Best Overall
Anker Prime 3-in-1
Key details
- Weight
- 8.11 oz
- Folded Size
- 3.74 × 2.38 × 1.22 in
- Phone Charging
- 25W Qi2.2
- Included Adapter
- 45W USB-C
The Anker Prime is the charger we pack when one hotel outlet has to cover a phone, watch, and earbuds, and it is the one we leave on the desk when we get home. Folded, it measures 3.74 × 2.38 × 1.22 inches and weighs 8.11 ounces—about the size and weight of a thick phone. The payoff is 25W Qi2.2 charging for a current iPhone, plus Apple Watch and AirPods, all from the included 45W adapter. That mix of speed and genuine pocketability is why it earns the top spot.
We paid close attention to cooling because 25W in a small body can get warm. Anker rates the AirCool fan at 19 dB, and the specification puts an iPhone 18 Pro Max below 98.6°F while charging; at a desk, we found the fan easy to tune out. The phone pad adjusts through 45 degrees for StandBy, and the watch charger is MFi-certified. The hinge feels firm enough that the phone does not droop when you tap the screen.
The caveat is the price: this is a premium charger even with the adapter and cable included, and older iPhones will not see the full 25W. If your phone is an iPhone 15 or earlier, or if you mostly charge overnight, the Acer below does the same job with less outlay. The Anker earns its keep when you want the fastest charge in the smallest kit, not when you want the cheapest way to tidy a nightstand.
Pros
- 25W Qi2.2 charging for current iPhones
- Folds to a pocketable 3.74 × 2.38 × 1.22 inches
- Quiet AirCool fan limits heat
- 45W USB-C adapter and cable included
Cons
- No travel case in the box
We recommend the Anker Prime first: it charges a current iPhone at 25W, folds small enough for a bag, and runs quietly beside a bed.