Baseus Enercore CJ11 67W Charger review: Cheap charger with USB-C cable

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The Baseus Enercore CJ11 is a 67W power charger with an integrated 80cm long USB-C cable that can be removed in five steps and stored in the case. 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 3.7 cm) and a weight of 7 oz (199 g), the charger is slightly larger and heavier than comparable models without a cable. The case is made of matte plastic.

Alternatives include the Ugreen Nexode 65W Charger with Retractable USB-C Cable which also includes two ports, although its ports differ from the Baseus Enercore CJ11’s dual USB-C as one of the Ugreens is USB-C and the other is legacy USB-A. If the older USB-A is important to you, consider the Nexode, which is larger at 2.1 x 2 x 2 inches (5.3 x 5 x 5 cm) but about the same weight at 6.9 oz (195 g).

Each connection, whether the integrated USB-C cable or the two USB-C ports, supports the same output power of up to 67 W. Support for all common charging protocols ensures broad compatibility with various devices.

If only one device is charging, the full 67W is available. With two or three devices, the maximum power of 65 W is distributed between all ports used.

An AI-controlled thermal control automatically reduces power to protect the charger and connected devices. The use of graphene technology and custom design also ensures temperature equalization.

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In practice

The relatively large design has a positive effect on the temperature in practice. The case only heats up slightly at maximum power with a MacBook or multiple devices at the same time.

The Enercore CJ11 also impresses in terms of charging performance. An iPhone 15 was 52% charged after 30 minutes, an 11-inch iPad Pro was 37%, and a MacBook Air M3 was 54%.

The integrated charging cable is long enough for most applications and also retracts reliably. The USB-C plug holds securely with a magnet, which usually requires a fingernail to remove.

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Price

The Baseus Enercore CJ11 costs $69.99, although at the time of writing it has been marked down to $49.99 when purchased directly from Baseus. It is also available on Amazon.

Plug types are only available for North America and EU. If you’re a UK user, you should instead consider the £39 Ugreen Nexode 65W, which also includes a retractable USB-C cable and two ports. As mentioned at the start of this review, one of the Ugreen’s two ports is USB-A, so US customers may also want to consider the $49 Ugreen charger if USB-A is a requirement.

For more options, check out our roundup of the best USB-C chargers for MacBook.

Should you buy the Baseus Enercore CJ11 charger?

The Baseus Enercore CJ11 offers a solid mid-sized laptop charger at a reasonable price. If you can live without USB-A ports, this is a good choice. The relatively large case can be a little impractical when traveling, but that doesn’t matter at home or in the office.

Particularly useful are the integrated charging cable, which can be wound up reliably, and the magnetic attachment of the plug in the storage bin. The position of the USB-C ports is also well thought out and allows for easy charging of multiple devices.