At first sight
Expert assessment
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- Charging 6 in 1
- Maximum power 245W
- 140W PD 3.1
- Qi2 15W wireless
- A small footprint
Our verdict
Like any good charging station, this compact 245W model is designed to reduce the number of chargers hanging from sockets, and thanks to two integrated winding cables, it further reduces desk clutter.
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Today’s best prices: Baseus Nomos 6-in-1 245W Charging Station (NH21)
$199.99
Charging devices is a daily chore/routine for almost everyone outside of the Amish community, and that means outlets and cords lying around… provided you have the right cord on hand, of course.
We Apple users may need to charge our MacBook, iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch—probably not all at the same time, but certainly concurrently at different times of the day. You may even own a VisionPro.
There are plenty of wireless chargers available for multiple devices – we’ve reviewed the best wireless chargers elsewhere on Macworld. We’ve also tested and reviewed the best USB-C iPhone chargers and the best Mac chargers. Devices like the Baseus Nomos reviewed here blur the line between the two, as does Ugreen’s 100W GaN Mini MagSafe Power Station, which includes three USB charging ports and an adjustable magnetic wireless charging pad. That’s the charger in front of me at my desk most days. It allows me to charge my MacBook and at least one iPhone at the same time – all I have to do is find a USB-C charging cable for the Mac.
Baseus’ Nomos charging stations go a step or two further and the latest 6-in-1 model (the NH21 to its friends) has a maximum output of 245W with a Qi2 15W magnetic wireless charger and two retractable 100W cables.
Simon Jara
Charging power
The charging station should first be checked for power ports.
- 2x retractable USB-C cable (100W)
- 2x USB-C portwith (140W)
- USB-A port (18W)
- Wireless Qi2Power: 15W
- Maximum performancePower: 245W
That’s a decent set of ports with fast charging speeds.
Two USB-C PD 3.1 ports (140W) can each quickly charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro, although not two at the same time, as the maximum output power of the charging station is 245W. That’s enough simultaneously fast-charge the 16-inch and 14-inch ProPower: 140W and 100W.
The more likely scenario is quickly and simultaneously wirelessly charge any MacBook and your iPhone. That still leaves you with about 65W left over for your iPad and various other devices.
Place the charger on your office desk and you’re good to go charge four mid-sized MacBooks simultaneously: three at 65W and one at 45W.
Unless you really need two laptops fast charging at the same time as an iPhone, 245W should be enough. For more power, look to a multi-port charger like Ugreen’s Nexode desktop chargers. The $199 Nexode 300W desktop charger has four USB-C and one USB-A, the $249 Nexode 500W charger has four USB-C and one USB-A. Neither has a wireless charging pad like the Baseus Nomus, let alone stretch cables.
There are at least 36 output variations depending on your needs for each port. Simultaneous use of the five ports can include three USB-C at 65W, 15W wireless and 18W USB-A, or you can use one 140W USB-C, three at 20W, 15W wireless and 18W USB-A.
In any case, the maximum power is limited to 245 W.
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Note that the 18W listed in the user manual for the USB-A port is a universal fast charging output that applies to all devices and charging protocols. For devices that support specific fast charging protocols such as SCP or FCP, the USB-A port can reach a maximum output of up to 22.5W. Since the iPhone does not support these charging protocols, we have listed it as 18W.
The wireless charging pad uses Qi2 technology for a maximum output of 15W. The later Qi2 25W technology would charge your iPhone wirelessly faster, but if you need the fastest iPhone charging, you can connect a cable. Also, 25W is only available for iPhone 16 and later: see which wireless technology is best for your iPhone.
Baseus has two existing models of charging stations that offer 15W wireless connection and different ports.
$129.99 Baseus Nomos 5 in 1 charging station it has three USB ports plus one winding cable with a maximum power of 160W. $69.99 Baseus Nomos 8 in 1 charging station it has a maximum USB output of just 67W, but three useful AC outlets. Both, like the 245W model, have 15W Qi2 magnetic wireless charging stands.
The Nomos 245 W charging station therefore offers a significant increase in overall performance and, in addition, two practical cables, although without AC sockets.
Simon Jara
Design
Each of the above Baseus charging stations has a similar appearance and differs in the number and variety of ports.
The 15W wireless charging pad is adjustable, it can be tilted back 180 degrees and beyond. This means you can fold the wireless pad flat into the body of the charger, further reducing the overall bulk of the charger and also allowing you to place an AirPods wireless charging case on top.
The 245W NH21 is small for a 6-in-1 charger: 4.7 x 3.6 x 1.4 inches (12 x 9.8 x 3.5 cm). The power supply is quite robust, so it’s not an easy travel accessory.
You can position your iPhone in portrait or landscape mode. Horizontally, the iPhone is raised about 3 inches (7.5 cm) from the table.
Simon Jara
Each cable reel measures 2.6 feet (80 cm) and is located on both sides of the charging station. The USB-A port is also placed on one side, so the two USB-C ports are in the front.
By pressing the 3-inch LCD screen button in the middle, you can switch between viewing total power, individual port power, and real-time total power.
Price
The Baseus Nomos 245W Charging Station (NH21) is priced at $199.99 or €179.99. Not available in the UK
That’s comparable to the aforementioned $149.99 Ugreen 100W GaN Mini MagSafe Power Station, which has a similar 15W wireless charger but two 100W USB-C ports and one 22.5W USB-A port. For an extra $50 with Baseus, you get 140W USB-C instead of 100W (handy for fast charging a 16-inch MacBook Pro), plus two retractable 100W cables.
Should you buy the Baseus Nomos 245W charging station?
Although you can’t use all ports at full power at the same time – very few multi-port chargers can – each is well powered, with two 140W and two 100W. A maximum current output of 245W should be enough for most users, offering enough to charge four medium-sized MacBooks simultaneously.
Like any good charging station, it reduces the number of chargers hanging from sockets and further reduces table clutter with two integrated cable reels. And for that we should be grateful.