Choosing between the Anker 737 Charger (GaNPrime 120W) and the UGREEN Nexode 140W GaN USB-C Charger (3-Port) is a peak-wattage fork inside the same 2x USB-C + 1x USB-A travel-brick shape. Anker lists a 120W shared GaNPrime pool with a single USB-C ceiling around 100W, PowerIQ 4.0, and ActiveShield 2.0. UGREEN lists a 140W PD 3.1 single-port ceiling (28V class) on USB-C1, a 140W shared pool, Thermal Guard / Power Dispenser marketing, and a 5 ft 240W USB-C cable in the box. Specs and street prices below come from manufacturer sheets and current Amazon listings, not a lab shootout.
This page is not the older Anker 737 vs UGREEN Nexode 100W matchup. That live comparison covers Anker against UGREEN's four USB-C 100W Nexode SKU. This one pairs the same Anker 737 against the 140W three-port PD 3.1 Nexode (model CD289 / MFR 90548, ASIN B0B129DM9T). For the Anker alone, see the Anker 737 charger review. For the GaN primer, see GaN.
| Attribute | Anker 737 Charger (GaNPrime 120W) | UGREEN Nexode 140W GaN USB-C Charger (3-Port) |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| Price | $64.99 checked Jul 2026 | $89.99 checked Sep 2026 |
| Total output | 120W shared across all ports | 140W shared |
| Single-port max | 100W (USB-C1 or USB-C2 alone) | Up to 140W PD 3.1 on USB-C1 |
| Ports | 2x USB-C + 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C + 1x USB-A |
| Weight | ~193g | Not listed |
| Dimensions | 80 x 43 x 32mm | Not listed |
| Real-world two-laptop draw | ~55W per port when two laptops charge simultaneously | Not listed |
| Features | Not listed | PD 3.1, PPS, Thermal Guard, Power Dispenser, foldable plug |
| Included cable | Not listed | 5 ft 240W USB-C |
| Model | Not listed | CD289 / MFR 90548 |
| Size / weight | Not listed | ~2.99 x 2.99 x 1.38 in / ~10.6 oz |
| Buy | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
Quick verdict
Most buyers who opened this page for the 140W SKU should buy the UGREEN Nexode 140W. That is the brick whose headline feature is a PD 3.1 single-port ceiling that can feed 16-inch MacBook Pro class loads the Anker cannot list on one cable. The Anker 737 remains the smarter spend when you already know ~100W single-port plus PowerIQ familiarity covers the bag, and you want the usually lower street price without paying for a 140W ceiling you will not use.
Price and value
Winner: Anker 737 on dollars; UGREEN when the 140W ceiling is the requirement. Recent street pricing puts the Anker 737 near $65 to $76 (catalog anchor about $65) and the Nexode 140W near $70 to $90 (UGREEN store and Amazon listings often around $89.99). If both bricks would only ever feed a 14-inch laptop plus a phone, Anker is the clearer value. Pay UGREEN when you are specifically shopping for PD 3.1 140W and the included 240W cable.
Single-port ceiling and total pool
Winner: UGREEN Nexode 140W. Anker lists 120W shared with a single USB-C port up to about 100W. UGREEN lists 140W shared with USB-C1 up to 140W under PD 3.1 (28V). That gap is why someone comparing these two SKUs is usually not shopping for "another 100W brick." If the laptop negotiates 140W-class PD 3.1 on one cable, UGREEN is the only entrant here that matches on paper. If the laptop tops out near 96W to 100W PD, both bricks look similar on the laptop port and the fight moves to price, brand stack, and the included cable.
| Axis | Anker 737 GaNPrime 120W | UGREEN Nexode 140W (3-Port) |
|---|---|---|
| Total output | 120W shared | 140W shared |
| Single-port ceiling | ~100W on USB-C | Up to 140W PD 3.1 on USB-C1 |
| Port mix | 2x USB-C + 1x USB-A | 2x USB-C + 1x USB-A |
| Foldable plug | Yes | Yes |
| Included cable | Usually none in the brick kit | 5 ft 240W USB-C cable |
| Notable stack | PowerIQ 4.0, ActiveShield 2.0 (A2148) | Thermal Guard, Power Dispenser (CD289 / 90548) |
| Typical street price | ~$65 to $76 | ~$70 to $90 |
| Best fit | 14-inch / Air + phone value kits | 16-inch MBP-class 140W PD 3.1 |
Port map: both 2C+A (and why this is not the 100W Nexode)
Winner: tie on layout; different fight than the four-port 100W Nexode. Both of these bricks use 2x USB-C + 1x USB-A. That is the same port shape, so this head-to-head is about wattage ceiling, cable kit, and brand stack, not about hunting for a fourth USB-C. If you specifically want four USB-C ports at a lower street price, leave this page and read Anker 737 vs UGREEN Nexode 100W instead. That comparison covers the distinct four-port 100W Nexode SKU.
Included cable and PD 3.1 reality
Winner: UGREEN Nexode 140W. Listings for the Nexode 140W include a 5 ft 240W USB-C cable under the tray in the box. That matters because a 140W PD 3.1 peak needs a cable that can carry the negotiated voltage and current. Anker's 737 kit is typically the brick alone; you bring your own PD cable. Neither brick is a dock: no DisplayPort, Ethernet, or SD. If you need display expansion, shop a hub or dock separately and keep this page for wall charging only.
Size, weight, and travel
Winner: slight edge to Anker for a lighter 120W brick; UGREEN still folds for bags. Anker lists the 737 (A2148) around 193 g with a foldable plug and silicone stabilizer. UGREEN lists the Nexode 140W around 2.99 x 2.99 x 1.38 in and about 10.6 oz (~300 g) with a foldable plug. The extra watts and included cable kit make UGREEN the larger, heavier travel brick of the pair. Both beat a stack of single-port cubes for laptop-plus-phone packing. Neither replaces a hotel power strip if you also need AC for a kettle.
Brand stack: PowerIQ versus Nexode Thermal Guard
Winner: preference call, not a lab grade. Anker markets PowerIQ 4.0 dynamic allocation and ActiveShield 2.0 temperature monitoring. UGREEN markets Power Dispenser allocation and Thermal Guard scanning. Treat both as shared-pool allocation plus thermal throttle language common to 2026 GaN bricks. Buyer themes that matter more than the slogan: keep the brick clear of soft bedding, use a capable USB-C PD cable for laptop loads, and return the unit if it smells, cycles oddly, or runs far hotter than other GaN bricks you own. Amazon ratings sit around 4.7 for the Anker 737 and about 4.4 to 4.5 for the Nexode 140W across large review bases. That is crowd signal, not a controlled shootout.
When 140W PD 3.1 matters versus when 120W is enough
Buy the UGREEN Nexode 140W if you charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro class laptop that can negotiate 140W PD 3.1 on USB-C, you want the included 240W cable, and the higher street price is acceptable for that ceiling.
Buy the Anker 737 if a ~100W single-port ceiling covers your 14-inch or Air workload, you want PowerIQ / ActiveShield familiarity and usually lower street pricing, and you already own good PD cables.
Skip both if you only charge a phone (a 30W to 45W cube is enough), you need four USB-C ports at 100W (see the 100W Nexode comparison), or you need a full USB-C dock with displays and Ethernet rather than a wall charger.
Bottom line
Anker 737 and UGREEN Nexode 140W share the same 2C+A travel shape and diverge on the single-port ceiling that defines this SKU pair. UGREEN wins overall for buyers who came here for true 140W PD 3.1 and the included 240W cable. Anker wins value when ~100W single-port plus brand stack is enough. Specs here are from maker sheets and Amazon listings, not a lab shootout. Confirm current street pricing, then View on Amazon before you order.
For a wider charger shortlist, see Best USB-C Chargers for Laptop and Phone. For packing cables and bricks together, see GaN Travel Charging Kit. For the Anker alone, see the Anker 737 charger review.
