Enterprise & Industry

I thought this 245W charging station was excessive, but it's an office essential for me now

A 6-in-1 desktop charger with 245W total power, two retractable 100W cables, and a 15W Qi2 wireless pad.

Deep Dive

Baseus has released the Nomos NH21 245W 6-in-1 USB-C charging station, a high-power desktop hub designed to consolidate charging for a professional's entire tech ecosystem. Priced at $199.99, the unit abandons aesthetic flair for pure function, packing six outputs into a dark blue, passively-cooled enclosure. Its key feature is a total power budget of 245W, intelligently allocated by the station's internal circuitry to deliver fast charging to multiple devices concurrently, supporting protocols like PD 3.1, QC 4+, and PPS for broad compatibility.

The station's specific ports include two 140W USB-C ports on the front (capable of charging a 16-inch MacBook Pro), two integrated 80cm braided USB-C cables on retractable reels rated for 100W and 35,000 pull cycles, a side-mounted 18W USB-A port, and a top-mounted 15W Qi2 swiveling wireless charging pad. This configuration allows a user to fast-charge a laptop, phone, watch, earbuds, and legacy devices from one central, clutter-reducing hub. The proprietary external power brick is a noted single point of failure, but the station's comprehensive power delivery and cable management make it a compelling solution for organized, high-speed desktop charging.

Key Points
  • Delivers 245W total power across six outputs: two 140W USB-C, two retractable 100W USB-C cables, 18W USB-A, and a 15W Qi2 wireless pad.
  • Features smart power allocation and supports PD 3.1, QC 4+, PPS, and SCP fast-charging protocols for broad device compatibility.
  • Includes two built-in, braided USB-C cables on retractable reels rated for 35,000 cycles, reducing desktop cable clutter.

Why It Matters

Eliminates cable clutter and powers an entire professional workstation—laptop, phone, and accessories—from a single, high-speed hub.