45 watts, a single USB-C port, and a rotating angled display are Ugreen’s answer to Anker’s smart-screen charger push. The company has launched the Ugreen 45W USB-C GaN Fast Charger (X740) in China, with a compact body, foldable prongs, and Apple device recognition, according to Notebookcheck.
The charger is listed in China for the equivalent of around $18 and is scheduled to go on sale on May 26. That puts the X740 below Anker’s comparable Nano Charger (45W, Smart Display, 180° Foldable), which Notebookcheck says currently sells for $39.99 in the US.
45W X740 arrives in China with a display built for wall outlets
The Ugreen X740 is a compact GaN wall charger built around a 45W ceiling, aimed at phones, tablets, smaller laptops, and other USB-C devices that can draw within that limit. Ugreen says that output is enough to charge most phones, including the iPhone 17 Pro, to 50% in around 20 minutes.
The design hook is not just the wattage. The X740 has an angled smart display on the front bevel, positioned so charging data is easier to read while the charger is plugged into a wall socket or desk outlet.
The display can rotate depending on outlet orientation, according to Notebookcheck. That matters because tiny charger screens often become unreadable once the adapter is flipped sideways or tucked behind furniture.
Key launch details:
- Product: Ugreen 45W USB-C GaN Fast Charger (X740)
- Market: China
- Output: Up to 45W
- Size: 44 × 40 × 37.92 mm
- Weight: 96g
- Port: Single USB-C
- Price: Around $18
- Sale date: May 26
- Travel feature: Foldable prongs
No supplied launch material lists markets beyond China. For now, the X740 is a China-market release with no sourced international pricing or retail date attached.
Apple model recognition turns the display into more than decoration
The X740 can recognize connected iPhone, iPad, and MacBook models and adjust power delivery accordingly, according to the source material. Ugreen frames that as a way to improve charging speed and safety by matching output to the connected device.
That is the same broad idea Notebookcheck highlighted with Anker’s Nano 45W charger earlier this year: the charger is not only pushing watts, but also identifying what is plugged in. In practice, the value depends on how accurately the charger detects devices and how meaningfully it changes charging behavior.
The screen also appears to carry more than a simple wattage readout. Related launch details say it can show real-time charging information including power output, voltage, current, charging protocol, and temperature. It can also display certain Apple device models directly and supports custom emojis.
That makes the display useful in two ways:
- Diagnostics: Users can see whether a device is actually drawing high power or sitting at a lower charge rate.
- Compatibility checks: Apple model recognition may help users confirm that the charger has identified the connected iPhone, iPad, or MacBook correctly.
- Thermal visibility: Temperature readouts could make heat behavior easier to track during longer charging sessions.
The X740 supports output profiles listed as 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, and 20V/2.25A, with a maximum output of 45W. It also supports 100-240V input, which fits the travel-focused design, though plug compatibility will still depend on the region and adapter used.
For readers tracking Ugreen’s broader charger moves, the X740 sits close to the theme in Ugreen Sparks Buzz with Slim 45W Charger and Smart Tech. For Apple accessory buyers, the model-recognition angle also overlaps with the kind of hardware-specific constraints seen in Four 6K Displays, One Catch: FusionDock Ultra Locks Out PCs.
Ugreen’s 96g charger undercuts Anker on price, not weight
Notebookcheck positions the X740 directly against Anker’s Nano Charger (45W, Smart Display, 180° Foldable). Both chargers target the same broad use case: a small 45W USB-C wall adapter with smarter device handling than a basic cube charger.
The differences are visible in the numbers Ugreen has shared.
| Feature | Ugreen 45W USB-C GaN Fast Charger (X740) | Anker Nano Charger 45W Smart Display |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum output | 45W | 45W |
| Smart display | Angled, rotating display | Smart display |
| Device recognition | iPhone, iPad, MacBook models | Intelligent device identification |
| Weight | 96g | 75g |
| China/US pricing cited | Around $18 in China | $39.99 in the US |
| Prongs | Foldable | 180° foldable |
The X740 is heavier than Anker’s cited 75g alternative, despite Ugreen pitching portability through foldable prongs and a compact shell. Its size — 44 × 40 × 37.92 mm — still puts it in travel-charger territory, but the screen and angled structure appear to add some mass.
The more interesting split is usability. A standard wall charger disappears once plugged in; the X740 wants to remain visible. The angled display is aimed at desk sockets, bedside outlets, and wall plugs where a flat screen would point in the wrong direction.
Ugreen also says the charger uses a GaN chip, graphene-based cooling materials, and potting technology for heat management. Those claims need independent testing before they carry much weight, especially because compact chargers can behave differently under sustained load than they do in short demonstrations.
May 26 sale date leaves testing, cable details, and rollout questions open
The near-term date is clear: the Ugreen X740 is set to go on sale in China on May 26. The available material also gives the core hardware picture: 45W, single USB-C, 96g, foldable prongs, angled rotating display, and Apple device recognition.
Several details still need confirmation from retail listings or hands-on testing. The supplied material does not specify bundled cable options. It also does not establish how consistently the model-recognition feature works across Apple devices or whether it materially changes charge times versus a conventional 45W USB-C PD charger.
The practical test will be simple: whether the X740 can hold high output without excessive heat, whether the screen remains readable in real outlets, and whether Apple device recognition does more than display a model name.
For Ugreen, the X740 shows a different route in the 45W charger category. It is not chasing higher wattage here. It is adding interface, device awareness, and visible charging data to a mainstream power level — and the next signal is whether that China launch turns into a broader retail push.
The Bottom Line
- Ugreen is undercutting Anker’s comparable 45W smart-display charger on price.
- The rotating angled display addresses a common usability issue with wall-mounted charger screens.
- The launch is currently limited to China, with no confirmed international release or pricing.
