CES 2022: Anker Introduces New Charging Solutions, Smart Home Accessories, and More

[twistedpixel8]

Matter is around the corner and it’s going to unite support for all major smart home systems.
I assume at this point it doesn’t make much sense for Anker to pay apple anymore to support HomeKit specifically, when they can support HomeKit for free once Matter is established.

I really. Really. REALLY. Hope you’re right.

 

[dannys1]

I'm looking for a multi-port charger that can accommodate these devices at these output.

• 140W USB-C - MBP 16"
• 30W USB-C - iPhone Pro Max
• 30W USB-C - iPad Pro
• 12W USB-A - AirPods
• 12W USB-A - Watch

Total output 224W

If any brand made a charger that's 2.25x the volume of the Anker chargers with that configuration then I'm good with that.

What came nearest to that want is this below

But my concern is that the power output results in slow charging for the above mentioned devices when all ports are used at the same time.

After taxes, shipping & handling I get this UGreen for $49 vs the Amazon price of $80?

You're NEVER going to get over 200w in one charger. Just use your MacBook Pro charger that came with it and buy the UGreen or the Anker above for all the other devices, it'll be more than suitable and only two sockets used.

 

[Adarna]

You're NEVER going to get over 200w in one charger. Just use your MacBook Pro charger that came with it and buy the UGreen or the Anker above for all the other devices, it'll be more than suitable and only two sockets used.

Thank you for the suggestion.

 

[BroMcBroson]

I'm looking for a multi-port charger that can accommodate these devices at these output.

• 140W USB-C - MBP 16"
• 30W USB-C - iPhone Pro Max
• 30W USB-C - iPad Pro
• 12W USB-A - AirPods
• 12W USB-A - Watch

Total output 224W

If any brand made a charger that's 2.25x the volume of the Anker chargers with that configuration then I'm good with that.

What came nearest to that want is this below

But my concern is that the power output results in slow charging for the above mentioned devices when all ports are used at the same time.

After taxes, shipping & handling I get this UGreen for $49 vs the Amazon price of $80?

For travelling and if you need your MBP only for low CPU load use cases I can see 100w working for everything you list there. At least all of your devices will be fully charged in the morning after a full night of charging.

For heavy load CPU tasks you obviously need more power.

 

[iphonehype]

Matter is around the corner and it’s going to unite support for all major smart home systems.
I assume at this point it doesn’t make much sense for Anker to pay apple anymore to support HomeKit specifically, when they can support HomeKit for free once Matter is established.

Will Apple support Matter?

 

[BroMcBroson]

Will Apple support Matter?

Apple is founding member and announced already that they will support it.

 

[Adarna]

You're NEVER going to get over 200w in one charger. Just use your MacBook Pro charger that came with it and buy the UGreen or the Anker above for all the other devices, it'll be more than suitable and only two sockets used.

I am fairly certain this USB-A charger has a total output of more than 200W.

I do agree with your two charger approach until a ~200W charger becomes available for <$100

 

[Michael Scrip]

I am fairly certain this USB-A charger has a total output of more than 200W.

Correct.

According to the product description... that unit outputs 300W

What a beast! Though I wouldn't want to travel with it... might raise some eyebrows at the airport...

 

[Adarna]

I am fairly certain this USB-A charger has a total output of more than 200W.



Correct.

According to the product description... that unit outputs 300W

What a beast! Though I wouldn't want to travel with it... might raise some eyebrows at the airport...

After the super typhoon we experienced 3 weeks ago I am thinking of buying one of these so I can help my neighbors out with our generator/solar panels & Starlink satellite internet service.

I do not expect our grid or fiber to return within a fiscal quarter.

And just 5W per port? Holy cow... that's slow. I was hoping at least 10W per port

 

[JBDragon]

Missed opportunity on HomeKit doorbell

I'm going to assume it's a Homekit Limitation. It's also why I see these camera systems that drop video resolution down to 1080P form say 2K when used with HomeKit. So something with the 2 cameras and BAM, no Homekit support. It seems like a good idea.

 

[monroerr]

Doesn't HyperJuice make a 100 watt charger with two USB-C ports and two USB-A ports already?

 

[DeepIn2U]

Missed opportunity on HomeKit doorbell

what? no .. too many cheap products already provide this solution with a camera and a sticky tape or screws. Besides too simple to damage out of view - not worth your money.

That Security Garage-Control Cam solution is VERY smart. A lot of home owners don't lock or forget to lock their garage entrance doors - especially when garages are not part of the house with a a point of entry without needing to go outside first. That's where a LOT of product theft happens - tools, hoses, workbench gear bikes etc. Sure your car is safe but a camera with motion sensors ... that is the key.

 

[newyorksole]

Anker provides the best wall chargers in the market industry. Apple seriously needs to collaborate with Anker.

I finally decided to upgrade my surge protectors and a couple wall adapters. Was very impressed with Anker and the fact that they were like the only small wall adapter with 2 USB-C ports with a lot of power to both.

Ended up buying Anker and Belkin stuff. Great brands.

 

[cmaier]

I still think the ‘standard’ USB power supply with port(s) on the front is poorly designed.

Add the length of a USB plug plus a bit of cable to the depth of the power supply and it probably protrudes a good 10cm (4inches) from the wall. This is unsightly, a trip/leverage hazard or difficult to arrange furniture around.

Apple’s UK 20W USB-C power supply with the port underneath is far more elegant. In regions like the US where wall outlets are often stacked vertically, the regional design should have USB ports on the side(s).

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Exactly how close together do you want the line voltage circuitry and the low voltage circuitry to be? Because the UL wants to know.

 

[Shin-Ra]

Exactly how close together do you want the line voltage circuitry and the low voltage circuitry to be? Because the UL wants to know.

A few millimetres and some sturdy insulating plastic ought to do it.

 

[arielp.1404]

actually many solutions from chinese vendors.. here one of the rebranded ones. https://www.vivan.co.id/product-page/gan03 3 port , 120w ..

personally tested and it deliver as advertised. charge 2 macbook pro at 60W each type-c port maxed at 100w.
just costs around 30usd

 

[svish]

Some very good products from Anker! Portable power station is interesting.

 

[dannys1]

I am fairly certain this USB-A charger has a total output of more than 200W.

I do agree with your two charger approach until a ~200W charger becomes available for <$100

Yes but this isn't a consumer unit. Of course a single unit **could** output anything up to 3000w on a single socket, but there's no need for it - it'd also need insane cooling.

No one is going to build a 300w consumer device that you just slide under your bed to charge USB-C devices, people wouldn't be happy with either the heat or the noise generated and for the price it'd cost and the very limited interest from the public, it just makes sense to use two adapters made for the job. There's no benefit to just one charger, you're increasing your fail rate - if it fails you can't charge anything. If your MacBook Pro charger fails you can use the Anker charger and vice versa, it makes much more sense to have redundancy.

 

[Adarna]

Yes but this isn't a consumer unit. Of course a single unit **could** output anything up to 3000w on a single socket, but there's no need for it - it'd also need insane cooling.

No one is going to build a 300w consumer device that you just slide under your bed to charge USB-C devices, people wouldn't be happy with either the heat or the noise generated and for the price it'd cost and the very limited interest from the public, it just makes sense to use two adapters made for the job. There's no benefit to just one charger, you're increasing your fail rate - if it fails you can't charge anything. If your MacBook Pro charger fails you can use the Anker charger and vice versa, it makes much more sense to have redundancy.

Just for laughs I will argue you like the typical yahoos i've encountered on MacRumors.

It starts now....

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I digress this is a consumer unit. Consumer products like smartphones, powerbanks, etc uses it. That charger is just 300W not 3,000W.

The more than 200W USB charger would be feasible once 140W USB PD devices reaches a certain volume. If you look at the single USB port & multi USB port output it falls into specific device categories

The UGREEN's ports targeted these specific Apple devices

* USB-C1: 30W MBA M1 & 45W MBP 13" M1 & 96W Intel MBP 16"

* USB-C 2, 3 & USB-A: iPad, iPhone, Watch & Airpods

 

[dannys1]

Just for laughs I will argue you like the typical yahoos i've encountered on MacRumors.

It starts now....

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I digress this is a consumer unit. Consumer products like smartphones, powerbanks, etc uses it. That charger is just 300W not 3,000W.

The more than 200W USB charger would be feasible once 140W USB PD devices reaches a certain volume. If you look at the single USB port & multi USB port output it falls into specific device categories

The UGREEN's ports targeted these specific Apple devices

* USB-C1: 30W MBA M1 & 45W MBP 13" M1 & 96W Intel MBP 16"

* USB-C 2, 3 & USB-A: iPad, iPhone, Watch & Airpods

It's not a consumer unit, you can clearly see its marketed at the retail sector for stores to charge multiple devices at once (slowly I might add) - it's also used by repair stores or any place that needs lots of devices to charge at the same time.

You still won't find a neat consumer device that does 200w - it's too niche there's no demand, there's no need (it doesn't' solve a problem, as mentioned having redundancy of two chargers would be a lot better) it would run too hot.

If they do in a few years move up to 140w charging in one device (which is the new PD standard) it'll be the same as the current examples which will then split that amount between ports. They're following PD standard and there is no standard for more than 140w in a single device and likely their never will be as devices try to use less power not more.

 

[Adarna]

Baseus has a 160W car charger with these output

• 100W USB-C - iPad Pro, MBA, MBP 13", MBP 14" or MBP 16"
• 30W USB-C - iPhone Pro Max or iPad Pro
• 30W USB-A - Watch, AirPods or iPhone

QC5.0 is compatible with USB PD that all Apple with USB-C ports use

 

[Momof2.1107]

Another accessory to add to my collection after upgrading to the 14 Pro Max.

 

[Adarna]

It's not a consumer unit, you can clearly see its marketed at the retail sector for stores to charge multiple devices at once (slowly I might add) - it's also used by repair stores or any place that needs lots of devices to charge at the same time.

You still won't find a neat consumer device that does 200w - it's too niche there's no demand, there's no need (it doesn't' solve a problem, as mentioned having redundancy of two chargers would be a lot better) it would run too hot.

If they do in a few years move up to 140w charging in one device (which is the new PD standard) it'll be the same as the current examples which will then split that amount between ports. They're following PD standard and there is no standard for more than 140w in a single device and likely their never will be as devices try to use less power not more.

HyperJuice 245W GaN USB Type-C Charging Station​

 

[Adarna]

It's not a consumer unit, you can clearly see its marketed at the retail sector for stores to charge multiple devices at once (slowly I might add) - it's also used by repair stores or any place that needs lots of devices to charge at the same time.

You still won't find a neat consumer device that does 200w - it's too niche there's no demand, there's no need (it doesn't' solve a problem, as mentioned having redundancy of two chargers would be a lot better) it would run too hot.

If they do in a few years move up to 140w charging in one device (which is the new PD standard) it'll be the same as the current examples which will then split that amount between ports. They're following PD standard and there is no standard for more than 140w in a single device and likely their never will be as devices try to use less power not more.

C1+C2+C3+A1+A2=100W+45W+5V/2.4A+30W+5V/2.4A

https://www.vinacn.com/Products/PD-Charger/gan-200w-pd-fast-charger-led-intelligent-digital-display-usb-charging-station.html

 

[dannys1]

C1+C2+C3+A1+A2=100W+45W+5V/2.4A+30W+5V/2.4A

https://www.vinacn.com/Products/PD-Charger/gan-200w-pd-fast-charger-led-intelligent-digital-display-usb-charging-station.html

These are all still niche devices - why don't you just buy one then? You're not going to be seeing more than 100w PD for years yet in an all in one device so just forget about it and for the third time, buy a device that charges everything apart from the MacBook Pro in one and use the official charger for that again REDUNDANCY IS BETTER THAN A SINGLE DEVICE.