Anker Prime Charging Station
- Charging Station
- 250 watts
- 5 amps
- 5 amps
- Better rated than 60%
A genuinely capable multi-device charger that reviewers call solid and durable, though at around $150 it is a real investment that needs good USB-C cables to hit its higher speeds.
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How it ranks among the 15 charging stations we track
4.6★ across 2,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,000 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
3,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 15 charging stations we track - how the scorecard works · full charging stations data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Updated 8 days ago. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Anker Prime is a 250W desktop charging station with four USB-C and two USB-A ports, a 2.26 inch LCD display, and a control dial for adjusting output per port. It is built for a desk setup with several devices, not for travel.
Anker frames the 250W figure around a specific scenario, charging a 16 inch MacBook Pro to 50 percent in 25 minutes from the first USB-C port, but that port alone draws up to 140W of the total budget, so the remaining ports share what is left. Reviewers back this up: several note the load balances automatically across whatever is plugged in rather than each port hitting its own peak at the same time.
- 250W combined output across 4 USB-C and 2 USB-A ports
- 2.26 inch LCD display with real-time wattage
- 140W from the primary USB-C port
- 24-month warranty
Who it's for
Anyone replacing a tangle of separate wall chargers with one desk unit for a laptop, phone, tablet, and earbuds, especially photographers or frequent travelers charging camera batteries alongside devices. Reviewers point out it is heavy and meant for desktop use, not for tossing in a bag daily.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners consistently praise the build quality, calling it heavy and solid, and several say it replaced every other charger on their desk, running laptop, phone, tablet, and camera batteries from one unit. The most repeated caution is price: one reviewer calls the $150 cost hard to justify against cheaper GaN plugs, and another flags that the 250W total is shared across all ports rather than delivered per port. A couple of reviewers also note the higher speeds only show up with quality USB-C cables, and one long-term owner says a firmware update resolved an early glitch where the display would not wake up.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Charges up to six devices at once
- Live wattage display on unit and app
- Feels heavy and well built per owners
- 140W from primary port fast-charges laptops
- Around $150, pricey versus cheaper GaN plugs
- Needs quality USB-C cables for full speed
- Built for desktop use, not travel
- App setup takes some initial time
Specifications
| Brand | Anker |
|---|---|
| Model | A2345 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 2.34 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Output Current | 5 amps |
| Output Voltage | 20 volts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 250 watts |
| Amperage | 5 amps |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Compatible Power Plug Type | Type F - 2 pin (German) |
| Main Power Connector Type | 2 Pin |
| Input Voltage | 240 volts |
| Power Plug | Type A - 2 pin (North American) |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Phantom Gray |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Compatible Cellular Phone Models | Apple iPhone 16 |
| Compatible Devices | Cellular Phones, Tablets |
| Compatible Phone Models | iPhone 16 / 15 / 14 / 13 Series; Samsung S24 / S23 / S22 / S21 Series; Galaxy Z Fold5 / Flip5; Galaxy A73 / A53 / A13 |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Current | AC |
| Connector Type | USB Type C |
| Wired Charging Connector Type | USB Type C |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Current Rating | 3.5 A |
| Form Factor | Desktop Charging Station |
| Mfr Part Number | A2345 |
| Total USB 20 Ports | 2 |
| Total Usb Ports | 6 |
| BuiltIn Media | User Manual |
| Special Features | Fast Charging |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Anker Prime Charging StationThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 2,000 | 4.5 / 5 |
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| USB Charger Station Block 10-Port USB-A Power Strip Plug for Multi DevicesKingFuture | 4.4 / 5 | 9,600 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Anlmz 3 in 1 Charging StationAnlmz | 4.2 / 5 | 41,800 | 4.4 / 5 |
| MSTJRY Charging Station for Multiple Devices : 5 Port Multi USB-A Charger Stations…Mstjry | 4.3 / 5 | 10,500 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Anker A2345
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the 250W output per port or combined?
It is a combined total across all six ports; reviewers confirm Anker has not released a device that draws the full 240W-250W from a single port.
Can it fast-charge a 16 inch MacBook Pro?
Anker states the first USB-C port delivers 140W, enough to charge that laptop to 50 percent in about 25 minutes.
Do I need special cables to get full charging speed?
Yes, several owners note that standard USB-C cables will not pull the higher voltage, so a cable rated for it is needed.