Stuffcool Nomad Pro review: for power travellers

There are travellers, and then there are frequent travellers. Over and above this, I think there’s scope for one more tier — the power travellers. Now I might not exactly fall in the highest tier, but I do come close. An average work trip for me involves carrying a laptop, two or more smartphones, at least one powerbank, along with a bunch of accessories like TWS earbuds, a smartwatch, and sometimes, a tablet too. And the one thing common between all these devices is that they all need juicing up. So when I found out about the Nomad Pro, I simply had to try it out. This multi-port charger comes from Stuffcool, the Indian brand that has become a name to reckon with in the accessories segment, and is especially known for its power solutions covering chargers, powerbanks and cables.

The Nomad Pro uses GaN technology and seems to be one of its most loaded chargers yet. GaN tech helps keep the size small, and chargers that use this are becoming increasingly popular, especially for high-power and multi-device use cases. Read on for the details, what it can do, and if you should spend Rs 6,499 on it and give it space in your bag.

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Features: loaded and packed


The two biggest highlights of the Nomad Pro are the 140W of raw power it packs and the world travel plugs it comes with. These two aspects, combined with its compact size, make it an apt travel companion. What’s more, it even comes with a tiny TFT display that displays charging stats and output for each port, so you can see the power drawn by connected devices at just a glance. This is a nifty addition, and one seen only on pricier rivals (including offerings from the likes of Anker and others). It’s nice to see it on a made-in-India offering.


As soon as you plug in the Nomad Pro into a wall socket, connect a device and switch it on, the display lights up, indicating the total power being drawn. A small capacitive button on top cycles through different information modes, showing total power draw, port-wise breakup of the same, and whether the device is operating at normal temperatures.


The Nomad Pro features two Type-C and a single Type-A port, and boosts support for PD 3.1 and Advanced Voltage System (AVS) that automatically adjusts voltage and power flow to match device requirements. Each Type-C port can output up to 140W of power when used standalone, while the Type-A port goes up to 18W. I think it could do with another port or two, given the high power output, and Stuffcool doesn’t include any cables with the charger either. However, the world travel adapters can be super handy if you travel abroad frequently and need to juice up multiple devices at one go. The plug adapters are swappable, with the device itself sporting flip-out flat pins that work directly in the US. Just pick the adapter you need (EU, India and UK plugs are included) and slide it over the flat pins to lock it in place. Thanks to these adapters, the Nomad Pro can work in over 100 countries and eliminates the need to carry additional universal adapters.

A bunch of safety features are also included to safeguard your devices against overvoltage, over-temperature, short circuits, and surges.

Performance: fast and zippy


I tried the Nomad Pro with a bunch of different devices, and it shines with its charging speeds. Its real power becomes evident while charging multiple devices simultaneously, though. Worth mentioning that most modern phones, laptops and tablets charge at varying speeds depending upon their battery levels, and usually start slowing down in terms of their power draw after the battery levels cross certain levels.


The Nomad Pro’s intelligent IC adjusts power as per device requirements, and after a while, its display will indicate a drop in the power output. I charged a MacBook Air, and an iPhone 17 Pro Max via its Type-C ports, and then connected a Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold to the Type-A port. Within just 10 minutes, the MacBook Air moved to from 10 to 20 percent, while the iPhone jumped from 20 to 42 percent. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold was originally at 60, and jumped to 66 percent in 10 minutes. In about an hour, I had the MacBook Air crossing 70, and both the phones at 90 percent. The key thing to note is that the Nomad Pro doesn’t compromise on charging speeds when multiple devices are connected, and stays cool too.

Verdict


Priced at Rs 6,499, the Stuffcool Nomad Pro is a solid travel companion, and is ideal if you’re a power traveller who needs to juice up multiple devices simultaneously. Plus, it’s good to have a reliable, capable charging solution which is made in India, and comes from a reputed Indian brand… which helps add to the peace of mind when you’re connecting a bunch of pricey devices to it. I wish there were another port or two, and it would have been nice to see at least one fast-charging cable in the box. But these are mere niggles, and don’t take away anything from the fact that this is one handy accessory — the high power output, the compact size, the plug adapters, and the nifty display, all combine to turn the Nomad Pro into the one charger that can replace them all.

Editor’s rating: 8.5 / 10

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