The UGREEN 55897 is a 65W GaN charger with a retractable USB-C cable built into the body. According to the sales page specs, the built-in cable is about 0.69m long and adjustable in 8 steps, and in addition to the built-in cable it has one USB-C port and one USB-A port. Maximum output from a single port is 65W, and it supports standards such as PD 3.0 and PPS. Because it makes it easier to carry fewer separate cables, it is a model worth considering as a travel charger or business-trip gadget. However, 65W is the single-port maximum; when multiple devices are connected at once, output is shared. Actual charging speed varies depending on the connected devices, cables, supported standards, and simultaneous connections. Check the sales page for the latest pricing, stock, and compatibility.
Product highlights
- Up to 65W from a single port
- Retractable USB-C cable × 1, USB-C port × 1, USB-A port × 1
- Built-in cable length about 0.69m, adjustable in 8 steps
- Supports protocols including PD 3.0 / 2.0, QC 4.0 / 3.0, and PPS
- Uses GaN (GaNInfinity)
- Size about 53 × 50.4 × 50.9mm, weight about 200g
- PSE compliant (the PSE mark is listed on the sales page)
- 24-month seller warranty (check the sales page for the latest terms)
Design
The retractable USB-C cable is housed in the top of the body, with a USB-C port and a USB-A port on the side. You pull the cable out to use it and retract it into the body when not in use. The sales page lists the size as about 53 × 50.4 × 50.9mm and the weight as about 200g. Because the cable is integrated with the body, it makes it easier to avoid managing a charger and cable separately in your bag.
Retractable USB-C cable specs
The built-in USB-C cable extends up to about 0.69m, and the sales page states that its length can be adjusted in 8 steps. You can change the length to suit where you use it—from an outlet to your hand at a desk, or to a bedside while traveling. The built-in cable has a USB-C connector, so it is for USB-C devices. To charge devices with other connectors such as Lightning, connect a compatible cable to the USB-C port or USB-A port.
Single-port 65W vs. output with multiple connections
According to the sales page specs, single-port output is up to 65W. When 2 or 3 ports are used at once, output is distributed automatically, so not all 3 devices can be charged at 65W simultaneously. Output for each combination is listed in the power distribution table on the sales page, so if you plan to charge a laptop and a phone at the same time, check the sales page before buying. The sales page Q&A also notes that when the C2 port and A port are used at the same time, the C2 port's output becomes 8.5W and no longer supports fast charging. It also notes that plugging in or unplugging a device redistributes output, and charging may briefly stop before resuming.
Supported standards and GaN
Supported protocols listed include PD 3.0 / 2.0, QC 4.0 / 3.0, PPS, AFC, FCP, SCP, APPLE 5V2.4A, and BC1.2. The chip is described as GaNInfinity. The sales page lists MacBook Pro / MacBook Air, iPhone, Galaxy, iPad, and others as example devices, but it will not necessarily charge a laptop such as a MacBook at full speed; whether fast charging works depends on the device's supported standards, the cable, and simultaneous connections.
Choosing by use: built-in cable, port count, or phone-focused
If portability matters and you want to carry fewer separate cables, a built-in-cable type like this retractable charger is an option. If port count matters and you want to connect up to 4 devices, there is the 4-port UGREEN Nexode 65W 35530 featured on R13 Picks. To compare standard 65W 3-port setups as a laptop charger, the UGREEN 65W GaN charger and the Anker PowerPort III 3-Port 65W Pod may also help. If you do not charge a laptop and mainly charge phones, a 20W-class charger such as the ELECOM MPA-ACCP20WF is another choice. The point is not which is better, but choosing according to the devices you want to charge and how you carry them.
Points to check before buying
If you want to charge a laptop at close to 65W, do so without using the other ports at the same time, and confirm the power your device supports. Cables for the USB-C port and USB-A port need to be prepared separately. If you are looking for a cable with selectable connector types and lengths, the article on Case by Case's fast charging cable may help. Check the sales page for warranty details and the latest pricing, stock, and compatibility.
Who it may suit
- Anyone who wants a charger with a built-in USB-C cable to carry fewer cables
- Anyone who wants one charger for multiple devices as a travel charger or business-trip gadget
- Anyone looking for a 65W-class charger that can also serve as a MacBook charger
- Anyone who wants to tidy up cables around their desk with a work gadget
- Anyone who wants to charge both USB-C and USB-A devices
Suggested uses
- Business trips and travel
- Desk work at home or in the office
- Bedside at hotels or lodgings
- Laptop work at cafés or coworking spaces
Check the sales page for the latest pricing, stock, and compatibility.
