Anker Charger 140W, 4-Port, PD 3.1 review: a top-drawer phone charger with an adept display
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Anker Charger 140W, 4-port, PD 3.1 Comments
this Anker Charger 140W, 4 ports, PD 3.1 – This is a little mouthful. But don’t be fooled, this charger doesn’t make up for anything with its epic name. The charger is undoubtedly four ports, admirable maximum power output and even its own display, and is undoubtedly the best performer. But is it worth the high price of $89.99/£89.99?
Well, if we’re talking about performance, the answer is yes. When quad charge, you can get 65W and 45W from USB-C ports 1 and 2 respectively from USB-C ports 1 and 2, with a total overall maximum of 140W. You can even route the full 140W to any of these ports when charging one device at a time – not bad at all!
When I tested the charger to verify its strength, I was happy with the results. Even with all four ports, I’m able to get Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 0%-100% in less than 80 minutes. That’s the speed I expected The best Android phone charger and The best iPhone charger.
If you want to see how fast the device charges, this model has a neat display on the top of the charger. When you first insert it, you’ll be looked very faced by the robot – that kind of face Ugreen Uno Charger 100Wplease note. Anyway, after initial startup, you can filter between three different monitors: power consumption per port; temperature monitoring; and total power usage (watts).
I tend to stick to the first menu to check the changing power usage in each individual port, although the temperature monitoring screen is also convenient. This monitor offers a rating depending on how hot the charger is or can let you know if it is in high performance/cooling mode – it’s always nice to know!
Other things I like are the positioning of the port. They are located on the bottom of the charger, which means that if you use a wall outlet, your cable will hang. This seems to me, as if you use a socket close to a desk or sofa, you won’t press the cable against the surface. This makes the charger perfect for use in tight spaces. Combine it with its foldable pins and compact sizes and you’ll be a real winner in portability and seamless usability.
But that’s not all – it’s also a very nice charger. The display is beautiful and bright, and the case has a premium look. Not only that, there are two elegant color options – dark grey or silver. Well, that’s if you’re in the US – I do want our UK residents to have a silver option.
But that’s my little trouble – what is the real gain of this charger? Well, if I had to pick something, it might be the price. This model costs $89.99/£89.99 (about $140), and is by no means cheap. However, this charger does come with USB-C cables with USB-C cables, and I still think it has a lot of value given its included display. This is especially true when you consider that the Ugreen Nexode Pro 160W 4-port charger (a clear competitor to this Anker alternative) is priced at $119.99/£99.99. So, if you have cash, you can say that this entry from Anker gets almost everything right and worth a try.
Anker Charger 140W, 4-port, PD 3.1 Review: Price and Specifications
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price |
$89.99 / £89.99 (approximately $140) |
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Total power output |
140W |
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Number of ports |
4 |
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Port type |
3X USB-C; 1x USB-A |
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aspect |
2.7 x 2.7 x 1.4 inches/ 69 x 69 x 36mm |
