Ugreen has a brand new assortment of iPhone and USB equipment for IFA 2024 that actually flip up the allure. The Uno line is a group of GaN and Qi2 chargers, cables, an influence financial institution, and a USB-C hub — every that includes tiny a display screen solely for displaying robot-like emoji faces.
Essentially the most endearing ones by far are the $60 Uno Charger 100W four-port USB charger and $70 15W Qi2 magnetic energy financial institution that sticks to MagSafe telephones — every seems like a useful little bot pal you’ve appointed to reside in your desk and assist along with your charging duties. They’re additionally essentially the most expressive, with their TFT screens displaying as much as half a dozen totally different faces to provide some concept of the particular cost ranges / charges of your system.
For instance, the faces on the Qi2 energy financial institution can greet you with a “Hello” message, look involved when its battery degree is under 20 p.c, and get exceedingly joyous because it fills up — topping off with some loving heart-eyes at full cost. The 100W charger has related multi-stage faces to point charging speeds.
Have I discussed that the Qi2 energy financial institution has a small kickstand that makes it appear to be it has skinny little arms to carry up your cellphone like a diminutive Atlas making an attempt its greatest? Lovely.
There’s additionally the $70 Uno 2-in-1 Magnetic Wi-fi Charger, which I bought to strive forward of time and is unfortunately a bit extra restricted. It actually prices your iPhone and AirPods — identical to many choices on the market from the likes of Anker and different manufacturers, and there’s a small allure to the endearing face on the display screen.
However right here, it appears Ugreen couldn’t discover an efficient technique to point out the cost degree of two totally different units by means of emoji faces alone. As an alternative, the 2-in-1 shows simply two faces, one to proclaim “I’m plugged in and able to cost,” and one other that confusingly communicates “Hey buddy, your units are charging. Or perhaps they’re full? I don’t know man, why don’t you verify? I simply work right here.”
The 100W-capable USB-C to USB-C cable I additionally examined additionally has a display screen, however with even much less to speak. Its pleasant face doesn’t present up till you plug in a tool to cost, after which it has only one expression of closed eyes joyously smiling. (Or perhaps it’s laughing at me? What’s your deal, you little cable goblin?!)
Ugreen’s new Uno line has six equipment in complete, which ever-so-slightly take the boring out of commoditized tech. One even tries to make a 6-in-1 USB-C Hub somewhat kawaii. They’re set to launch between mid-September and October. Right here’s the worth breakdown for every one: