Anker Prime 2024 200W and 250W USB C Chargers Reviewed and Tested

Anker Prime 2024 200W and 250W USB C Chargers Reviewed and Tested

Even more Anker’s today. Did these do good or did they do bad?

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00:00 Introduction
00:48 250W
06:52 200W
08:46 Leakage
09:38 Thermals
10:37 Comparisons
13:07 Final Comments

[BigBear]

Thank you for your reviews! I never buy a charger without your review

[aliensstolemybeer]

This channel needs to go viral, as it tells you the real truth, unlike anker. I cannot thank you enough for what you do and show us. I only hope your channel grows bigger.

[internetusername]

The fact that modern power adapters cannot sustain their full load without thermal throttling is just sad. It should be able to perform at maximum capacity indefinitely. If it can't, that should be noted on the marketing materials.

[wwjoshdew]

You can drag a slider and configure a port. If you enable it, then go to the screen that shows ai, two laptop, and etc. there will be a new option for custom. It’s all in the app.

[Omga]

Thank you for another wonderful review!

I've created an (hopefully) improved version of the Cable Comparison table.
Saw in another comment that you're not much of a SW guy (I'm not much of a HW guy), so hope this helps!

Some of the improvements I've made:
1. Improved statistics accuracy (2 decimal points)
2. Added a reference to the max/min values, i.e. which cable(s) scored the max/min (Example: most expensive cable shows as cable #206)
3. Added a separate column for data transfer rates*
4. People will be able to copy this table and use table filters and sort options!
5. Additional visualization improvements

Google spreadsheet ID:
(Unfortunately links cannot be posted in the comments, so you'll have to go into any Google Spreadsheet document and replace the ID in the URL to access the doc)
(Note: It has to be a Google SHEETS document, not Google DOCS)

*I've filled everything I could in the "Data Transfer" column, some data was missing and couldn't fill it.
If you'd like to use this new format please copy it and go over this column to make sure it's correct.
I can assist further if needed and add additional features upon request :)

[Ozma]

Im not buying another power adapter for quite a while after getting the anker prime 67w but watching and listening to you talk about power power banks and adapters just makes me feel relaxed. I think you should start making audiobooks lol.

[pahjammer]

I got the 200W Anker for $60 clicked on your link to help. Great review. I added a couple cables with Led watt readouts so I can see what its charging.

[ilsalmeron]

Hey, thanks for all the tests! 5:41 It actually does support a slider for the wattage for each port (now after a firmware update lol), there are some restrictions (All USB Ports need at least 15W, only port 1 goes up to 140W, and the USB-A ports can switch between 15W and 24W) and you can only set the “custom charging modes” via the App.

But it works actually quite well.

[modecir]

Thanks a lot for two great reviews! Now we have the full picture of the current high power multiport desktop adapter landscape.

[reanimationxp]

Thank you for reviewing these. Can you also keep your charts on your website up to date, and can you please include whether UPS or Passthru functionality is available for each power bank? This is important for using them for projects and currently I can't easily find which ones support it in your data. A column for if they shut down all ports on renegotiation, and a column for unusual renegotiation (such as looping) problems would be very welcome too.

[jammies]

Nice vid mate, really huge fan of what you're doing, much appreciated

[siberx]

If only that 250W unit wasn't so cloud-connected (and had better thermals), I'd be pretty interested. Very compelling feature-set, but I have zero interest in connecting my _power adapter_ to the internet (even my phone via bluetooth is pretty questionable) to use most of the features.

[MrSoulMonk]

Your analysis and narration of the intricacies are top notch!

[macktheinterloper]

Damn, I went from excited to disappointed in the space of ten minutes. I guess I'll be sticking with my 140W Baseus for another year. Thank you. Your ongoing work on these reviews is much appreciated.

[alfredo.onyoutube]

Got the 200W Anker for $50 during BF, pretty good value at that price. The Satechi was available for around $80.

[chibimctwist]

These reviews are really interesting; thank you again!

[livemealone]

I’m dropping a comment just for the engagement and to help you with the algorit for your channel! This is top tier content and deserves a lot more credit!

[tjaj]

I wanted to buy either of these but now content with 3 of my 737 150w chargers. I do like having the 4 usb-c plugs for bedside stand for laptop, ipad, 2 phones and usb-a for airpods. Oh well. I had the Nexode 300w but C2 usb-c plug port died and I am on the hunt for a 4 USB-C charger that can handle at least 200w. The search continues.

[MikeLeitner]

there is a firmware update already. The thing you said on 5:50 is wrong. There is a custom power diustrubition mode now. And each port can be set individually. The update was available already last week monday or so. Though in Germany.

[tonybowen]

Wish they fixed the issues you brought up, especially for the 200w. It's only $56 on amazon in the US today at least.