Anker's Spring 2022 Lineup Includes Charging Solutions, Video Projector, Smart Scale, and 3D Printer

[MacRumors]

Popular accessory company Anker and its various related brands have launched several new products in recent weeks, ranging from USB chargers to portable power stations to video projectors and more, so we thought we'd round up some of the most recent announcements.

Anker 757 Portable Power Station

Last month, we took a look at the Anker 535 Portable Power Station, a 512 watt-hour battery with numerous charging and power ports to help keep your devices operating while camping, during power outages, and in other situations where you're temporarily off the grid.

For those users looking for even more juice, Anker today is announcing the 757 Portable Power Station, with more than double the amount of available energy at 1,229 watt-hours. Designed with quality components to last for at least 3,000 complete charge cycles and 50,000 hours of use with a five-year warranty, the 757 Portable Power Station offers up to 1,500 watts of output power.

With Anker's HyperFlash bi-directional inverter technology, the 757 Power Station can be charged from 0 to 80% in about an hour. It will also support Anker's upcoming 625 Solar Panel, and daisy-chaining three of those panels together can generate up to 300W, enough to charge the 757 Power Station to 80% in a little over three and a half hours.

The 757 Power Station includes six AC outlets, one 100W USB-C port, one 60W USB-C port, and four 12W USB-A ports, as well as a 120W car cigarette lighter/12V port. It's priced at a hefty $1,399 and weighs in at an equally hefty 43.8 pounds (19.9 kg), but for demanding users needing lots of power on the go, it offers a lot of versatility.

It will launch on May 9, but as a special early-bird discount, you can pledge $10 from today through May 8 and get $200 off the retail price of the power station once orders begin.

Anker 735 Charger

Expanding Anker's popular line of compact GaN chargers, the 735 (Nano II 65W) includes two USB-C ports and a USB-A port, delivering a total of 65 watts of power that is intelligently distributed among the ports when multiple devices are connected.

Priced at $65.99 through Anker and Amazon, the 735 Charger is 53% smaller than Apple's standard 61W charger that ships with the 13-inch MacBook Pro, yet offers three USB ports instead of just one.

Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K

Unveiled at CES and launched as a Kickstarter that raised over $3 million earlier this year, the Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K is a portable home theater projector that features 4K resolution via an integrated dongle and offers 2,400 ISO lumens of brightness for a crisp video experience.

The projector runs Android TV 10.0, which means it can run thousands of apps including Netflix, Apple TV, and more. InstaSet display technology automatically gets the unit up and running in just a few seconds with automatic keystone correction and autofocus, while Eye Guard technology detects when a person walks in front of the projector and automatically dims the output to protect against eye damage.

The Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K is launching for broad sales this month and will be priced at $2,199.

eufy Smart Scale P2 pro

The next-generation smart scale from Anker's eufy brand can measure a total of 16 body characteristics, including weight, heart rate, body fat, BMI, and more. Weight measurements are accurate to 0.1 pounds and a baby and pet mode helps you obtain accurate readings even at lighter end of the scale.

With Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support and the EufyLife app, all of your data is easily accessible on your phone and can sync with Apple Health, and a 3D U-Body model allows you to input your body measurements to create a virtual model to help you visualize changes to your body over time.

The eufy Smart Scale P2 pro is priced at $59.99 and is available now in the United Kingdom (£49.99), with availability in the United States coming this Friday.

AnkerMake M5 3D Printer

Finally, Anker is breaking into the 3D printer market via a new Kickstarter campaign that's already raised $5 million. The AnkerMake M5 will support standard print speeds of up to 250 mm/s (up to 2,500 mm/s for rough prototyping), print sizes of up to 235 x 235 x 250 mm, auto leveling, and PLA, PETG, ABS, and TPU filaments.

A built-in AI camera keeps tabs on your print jobs, automatically detecting print problems with 95% accuracy while also capturing time-lapse videos of your jobs. The AnkerMake M5 is expected to retail for $759, though there are still some Kickstarter discount slots available at $629.

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[Macintosh TV]

The 3D printer is interesting but I wouldn't put that kinda money into it at this point. We need to see if it's supported and how it performs. There are plenty of cheaper printers out there that offer a TON of features and have a big following and ability to print upgrades and purchase many. Chances are you can build a much better one for that kinda money.

 

[6787872]

the 3d printer sounds great, it seems to solve some of the biggest problems for beginners. but definitely not worth a kickstarter until you know how it performs.

Chances are you can build a much better one for that kinda money.

this printer isn't for those people.

 

[ignatius345]

Very curious about this projector. I love the form factor. Specs say it's pretty bright, but I'd like to see some reviews to see if the black levels / contrast are good enough. At $2200 it better be really good because that will buy you quite a decent one from established brands like Epson, Optoma, etc.

 

[caliguy]

I wish the projector was a short throw.

 

[roar08]

The 3D printer is interesting but I wouldn't put that kinda money into it at this point. We need to see if it's supported and how it performs. There are plenty of cheaper printers out there that offer a TON of features and have a big following and ability to print upgrades and purchase many. Chances are you can build a much better one for that kinda money.

The challenge with this printer vs. something like the Prusa (my son has two MK3S+'s) is maintenance. You can order a prebuilt Prusa or you can get the kit and built it yourself, which will serve you VERY well when you inevitably have to repair or replace components, fix connections, or just want to upgrade it. Unless you know what you're doing, many competent 3D printers can be difficult to own because people are unfamiliar or lack the skills to maintain them well. I really like Anker -- this sounds good and looks great, but I wonder about the maintainability, availability of replacement parts, etc.

 

[TheOldChevy]

The 3D printer is interesting but I wouldn't put that kinda money into it at this point. We need to see if it's supported and how it performs. There are plenty of cheaper printers out there that offer a TON of features and have a big following and ability to print upgrades and purchase many. Chances are you can build a much better one for that kinda money.

The printer price is very good for the proposed performances. Issue may be maintenance, I agree.

 

[tobefirst ⚽️]

I haven't had any luck with Eufy products, even though they are generally well regarded.

 

[SactoGuy18]

That Anker 65 watt charger sounds like a better deal than Apple's rumored 35 watt dual USB-C port charger.

 

[IIGS User]

The 757 Charging station reminds me of the thing Luke Skywalker charged R2-D2 with in Empire....

 

[Macintosh TV]

The challenge with this printer vs. something like the Prusa (my son has two MK3S+'s) is maintenance. You can order a prebuilt Prusa or you can get the kit and built it yourself, which will serve you VERY well when you inevitably have to repair or replace components, fix connections, or just want to upgrade it. Unless you know what you're doing, many competent 3D printers can be difficult to own because people are unfamiliar or lack the skills to maintain them well. I really like Anker -- this sounds good and looks great, but I wonder about the maintainability, availability of replacement parts, etc.

Certainly are more limited when they're the only supplier of any parts at this point. With something like the Ender 3, you have options galore and not just directly from the manufacturer.

 

[Nautilus007]

That Anker 65 watt charger sounds like a better deal than Apple's rumored 35 watt dual USB-C port charger.

That charger has been out for a year… I’m waiting on this

Anker’s new Nano II 100W USB-C charger is the smallest 100W GaN charger yet

Anker’s latest charger has lots of power and a small size.

www.theverge.com

 

[souko]

I miss Anker 736 - 100W Gan, 2 USB-C and 1 USB charger announced during CES for march 2022.

 

[Analog Kid]

Someone missed the core competency lecture in their intro business course…

 

[lazyrighteye]

That 3D printer looks interesting. Like others have said, it's definitely a wait-and-see approach before things would get real over here. I'm new to 3D printing and a few months ago, I purchased my first printer: a Creality Ender5 Pro (sub $400). It's kind of mind-blowing. Aside form printing random things, being able to print "solutions" is a paradigm shift for me. Ex: I picked up a Pencil 2 recently. While the magnetic connection on my mini is cool, there are times I don't want Pencil attached. Sure, the flat side prevents it from rolling off an uneven table. But I was wanted a way to store it, tip-down, so I cold quickly pick it up in writing position - not unlike what might house a quill. Old school. Anyway, over on thingaverse - sure enough - someone made a very basic, conical holder (wider at the base that top) and in 20-minutes, I had my Pencil holder. Stupid.

I'm actually in the market for a projector. Not a stationary, home theater caliber. More backyard fun, camping, highly portable, etc. Connect via iPad, iPhone or MacBook. This offering looks interesting, but there are far cheaper options that seem to meet my needs. That said, interesting to see Anker diversifying/branching out.

 

[falkon-engine]

Soon battery tech will be advanced and cost efficient enough to run a house. I like the idea of being able to use solar energy to charge the battery during the day, hopefully to lessen the load used from the electric utility. Anker is impressive and making cool tech. I wonder if they'll ever release a laptop or other computing/gaming device. An Anker competitor to the Steam Deck?

 

[Graphikos]

I was able to get in on the 3D Printer for $500. For what it claims the price seems reasonable for that. I've been considering a Prusa forever but never pulled the trigger. I'm upgrading from a Monoprice Maker Select which is just a Wanhao Duplicator clone. It's a decent printer but it requires a good amount of tinkering that has prevented me from using it as much as I'd like. I'm hoping the small advances in tech like the bed leveling and whatnot will improve my experience.

Anker has said that replacement parts will be made available. it's still just a 3d printer with a bunch of plastic covers to make it looks slick. Other than the built-in camera and some of the software party tricks it still has components that all printers use.

They are slowly making more information available and allowing more people a chance to review it so, time will tell.

 

[fbr$]

...with more than double the amount of available power at 1,229 watt-hours.

Just a correction, watt-hours is energy, not power. So it has more than double the available energy, not the power.

 

[bluedesert]

You forgot the Anker 736 100W GaN charger that was announced at CES for a March release date but still no word on when it will go on sale.

 

[kyjaotkb]

I love Anker’s non-internet connected devices. Our SpaceView FHSS baby monitor (which is the Wirecutter and everybody’s best buy but has been out of stock in the UK for over a year) and our Bluetooth smart scales have been rock-solid, with extremely reliable connectivity, stable software and incredible battery life. Oh and these products are made to take a beating and still look great. Oh and our house and car are peppered with their braided Lightning cables, which never fray (although the connector does oxidise, but it’s provided by Apple…).

 

[MilesAhead]

The printer is an odd choice. The filament 3D printer market is loaded right now with both cheaper and very good options (Ender 3, CR-10) and Prusas which slot in at the same price and have excellent reputations. Most of these are made by companies that just do 3D printers. Anker has to have some serious QOL improvements to make noise in that market.

 

[JippaLippa]

I just started getting into Anker's products and I really like this brand; I'll probably stick with it.

 

[threshtonic]

In case anyone else was wondering, the scale is 2.4GHz only

eufy Smart Scale P2 pro

Connectivity

Wi-Fi​

• Y (2.4GHz only)

Q: The Wi-Fi network configuration shows it failed. How do I reconfigure the network
A. Please check if the Wi-Fi is 2.4GHz. If not, the Wi-Fi cannot be connected.

 

[_Spinn_]

I love Anker chargers. I'm very interested to see if the 3D printer lives up to the hype.

 

[svish]

The projector seems to be good. 3D printer also might be a very good one. Want to hear more about the 3D printer once it launches.