Anker's New 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger With 25W Qi2.2 Fast Charging is Now Available for $120

[MacRumors]

Anker today launched its latest charger for the iPhone, the Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station. It's a 3-in-1 charger that can charge an iPhone at up to 25W, fast charge an iPhone, and charge AirPods, too.

The Prime Wireless Charging Station features Qi2.2 support, which lets a compatible MagSafe iPhone charge at up to 25W. It's the same speed as Apple's MagSafe charger, and it is 10W faster than the standard Qi2 MagSafe chargers.

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 models are able to fast charge with the Prime Wireless Charging Station, and can get up to a 50 percent charge within 30 minutes. We were able to test the Prime Wireless Charging Station ahead of launch, and it did indeed charge an iPhone 17 Pro Max from dead to 46 percent in a 30-minute period as promised. Wireless charging speeds can vary based on charge level, temperature, and other factors, but the Prime Wireless Charging Station is able to match Apple's native iPhone 17 MagSafe charging options.

Charging speeds are steady thanks to an active "AirCool" feature that keeps the iPhone cool while it's charging. It's meant to ensure the iPhone is below 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit while it's on the charger, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max did feel slightly cooler than when charging with a standard MagSafe charger. The included cooling system is close to inaudible with a tiny fan embedded at the back and a vent at the top, so it's suitable for use on a nightstand or desktop.

It's not clear if the active cooling makes a major difference in all circumstances since we have also been able to get a similar charge in a similar time period with Apple's MagSafe charger, but it could be a useful feature in hotter conditions. The room we tested in was around 68F, while Anker's testing conditions were at 77F. Anker's site suggests the active cooling allows an iPhone 17 to charge 24 percent faster with 30 percent less heat buildup. Anker says the cooling option is also meant to preserve battery health and maintain safety, which is worth considering.

Apple Watches that support fast charging are able to charge at maximum speed, and there is enough power for the AirPods or AirPods Pro. There is a tappable LED for controlling the AirCool feature, which you can tap to turn it on or off. The LED turns blue when the AirCool feature is on, or white when it's off. It'll also turn orange if you connect an incompatible adapter that's below 45W, which is helpful. If you're wanting to use the Prime Wireless Charging Station on your nightstand, you'll be glad to hear that the LEDs turn off after a few seconds so there is no annoying light at night.

The Prime Wireless Charging Station takes up minimal space, thanks to a folding design. The iPhone charges in an upright position with support for StandBy mode, while the pop-up Apple Watch charger is positioned behind with the AirPods charging platform underneath. The Apple Watch charger folds down into the iPhone charger with a hinge that feels durable, and you can press to pop it out. For charging the AirPods, there is an anti-slip pad that has a little AirPods icon for ideal alignment.

The whole thing folds down into a small, palm-sized package that's ideal for travel, measuring in at 3.8 inches by 2.4 inches by 1.2 inches. It's surprisingly light for what it is, similar in weight to the iPhone 17 Pro Max that we tested it with. You can use the iPhone charger with the Charging Station folded up, but you'll need to open it all the way to get to the Apple Watch and AirPods chargers.

The iPhone charging portion works as a stand, and you can change the angle from 0 to 60 degrees without the weight of the iPhone collapsing it down. It works well for watching videos or for FaceTime calls.

Anker includes a 45W power adapter that's needed to get the maximum charging speeds, along with a standard 5-foot USB-C to USB-C cable, which means the charger is ready to go out of the box. It would have been nice to have an integrated cable of some kind to really boost the travel-friendly design, but it's still a compact design that's easy to tuck into a backpack or suitcase. It also looks slick with a gray aluminum design, black magnetic charging surface for the iPhone and AirPods, and matching stabilizing feet at the bottom. The Apple Watch charger is a Made for Apple Watch design, so it's in white.

Anker's charger is designed for the latest iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 models, but it is backwards compatible with all iPhone models, and it also works with all Apple Watch models and all AirPods models. As with all magnetic chargers, if you want to use the charging station with an iPhone case, you'll need a MagSafe-compatible case.

The Prime Wireless Charging Station can be purchased from Amazon or from the Anker website for $120 thanks to a 20 percent launch discount. The price will go up to $150 after the launch promotion.

Article Link: Anker's New 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger With 25W Qi2.2 Fast Charging is Now Available for $120

 

[rosegoldoli]

if they released this in pink i wouldve been sold

 

[I7guy]

Seems very cool, especially with active charging. However a bit pricey.

 

[DribbleCastle]

if they released this in pink i wouldve been sold

Not active cooling but I have the Belkin which is nearly the same product. Comes in white and blue.... sadly no pink today.

UltraCharge 3-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Charger with Qi2 25W | Belkin US

Shop the best chargers with the fastest power for home or on the road. 25W of Qi2 power to charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods at the same time.

www.belkin.com

 

[szw-mapple fan]

I wish anker would move away from the faux metal paint job or switch to full metal. The metallic plastic feels cheap imo.

 

[dandrewk]

Anker site is sold out. Amazon has them, but full price.

edit: Amazon has a $30 coupon through the 23rd.

 

[HylianKnight]

I generally really like Anker products. I have so many Anker cables and chargers. I probably have a Anker charger for every outlet in my home. That said, ESR offers essentially the same product for less money. I don’t see anything that justifies the $50 premium over the competition.

 

[HylianKnight]

Not active cooling but I have the Belkin which is nearly the same product. Comes in white and blue.... sadly no pink today.

UltraCharge 3-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Charger with Qi2 25W | Belkin US

Shop the best chargers with the fastest power for home or on the road. 25W of Qi2 power to charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods at the same time.

www.belkin.com

The belkin one is good, and I had no issue with heat. I returned it because I didn’t like how easily the AirPods would shift when removing or adding a phone. I had the slightly rounded one. Recently purchased ESRs offering for a trip and am very happy with it.

 

[Treble]

I remember seeing this months ago jeez takes so long to come to market and probably another 5 months until we see it in the uk

 

[contraband]

I’ve gone back to using stock chargers for everything. Over the long term, I’ve got charger fatigue.

 

[coolfactor]

Looks like a great charging station!

Editor: Please kindly remember that not all of your readers live in the US. Here in Canada, Amazon maintains a separate Canadian-specific site (amazon.ca), so links on your articles do not work. In fact, this new Anker model doesn't seem to be listed on the Canadian site yet. Specifying prices and links as (US Only) would ensure that your international readers are informed. Thank you for taking this consideration to heart, as it has been a long-standing issue here.

 

[mtnmac26]

Looks great, though I wish something like this would finally come to market..

 

[dongwoo8363]

Why would people buy Chinese brands if it costs same as belkin..

 

[Loi84]

Why would people buy Chinese brands if it costs same as belkin..

To avoid buying an American product.

 

[hvnorlv]

Don’t forget white….

 

[TheIntruder]

I generally really like Anker products. I have so many Anker cables and chargers. I probably have a Anker charger for every outlet in my home. That said, ESR offers essentially the same product for cheaper. I don’t see anything that justifies the $50 premium over the competition.

The ESR is well-regarded, but a lot of people will simply choose the Anker based on history and reputation.

Personally, when I'm packing, I'd prefer thin over thick, and in that respect, the ESR wins handily, though it is slightly longer.

ESR is probably fudging a bit by not including the raised pad in their official dimension (15.8mm), but the Anker is almost twice as thick (30.9mm).

I have the Belkin 25W, and its thickness is what I dislike most about it.

These travel charger contraptions can also serve as impromptu physics experiments. Thickness adds no benefit, but the extra length of the ESR aids stability.

The writer's contention that a captive cable is better for travel is puzzling. That kind of inflexibility is not a desirable trait on the road.

What if one only needs a shorter cable, desires to use a different cable, or it breaks, and renders the whole product e-waste? If it was captive, one is required to carry an additional cable, like it or not. Illogical.

 

[phenste]

this was pretty much an instant buy for me. way more compact than my current 3-in-1, supports Watch fast charging (don't know how the hell I overlooked that the first time), and Anker is a reliable-enough brand. futureproofing as well with the Qi2.2 support—my 14PM is running strong but I'll likely upgrade this September. cool thing!

 

[phenste]

Looks great, though I wish something like this would finally come to market..

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AirPower came up in a conversation I was having the other day and it put a genuine pit in my stomach lol, such a disaster to announce it so preemptively…oh well

 

[hokuspokus]

ESR has a foldable Qi2.2 3-in-1 with active cooling too:

Black Foldable Qi2 25W 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand with CryoBoost|ESR

Black Portable Qi2.2 25W 3-in-1 wireless charging station with Cooling Fan for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Keeps your devices cool and charges fast—perfect for travel or desk use.

www.esrtech.com

It looks more compact too. At least thinner which makes it easier to slip into small pockets in bags.


Found a decent review (ie. not just an ad). It charges significantly faster than Apple's own 25W MagSafe charger.

Unfortunately, he didn't do a test with turning the fan off to really see if the fan actually did anything.

 

[SueperDrive]

I remember seeing this months ago jeez takes so long to come to market and probably another 5 months until we see it in the uk

You can get the Satechi 3 in 1 Qi2. Same thing but without the vent.

 

[TheIntruder]

ESR has a foldable Qi2.2 3-in-1 with active cooling too:

Black Foldable Qi2 25W 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand with CryoBoost|ESR

Black Portable Qi2.2 25W 3-in-1 wireless charging station with Cooling Fan for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Keeps your devices cool and charges fast—perfect for travel or desk use.

www.esrtech.com

It looks more compact too. At least thinner which makes it easier to slip into small pockets in bags.


Found a decent review (ie. not just an ad). It charges significantly faster than Apple's own 25W MagSafe charger.

Unfortunately, he didn't do a test with turning the fan off to really see if the fan actually did anything.

He has examined cooling effects that in some of his other reviews.

Here's another ESR review, and a video comparing various 25W chargers.

There are some good reviewers out there, but from non-English speaking countries, so translation tools must be utilized. More useful than the typical advertorial pieces.

 

[TheIntruder]

The belkin one is good, and I had no issue with heat. I returned it because I didn’t like how easily the AirPods would shift when removing or adding a phone. I had the slightly rounded one. Recently purchased ESRs offering for a trip and am very happy with it.

Forgot to mention that there are some chargers that have magnets in the TWS pad that align with those inside the AirPods cases.

I don't own APs, so I can't say how well it works, but it's feature that mostly flies under the radar, so reviewers seldom address it.

 

[HylianKnight]

Why would people buy Chinese brands if it costs same as belkin..

Technically, Belkin can be considered a Taiwanese company.

And I usually consider Anker because their products have been more reliable for me than my experience with Belkin products. YMMV.

 

[phenoplastic]

Anker today launched its latest charger for the iPhone, the Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station. It's a 3-in-1 charger that can charge an iPhone at up to 25W, fast charge an iPhone, and charge AirPods, too.

The Prime Wireless Charging Station features Qi2.2 support, which lets a compatible MagSafe iPhone charge at up to 25W. It's the same speed as Apple's MagSafe charger, and it is 10W faster than the standard Qi2 MagSafe chargers.

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 models are able to fast charge with the Prime Wireless Charging Station, and can get up to a 50 percent charge within 30 minutes. We were able to test the Prime Wireless Charging Station ahead of launch, and it did indeed charge an iPhone 17 Pro Max from dead to 46 percent in a 30-minute period as promised. Wireless charging speeds can vary based on charge level, temperature, and other factors, but the Prime Wireless Charging Station is able to match Apple's native iPhone 17 MagSafe charging options.

Charging speeds are steady thanks to an active "AirCool" feature that keeps the iPhone cool while it's charging. It's meant to ensure the iPhone is below 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit while it's on the charger, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max did feel slightly cooler than when charging with a standard MagSafe charger. The included cooling system is close to inaudible with a tiny fan embedded at the back and a vent at the top, so it's suitable for use on a nightstand or desktop.

It's not clear if the active cooling makes a major difference in all circumstances since we have also been able to get a similar charge in a similar time period with Apple's MagSafe charger, but it could be a useful feature in hotter conditions. The room we tested in was around 68F, while Anker's testing conditions were at 77F. Anker's site suggests the active cooling allows an iPhone 17 to charge 24 percent faster with 30 percent less heat buildup. Anker says the cooling option is also meant to preserve battery health and maintain safety, which is worth considering.

Apple Watches that support fast charging are able to charge at maximum speed, and there is enough power for the AirPods or AirPods Pro. There is a tappable LED for controlling the AirCool feature, which you can tap to turn it on or off. The LED turns blue when the AirCool feature is on, or white when it's off. It'll also turn orange if you connect an incompatible adapter that's below 45W, which is helpful. If you're wanting to use the Prime Wireless Charging Station on your nightstand, you'll be glad to hear that the LEDs turn off after a few seconds so there is no annoying light at night.

The Prime Wireless Charging Station takes up minimal space, thanks to a folding design. The iPhone charges in an upright position with support for StandBy mode, while the pop-up Apple Watch charger is positioned behind with the AirPods charging platform underneath. The Apple Watch charger folds down into the iPhone charger with a hinge that feels durable, and you can press to pop it out. For charging the AirPods, there is an anti-slip pad that has a little AirPods icon for ideal alignment.

The whole thing folds down into a small, palm-sized package that's ideal for travel, measuring in at 3.8 inches by 2.4 inches by 1.2 inches. It's surprisingly light for what it is, similar in weight to the iPhone 17 Pro Max that we tested it with. You can use the iPhone charger with the Charging Station folded up, but you'll need to open it all the way to get to the Apple Watch and AirPods chargers.

The iPhone charging portion works as a stand, and you can change the angle from 0 to 60 degrees without the weight of the iPhone collapsing it down. It works well for watching videos or for FaceTime calls.

Anker includes a 45W power adapter that's needed to get the maximum charging speeds, along with a standard 5-foot USB-C to USB-C cable, which means the charger is ready to go out of the box. It would have been nice to have an integrated cable of some kind to really boost the travel-friendly design, but it's still a compact design that's easy to tuck into a backpack or suitcase. It also looks slick with a gray aluminum design, black magnetic charging surface for the iPhone and AirPods, and matching stabilizing feet at the bottom. The Apple Watch charger is a Made for Apple Watch design, so it's in white.

Anker's charger is designed for the latest iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 models, but it is backwards compatible with all iPhone models, and it also works with all Apple Watch models and all AirPods models. As with all magnetic chargers, if you want to use the charging station with an iPhone case, you'll need a MagSafe-compatible case.

The Prime Wireless Charging Station can be purchased from Amazon or from the Anker website for $120 thanks to a 20 percent launch discount. The price will go up to $150 after the launch promotion.

Article Link: Anker's New 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger With 25W Qi2.2 Fast Charging is Now Available for $120

It looks nice. Unfortunately it seems like it doesn't exist in the UK.

 

[theinstructor]

These vendors are on crack. $2 worth of materials and design which isn’t really a design because it mirrors every other design and material known to man, selling it for $120. A sucker and his money….