Prime 160 W charger is now
officially out in Europe. This small power brick first came out in the US, and
it’s built to be a great choice for quickly charging several gadgets at once.
Its best parts are the big power output and the cool, easy-to-use smart touch screen.
Design and Power Ports
markets the charger as being about the size of an AirPods case, emphasizing its
portability. It features a compact design,
measuring just 65 x 52 x 35 mm
(2.56 x 2.05 x 1.38 inches), and weighs approximately 220 grams (0.48 pounds).
This makes it an ideal
travel companion. The device is equipped with three USB-C ports that collectively
deliver a maximum of 160W of
power.
When only
one device is connected, the charger can output up to 140W
through any single port. The power distribution shifts
when multiple devices are plugged in.
For example, in three-port
mode, the power is allocated as 100W,
30W, and 30W across the C1, C2, and C3 ports, respectively.
Anker Prime 160W Charger Smart Features and Controls
The Anker Prime 16 W charger stands out thanks to its smart touch display. This screen provides users with
real-time output power for each
port. It also allows for
easy switching between different charging interfaces and modes directly on the
device.
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For even greater control, the charger supports app-based settings via the Anker
companion application. You
can use the Anker app to pick how the charger
splits its power. For instance, you can choose the default split of 100W, 30W, and 30W across the
three ports.
Or, you can switch to a different combination like 70W, 70W, and 20W. You can also
use the app to turn down the screen’s brightness,
set a sleep timer for the display, or
pick a different language.
Power and Protection
This small
charger is made to be safe to use.
It has ActiveShield 4.0 technology built in. Think of this as a smart system that constantly watches the
temperature in three dimensions to keep
everything running safely.
Anker
shared some great results about how fast it charges. They claim the charger can
power up a MacBook Pro 16 from totally empty
(0%) to 50% charged in only 24 minutes. That really shows how
powerful this charger is.
Price and Availability
The new charger is now officially available for purchase across
Europe. Buyers can acquire the accessory for €129. It is currently listed directly on Anker’s
official website and on Amazon Germany.
The Prime 160 W charger isn’t
the only new gadget crossing the pond. Anker has simultaneously released other
premium accessories. These include the Prime Power Bank (26K,
300W), the 3-in-1 wireless magnetic station, and the robust 14-in-1 Prime
docking station.