Anker sent us five of its latest charging products to test, and they cover every charging situation you can throw at them. There’s an ultra-slim magnetic power bank for daily carry, a tiny wall charger with a screen, a foldable 3-in-1 wireless charging station, a 160W three-port brick, and a 20K power bank beefy enough to keep a family’s worth of devices running on a road trip. We spent a few weeks with all of them to figure out what’s worth the money and what you’d be paying for features you’ll never use.
The short version: all five are genuinely good at what they’re designed to do, but some might fit your needs better than others.
Anker Nano Power Bank (5K, MagGo, Slim): The Daily-Carry Battery That Disappears in Your Pocket
The slimness of this power bank makes it extremely portable without making your pocket or bag heavy or bulge. It doesn’t provide a ton of power, but for a quick power-up, it’s an amazing option.
The only way to power non-MagSafe devices is via USB-C, but that’s not really a dealbreaker at this size. If you want an emergency top-up battery you’ll actually carry every day, this is it.
Quick Specs:
- Capacity: 5,000mAh
- Wireless Output: 15W max (Qi2 certified)
- USB-C: 20W bi-directional
- Dimensions: 4.02 × 2.78 × 0.34 in
- Weight: 4.3 oz
- Price: $54.99
Pros
- Genuinely pocketable—thinner than most phones at just 0.34 inches
- 15W Qi2 charging is noticeably faster than older 7.5W MagSafe banks
- Stays close to skin temperature thanks to graphene and dual-NTC thermal control
- 20W USB-C input recharges the bank itself in under 2 hours
- Works as both a wireless pad and a wired power bank
- Available in four colors
- Ergonomic curved edges feel good in-hand
Cons
- 5,000mAh isn’t enough for a full iPhone 17 Pro Max recharge
- After conversion losses, real-world output is closer to 2,750–3,500mAh
- Not compatible with thick cases (over 2.5mm) or heavily armored types like OtterBox Defender
- Galaxy users need a Qi2-magnetic case for reliable attachment
- Only one non-wireless output option (USB-C)
Anker Nano Charger (45W, Smart Display, 180° Foldable): The Best $30 You Can Spend on a Charger Right Now
This charger is great for traveling or for kids. The folding prongs are perfect for travel, while the display is genuinely fun for kids (and honestly, adults too). The device recognition and real-time power draw info are legitimately useful, not just gimmicky. At the $29.98 sale price, it’s one of those purchases you don’t think twice about.
Quick Specs:
- Output: 45W max USB-C (PD)
- Dimensions: 1.34 × 1.40 × 1.57 in
- Weight: 2.65 oz
- Ports: 1× USB-C
- Display: Rotating smart screen with live stats
- Safety: ActiveShield 5.0, TÜV-certified Care Mode
- Price: $29.98 (on sale from $39.99)
Pros
- 47% smaller and 36% lighter than a standard 30W charger
- Foldable prongs are perfect for travel and tight spaces
- Display recognizes the device you’re using, and shows live power draw
- Care Mode keeps the iPhone’s internal battery up to 9°F cooler during charging
- Available in four colors (white, black, blue, orange)
- Playful animations on the screen are weirdly delightful
- 45W is enough for phones, tablets, and most lighter laptops
Cons
- No cable included
- Device name display only works on iPhone 15 and newer
- Older iPhones with Lightning connectors won’t show battery percentage
- 45W won’t fully drive a 14″ or 16″ MacBook Pro at peak
- Screen is not touch—navigation is gesture-based
Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, MagGo, AirCool, Foldable): The Perfect Travel Companion for Apple Users
The Anker Prime charging station is absolutely perfect for traveling. We’ve been using it for work travel, and the folding design is incredible; it goes from nightstand-ready to bag-ready in seconds. The charging speed is great for overnight/bedside use, juicing up an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously. The one nitpick: the wall charger it comes with doesn’t have folding prongs, which is strange given how travel-focused the charging station itself is.
Quick Specs:
- Phone Output: 25W max (Qi2.2 certified)
- Apple Watch: 5W max (MFW certified)
- Earbuds Pad: 5W max
- Dimensions: 3.74 × 2.38 × 1.22 in
- Weight: 8.11 oz
- Noise: 19 dB (active cooling)
- Price: $149.99
Pros
- Full 25W Qi2 charging on iPhone 16 Pro Max and 17 Pro Max
- The foldable design makes it genuinely travel-friendly
- Active AirCool cooling prevents thermal throttling during sustained charging
- Fan is whisper-quiet at 19 dB
- Pop-up Apple Watch stand is solidly built (tested to 10,000+ cycles)
- MFW certification for the Apple Watch side
- Clean, minimalist design that looks great on a nightstand
- Charges iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously
Cons
- The included wall charger doesn’t have folding prongs (minor but annoying for travel)
- $149.99 is premium pricing
- Not compatible with iPhone 16e
- Galaxy users need a Qi2-magnetic case for magnetic alignment
- AirPods pad is only 5W
Anker Prime Charger (160W, 3 Ports, Smart Display): The Family Travel Charger That Replaces Three Bricks
The Anker Prime Charger is a really nice option for people who need to charge a lot of USB-C devices at once. With three ports and a total output of 160W, it’s a great option for families—especially if they’re traveling. The display is a nice touch for keeping track of which devices are drawing what power. At the $149.99 sale price, it’s the best travel charger we’ve tested this year.
Quick Specs:
- Total Output: 160W
- Single Port Max: 140W (USB-C, PD 3.1)
- Ports: 3× USB-C
- Dimensions: 2.56 × 2.05 × 1.38 in
- Weight: 7.76 oz
- Tech: GaNPrime 2.0, PowerIQ 5.0, ActiveShield 4.0
- Price: $149.99 (on sale from $199.99)
Pros
- 140W single-port output fully matches Apple’s 140W MacBook Pro brick
- Three USB-C ports handle a whole family’s devices at once
- AI Mode 2.0 dynamically reallocates power across ports every 2 minutes
- Touch-interactive display shows live per-port wattage
- Bluetooth app integration for custom per-port limits
- About 70% smaller than carrying three separate original chargers
- Foldable prongs for travel
- Premium scratch-resistant finish looks genuinely nice
- CES 2026 Innovation Award winner
Cons
- $199.99 list price is steep (though the $149.99 sale is excellent)
- Bluetooth display draws a small amount of standby power
- Needs a compatible EPR cable for full 140W output (not included)
- App setup has a small learning curve
- 7.76 oz is noticeable in a bag compared to a basic 65W brick
Anker Prime Power Bank (20K, 220W): The Family Travel Lifesaver
The Anker Prime Power Bank is outstanding for traveling with a family where everyone brings their devices along. We used it on a family trip to keep iPads, iPhones, and even other iPhone power banks charged, and it worked really well across the board. The display is great for keeping an eye on battery level, power input, and power output all at once.
It’s a little heavy, but that’s to be expected for this much power. The included carrying case is a nice touch.
Quick Specs:
- Capacity: 20,100mAh
- Total Output: 220W
- USB-C Output: 140W max
- USB-A Output: 22.5W max
- Input: 100W max
- Dimensions: 1.73 × 1.99 × 5.79 in
- Weight: 1.12 lb
- Price: $179.99
Pros
- 140W single-port output actually fast-charges a MacBook Pro
- 220W total output handles a whole family’s devices simultaneously
- The display shows battery level, input, and output at a glance
- 100W input recharges the bank itself in about an hour
- Flight-approved (under 100Wh TSA limit)
- The carrying case is a nice inclusion
- PowerIQ 4.0 dynamically allocates power across devices
- Full app integration for per-port monitoring
- ActiveShield 4.0 safety monitoring
Cons
- 1.12 lb is heavy, though expected given the capacity and output
- $179.99 is premium pricing
- Real-world usable capacity is ~11,250mAh after conversion losses
- USB-A port maxes at 22.5W—feels like an afterthought on a 220W unit
- Full 100W input requires a 100W+ charger and 5A cable (neither included)
- No wireless charging
These five products aren’t really competing with each other—they’re built for different situations.
Here’s how to pick:
The Anker Nano Power Bank (5K) is the daily-carry pick. If you want a magnetic battery you’ll actually keep in your pocket instead of leaving on the nightstand, this is it. The slimness is the whole point, and it delivers. Just go in knowing it’s an emergency top-up, not a full recharge.
The Anker Nano Charger (45W) is the easy impulse buy of the lineup. At $29.98 on sale, it’s a no-brainer replacement for any old charging brick, and the display is one of those features that’s genuinely fun to interact with. Great for travel, great for kids, and great as a second charger around the house.
The Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station is the pick for Apple ecosystem travelers. If you’re hauling an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods between hotels and home, the folding design makes it the cleanest 3-in-1 solution we’ve tested. The only real complaint is that the included wall charger doesn’t fold—a weird oversight on an otherwise travel-perfect product.
The Anker Prime Charger (160W) is the travel charger for families or anyone with a lot of USB-C devices. Three ports, 160W total, and enough single-port output (140W) to fully drive a 16″ MacBook Pro. At the $149.99 sale price, this is the best value in the entire lineup for anyone who travels with more than one device.
The Anker Prime Power Bank (20K, 220W) is the family travel power station. We tested it on an actual family trip, and it kept multiple iPads, iPhones, and even other power banks charged without breaking a sweat. The weight is real, but so is the capacity. If your travel group has more than two devices that need charging throughout the day, this is the right power bank.
Anker continues to be the safest default in charging gear, and this lineup reinforces why. The Prime Charger (160W) on sale is the standout value of the group—it genuinely replaces three chargers with one pocket-sized unit and picked up a CES 2026 Innovation Award for good reason. The Nano Charger (45W) is the easy impulse buy. The Wireless Charging Station and Prime Power Bank are both excellent for their specific use cases—travel and family travel, respectively. And the Nano Power Bank is a lovely daily-carry accessory, as long as you understand what 5,000 mAh actually delivers.
All five retail directly from Anker. Prices and availability were current at the time of writing; Anker runs frequent sales, so it’s worth checking before you buy.
Source: Manufacturer-supplied review samples