If you own an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and a pair of AirPods, you have been living with a cluttered nightstand or a travel kit full of chargers and wires for years now.
Anker has been chipping away at that problem with its 3-in-1 charging lineup, but its new Prime 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger, with TEC air-cooling (via Gizmochina), is the most complete version yet, with one significant catch.
What makes the Anker charger different?
The new charger can handle all three Apple devices simultaneously, with up to 25W output for the iPhone, 5W for the Apple Watch, and 5W for AirPods. If you ask me, that is a fairly standard spec for a premium 3-in-1 charger.
Well, the standout feature is the 1.62-inch touchscreen. Built directly into the base, the screen displays real-time charging power consumption and lets you switch between charging modes. You can also double tap on the screen to enter sleep mode and press-and-hold to turn it off.
The smart charging solution also comes with built-in Bluetooth. It connects to your smartphone and displays the current charging details, including power flow, charging temperature, and other data, via the companion app.
Is there anything else worth noting?
Indeed, there is. The 3-in-1 Anker charger comes with TEC air-cooling, a thermoelectric cooling system that actively reduces your phone’s surface temperature, something that could be quite useful while charging your iPhone wirelessly.
The charger uses Anker’s ActiveShield 5.0 safety system, connects via USB-C, and measures 169 x 125 x 138mm at 620 grams, enough to stay put on a nightstand and withstand the weight of all the three devices it’s intended to charge together.
So, what’s the catch? For now, the Anker Prime 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger is only available in China, with a launch price of 1,199 yuan (around $177). The company hasn’t announced any US pricing or release date yet, but given the number of successful products Anker has launched in the region, I’ll remain optimistic about its US availability.