Anker's New Prime Chargers Feature Smart Displays Showing Real-Time Charging Stats

[MacRumors]

Anker Innovations today introduced several upcoming products under its Anker, Eufy, and Soundcore brands. The new Anker Prime lineup features a series of charging options equipped with the AnkerSense View, a smart display that provides details like real-time charging speed and temperature.

The Prime line includes Anker's first charger with a 300W maximum output that can power three devices simultaneously, including two laptops and a smartphone. The 26,250mAh Prime 300W Power Bank can recharge at up to 250W with two separate 140W USB-C cables and power adapters, or with a 150W charging base.

According to Anker, its new Prime Charger is the "world's most compact 160W multi-port charger." It can charge a laptop, tablet, and phone at the same time, splitting the 160W across three USB-C ports.

Anker has a new 3-in-1 Prime Wireless Charging Station that supports Qi2.2 25W charging with active cooling and a built-in display, plus a Prime Docking Station that supports three displays with stable 8K output. Anker's charging options will be available starting later in September.

Under the Eufy Brand, Anker announced the Robot Vacuum Omni S2 and the Marswalker, a stair-climbing carrier that allows robot vacuums like the Omni S2 to climb stairs. The Omni S2 has an AeroTurbo deep cleaning system to remove dirt, pet hair, and debris from carpets and rugs, and there is a HydroJet 2.0 system with constant downward pressure and a self-cleaning pad for mopping hard floors. The new robot technology will launch in late 2025 in Europe, and will expand to the rest of the world in January 2026.

Eufy AI Core is a new AI agent created for the home. It can detect and anticipate more than 100 scenarios like package deliveries or a stranger approaching to improve the Eufy Security ecosystem. There is a new EufyCam S4 that combines a 4K fixed lens with dual 2K pan-tilt-zoom lenses for panoramic coverage and facial detail from up to 15 meters away. The $299 EufyCam S4 is available for pre-order today, while AI Core is rolling out later this year.

Under its Soundcore brand, Anker unveiled the Nebula X1 Pro, a mobile theater station with a triple-laser optical engine for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos spatial sound. Anker's Nebula products used to be under a separate brand, but are being added to Soundcore. The X1 Pro is set to launch on Kickstarter on September 23. Later this year, Anker plans to release the AI Voice Recorder, a device that clips to clothing and can turn conversations into transcripts.

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[mclaren1444]

Seems unnecessary, but okay.

 

[mybodywatchdev]

Note, it uses more power to have a display, even if minimal. New feature though, I've noticed iOS 26 shows basic charging stats on the iPhone Lock Screen when plugged in.

 

[DutchApplePie]

The wireless charging cooling seems helpful though.

 

[Slash787]

Anker has great products but I have seen people complaining about their multiport chargers, for example if the total is 160W, if you put your laptop that will charge at a faster speed at like 60W but if you put your phone on the second port, it will charge at like 5W to 10W only even though it should charge at a higher speed.

 

[macduke]

All a bunch of fluff to justify higher prices. Nobody needs to know the temperature of their charger or how many watts it's outputting or when the device is done charging. The device itself shows when it is done charging! And at least in Apple's ecosystem, you can use battery widgets to see if your device is charged remotely.

Chargers should be simple and affordable, providing versatile charging capability for different devices.

 

[lovehateapple]

I wish the prongs on apple's charging blocks folded up like the ones on amazon basics do.

These anker ones like nice and expensive.

 

[Corpuscle]

Seems unnecessary, but okay.

Huh. Which of the many products are unnecessary? All of them? One of them? New power bands are also welcome. I have three already. Don't need to update any of them, but I'm glad there are new one with new features for those who are looking for a good product. Regardless, I'm sure all appreciate the "okay" for purchase, even if said begrudgingly.

And before the usual attack on Anker begins, I'll say I have 5 of their chargers. Not a single problem with any of them. Good luck? Good quality? Etc? Whatever. But I'm satisfied.

 

[votdfak]

I have Anker Prime 27650 and it's worth it for me. Power outage backup. Always keep it at 100%.

 

[arcite]

I don’t want smart chargers. I have cheap chargers all over my house, when I need one, I just plug in. Don’t need anything fancy.

Furthermore, I usually put duct tape on LED status lights, especially anything with that bright piercing blue. There’s enough light pollution as it is without adding more.

 

[locovaca]

Anker has great products but I have seen people complaining about their multiport chargers, for example if the total is 160W, if you put your laptop that will charge at a faster speed at like 60W but if you put your phone on the second port, it will charge at like 5W to 10W only even though it should charge at a higher speed.

Anker is very forthcoming with the allowed charging speeds based on ports in use. It’s in all of their manuals and product pages on Amazon. You can’t make people read…

 

[hieranonymous]

Are the displays on Anker’s chargers and power banks a bit gimmicky? Yeah. Do they add an element of delight to otherwise boring electronics? Also yeah.

 

[NeonNights]

I just bought the silver 140W Anker GaN Laptop Charger and am impressed by the quality and compact travel size. I like having the display report current charging rates across each port to confirm everything is working as expected. I am aware a couple of the USBc ports max out at 100W but that's fine for my uses. The only complaint is the charger gets hot if charging at 100W for an extended period of time -- like too hot to hold beyond a few seconds. I had to let it cool off for a minute or two before I was comfortable enough to pack in my backpack with my other gear. Other than that, it's already one of my favorite travel chargers for all my devices.

 

[Rade0]

Hope they come in the silver aluminium finish that matches mbp (like the previous laptop power bank) 👌.

 

[danny1305]

I don’t want smart chargers. I have cheap chargers all over my house, when I need one, I just plug in. Don’t need anything fancy.

Furthermore, I usually put duct tape on LED status lights, especially anything with that bright piercing blue. There’s enough light pollution as it is without adding more.

Ummmm…ok? Yet you were one of the very first to click on an article specifically about smart chargers lol

 

[Dulcimer]

I’ve had nothing but issues with the last three Anker power banks I’ve purchased. Used to think of them as a reliable brand but no longer.

One of them had issues negotiating charging over USB-C with a new iPhone 15 Pro such that the power bank was being charged by the iPhone.

The next two I got (again because I assumed Anker was the best brand) resolved this USB-C charging issue but would stop charging my iPhone 15 Pro after a couple minutes every single time. Tried different cables, too. One of them complained about “overcharging” or something like that. No real help found online.

Finally got a recommended random brand from Amazon and works perfectly over USB-C with the exact same iPhone 15 Pro. And has MagSafe, too. Anker is trash.

 

[muzzy996]

I’ve had nothing but issues with the last three Anker power banks I’ve purchased. Used to think of them as a reliable brand but no longer.

One of them had issues negotiating charging over USB-C with a new iPhone 15 Pro such that the power bank was being charged by the iPhone.

The next two I got (again because I assumed Anker was the best brand) resolved this USB-C charging issue but would stop charging my iPhone 15 Pro after a couple minutes every single time. Tried different cables, too. One of them complained about “overcharging” or something like that. No real help found online.

Finally got a recommended random brand from Amazon and works perfectly over USB-C with the exact same iPhone 15 Pro. And has MagSafe, too. Anker is trash.

Odd. We have a bunch of Anker chargers (several GaN chargers of various designs) and power banks (several magsafe power banks and a few high capacity multiport banks) that all work great without such issues. Definitely not a trash brand in my book. Have had a couple of experiences with early failures in their cables that they'd resolve by shipping me a replacement, but that's about it in terms of my experience with them. Their soundcore earbuds on the other hand has been hit and miss, so while I still have a pair of those (Liberty Pro 4's) I don't recommend them unless the price is cheap.

 

[Shah!n]

Eufy consistently delivers some of the most unreliable products on the market. Their devices whether cameras, robot vacuums, or smart lights rarely work as intended and often suffer from persistent issues. If it’s Eufy, it’s almost guaranteed to be unreliable.

 

[Corpuscle]

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[kaostheory777]

I really like the look of this, just I see soooooooooooo many stories of these third party power adapters and battery banks being recalled (not unique or specific to Anker), It puts me off and I never want to the risk it. Definitely never for my MacBook Pro, it's the charger it came with... or nothing at all!

 

[IIGS User]

I have an Anker Prime power bank 200 (I think, my old eyes can’t see the print). This has the display that shows the current draw, charge speed, estimated charge time, etc.

I find that little bit of info pretty useful. I have this paired with one of Anker’s 100W chargers and the two together are a powerful duo.

I am very happy with both products. Anker usually puts out good stuff. This is no exception.

 

[svish]

Some of these products are very good. Might be buying one of the new chargers. Waiting to hear more on the price of all these new accessories.

 

[HylianKnight]

Eufy consistently delivers some of the most unreliable products on the market. Their devices whether cameras, robot vacuums, or smart lights rarely work as intended and often suffer from persistent issues. If it’s Eufy, it’s almost guaranteed to be unreliable.

This has not been my experience. I have two Eufy cam 2 pro cameras, one of their hubs for the cameras, 6 different kinds of Anker chargers, and probably 15 or more Anker cables. They all still work and have been rock solid since I got them. I used to have more chargers and cables, but I find myself giving them away to friends and family.

 

[TomaxXamot]

The portable projector with wireless speakers looks so cool. Expensive though.

 

[ridgero]

Completely unnecessary.