable connector is more practical at a desk and £4 cheaper. Touch-and-feel preference; both perform identically electrically.”
Free UK delivery, 30-day returns, CE/UKCA certified \u2014 the unfair-advantage every Amazon-sold charger can’t match.