Anker Prime Charging Station
- Charging Station
- 200 watts
- 5 amps
- 16 amps
- Better rated than 60%
- More reviewed than 60%
A genuinely high-wattage 6-port hub built for a desk that has to feed two laptops and several phones at once, not a compact travel charger.
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How it ranks among the 15 charging stations we track
4.6★ across 3,400 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
3,400 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
5,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Anker's 200W 6-port GaN desktop charger puts out enough combined wattage to fast-charge two laptops together, with two USB-C ports each capable of 100W. Built as a stationary desk hub rather than a travel charger, it is meant to stay plugged in at one spot.
Six ports on one charger sounds like plenty until two laptops and a phone all want power at once, which is where the 200W budget matters: Anker splits it so two USB-C ports can each hit 100W simultaneously rather than throttling one to feed the other. At 1.24 lb and about the width of a phone, it is built to sit on a desk and stay there, not travel in a bag. Anker's own figure of charging two 14 inch MacBook Pros to 50 percent in 28 minutes is useful shorthand for how much simultaneous high-wattage output this handles compared with typical multi-port chargers that cap around 65-100W total.
- 200W combined output across 6 ports
- Two 100W-capable USB-C ports
- 4.4 x 3.0 x 1.4 in, 1.24 lb desktop housing
- Includes 5 ft AC power cord and 24 month warranty
Who it's for
Anyone running a desk with multiple laptops, tablets and phones that need to charge together, especially dual-laptop households or small offices. Not for someone who wants a single lightweight charger to toss in a bag while traveling.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Delivers up to 100W on two USB-C ports
- Charges six devices from a single outlet
- GaN design keeps the unit compact for its output
- Built-in thermal monitoring protects connected devices
- Not designed for travel, no carrying case
- 1.24 lb with a fixed footprint takes desk space
- High wattage means a bulkier power cord
Performance notes
The 200W total output is distributed across ports with GaN circuitry that runs cooler than traditional silicon at this wattage, letting Anker pack six ports into a compact housing without heavy fan cooling. Two of the USB-C ports can each deliver up to 100W when used together, so plugging in two power-hungry laptops does not force either into a slow trickle charge the way single high-power-port chargers often do. Built-in temperature monitoring adjusts output automatically if the unit or a connected device runs warm.
Specifications
| Brand | Anker |
|---|---|
| Model | A2683 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Output Current | 5 amps |
| Output Voltage | 20 volts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 200 watts |
| Amperage | 16 amps |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Compatible Power Plug Type | Type A - 2 pin (North American) |
| Main Power Connector Type | 2 Pin |
| Voltage | 28 volts |
| Input Voltage | 240 volts |
| Power Plug | Type A - 2 pin (North American) |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Compatible Cellular Phone Models | Samsung Galaxy S21, Samsung Galaxy S22, Samsung Galaxy S23, Samsung Galaxy S24 |
| Compatible Devices | Galaxy S24 / 23 / S22 / S21 Series /Galaxy A73 / A53 / A13/ Galaxy Z Flip5 / 4 Galaxy Z Fold5 / 4/ Galaxy Tab S8 Series /Samsung Chromebook 4 /Samsung Notebook 9 /Galaxy Buds Live / 2 / 2 Pro, Google Pixel 8/Series Google Pixelbook/ Sony Xperia 1 V/ Microsoft Surface Pro 9 /HP Spectre X360 2023 /Dell XPS 13 /Dell Inspiron 16 /ASUS Chromebook Detachable CM3/ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Lenovo /Chromebook Duet, iPhone 16/15/14 Series /MacBook Air / Pro Series /iPad Pro / Air / Mini AirPods Pro 2 /AirPods Pro / Apple Watch Series |
| Compatible Phone Models | Galaxy S24 / 23 / S22 / S21 Series / Galaxy A73 / A53 / A13 /iPhone series |
| Connectivity Technology | Powerline |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Current | DC |
| Plug Type | Type A |
| Connector Type | USB Type C |
| Wired Charging Connector Type | USB Type C |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Mfr Part Number | A2683141 |
| Total USB 20 Ports | 6 |
| Total Usb Ports | 6 |
| BuiltIn Media | 1*Standard C7 Cord |
| Special Features | Fast Charging |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Anker Prime Charging StationThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 3,400 | 4.5 / 5 |
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| MSTJRY Charging Station for Multiple Devices : 5 Port Multi USB-A Charger Stations…Mstjry | 4.3 / 5 | 10,500 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Anker A2683
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Can the Anker Prime 200W charger power two laptops at full speed at the same time?
Yes. When two USB-C ports are used together, each can supply up to 100W, enough to fast-charge two 14 inch MacBook Pros at once per Anker's own charging-time figures.
Is the Anker Prime A2683 charging station meant for travel?
No. Anker markets it as a desktop unit built for stability while charging up to six devices, not a compact charger for a travel bag.
How many devices can the Anker Prime 200W station charge at once?
Six, through a combination of USB-C and USB-A ports, all drawing from a shared 200W power budget.