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You can dial in the power output on Anker’s new desktop charger

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August 7, 2024

Anker’s new desktop 250W Prime Charger against a white background. — *A dial can be used to select one of four charging modes on Anker’s new desktop Prime Charger.* | Image: Anker

Anker announced several additions to the company’s Prime line of chargers today, including a new desktop version that allows the power output of its six USB ports to be customized through a control dial. As a result, connected devices get exactly as much power as they need.

The new $169.99 Anker Prime Charger shares 250W of power across four USB-C ports and two USB-A ports. The first USB-C port can deliver up to 140W of power, while the other three max out at 100W. The two USB-A ports deliver up to 22.5W each.

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An LCD screen shows the power output of each USB-C port.

The charger offers four different power distribution modes, adjustable through a built-in control dial or Anker’s mobile app.

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