Many of us now travel with so many gadgets, that we often need to pack multiple chargers when we’re leaving on a business trip or holiday. Now Anker, manufacturer of a huge range of computer accessories, chargers and cables, has unveiled a single travel charger to take care of all your gadgets.
The Anker 3-in-1 Cube charger is MagSafe compatible which means you can place something like a recent iPhone on the charger and it will stay there, even at an angle, while it charges wirelessly. And because MagSafe is magnetic, you can charge the phone at an angle while you continue to use it, which is much more convenient than a regular charging mat phones must be flat to be charged.
The new Anker charger almost fits in the palm of a hand and the MagSafe wireless charging platform is hinged, making it possible for the charging plate to be moved through 90 degrees. The Cube also features a spring-loaded charging shelf that pops out when you need to top up the battery of your Apple Watch. Finally, there is a secondary charging shelf beneath the hinged platform which can top up your Apple AirPods or other wireless earbuds at the same time.
The design of the Cube makes it convenient for charging iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods, all at the same time. The fast wireless charging is rated up to 15W, which is the maximum for an iPhone. The magnetic fast charging shelf can charge an Apple Watch Series 7/8/Ultra from 0 – 75% in around 45 minutes.
Folding down to just over two-square inches, the Cube is ideal for travel although it is quite heavy at 730g and uses a separate power adapter, it’s still more convenient than taking three different chargers with you.
Verdict: The Anker 3-in-1 Cube is a versatile charger that provides everything you need to charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods in once package. There are also excellent alternatives from Alogic and Ugreen that are also worth looking at. This is one charger for all your gadgets.
Pricing & Availability: The Anker 3-in-1 Cube is available now, including at Apple retail stores and online on Anker.com and Apple.com. The price is $149.95.
More info: Anker.com
Tech Specs
- Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 6.34 cm/
- Weight: 730g.
- Model number: Y1811HA1.
- Compatibility: iPhone 14/iPhone 14 Plus/ iPhone 14 Pro/iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13/iPhone 13 Pro/ iPhone 13 Pro Max/ iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 12/iPhone 12 Pro/ iPhone 12 Pro Max/ iPhone 12 mini
- Apple Watch SE
- Apple Watch Series 1-8/Ultra
- AirPods Pro 2/AirPods Pro/AirPods 2nd and 3rd Gen.