The biggest trend in charging technology these days is retractable cables; Basically, this is where there is a cable integrated into the body of the charger, so you don’t have to worry about carrying it with you. Baseus and Ugreen are leaders in this field, and these chargers are so good that I don’t carry a normal charger with me when I travel.
Thankfully, India’s Stuffcool also got on the bandwagon, and the Zeno 65W is a standard USB PD GaN charger that comes with a retractable cable. the charger is Available on Amazon for ₹2,899And I used it for most of the last three months.
The Zeno 65W is a bit larger than most GaN chargers, and this is due to the housing inside where the cable spools. Although it’s a bit larger, it’s still not as big as most regular chargers, and that’s a good thing if you’re interested in using it as a travel charger.
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Like other Stuffcool products, the Zeno 65W comes with an Indian plug, and I didn’t see any problem connecting it to a wall outlet. The built-in cable has four preset lengths, and the 0.68 meter cable is long enough to use comfortably on a nightstand or in a hotel.
Even with extended use, the built-in cable system has proven reliable, and that’s one reason I waited three months to write about the charger. StuffCool notes that the retractable cable is not covered under warranty, so you’ll have to make sure you don’t pull the cable too hard; Thankfully, after a day or two you’ll have a better idea of ​​how extensive it is.
The Zeno 65W goes up to 65W over the USB PD 3.0 protocol, making it a good choice for use with phones. I tested it with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Vivo X300 Ultra, and Find The power profiles are in line with other USB PD chargers I’ve tested, and I didn’t notice any issues in this regard. With PPS also available, it’s a good option to use with Samsung devices in general.
I also like that the charger has a secondary USB-C port, and it gives you the ability to charge two devices at the same time. The second port also goes up to 65W, but when both the built-in cable and the USB-C port are in use simultaneously, the 65W power budget is split – 45W goes to the cable, and the port is limited to 20W. Still, it’s a good way to charge two devices overnight. Another positive is that StuffCool bundles a USB-C cable in the box, so you can use it with another USB-C port.
The build quality is quite good; Unlike UGREEN’s Nexode Pro chargers, which have a metal casing, the Zeno 65W is made of plastic, but I had no problems after three months of use, including taking the charger on the road.
Overall, the Zeno 65W is another great addition to Stuffcool’s charging portfolio. The GaN charger is small enough to take anywhere, and the built-in cable makes it more convenient to use.
