It’s not often I get excited about a plug, but there’s a smart charger from the team at Anker that adds some buzz when it’s time to refill those phones and PCs. This latest 140W USB C accessory not only boosts the battery in four devices at the same time, but it comes with an in-built screen that reveals just how quickly things are refilling. The full-colour display can even show heat and port details, keeping you fully informed of what’s happening to your gadgets.
Not only that, but there’s also an advanced ActiveShield 2.0 system which Anker says can monitor device temperatures over 3 million times. This makes sure nothing gets too scorching or unsafe during charging.
I’ve been using the Anker 140W USB C Charger for the past month and it’s pretty impressive. It can boost my MacBook Pro at rapid speeds whilst still adding some juice to my iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time. In fact, it’s been charging all of my other gadgets, including Android phones, Kindles, headphones and earbuds, without needing a bunch of sockets or endless adapters clogging up my cupboards.
There are 3 USB-C ports on the base and one USB-A socket, which adds another level of convenience. Two of the USB-C ports also offer rapid refills and are capable of ludicrously quick 140W speeds. At that rate, you’ll get a MacBook to 50 percent in less than 30 minutes.
It’s nicely made, has clever foldable pins for easy storage, plus it is smaller and lighter than some of its rivals.
The only slight grumble is the price, as it does cost a hefty £89.99 – that does sound like a lot of money for a plug.
Luckily, for a limited time, Amazon is selling the Anker 140W USB C plug for a cheaper price with customers currently able to grab a 17 percent discount. This drops the cost from £89.99 down to £74.99.
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Of course, there are plenty of other chargers that can charge two or more gadgets simultaneously, including Apple’s Dual USB-C plug, which offers 35W speeds and costs £79.
“The 35W Dual USB‑C Port Power Adapter allows you to charge two devices at the same time, whether you’re at home, in the office or on the go,” Apple explained.
Apple recommends using it with MacBook Air along with the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and AirPods.
