While there are lots of excellent iPad Pro hubs to choose from out there, most of them aren’t designed to also be iPad stands. Even this one from Satechi, which we do still appreciate the looks and build quality of, doesn’t reach the viewing height or connection ports of the Anker 551 hub + stand.

Anker’s version is equipped with eight ports total:

• USB-C Power Delivery input (up to 100W)
• 4K@60Hz HDMI port
• 2 USB-A data ports
• 3.5 mm AUX port
• microSD card slot
• SD 3.0 card slot

Whereas the Satechi supports pass-through charging speeds that top out at 60W max, Anker’s hub stand can pass upwards of 100W (with 45W minimum required) to your connected iPad or tablet, and to power such a setup, we’ve written about several chargers that meet or exceed that capability — even in the car, if that’s a concern for you.

The Anker’s added height also grants some flexibility in how you angle the device for the most comfortable viewing and/or work usage:

Both hubs can revolutionize your iPad’s (or other USB-C tablet’s) productivity levels, but the Anker stand has just a bit more versatility over the Satechi in my opinion.

As of September 8th, 2024 you can get it for $80 on Amazon (down from $100).

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Released as part of their “Prime” lineup, Anker’s new 8-in-1 Charging Station is a slim yet robust GaN-powered… er, power strip designed to keep all your devices charged simultaneously, with up to 240W of total output across two AC outlets (which pop up as needed), four USB-C ports, and two USB-A ports.

When using any one of those USB-C ports alone, you’ll get up to 140W of fast charging output, while using either one of the USB-A ports alone grants up to 12W for less power-hungry devices.

On top of providing efficient, high-speed charging, this is also a smart device that can be controlled over Wi-Fi via smartphone app, where you can manage power distribution, get real-time usage data, and schedule shutdown and power-on timers. A built-in digital display on the strip itself helps you monitor this information even when your phone isn’t nearby.

Get this 8-in-1 power strip for $165 on Amazon.

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True to the “Fusion” in its name, this nifty dual-port gizmo from Anker combines a 10,000mAh power bank and a 20-watt wall charger into one. The USB-C port supports Power Delivery and Quick Charge technologies for rapidly charging a phone, while the USB-A port outputs a respectable 12W of power for less urgent charging needs.

When no wall outlet is available, the device becomes an independent portable charger that can power an iPhone 15 a couple times over, or an iPad mini once. An LED indicator dial on the side lets you see at a glance how much charge remains, which is nice.

Get this power bank wall charger for $55 on Amazon. If you need something even more powerful, consider its 65-watt GaN-powered sibling, released two years after.

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Before I bought Anker’s PowerDrive 2 dual-port car charger back in 2016, I’d gone through a string of poorly made car adapters that all seemed to fail or literally fall to pieces within weeks or maybe months at best. Today, eight years later, I’m still using that same PowerDrive unit with no issues and would recommend it to anyone. Very happy with that purchase.

However, I’ve gotta say I’m tempted by their new USB-C car charger that offers up to 167.5W of total power output across three ports:

1. Top: 100W USB-C
2. Middle: 45W USB-C
3. Bottom: 22.5W USB-A

That top port is the big selling point, IMO. Their testing says it’s fast enough to charge a 16″ MacBook Pro from 0 to 50% in 47 minutes, or an iPhone 15 Pro Max from 0 to 50% in 27 minutes. On those days when you leave the house and realize you forgot to charge your stuff overnight, that’s going to be a lifesaver for sure.

If you’re in the market for a car charger and want only the top of the line, get this sweet new one for $50 on Amazon. It comes with a 3.3-foot USB-C to USB-C cable.

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Released just a few weeks ago, the new Boom 2 portable speaker from Anker’s Soundcore brand already promises to bring all the noise you need for your beach and pool parties this summer.

This spiritual successor to the Motion Boom pumps out an insane amount of bass-driven sound for its size, featuring up to 80W of clear, heart-pounding output with the “BassUp 2.0” mode turned on. It really packs a punch, no joke.

Meanwhile, a pair of passive radiators (one at each end) provide a colorful, customizable RGB light show that syncs to your music to heighten the listening atmosphere — day or night.

All of this comes in a rugged IPX7 waterproof and floatable shell with an integrated carry handle that makes it easy to bring the party absolutely anywhere, rain or shine. You can even use it as a power bank by plugging your phone into the USB-A port on the back to keep it charged while it streams music.

Thumpy bass, a built-in light show, and easy portability. What more could you ask for?

Get the Boom 2 for $130 on Amazon in your choice of Phantom Black, Adventure Green, or Explorer Blue.

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Anker has been a leader in the portable power station game since 2016. These days, their latest releases in this space are being placed under the SOLIX energy solutions sub-brand they launched last summer.

Two of the newest additions to the family, which debuted at CES 2024 a couple months ago, are the SOLIX C800 (model A1753) and SOLIX C800 Plus (model A1754) power stations.

Designed with outdoor use in mind, these portable power stations keep you reliably powered up and connected with 768Wh of battery capacity and 1200 watts of output (or 1600W whenever certain demanding/high-wattage devices are plugged in).

With five AC outlets, two USB-C ports (one 100W, one 30W), two USB-A ports (12W each), and a DC port (120W), you can power up to 10 devices simultaneously, including electric stoves, coffee makers, kettles, and other camping appliances — all from a single unit that weighs only 24 pounds!

Both power stations feature a long-lasting battery technology the company calls “InfiniPower,” which combines 3,000-cycle LFP batteries, industrial components, and a drop-proof design to provide power every single day for up to a decade, guaranteed.

But durability isn’t the only thing that sets these stations apart. Their smart temperature control systems ensure safe charging by checking their respective battery temperatures up to 10 times per second to prevent overheating. Additionally, they feature under-20ms UPS technology, providing true uninterruptible power in the event of a blackout.

The stations also make use of “HyperFlash” technology to…

• Fully recharge in just 58 minutes when connected to a wall outlet (when “UltraFast” mode is activated in the Anker app).
• Charge up to 80% in 2.3 hours when paired with solar panels outputting up to 300 watts.
• Fully charge in 7.2 hours when plugged into your car’s charge port.

In case you’re wondering about the differences between the two models: The C800 Plus comes with a multi-function retractable pole (can act as a hanger, a tripod, or a selfie stick) and a pair of LED camping lights with three modes (flashlight, floodlight, and candle) — all of which stow away on top of the unit.

Meanwhile, the top of the C800 is simply an empty storage area for keeping your smaller gear safe and organized.

Whether you’re embarking on a weekend camping trip or planning a day at the beach, the Anker SOLIX C800 ($599) and SOLIX C800 Plus ($649) portable power stations are the perfect companions for all your outdoor adventures.

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Released a month ago as part of their popular MagGo family of MagSafe-compatible battery packs for iPhone, Anker’s Qi2-certified MagSafe power bank brings the latest wireless charging technology to your iPhone 13/14/15 series.

With 6,600mAh of power capacity — which can be wirelessly delivered at full 15W speed! — this handy little magnetic charger essentially doubles the battery life of your iPhone and then some, so you can freely use the device all day long without fear of running out of juice.

What’s more, the power bank doubles as a foldable stand, allowing you to charge your iPhone even while you comfortably watch videos hands-free. This also makes it an effective nightstand charging solution.

Get this awesome new Qi2 MagSafe power bank for $70 on Amazon in your choice of black, white, or blue.

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Combining the convenience of a multi-port charger with the everyday practicality of a power strip, Anker’s sleek Nano Charging Station offers six outputs in one small, slim package for all your device power and charging needs.

On top are two AC outlets, and on the front you’ve got two USB-C ports (each 67W max when used alone) and two USB-A ports (each 12W max when used alone). The five-foot power cord that comes out the back is flat and flexible, ending with a flat AC plug that can easily fit into a tight space.

To make the product a more sustainable one, Anker has opted to incorporate 75% post-consumer recycled plastics in the exterior casing. That’s convenience you can feel good about.

Get the Anker Nano Charging Station $66 on Amazon in your choice of Black Stone, Ice Lake Blue, or Shell White.

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If you own an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and a pair of AirPods, Anker’s 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe is one of the niftier charging solutions we’ve seen.

This portable wireless charger starts out looking like a simple cube, but then you flip up the top surface and pull out the “puck” tray on the side, and suddenly you’ve got enough charging surfaces to accomodate all three of those devices at once.

The charger delivers up to 15W of fast charging speed, and that top MagSafe iPhone charger is adjustable up to 60° for the best viewing angle. You can also set your iPhone on it in portrait or landscape mode — your preference. Included with the Cube is a 30W USB-C wall charger and a five-foot USB-C to USB-C cable, which is pretty nice.

Get this sweet little charging module set for $150 on Amazon.

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Welp, just one month shy of three years post-purchase, my trusty Boltune headphones are starting to bite the dust. Thanks to hours of daily use over those years, the earpad covers have just about disintegrated so that the foam cushions keep falling out, the headband material has all but worn completely off, and the noise-cancellation function is on the fritz when active, randomly clicking on and off and occasionally making this strange and uncomfortable high-pitched ringing noise.

Since those headphones are no longer available for purchase as far as I can tell — I totally would’ve repurchased them; they were great while they lasted — I’ve been going down a rabbit hole to find my next pair of budget wireless ANC headphones.

Most searches along these lines inevitably lead to the Anker Soundcore headphone lineup, each of which offers surprising quality for the cost. We’ve already previously discussed the excellent Space Q45s here in fact, but $150 still isnt quite what I’d consider “budget.”

I finally settled on the 70-buck Soundcore Q20+, which were released a while back as an upgrade over the baseline Q20s, introducing USB-C charging (over micro-USB), an ANC transparency mode, and access to EQ customization via the Soundcore app.

It should also be noted that there’s an even newer version of these headphones called the Soundcore Q20i, which are mostly the same as the Q20+ but have some minor physical changes, such as a simplified logo on the side and a shuffling around of control buttons. (The power and ANC buttons on the Q20+ are on the left earcup, while the Q20i places all buttons on the right earcup.) I believe the Q20i’s also include Soundcore’s BassUp technology.

Reviews for the Q20+ consistently agree that they sound fantastic for the price, are very soft and comfortable to wear, and offer a high amount of battery life (60 hours with ANC off, or 40 hours with it on). People also like the flexibility of being able to listen via Bluetooth 5.0 or the included 3.5mm aux cable, along with the fact you can pair them with two devices at once.

The one thing they seem to catch some flak for is the bad microphone quality, but I don’t plan on using mine for phone calls so it won’t bother me.

I’m very much looking forward to receiving and testing my Q20+’s, which you can also get for $70 on Amazon if you’re similarly in the market for this type of thing, in your choice of blue or black. There are also listings for renewed blue and renewed black models for $48, bringing it more in line with what I paid for those Boltunes in 2020.

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While my trusty iPhone 11 and 8th-gen iPad are both still alive and kicking, they’re reaching that stage where their batteries don’t hold a charge as well as they used to. So maybe it’s fortuitous for me that Anker has released a power bank with a fold-out Lightning connector to help keep them charged throughout the day and beyond.

This pocketable and iPhone-case-friendly battery pack can hold up to 5,000mAh of power and offers up to 12W of charging speed. On the side of the unit is a USB-C input for charging the power bank when it’s not connected to your Apple device, and there are four LED indicators on the front to let you know how much charge is left in it.

Keep your mobile Apple devices juiced by picking up this Lightning power bank for $32 on Amazon.

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Anker products have been making several appearances here on T&T lately. What can I say? They routinely put out great stuff.

For example, their new 321 PowerCore 5K MagGO battery, which is essentially a newer version of the 521 model we covered a while back, is a magnetic wireless power bank that can be stuck right onto the back of your iPhone 12/13/14 (with or without a MagSafe-compatible case) to keep it charged throughout the day and beyond.

With 5,000mAh of power capacity, this external battery has enough juice to fully charge an iPhone 14 and then some. However, keep in mind that it’s not an official MagSafe-certified charger, so it will only deliver a modest 7.5W of charging speed. That said, considering the low price of the thing, I’d say it’s an acceptable tradeoff.

Get this magnetic battery pack for $32 on Amazon in your choice of white, black, green, pink, or purple.

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Released a little over a month ago, Anker’s M650 wireless lavalier mic kit is a portable and super easy-to-use audio pickup solution for vloggers, streamers, interviewers, and mobile podcasters. The kit primarily includes two microphone transmitters and a wireless receiver unit that plugs into another device (smartphone, tablet, DSLR camera, laptop, etc), along with a charging case.

Watch the video to get a quick idea of what this system is capable of:

The mics themselves are rather interesting in design, each the size and shape of a small cookie and capable of being either physically or magnetically clipped onto your clothing, along with interchangeable cover colors to match different outfits. They look more like pendants or badges than anything, and they’re equipped with noise-cancellation technology (“VoiceShield”) that reduces background noise to ensure your recordings sounds as professional as possible.

The receiver comes with swappable USB-C and Lightning adapters to be compatible with a wide variety of devices, and it has a small built-in touchscreen that gives easy access to controls like muting, gain sensitivity, recording start/stop, noise reduction level, and more.

With the charging case, the kit has a total battery life of about 15 hours. Without it, the mics can go for about six hours max. The mics can record lossless audio up to 656 feet (200 meters) away from the receiver, which is way better than awkwardly passing a handheld mic back and forth between you and the other person.

Get this nifty field recording kit for $250 on Amazon in your choice of black or white.

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If you’re looking to buy noise-cancelling headphones but can’t quite justify the price of something like the Sony WH-1000XM5 or Bose QuietComfort 35 II, then the Space Q45 headphones by Anker are worth looking into.

Designed as a premium upgrade over the Life Q30 headphones, the Space Q45s are less than half the price of the headphone models mentioned above, yet offer a super comfortable and high-quality build that features three-stage active noise-cancelling technology, the ability to pair with two devices at once, and up to 65 hours of battery life (turning on ANC cuts that down to 50 hours).

The ANC tech used here is adaptive in nature, meaning it automatically optimizes its performance based on what your surrounding environment sounds like. The headphones also make use of an AI algorithm (paired with dual microphones) that intelligently picks up your voice during phone calls rather than letting background noise intrude, so you always come through crystal clear to the other person.

Of course, we can’t ignore comfort with a product like this. I’m happy to say that thanks to the ultra-soft memory foam earpads, padded headband, and the aluminum alloy hinges that offer some additional flex if you head requires it, you can wear these headphones for hours on end — or even all day long — and never feel like they’re squeezing or pinching.

Get the Anker Soundcore Space Q45s for $150 on Amazon in your choice of black, dark blue, or white.

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Anker’s 633 MagGo magnetic battery is a clever way to keep your MagSafe-compatible iPhone charged up wherever you go. It snaps securely onto the back of your iPhone and begins delivering 7.5W of wireless charging, offering up to 10,000mAh of extra battery life to your device. Pretty straightforward.

What makes it extra neat is the kickstand on the back that you can pop out, allowing you to continue watching videos or having FaceTime calls while charging the phone, without having to futz around with cables or wall adapters.

If you need a bit more charging oomph, you do always have the option to connect the iPhone to the charger with a USB-C cable for 20W charging, or to the USB-A port for 18W charging.

Note: The only included cable is a two-foot USB-C to USB-C. You’ll also need to provide your own wall adapter if you want to recharge the magnetic battery that way.

Get the Anker MagGo 633 for $80 on Amazon in your choice of black, blue, or white. You might also check out the rest of the MagGo line for other nifty charging solutions.

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