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Anker Charger, 40W 4-Port USB Phone Charger with Foldable Plug, PowerPort 4 for iPhone 14/Pro/Pro Max/13/12, iPad Pro/Air/Mini, Galaxy S23/S22/S21, Note 20 Ultra, LG, Nexus, HTC, and More
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Brand | Anker |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Connector Type | usb |
Compatible Devices | samsung galaxy s7, apple iphone 6, apple ipad pro, apple iphone 6 plus, apple iphone 6s, google nexus 7, apple ipad air 2 See more |
Compatible Phone Models | iPhone XS/XS Max/XR/X/8/8 Plus/7/7 Plus/6/6S/6S Plus/5/5S/SE/5C/4/4S, ipad air 2, ipad mini 3/4, Ipad pro 9.7''/12.9‘’,Galaxy S9 Plus/S9/S8 Plus/S8/S7/S6/S5/S4/S7 Edge/S6 Edge/S6 Edge+, Nexus 9, LG G6/G5/G4/G3/V20, HTC 10, HTC One A9/M9, Moto See more |
Included Components | PowerPort 4 (40W 4-Port USB Charging Hub), welcome guide, our fan-favorite 18-month warranty and friendly customer service. See more |
Special Feature | Foldable |
Color | Black |
Input Voltage | 220 Volts |
Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
About this item
- Media's Choice: Recommended by the Wall Street Journal, which remarked that "PowerPort 4 was a godsend."
- Advanced Charging Technology: PowerIQ and VoltageBoost combine to provide the fastest possible charge up to 8 amps or 2.4 amps per port.(Does not support Qualcomm Quick Charge).
- Certified Safe: Anker's MultiProtect safety system ensures complete protection for you and your devices.
- Travel Ready: Compact design, foldable plug and 100-240 volt input ideal for worldwide travel.
- What You Get: PowerPort 4 (40W 4-Port USB Charging Hub), welcome guide, our fan-favorite 18-month warranty and friendly customer service.
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For traveling | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Charging power | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Value for money | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | — | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Portability | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | — | — | 4.8 |
Sold By | AnkerDirect | AnkerDirect | AnkerDirect | AMLINK-US | AnkerDirect | AnkerDirect |
connector type | usb | USB | USB Type C | USB Type C & USB A | USB Type C | USB Type C |
number of usb ports | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
compatible devices | samsung galaxy s7, apple iphone 6, apple ipad pro, apple iphone 6 plus, apple iphone 6s, google nexus 7, apple ipad air 2 | Smartphones, Headphones, Tablets | Smartwatches, Tablets | Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops, Smartwatches, Airport | MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Google Pixelbook, ThinkPad, Dell XPS, iPad Pro | Cellular Phones, Tablets, Headphones |
input voltage | 220 volts | 240 volts | 120 volts | 240 volts | 240 volts | 240 volts |
connector gender | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Male | Male-to-Male |
power source | USB | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | ac |
specification met | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | — | — | IEC | — |
From the manufacturer
PowerPort
Our acclaimed series of powerful, portable USB wall chargers. Built using only high-grade materials and advanced charging technology.
PowerPort 4
Packed with 4 PowerIQ enabled ports and a 40W output, simply plug in and charge phones, tablets and more at the same time. Whether on-the-go, or stationary PowerPort 4 is the ideal hub for multiple charging—up to 8 amps or 2.4 amps per port.
- Advanced Charging Technology
- Ultra Powerful
- MultiProtect Safety System
- Super Compact
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Multi-Device Charging4 ports provide unimpeded high-speed charging for all your devices—simultaneously. |
Foldable PlugSnap out to charge, then fold back for simplified storage. |
Perfectly PortableThe ideal size for any pouch, purse, pack, or pocket. |
PowerPort 2 Elite | PowerPort 4 | PowerPort 5 | PowerPort 6 | PowerPort 10 | PowerPort Speed 2 | |
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Charging Ports | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 2 |
Charging Technology | PowerIQ | PowerIQ | PowerIQ | PowerIQ | PowerIQ | Quick Charge 3.0 & PowerIQ |
Wattage | 24W | 40W | 40W | 60W | 60W | 39W |
Colour Selection | White, Black | White, Black | White, Black | White, Black | White, Black | Black |
Output Currency | 5V / 4.8A | 5V / 8A | 5V / 8A | 5V / 12A | 5V / 12A | 3.6V-6.5V / 3A, 6.5V-9V / 2A, 9V-12V / 1.5A |
Size | 2.2 x 2.1 x 1.1 inches | 2.5 × 2.5 × 1.1 inches | 3.5 x 2.2 x 1 inches | 3.9 x 2.8 x 1 inches | 3.9 x 2.6 x 1.1 inches | 2.4 x 2.4 x 1.1 inches |
Weight | 4.6 oz | 4.8 oz | 8.3 oz | 9.4 oz | 10.7 oz | 4.6 oz |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.1 inches |
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Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
ASIN | B00VH8ENXE |
Item model number | A2142 |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,991 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories) #277 in Cell Phone Wall Chargers #795 in Climate Pledge Friendly: Electronics |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Connectivity technologies | USB |
Special features | Foldable |
Other display features | Wireless |
Color | Black |
Whats in the box | PowerPort 4 (40W 4-Port USB Charging Hub), welcome guide, our fan-favorite 18-month warranty and friendly customer service. |
Manufacturer | Anker |
Country of Origin | China |
Date First Available | May 1, 2015 |
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Product Description
Anker PowerPort 4
40W 4-port USB charging hub for phones, tablets & more
From ANKER, America's Leading USB Charging Brand
Faster and safer charging with our advanced technology
10 million+ happy users and counting
Media's Choice
Recommended by the Wall Street Journal, which remarked that "PowerPort 4 was a godsend."
Advanced Charging Technology
Exclusive to Anker, PowerIQ and VoltageBoost combine to ensure the fastest possible charge, whatever device you have. (Does not support Qualcomm Quick Charge).
Ultra Powerful
4 ports pump out 40 watts of power, enabling multi-device charging. Simultaneously charge two iPads and two iPhones at full speed!
MultiProtect Safety System
Surge protection, temperature control and more advanced safety features keep you and your devices safe.
Super Compact
As small and light as a MacBook Air power adapter, the Anker PowerPort 4 is one of the most compact multi-port USB chargers on the market.
Rated DOE Level 6 for energy efficiency.
Rated DOE 6 highly energy efficient by the US Dept. of Energy.
World Famous Warranty
At Anker, we believe in our products. That's why we back them all with an 18-month warranty and provide friendly, easy-to-reach support.
For Optimal Use:
Use your original cable or a third-party certified one (such as MFi).
Compatible with Apple and Android smartphones, tablets (including the Nexus 7) and other USB-charged devices.
Note:
If a port isn't working properly, your device may have triggered the protective internal safety switch. In order to reset the switch, unplug all cables for five minutes and retry.
This charger is not compatible with the iPod nano, iPod Classic, iPod Shuffle, HP TouchPad and Asus tablets. We recommend charging your MacBook while it's turned off or in sleep mode (5-hour recharge time).
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Customers like the portability, performance, quality, size and port of the charging adapter. They mention that it's great for travel, the prongs fold down, and it fits conveniently in their travel bag. That said, they appreciate the 4 USB charging outlets in one plug, which allows them to hook up various charging devices.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the charging adapter. They mention that it's reliable, well-engineered, and has no break downs. The lightning cable is better built than the OEM Apple lightning cable, and the charger seems solid. It works fine on 240VAC 50Hz, and it has more protection features.
"...But this wall plug is extremely durable, chargers all the devices quit without any issues...." Read more
"...- MORE PROTECTION: There are now more protection features on this charger, something I really appreciate for my beloved devices...." Read more
"This is a well made, lightweight charger that lasts much longer that any of my other phone chargers. Plus, the cost is reasonable." Read more
"...As well, their lightning cable is way better build than the OEM Apple lightning cable that came with my iPhone...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the charging adapter. They mention that it charges all of their devices quickly and effectively, and it's a perfect high power charger to charge multiple devices. They also appreciate the high performance and the ability to charge 4 items at once. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and functionality of the adapter and recommend it to others.
"...But this wall plug is extremely durable, chargers all the devices quit without any issues...." Read more
"...with output numbers, then this charger is great because it can charge 4 devices at once and it can charge at over 1amp for each of the 4...." Read more
"...FASTER CHARGE: Charges my devices even faster compared to the old Anker 4-port charger because it is now 40W instead of 36W...." Read more
"...This worked out great! It was able to charge 4 items at once and has an indicator that shows power and when charging, it was a little more expensive..." Read more
Customers like the size of the charging adapter. They say it's compact, making it easy to carry and saves space. Customers also appreciate the weight, saying it' s not overly heavy. Customers say the adapter fits solidly into any wall outlet and charges their devices quickly.
"...It’s still small enough to where I can put it in a tiny pouch with all of the cords I’d need for the day. Definite work horse...." Read more
"...Why?- IMPROVED PORTABILITY: It is now more portable now that you have the prong being foldable...." Read more
"This is a well made, lightweight charger that lasts much longer that any of my other phone chargers. Plus, the cost is reasonable." Read more
"...We wanted something small and compact with a folding plug so it would use less space when packed for traveling. This worked out great!..." Read more
Customers like the portability of the charging adapter. They say it's great for travel, very convenient, and easy to pack. The prongs fold down, which makes it easier to pack and protect them. The folding plug is perfect for travel and fits conveniently in their travel bag. It's an excellent addition to their travel bags and saves space and time, charging up to four items at a time. Customers also say it is a great product for any frequent traveler and perfect for use at the hotel, airport, and lounge when traveling.
"I’ve purchased this before and it’s absolutely perfect for traveling or everyday use...." Read more
"...Now this is a nice block when folded up so it is much easier to store and take out when I am on-the-go.-..." Read more
"...It was able to charge 4 items at once and has an indicator that shows power and when charging, it was a little more expensive than some others, but..." Read more
"I haven't had it long, but it seems to be working fine. Great little portable charger...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the charging adapter. They say it's a good product, a typical high-quality Anker charger, and worth the purchase. Some mention that it has a premium and sturdy feel to it, and that it didn't disappoint. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and durability of the adapter, and recommend it to others.
"...I bought this charger because Anker has well-built products, excellent warranties, and great customer service...." Read more
"Trusted brand, charges quickly, leaves one wall plug free.I needed a new and better charging option...." Read more
"...is great for knowing when your devices are done charging, ideal for a hotel room if you are charging at a desk-..." Read more
"This item is wonderful and I plan on getting another very soon! I have multiple devices and this saves with the plug in situation for charging...." Read more
Customers like the port of the charging adapter. They say that it has four USB charging outlets, which makes it easy to charge various devices. The adapter states that it can give 2amps to each USB port, which means that it charges up to four items at a time. It saves space and time, charging up to 4 items at the same time, and it takes the place of four separate chargers. It also leaves one outlet free, which is convenient when traveling. Customers also appreciate the ports' click-in feature and the fact that they don't overheat even with four devices.
"...This wall charger states that it can give 2amps to each USB port, which means I can charge both of my dual-input power banks at the same time...." Read more
"...Many I've now had for years. They're reasonably-priced, offer a good number of ports, and always seem to work...." Read more
"...it's sturdly made for sure from the weight of it, and the 4 ports is useful when charging multiple devices, just wish it did fast charging for my..." Read more
"...It has fast charging as well as four ports for USB devices to be plug into the unit...." Read more
Customers find the charging adapter to be convenient. They mention that it is a great product with lots of usability, and its usage is simple. They say it is handy at home, especially for a family with each member, and it is useful for times when guests in the home want to recharge several devices at a time. They also say it's useful for airplane travel and very useful in hotels that don't have any charging ports.
"...Operation is simple, you fold out the prongs, plug in and then plug in your devices. There is no noticeable noise from the device...." Read more
"This is a good brand and a useful product...." Read more
"Love all anchor products including this multi charger. They are convenient, powerful and last. Some electronics are so cheap. Anchor’s are not...." Read more
"...It's convenient in that the plug can be stowed folded in flush with the device. Much better than a device with a non folding plug." Read more
Customers generally like the value of the charging adapter. They say it's a well-built, reasonably-priced product with a solid warranty, and it'd be an efficient travel aid.
"...Plus, the cost is reasonable." Read more
"...Many I've now had for years. They're reasonably-priced, offer a good number of ports, and always seem to work...." Read more
"Anker makes great products at reasonable prices. I have several of them and have been very satisfied with the quality. Absolutely no issues." Read more
"...of use out of these with no break downs, no frustration, no waste, cheaper cost, and higher performance than the original parts shipped with our..." Read more
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I haven’t noticed it pulling or coming out of the wall outlets. I have this one and also the one that just has the 2 usb ports and they are definitely my favorite investment.
I'd probably give it higher, but I haven't had a chance to use it much. I like what I have seen so far, though! I bought a Drok Multimeter at the same time that I bought this product, so I could test to see how it performs. I put my iPhone 5 in one of the ports when it was charged 100%, and the I (Input) was at .2 amps. I was distressed at first, until I went online and found some instructions. When a device is at or near 100%, then the input amps on the Drok drops considerably, it stated. Whew...the Anker is not defective. So, I waited until my phone was at 12% and put the Drok on the Anker, again. This time the Output from the Anker was at 1amp, which is what the phone takes for input. I have not tried a device that takes more than 1amp, yet, which is why I say I haven't had a chance to use it much. But, so far, I am liking it. I bought it because I live full-time in my RV and am starting to use power banks to keep my devices charged. This wall charger states that it can give 2amps to each USB port, which means I can charge both of my dual-input power banks at the same time. Hope it works :)
7/1/17 I have had more time to use the unit, including using all four ports to charge my EasyAcc power bank and my Anker 20000, both of which have dual inputs that can take 2amps for faster charging. With all 4 ports in use to charge the 2 power banks, none of the ports put out close to 2 amps. The most I could get out of any of the ports was 1.65amps. If only 1 USB port was being used, the output from the Anker wall charger was 2.0. As soon as a second USB port was put into action, the amps dropped to 1.85. When the third was added, the amps dropped to 1.65. Bummer. Hoping this is because the unit is defective. I love the look and feel of the Anker products, but they are no good to me if they do not do what they say they do. Anker does have great customer service. So, I'm hoping they will help me resolve my issue and then I can put this at 5 stars.
If you aren't super concerned with output numbers, then this charger is great because it can charge 4 devices at once and it can charge at over 1amp for each of the 4. But, if you need the full 2amps for one of those devices, then maybe take another look. Charging times are much slower if your device needs 2amps but is only getting 1.6.
I do not regret buying this new version and it is now my new favorite go-to charger. Why?
- IMPROVED PORTABILITY: It is now more portable now that you have the prong being foldable. I had problems with the old charger catching on things in my backpack because the prongs were not foldable and were just sticking out. Now this is a nice block when folded up so it is much easier to store and take out when I am on-the-go.
- INDICATOR LIGHTS: Indicator lights are really convenient when in a place like Starbucks or the library and you need to share an outlet with strangers. A quick glance at the charger, and I can tell whether all my devices are done charging so I can give up the outlet for someone else to use, or if I need a bit longer to charge my stuff. This is especially convenient for my devices like headphones and such that do not have a display to tell me how charged the device is (unlike iPads and/or iPhones that tell you how much charge you have remaining on it). If it lights up green, my devices are still charging. If it lights up blue, I am done charging and the charger is just in standby.
- FASTER CHARGE: Charges my devices even faster compared to the old Anker 4-port charger because it is now 40W instead of 36W.
- MORE PROTECTION: There are now more protection features on this charger, something I really appreciate for my beloved devices. I never had problems with surges and/or temperature control with the old Anker charger, but I'm glad that I will be even more protected now that I have this charger.
The previous 36w Anker 4-port charger was pretty great, but I definitely regularly felt that there could be something better. This new version is that "something better." For now, I do not feel that this charger is missing anything or lacking any features--it is my favorite and my ideal charger.
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I love how small and portable this is, and it charges fast! Havent upgraded all my cables yet so this USB to USB-C/ Micro usb and the rest is just perfect! Price is good too
The outer box design is simplicity at its best and reminded me of the Chromecast packaging with its combination of white and blue. The minimalism extends to the contents of the box which includes nothing more than the charger itself and a couple of information leaflets. The first thing that you notice is that the charger has quite some heft to it. On my scale it comes in at 138g compared to 33g for the iPhone 7 charger. The weight is in a way an indicator of the quality of components and I can attest to it having used Anker products in the past. While none of the ports are certified for Qualcomm's proprietary Quick Charging, they are instead labelled as Power IQ which is Anker's microcontroller based solution for mimicking itself as the official charger for the device and thereby providing the optimal current requested by the device.
A problem that one faces when using US products is the presence of flat pins as against the round pin EU standard used in India. I always select flat pin compatible surge protectors or extension boxes but the wall sockets are another story. Among the 3 plug adapters I have with me, I found only one fitting snuggly with the flat pins of the charger. In case of others, the charger was left dangling dangerously on account of its weight and I had to resort to plugging in the charger upside down in order to prevent it from sliding out. The unit LED illuminates in blue with no load or when the charging current is within the USB 3 data standard of 500 mA. Anything above 500 mA and it changes to green which is in a way an indicator of quick charging.
The charger is rated at 40W at full load with 2.4A per port. With the normal USB DC voltage of 5V, it means that the device is capable of providing a total output current of 8A across the 4 ports. With most tablets drawing around 2.4A and phones drawing around 2A, this means the charger should be able to charge all of them at full speed. I decided to test it individually for 3 devices and compare it with the performance of their respective chargers.
First comes the iPhone 7. Apple provides a charger with a very low amperage of 1A compared to other mobile devices and while the optimist would say it is to prevent battery decay, a pessimist might think it is Apple's way of pushing people to buy an iPad charger which is listed as being compatible with all iPhones. Hence, it is a foregone conclusion that the Anker charger with its ability to supply up to 2.4A is going to be faster than the default charger, but by how much is to be seen. Unfortunately, Apple removed a lot of battery APIs in iOS 10 which makes it impossible to monitor the real-time current and hence I have decided to use time as a metric instead.
iPhone 7 (5 - 80%): Anker - 58 min; iPhone charger - 81 min
So, it turns out that on an average, the Anker charger is 28.4% faster than the default charger. Since the charging current tapers off as the voltage increases, the advantage of the Anker charger reduces as the battery percentage increases which is in fact visible as the LED changes from green to blue when the percentage hits 90%. Even then it offers susbstantial time saving.
The second device is a Redmi Note 3 that doesn't support Qualcomm's Fast Charging. The supplied charger is a 2A one. In this case I am checking the average charging current over a period of 5 minutes.
Redmi Note 3 (~60%): Anker - 1392 mA; Redmi charger - 1314 mA
Again, it seems that around 60% charge, the charging profile demands around 1400 mA. Even then, th Anker charger is able to supply a bit extra though the difference is negligible.
Lastly, I had a go with the OnePlus One which is a Quick Charge 2.0 device.
OnePlus One (~60%): Anker - 1701 mA; OPO charger - 865 mA
Since the difference is so large, I am inclined to think that the OPO charger is on its death bed and hence the comparison doesn't seem too valid. However, the charge current on the Anker is high enough to indicate that it is supplying what is demanded of it.
To conclude, empirical analysis indicates that the Anker charger is up to the task of charging any phone up to its full potential which makes it a welcome travel companion. On the other end, it is on the bulky side, weighing as much as a phone and tending to hang from the socket because of it. For its utility, the charger deserves a 5 out of 5.