New JOYROOM 140W Charger has 2 Retractable Cables, 3 Ports

Smartphones first, and now even some smartwatches are starting to ship without a charger. This move to reduce environmental waste and lower shipping costs works well in favor of companies, but it is making users look for alternative chargers. This is where something as versatile as the JOYROOM PODIX 140W charging station comes in. It is a GaN desktop charger with dual 2.6-foot retractable USB-C cables and three connectivity ports, so you need nothing more after this.

The charging station comes with its own base pad, which sticks to the desktop and rests comfortably on it, so it’s convenient to use. With this on the table, you can get rid of the collection of adaptors and cables you have been using separately to charge your laptop, phone and smartwatch. Now, this one device on the table, tethered to a power outlet by a single cable, can let you charge all your devices together.

It’s “One charger for 99% of daily devices.” It can deliver up to 140W total output, which the company says can power up a “16-inch MacBook Pro to 50% in just 25 minutes.” The most interesting aspect about this desktop charger, of course, is its two built-in retractable USB-C cables, which can eliminate cable clutter while extending your charging range across the desk.

Keeping you abreast of how much power each retracting cable or connectivity port is delivering, JOYROOM has outfitted this cuboid charger with a 1.54-inch LCD. This is not the first charger with retracting cables and a built-in display. JOYROOM PODIX PR70, which recently made its Kickstarter debut, is my personal favorite for its unique two onboard displays, 70 cm retractable USB-C cable, and a 32 cm carry-strap USB-C cable that doubles as a carrying strap.

Coming back to the PODIX 140W 5-Port desktop GaN charger, it comprises two USB-A ports, one USB-C port, and, of course, the two built-in retractable USB-C charging cables. For most users, that is more than enough connectivity. It is compatible with laptops, tablets, smartphones, drones, game consoles, smartwatches, and more from all major companies, including Apple and Samsung.

The versatile charger has one USB-C port that delivers up to 140W output, while the two auto-retracting USB-C cables can provide 100W each. The pair of USB-A ports can each deliver 30W, suitable for phones, earbuds, and other low-power devices. The PODIX charger can intelligently distribute the total power across all five ports based on their real-time device needs. So, you can use it safely and efficiently without manual adjustments.

JOYROOM gives the PODIX charger a 180-degree rotatable structure that adapts to multiple desktop positions. You can rotate the charger in any orientation you want for your convenience. Paired with retractable cables and flexible screen orientation, the charger can, therefore, provide seamless charging access from every angle.

The onboard screen remains illuminated throughout when the devices are connected to the charger, showing the wattage each cable and port is currently delivering. You can cycle through the total power output, individual port outputs, or switch to another screen featuring a cute little LED face.

The JOYROOM PODIX 140W GaN desktop charger is currently down by 11% on Amazon. You can get it for $79.99 now; the actual retail price is $89.99.