Anker 75W retractable vs UGREEN 130W: which car charger fits how you use it?

This comparison uses Anker's and UGREEN's published specs and their Amazon.co.uk listings, read alongside owner reviews. We have not tested either charger.

Specs side by side

The differences that matter

Laptop charging

This is the clearest split. The UGREEN's 100W USB-C port, with the 100W cable in the box, is built to charge a USB-C laptop at speed. The Anker tops out at 45W on its cable and 30W on its port. That is fine for phones, tablets and many small laptops, but a larger laptop will charge slowly or just hold its level while you work from a lay-by or a car park.

The retractable cable

The Anker's main selling point is the cable that pulls out to 75 cm and winds back in. In a car with the 12V socket low on the centre console, such as many superminis, it means no loose cable around the gear lever or handbrake and no cable to forget at home. The catch is that if the built-in cable fails, you lose the 45W output, though the 30W port still works with a normal cable. Anker says the cable is swing tested for over 12,000 cycles.

Ports for passengers

The UGREEN has three ports including one USB-A, so a driver's phone, a passenger's phone and an older USB-A cable for a child's tablet can all run at once. The Anker charges two devices. For a family estate or a seven-seater on a long run up the M6, three ports is the more practical setup.

Size and fit

Anker lists the A2738 at 77 g and pitches it as ultra-compact. We did not find a published size or weight for the UGREEN on the pages we checked, so if your socket sits in a tight recess, check the listing photos against the space you have.

Socket load

Higher output means more current from the car's socket. Anker lists its input as 8A. Before running a high-wattage charger at full load, check the socket's fuse rating in your car's handbook, particularly if you also run a dash cam or cool box from the same circuit.

Pick the Anker 75W if...

• You mostly charge phones and want the cable built in.
• You hate loose cables in the footwell or keep losing them.
• You charge at most two devices at once.

Pick the UGREEN 130W if...

• You charge a USB-C laptop in the car.
• You need three ports, including USB-A for older cables.
• Your phone benefits from PPS or Quick Charge protocols.

For how wattage, protocols and cables fit together, read ourcar charger buying guideor see all our car charger picks. More on each model in theAnker 75W reviewand the UGREEN 130W review, and more from the brand at Anker.

Frequently asked questions

Can the Anker 75W charge a laptop?

Yes, within limits. Its retractable USB-C cable delivers up to 45W, which suits phones, tablets and many thin laptops that accept USB-C Power Delivery. A laptop that wants more than 45W will charge more slowly or only hold its level while in use. The UGREEN's 100W port is the better match for larger laptops.

Does the UGREEN deliver 130W from one port?

No. 130W is the combined total across three ports. UGREEN's Amazon listing gives up to 100W on the USB-C2 port and PD 30W on USB-C1, with the USB-A port for older cables. The single most powerful output is the 100W USB-C port.

Will they work in a van or lorry with a 24V socket?

Both makers list 12V and 24V input, so both should work in a 24V vehicle as well as a normal 12V car. Anker lists its input as 12V/24V at 8A.

Which one has the longer warranty?

Both list two years. The Amazon.co.uk listing for the Anker states a 24-month warranty, and UGREEN's UK site lists a 2-year warranty.

Do I need a special cable for 100W charging?

Yes. 100W over USB-C needs a 5A cable with an e-marker chip. UGREEN includes one: a 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable rated 100W. Using an ordinary 3A cable on the 100W port caps the output well below 100W.