This 100W Charger Is Powerful, But Mostly It’s Just Freaking Cool

If you’re on the hunt for a new charger capable of powering a laptop or Nintendo Switch 2, along with other devices at once, the Sharge Pixel 100 might be an ideal choice. Its 100 watts of power, four USB ports, retro display, and small size make it hard to beat.

Price and Availability

The Sharge Pixel 100 is available to buy now. It retails for $72 (on Amazon) but is on sale for $64.90. For people looking for even more power, there’s a 140W version that drops the USB-A port. It retails for $94, but is currently on sale for $84.90.

A Dense Charger, In More Ways Than One

The first thing I noticed about the Pixel 100 when I took it out of the box was how dense it felt. The Sharge Retractable 65, for instance, is feather-light in comparison. I had to toss the Pixel 100 in my hand a few times to confirm that it had the heft I thought it did.

The second thing that initially stood out was its small size. Sharge says it uses “5th-gen GaN technology,” which may account for both its size and 0.49-pound weight, but either way, it is impressively small.

This 100W charger crams in four ports, foldable prongs, and a retro dot-matrix display into its 2.4 x 2.1 x 1.5-inch frame. Most chargers won’t (or can’t) give you these features in this size of device. I found it very versatile to have three Type-C ports and one Type-A port accessible. This charger can fit in nearly any bag or pouch you want to carry it in, which makes it always available. Including the clever display, it’s densely packed with features beyond its weight.

A Basic Display Is Still Handy

More chargers and power banks are adding screens and displays to show the power flow. I’m a big fan of this for a few reasons, but mostly because it’s interesting to see how much power something is using, without busting out a special tool. Secondarily, knowing how much power a device is consuming can help with your overall expectations for charging times.

The dot-matrix display on the Pixel 100 isn’t technically good, but it’s functional and looks cool. You can dim it with a press of the orange button and turn it off with a second press. This is neat. If you’re using it in the dark, you have a way to control the brightness.

The other clever thing is that each press of the white button underneath the orange one rotates the read-out 90 degrees. That means, no matter which orientation you plug it in, you’ll be able to read it.

If there’s a downside to the screen, it’s the way it displays the power read-outs when more than one thing is plugged into it. When you’re charging a single product, it shows the power draw and only shows that information. If you have multiple, then it just constantly cycles through showing all of them. It rotates through those readings at nearly once per second. It’s not unreadable, but it’s quick.

Similarly, when nothing is plugged into the Pixel 100, it just rotates through seemingly random letters and numbers. For those who are curious, the “C” stands for the USB-C port, and the I, II, or III indicates which port number it’s displaying. “TTL” stands for “total.”

I wish there were a third button on the charger somewhere to select the different power readings and manually cycle through them. I understand prioritizing the brightness and rotating functions, but I do find myself wondering whether the cycling information on the display will be confusing or not.

Should You Buy the Sharge Pixel 100?

I used the Sharge Pixel 100 to charge an iPad Pro and Nintendo Switch 2 without a problem. I also used it to charge various devices around my house. At full retail price, it’s not a great value, but it does work well. Mostly, though, it nails the retro aesthetic and is just cool looking.

The company also sells a 140W version that’s only a smidge taller, wider, and heavier. If you can swing the extra cost, that one is also a solid product. The main factor will be whether you want a USB-A port or whether more total power is more important to your charging needs.