Why it's in the kit
One charger, all devices. The Nexode replaces the MacBook brick, iPhone charger, and anything else I used to carry separately. 100W means the MacBook still fast-charges, and the two USB-C + two USB-A ports mean a colleague can plug in too. GaN makes it small enough that I don't resent it in the bag.
How I run it
Stays in the travel kit full-time, not the studio, the studio has a CalDigit TS4 for desk charging. On the road, it's the single plug for the entire desk: MacBook on one USB-C, iPhone on the other, Apple Watch via the A port with a spare for anything else.
What I almost bought
- Anker 737 GaNPrime 120W : Slightly more powerful but significantly bulkier in the bag.
Skip it if
If you only ever charge one device at a time, a single-port 30W brick costs $15.
Strengths
- + Replaces three bricks with one, 100W, 2× USB-C, 2× USB-A
- + GaN tech keeps it cool and tiny
Trade-offs
- − Non-detachable cable would be ideal, pack your own
