Anker Prime 250W
VERDICT
Stop buying cheap gas station chargers. This is the only battery you need for travel. It falls just under the TSA flight limit (99.54Wh), meaning you can legally take it on a plane. The ability to charge itself wirelessly via the optional base station makes it feel like a futuristic gadget rather than a brick.
The Big Picture
Most power banks take forever to recharge themselves. The Anker Prime supports 100W input, meaning you can refill this massive battery from 0% to 100% in under 40 minutes. It also has a Bluetooth app that lets you find the battery if you lose it in your couch cushions (by making it beep).
⚡ 250W Total Output
The Power: Charges everything at once.
Performance: You can plug in a MacBook Pro (140W) and a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (45W) and still have room for headphones. It handles heat intelligently, never getting dangerously hot thanks to GaN technology.
📊 Smart Display
No more guessing.
Data: The crisp screen shows real-time input and output wattage for each port. It also calculates exactly how much time is left until the battery is empty based on your current usage. It satisfies the inner nerd in all of us.
✅ The Pros
- Capacity: Huge 27,650mAh capacity (charges an iPhone 5 times).
- Speed: PD 3.1 support ensures future-proof fast charging.
- App: Useful for checking battery health and setting charging limits.
- Design: Sleek soda-can shape fits in cup holders.
❌ The Cons
- Weight: It’s a brick (660g). You will feel it in your bag.
- Price: Expensive ($180) for a battery.
- Ports: Only 2 USB-C and 1 USB-A. A third USB-C would have been perfect.
🤔 Should you buy it?
YES if you travel with a laptop and need reliable backup power.
NO if you only need to charge a phone (get the smaller Anker Nano Power Bank).
See the showdown: Anker Prime vs. Ugreen Nexode Power Bank Comparison