ANKER PRIME CHARGER (250W, SIX PORTS): COMPLETE CHARGING CONTROL

The 6-port 250W Anker Prime Charger offers a tidy way to charge multiple devices, plus customizable options to fine-tune what devices get charged fastest and an easy-to-read display showing how much power is going to each device.

- SIMON JARY

All digital devices require a charger, either integrated or via an external power supply, but most often they use a wall or desktop charger. Wall chargers plug straight into a power socket, and you connect it to your device using a charging cable (usually USB-C). Desktop chargers connect to the wall socket via a standard power plug and cable and are more convenient when charging multiple devices in the same place.

While there are many great wall chargers with multiple charging ports, if you want more than three or four ports you are going to need a desktop charger, such as the Anker Prime Charger. A desktop charger means less table cable clutter, keeping everything charged using just one wall power socket.

DESIGN

The Anker Prime Charger does resemble a bedside alarm clock, so it's appropriate for it to have a Clock Mode. Sadly, the charger's Clock Mode only shows the time and date and lacks any alarm functions.

Built using the latest GaN technology, the device is incredibly small and compact for something with so many ports and features. It measures 4.18x1.58×3.64 inches (10.6×4×9.3cm) and weighs 22.58 oz. (640g).

POWER DISPLAY

The Anker Prime Charger has a large 2.26-inch LCD at the front that gives you visual feedback on the charging status and speed of each USB-C port. When you aren't charging or don't need to know the precise details, you can set the charger's display to show a clock in three different formats, with date and time on show. A Wi-Fi connection is necessary for Clock Mode to work.

PORTS

The Anker Prime Charger boasts six charging ports: four USB-C conveniently placed at the front and two old-school USB-A on one side.