At a glance
Expert's Rating
Pros
- Good charging performance
- Intelligent power distribution
- Integrated charging cable
- Favorable price
Cons
- Plain plastic housing
- Scratch-sensitive housing
Our Verdict
The Baseus Enercore CJ11 is suitable for anyone who is looking for a charger with an integrated cable for iPhone, iPad and MacBook and doesn’t want to spend a lot of money.
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The Baseus Enercore CJ11 is a 67W power delivery charger with an integrated, 2.6ft-long (80cm) USB-C cable that can be pulled out in five stages and stowed back into the housing. The device also has two additional USB-C ports so that up to three devices can be charged simultaneously.
Design
With dimensions of 2.8 x 2.3 x 1.5 inches (7 x 5.8 x 3.7cm) and a weight of 7oz (199g), the charger is slightly larger and heavier than comparable models without a cable. The housing is made of matt plastic.
Alternatives include the Ugreen Nexode 65W Charger with Retractable USB-C Cable that similarly also includes two ports, although its ports differ from the Baseus Enercore CJ11’s double USB-C as one of the Ugreen’s is USB-C and the other legacy USB-A. If legacy USB-A is important to you then consider the Nexode, which is larger at 2.1 x 2 x 2 inches (5.3 x 5 x 5cm) but around the same weight at 6.9oz (195g).
Each connection—whether the integrated USB-C cable and the two USB-C ports—supports the same power output of up to 67W. Support for all common charging protocols ensures broad compatibility with various devices.
If only one device is being charged, the full 67W are available. With two or three devices, the maximum output of 65W is divided between all the ports used.
An AI-controlled thermal control automatically reduces the power to protect the charger and the connected devices. The use of graphene technology and the customised design also ensure temperature equalisation.
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In practice
The relatively large design has a positive effect on the temperature in practice. The housing only heats up slightly at maximum power with a MacBook or several devices at the same time.
The Enercore CJ11 also impresses in terms of charging performance. An iPhone 15 was charged by 52% after 30 minutes, an 11-inch iPad Pro by 37% and an M3 MacBook Air by 54%.
The integrated charging cable is long enough for most applications and also retracts reliably. The USB-C plug holds securely thanks to a magnet, which usually requires a fingernail when removing it.
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Price
The Baseus Enercore CJ11 costs $69.99, although at the time of writing it was discounted to $49.99 when bought direct from Baseus. It is also available from Amazon.
The plug types are available only for North America and the E.U. If you are a UK user, you should instead consider the £39 Ugreen Nexode 65W that also features a retractable USB-C cable plus two ports. As mentioned at the start of this review, one of the Ugreen’s two ports is USB-A, so U.S. customers might also consider the $49 Ugreen charger if if USB-A is a requirement.
For more options see our best USB-C chargers for MacBook review roundup.
Should you buy the Baseus Enercore CJ11 Charger?
The Baseus Enercore CJ11 offers a solid mid-sized laptop charger at a fair price. If you can do without USB-A ports, this is a good choice. The comparatively large case can be a little impractical when travelling, but it doesn’t matter at home or in the office.
The integrated charging cable, which can be reliably rolled up, and the magnetic fixing of the plug in the storage tray are particularly useful. The position of the USB-C ports is also well thought out and makes it easy to charge multiple devices.
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This article originally appeared on our sister publication Macwelt and was translated and localized from German.