Anker Prime 25W 3-in-1 foldable charger: features, specs and who it suits

The Anker Prime 3-in-1 is a foldable wireless charging station for an iPhone, an Apple Watch and AirPods at the same time. It folds to palm size for travel, so one charger and one adapter can replace a tangle of cables in your bag or on the nightstand. Here's what its specs mean and which devices it works with.

What Qi2.2 and 25W mean

Qi2 is the wireless charging standard that uses magnets to line the phone up with the charging coil, so it settles into the right position. Qi2.2 is the newer version, which allows up to 25W of wireless power. The Anker Prime is Qi2.2-certified, and the phone attaches magnetically.

Which speed you get depends on your phone. Anker lists:

• iPhone 16 to 18 series: up to 25W, depending on the model;
• iPhone 12 to 15 series: up to 15W.

In Anker's own testing, an iPhone 18 Pro reached 50% in 27 minutes; Anker notes that results vary. As with most fast charging, the quickest gains come in the first half of the charge, and the rate slows as the battery fills.

Three devices at once

The phone pad tilts up to 60 degrees and turns all the way around, so you can stand the phone upright or sideways and still see the screen. The Apple Watch charger, which is MFi-certified (made under Apple's licensing programme for accessories), pops up with a press. AirPods charge on their own spot at the same time. Two anti-slip watch stickers are included.

Heat and the AirCool fan

Fast wireless charging creates heat, and heat is one of the main causes of long-term battery wear. Phones also tend to slow their charging when they get warm. The Anker Prime has a built-in AirCool fan that runs at 19 dB, which is quieter than a typical whisper. Anker says it keeps an iPhone 18 Pro Max below 98.6°F (37°C) while charging.

Palm-sized for travel

Folded, it measures 3.74 x 2.38 x 1.22 inches (about 9.5 x 6 x 3.1 cm) and weighs 8.11 oz (230 g), about as much as an iPhone 17 Pro Max. It fits in a pocket, bag or tech pouch.

The adapter supports 110V to 220V input. When travelling, check that the local mains voltage falls in that range, and pack a plug adapter if the sockets are a different shape.

It runs from the wall

It isn't a power bank. The station must stay connected to a wall outlet through the included 45W USB-C adapter and 5 ft (1.5 m) USB-C to USB-C cable. Anker specifies its included adapter; with a less powerful one, wireless chargers typically can't deliver their full speed.

In the box: the charging station, the 45W USB-C adapter, the cable, two anti-slip watch stickers and a welcome guide. Anker lists a 24-month warranty.

It suits Apple users who travel and want one compact charger for three devices, and anyone who'd like one tidy station on a desk or bedside table.

What to check before you buy

• Your iPhone: iPhone 16 to 18 models for up to 25W; iPhone 12 to 15 charge at up to 15W.
• Your watch: it's built for Apple Watch. Samsung phones and watches are not supported.
• Your case: magnetic charging works through thin or magnet-compatible cases; thick cases can weaken the hold.
• Fan noise: whether a quiet fan suits your bedroom at night.
• Travel: that the mains voltage where you're going is within the adapter's 110V to 220V range, and the plug shape.

The short version

• A foldable, Qi2.2-certified 3-in-1 station for an iPhone, an Apple Watch and AirPods.
• Up to 25W magnetic charging on iPhone 16 to 18; in Anker's testing, an iPhone 18 Pro reached 50% in 27 minutes.
• AirCool fan at 19 dB; tilting, rotating phone pad and pop-up watch charger.
• 3.74 x 2.38 x 1.22 inches and 8.11 oz folded.
• Runs from the wall with the included 45W adapter and 5 ft cable; not a power bank.

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