Why This Anker Universal Charger Is the Only Power Accessory I Pack for Travel

Anker announced a new lineup of multi-device chargers spanning wireless stands, foldable travel units, and high-wattage desktop stations. The range includes the Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, MagGo, AirCool, Foldable), additional foldable three-in-one designs, and wired multiport desktop stations. Products target bedside, shared-desk, and travel use cases for phones, watches, wireless earbuds, tablets, and laptops.

The announcement separates wireless and wired form factors by device power needs. Wireless stations consolidate smaller personal devices — compatible phone, watch, and earbud case — into dedicated positions, while wired multiport stations distribute power across equipment with higher or varied input requirements such as laptops and tablets. Anker notes that wireless performance depends on the connected device, input adapter, alignment, temperature, and case compatibility, and that magnetic attachment can be interfered with by thick cases, metal plates, wallets, and grips.

For desktop configurations, multiport chargers operate within a total power budget where the power allocated to an individual connection can change as additional devices are connected. Single-port output and simultaneous allocation therefore describe different aspects of a station's operation; a laptop, tablet, and phone connected together do not necessarily receive the same output available to one device connected alone.

Travel options include the Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (Foldable 3-in-1), which folds into a compact unit with dedicated positions for a compatible phone, watch, and wireless earbuds. Anker lists a 40W USB-C PD wall charger and USB-C cable in the box as part of the charging setup.

Other outlets reported on specific new models not detailed in the announcement. CNET highlighted a universal charger described as the only power accessory the author packs for travel. 9to5Toys covered a 4-in-1 100W Universal Smart Display charger said to work in "200+ countries and regions." T3 reviewed a charger with a feature the reviewer was not sure it needs. JournalArta found a universal charger only misses Australia's plug. Android Headlines and Bergen Record reported the Anker MagStand Charging Station is now available for $115.99, redefining the bedside charging experience. Trend Hunter noted Anker brought its 150W six-port charger to Germany.

Pricing and release dates for most of the announced range were not provided in the press release. The MagStand Charging Station's $115.99 price appears in two outlets, but broader availability and cost for the Prime Wireless Charging Station, the foldable MagGo, and the 100W and 150W desktop units remain unconfirmed.