Anker is a big name in the charging accessories business and often has the best phone charging accessories. The company is jumping into the next generation of power plugs with thinner, cooler powered Inker PowerPort III pods that support the latest USB PD PSS (Power Delivery Programmable Power Supply) charging standards.
With 65W of power onboard, the PowerPort III Pod charges everything from smartphones to tablets and laptops at lightning-fast speeds. It’s a pretty attractive approach for $39.99. To find out how common this charger is, let’s take a look at some tests and the Anker PowerPort III Pod review.
What you need to know about Anker Powerport III pods
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- Anker Powerport III Pod 65W: $39.99 / £42.99 / €39.99
In typical Anchor fashion, PowerPort III pods are available in white. Considering the 65W rated power, this is quite a compact adapter. It measures 6.8 x 3.0 x 4.5 cm and weighs 132 grams. Plug types are regional and available in all North American, European and UK versions. The US version has a folding prong on the back. A USB-C cable isn’t included in the box, so you’ll need to bring your own cable that can handle more than 3A of current for fast charging.
A single USB-C port on the front features Anker’s PowerIQ 3.0 technology. Apart from the proprietary brand, this port supports USB Power Delivery 3.0 and USB PD PPS. The latter is required for super fast charging. From 25W to 45W on Samsung Galaxy S21 series Galaxy S20 Ultra.
Further reading: The best USB C portable charger
Specifically, the USB PD mode of the charger can provide 5V, 9V and 15V at 3A, and 20V at 3.25A. This charger boasts a single USB PD PPS mode with variable voltage from 3.3V to 21V and current up to 3.25A. During charging, the energy conversion efficiency is very good with an average of 85%.
what good?
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Anker’s 65W pod can actually charge anything we throw at it. USB power delivery technology is becoming more and more widely supported in the industry, including: Apple iphone and MacBook series, Nintendo Switch, various USB-C laptops and tablets. With the included USB PD PPS, the PowerPort III Pod is one of the few chargers that can fast charge your Samsung Galaxy S21 series and select other Samsung smartphones at full speed.
| Anker Powerport III Pod 65W Test | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max | Microsoft Surface Book X | Honor Magic Book Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB Power Test | 24.9W / 25W | 20W/20W | 38.8W/60W | 61.1W/65W |
| Voltage and current | 8.82V, 2.82A | 8.88V, 2.28A | 19.5V, 1.99A | 19.7V, 3.10A |
| Charging standard | USB PD PPS | USB PD 3.0 | USB PD 3.0 | USB PD 3.0 |
| The strength of the wall | 29.5W | 24W | 45.5W | 70.8W |
| Energy efficiency | 84.3%, good. | 84.4%, good. | 85.3%, very good. | 86.3%, very good. |
65W is overkill for your smartphone. Instead, it is useful to fast charge a laptop with a large battery capacity. Anker claims that it…