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Anker Prime 250W USB-C Charger 6-Port GaN Charging Station w/ Smart Control Dial (AKA2345) on sale for $124.99 - $37.50 (apply discount code
ANKRFRIDAY25 at checkout) - $17.50 (apply coupon code
CYBERWEEK20 at checkout) =
$69.99.
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Features:- 250W desktop charger, featuring four USB-C and two USB-A ports
- USB-C1: 140W Max, USB-C2/C3/C4: 100W Max, USB-A1/A2: 22.5W Max
- 2.26" LCD display, providing visual feedback on charging status and speed
- Smart app control via Wi-Fi 2.4Ghz or Bluetooth
- Clock mode and themes for idle hours
- Personalized charging with the smart control dial, which allows for immediate adjustments to energy output
Community Reviews
This Anker 250W GaN Prime charging station is best as a dense, all in one desktop hub for phones, tablets, laptops, and other USB C gear. It can push up to 140 watts to a power bank, around 80 watts to a Mac, and the phone stays cool while charging. The app adds useful graphs and manual port control, and the screen and dial make it feel like a serious charging brick. The main caveat is that connected devices can briefly renegotiate power when a laptop or other high draw device is added, and some QC 2 and 3 gear may need different cables. It suits a shared charging spot if you want lots of ports in one heavy unit.
Common Questions (5)
Yes, a brief disconnect can happen when another device is added because the charger renegotiates power across shared ports. This is usually a split-second interruption and is most noticeable with higher-draw devices; smaller loads like an iPhone or iPad are less likely to be affected.
It can charge a full Apple setup, including MacBooks, iPads, iPhones, AirPods, and MagSafe accessories. One reported caveat is that some Amazon 1-star reviews mention weak power delivery to Apple peripherals, and another report says a MacBook only reached about 80W until a firmware update fixed earlier 60W charging behavior.
It can reach 140W when charging a power bank, and one report says a Mac tops out around 80W. It also supports fast charging for phones and can keep a phone cool while charging.
It can get hot enough that nothing should be placed on top of it, so it needs room to breathe. One setup also used its scheduling and auto-off features while all ports were occupied, including a MacBook.
Yes, both coupon codes can be applied after removing and re-adding the Anker code. The checkout initially showed a one-code-only restriction, but the workaround made both discounts stick.
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Thanks for point out this. When they share a rail, each of the connected ports renegotiate protocol and power draw. On one hand, it makes for an adaptable charger. On the other hand, I don't like the idea of power fluctuations each time a device is connected or disconnected.
I looked at the SlimQ 150W--found two versions--one with four USB-C and one with three USB-C and one USB-A. Both chargers that have ports that provide an "up to" output range. Doesn't that mean that there is also dynamic negotiation going on based on device plug-in and unplug?
As an aside, I see so many generic chargers that claim 500, 800, even 1000W. Out of morbid curiosity, I got a few to try, none even come close to what they claim.
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