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BigBlur

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I have an iPhone, MagSafe charger, iPad Pro, and an Apple Watch S7. I'm looking for something that is basically two Apple chargers in one plug, and came across these...

I first discovered Anker's Nano Pro (40W). Its single port output is listed as: 5V/3A (15W), 9V/3A (27W), 15V/2.66A (40W), 20V/2A (40W), PPS: 3.3V-16V/2.5A (8.25W-40W). For two ports, they just state 20W + 20W.

Then I discovered Anker's PowerPort III Duo, which seems to be more similar to Apple's 20W charger, with the following output per port: 5V/3A (15W), 9V/2.22A (20W), 12V/1.5A (18W).

For reference, the output for Apple's 20W charger is listed as: 5V/3A (15W), 9V/2.22A (20W).

I know both of the Anker ones will work for charging my devices, but is one more ideal than the other? Is the only difference that the Nano Pro can carry up to 40W on a single port, which would be overkill for my needs? Also, what are people's thoughts on these Anker chargers not being UL listed? Should I just stick with the one Apple makes?
 
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I was also wondering the same thing. jsut buy it and test it against the apple plug. if it sucks, return. let us know
 
I ended up getting the Nano Pro (40W). I figured it'd be better to get the newer model, and the 40W could be useful when needed. Someone told me the iPad Pro can take in more than 20W when charging, but I haven't confirmed that or really compared it to Apple's charger. It works well and charges my iPhone and iPad quickly.

I'm currently using it for my MagSafe charger and Apple Watch charger since I bought a stand that incorporates both of them. I'll probably get another charger to use around the house or when traveling.
 
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