The Anker MacBook Pro 140W Charger is a compact wall charger that can power up to 4 devices at once. It has 4 ports, and 2 of the USB-C ports can each deliver the full 140W a 16-inch MacBook Pro needs. A small color display on the front shows the wattage, temperature, and status of each port. Anker also includes a 5 ft USB-C cable in the box, so you can plug in a laptop right away.
An affordable MacBook Pro charger you can rely on
The charger has 4 outlets located on its lower edge: 3 USB-C and one USB-A. So, you can connect your laptop, phone, tablet, or a pair of earbuds to a single wall outlet at the same time. Two of the USB-C ports can deliver full charging speeds to a laptop. The remaining USB-A outlet supports legacy accessories that use the older-style connector.
On a single port, the charger supports up to 140W of PD 3.1 fast charging, enough to charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro at full speed. Anker states that it can bring a 15-inch MacBook Air to 50% in about 30 minutes from either of the main USB-C ports. Keep in mind that 140W is the total the charger puts out, not what each port delivers at once. So, if you plug in several devices at once, that 140W is split among them, and each one charges more slowly.
The color display is the feature that sets this charger apart from a plain wall plug. It lights up when you plug the charger in and shows the power going to each port, the temperature, and which ports are active. So you can see at a glance whether your laptop is pulling full power or has slowed down. The charger also has touch controls on the front, which let you check details or switch settings without opening an app.
The charger uses GaN, a newer material that lets it stay small while still putting out 140W. So it takes up less space on the wall and in a bag than an older 140W charger would. Anker includes a 5 ft USB-C to USB-C cable rated for 240W, so you don’t need to buy a separate cable to charge a laptop. ActiveShield 2.0 also monitors temperature during operation and adjusts its output to prevent overheating.
The Anker MacBook Pro 140W Charger is a good way to cut down on the pile of separate chargers you carry for a laptop, phone, and tablet. At $65, down from $90, it is a great deal for a MacBook owner who wants full-speed charging, a few extra ports, and a display showing what each device is getting.
