You can dial in the power output on Anker’s new desktop charger


Anker announced several additions to the company’s Prime line of chargers today, including a new desktop version that allows the power output of its six USB ports to be customized through a control dial. As a result, connected devices get exactly as much power as they need.
The new $169.99 Anker Prime Charger shares 250W of power across four USB-C ports and two USB-A ports. The first USB-C port can deliver up to 140W of power, while the other three max out at 100W. The two USB-A ports deliver up to 22.5W each.
The charger offers four different power distribution modes, adjustable through a built-in control dial or Anker’s mobile app.
A 2.26-inch LCD screen shows the power draw of each USB-C port, as well as the total power draw of all connected devices. It also lets the Anker Prime Charger double as a desktop clock, displaying the time and date as a screensaver that activates after a set time. For more detailed data, including the power draw over time, the output can also be monitored through a Bluetooth connection to Anker’s mobile app.
A slightly cheaper (by about $5) alternative is the new 8-in-1 Anker Prime Charging Station. For $164.99, it offers a maximum power output of 240W across four USB-C ports and two USB-A ports and includes a pair of AC outlets that will save you from having to crawl under a desk to plug something in.
The 8-in-1 lacks different charging modes — it automatically detects the power needs of connected devices and distributes it as needed — but it does offer connectivity to Anker’s mobile app, allowing power output to be monitored and scheduled. It also features a very large wall adapter, which means the device that actually sits on your desk is slimmer than Anker’s other desktop offerings.
Anker announced several additions to the company’s Prime line of chargers today, including a new desktop version that allows the power output of its six USB ports to be customized through a control dial. As a result, connected devices get exactly as much power as they need. The new $169.99…
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