Anker made a splash at CES 2025 with the introduction of a groundbreaking power bank and a versatile wall charger, both boasting unique features and impressive charging capabilities. This article dives into the details of these exciting new power solutions.
Anker’s 165W Power Bank: A Portable Powerhouse
The Anker 165W Power Bank.Anker’s latest power bank is a significant departure from the norm, demanding attention with its size, features, and innovative design. The first thing you’ll notice is its substantial size and heft, comparable to an iPhone 16 Pro Max. Its rectangular shape resembles a compact Bluetooth speaker more than a traditional power bank, and its 592-gram weight reinforces its robust build.
This bulk houses a massive 25,000mAh battery, capable of recharging an iPhone 14 over four times. It even packs enough power to fully charge a 13-inch Apple MacBook Air, making it an incredibly versatile power source for various devices. Technically, the power bank offers a total output of 165W and supports Power Delivery (PD), PD-PPS, Quick Charge, and UFCS fast charging protocols.
The Anker 165W Power Bank
Anker cleverly integrates cables directly into the power bank’s casing. Two USB-C cables are built-in, eliminating the need to carry extra cables. One is a short, robust 15cm cable that doubles as a carry strap, ingeniously unclipping for charging. The other is a 70cm retractable USB-C cable magnetically attached to the top of the device. An additional USB-C port and a USB-A port are located on the side, expanding its connectivity options.
The side of the Anker 165W Power Bank.
A front-facing TFT color display, controlled by a side button, provides comprehensive information about the power bank’s status. This includes remaining power, active connections, charging speeds, internal temperature, battery health, and even the number of charging cycles. While perhaps overkill for some, this level of detail makes it a comprehensive power solution.
Anker’s 140W Wall Charger: Power and Information at a Glance
The Anker 140W Wall Charger
The companion to the power bank is Anker’s new 140W wall charger, perfectly suited for quickly recharging the power bank itself. In testing, it delivered over 90W to the power bank, enabling a full recharge from zero in under two hours. This compact GaN charger features four ports on its underside: two 140W USB-C ports, a 40W USB-C port, and a 33W USB-A port. It supports Power Delivery 3.1 and UFCS fast charging, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices.
The Anker 140W wall charger showing charging wattage.
Like the power bank, the wall charger features a color display showing charging data, temperatures, and total charging time. The responsive touch-sensitive area below the screen allows users to swipe through different views. While the underside port placement prevents cable strain, it can be slightly awkward to plug in cables when the charger is in a horizontal socket.
Pricing and Availability
The Anker 165W Power Bank charging two phones.
Both the Anker 165W Power Bank and the 140W Wall Charger are built to Anker’s high standards, offering robust construction and multiple internal temperature checks for safety. The 140W Wall Charger, a first-of-its-kind charger with a display, launched on January 7 for $90. The innovative 165W Power Bank also released on January 7, priced at $100. These new charging solutions showcase Anker’s commitment to innovation and provide consumers with powerful and versatile options for all their charging needs.
