Skip to main content

Anker’s new USB-C wall charger packs 27 watts, fits in the palm of your hand

Image used with permission by copyright holder

At an event in New York City, Anker Innovations unveiled its latest accessory, the PowerPort Atom PD 1, the first installment of its lineup of slim and lightweight USB-C wall chargers. But don’t be fooled by its small size, the charger packs 27 watts, giving you the ability to not only power up your MacBook, but your Nintendo Switch, smartphone, and more.

For an easier visual of exactly how small the charger is, the PowerPort Atom PD 1 is only slightly bigger than the standard 5-watt iPhone charger. Weighing in at 2.2 ounces, the pocket-sized charger is also lightweight, allowing you to pop the accessory into your backpack or handbag without weighing you down.

Recommended Videos

The charger features a single USB-C port with a total output wattage of 27 watts that Anker says can charge up to two and a half times faster than stock phone chargers. It uses Gallium Nitride (instead of silicone) —  a semiconductor material that allows the charger to operate at a higher frequency for more efficient charging, while also producing less heat.

While it remains to be seen how quickly the wall charger can juice up a device, our own experience with an Anker charging stand was impressive because it, too, produced less heat. In our wireless charging pad comparison, we put the Anker PowerWave 7.5 up to the test against Belkin, iOttie, and Mophie only to find out the company’s stand took only 2 hours and 44 minutes to charge.

We also had some hands-on time with the new wall charger and at first glance, it’s hard to believe there are 27 watts packed into such a tiny charger. Not only is it light and compact, but (as with most Anker products) it looks sleek. But we’re even more excited for the next installments in the lineup: The PowerPort Atom PD 2 (with two USB-C ports) and Atom PD 4 (with two USB-C ports and two Type-A ports) which will have an output wattage of 60 watts and 100 watts, respectively. Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait a little while longer for those.

As for the PowerPort Atom PD 1, it will be out at the end of November. You will be able to purchase it from Amazon for $30.

Brenda Stolyar
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Brenda became obsessed with technology after receiving her first Dell computer from her grandpa in the second grade. While…
Best mobile accessories of CES 2020: Cases, wireless chargers, and robots
Sima Robot

This story is part of our continuing coverage of CES 2020, including tech and gadgets from the showroom floor.

As we pounded the halls of CES 2020 in Las Vegas we uncovered a stunning array of new phone cases, wireless chargers, portable battery packs, and other tempting mobile accessories. Here are our picks of the most innovative or interesting mobile accessories on show in Vegas this year.

Read more
Juice up your iPhone or Galaxy with a wireless charger, on sale for Black Friday
wireless chargers samsung galaxy s10 deals anker charging pad

It's nice to be able to stick your smartphone on a pad or dock and have it charge it up without the need to fiddle with cables and plug things in. The best wireless phone chargers sure do make life easier, but if you're looking for a few to cover your home and office, then you're likely eager to find some discounts and bargains. There are plenty of tempting Black Friday deals available on all kinds of tech products right now.

We have been scouring the web to identify the very best smartphone deals, smartwatch deals, tablet deals, and a whole lot more. But this roundup is all about wireless chargers. If you have a phone that supports Qi wireless charging, like the Apple iPhone 11 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus, or the Google Pixel 4, then you should snag one of these Black Friday wireless charger deals.
Amazon Black Friday Wireless Charger Deals

Read more
iOS 18’s best AI tools arrive in December, but Siri has a longer wait
Apple Intelligence on iPhone 15 Pro.

The Apple Intelligence toolkit has witnessed a staggered mix of delayed features and underwhelming perks. But it seems that the most promising set of those AI tools that Apple revealed at WWDC earlier this year is right around the corner.

In the latest edition of his PowerOn newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman writes that the iOS 18.2 update will start rolling out via the stable channel in the first week of December.

Read more