45W GaN Retractable Cable Charger with PD 3.0 Fast Charging

Wall chargers are easy to ignore until you’re digging through a bag for a loose cable or juggling two adapters for a phone and a laptop. That’s exactly the clutter the UGREEN 45W GaN Retractable Cable Charger is trying to solve. Instead of a separate cable, it builds a retractable USB-C cable right into the brick. Does that convenience hold up once you look at the numbers? Let’s break it down.

One Brick, Two Ways to Charge

Here’s the thing — the CD305 from UGREEN’s Nexode series isn’t just another wall adapter. It has one built-in retractable USB-C cable and one extra USB-C port. The cable extends to about 0.8 m and retracts back into the body, so there’s less loose cord to manage. The whole unit weighs roughly 150 g and uses flame-retardant PC material, which keeps it travel-friendly for a bag or a crowded desk outlet.

GaN technology helps keep the size compact while pushing 45W max. The built-in cable is USB-C, and the spare port is also USB-C. And that means you can charge two USB-C devices from a single outlet — as long as you keep the 45W total output in mind.

The Protocol List Is the Real Story

Fast charging support is where this UGREEN 45W GaN Retractable Cable Charger gets interesting. The spec sheet lists PD 3.0, PD 2.0, PPS, QC 3.0, QC 2.0, UFCS, SCP, FCP, AFC, Apple 2.4A, and BC1.2. The USB-C output covers 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, and 20V/2.25A, with PPS at 3.3–11V/4.05A and 3.3–16V/3A, plus UFCS at 5–11V/4.05A.

Compatibility covers iPhone 17, iPhone 16 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S25, iPad, MacBook Air, tablets, and other USB-C devices. You also get over-voltage, over-current, over-temperature, and short-circuit protection, with CE, FCC, and RoHS certifications. For a charger this small, that’s a serious protocol list.

Where the 45W Math Gets Real

Fair warning: 45W is the total output across both the built-in cable and the extra USB-C port. If you plug in a laptop and a phone at the same time, the power is shared, so neither device may charge at its top speed. The built-in cable is also about 0.8 m long. That’s fine at a coffee shop or bedside table, but it may feel short if your outlet is far from where you sit or sleep.

That said, the listing doesn’t spell out exact dimensions beyond “compact design,” so if tight outlet spacing is a concern, it’s worth checking the final measurements before ordering.

Drilling Into the CD305 Spec Sheet

According to the specs, here’s what buyers can expect under the hood:

• Model: CD305 (Nexode series)
• Power output: 45W max
• Input: 100–240V ~ 50/60Hz, 1.2A
• Output ports: 1 x built-in retractable USB-C cable, 1 x USB-C port
• Total output: 45W max
• USB-C output: 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/2.25A (45W max)
• PPS: 3.3–11V/4.05A, 3.3–16V/3A (45W max)
• UFCS: 5–11V/4.05A (45W max)
• Fast charging protocols: PD 3.0, PPS, QC 3.0, UFCS, SCP, FCP, AFC, Apple 2.4A, BC1.2
• Retractable cable length: approx. 0.8 m
• Material: flame-retardant PC
• Weight: approx. 150 g
• Protection: over-voltage, over-current, over-temperature, short-circuit
• Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS
• Compatibility: iPhone 17, iPhone 16 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S25, iPad, MacBook Air, tablets, and other USB-C devices
• Warranty: 2 years

If you want one less cable in your bag and a charger that can handle a phone, tablet, or MacBook Air without a separate power brick, the UGREEN 45W GaN Retractable Cable Charger is a practical pick. Just go in knowing the 45W limit and the short built-in cable. If that fits your daily carry, it’s a tidy little upgrade.