Updated
Updated · Gizmodo · Jun 23
Anker 4-Port 140W GaN Charger Drops to Record-Low $59 on Amazon
Updated
Updated · Gizmodo · Jun 23

Anker 4-Port 140W GaN Charger Drops to Record-Low $59 on Amazon

3 articles · Updated · Gizmodo · Jun 23

Summary

  • $59 marks a record low on Amazon for Anker’s 4-port 140W GaN charger, down from its usual $89 and available with Prime.
  • Two USB-C ports can each deliver up to 140W on single-device charging, while GaN power management reallocates output when all four ports are used at once.
  • A built-in color display shows wattage, temperature and port status in real time, and the package includes a 5-foot 240W USB-C cable plus an 18-month warranty.
  • At $40 less than Apple’s $99 single-port 140W charger, the Anker model adds four ports and bundled cable value for users charging multiple devices.

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