Ever tried packing for a weekend trip and found yourself stuffing more chargers than clothes into your bag? Same here. My tech pouch was a tangled spaghetti mess until the Anker Prime 67W arrived like a pocket-sized superhero quiet, compact, and slightly smug.
Let’s unpack what makes this little thing the only charger I now carry—and where it falls a bit short.
The First Glance: What’s in the Box
The first thing that struck me? Weight. Compact, yes—but not feather-light. There’s a reassuring density to it. Like a power tool in mini form.
Unboxing was uneventful. No frills—just the charger wrapped neatly. The finish is matte black with rounded edges, foldable prongs, and zero rattles. Feels serious, like it knows what it’s doing.
It’s smaller than Apple’s 67W charger. Considerably. But don’t think it’ll slip into your jeans pocket unnoticed. This isn’t chapstick.
Tech Specs: GaN What?
Key Specs
- 67W max output
- 2 USB‑C ports
- 1 USB‑A port
- GaN technology (Gallium Nitride)
- ActiveShield 2.0 thermal protection
- Foldable plug, global voltage support
In plain speak, it’s a smart, compact charger that won’t melt your bag. GaN means cooler and more efficient performance. Think espresso shot, not microwave soup.
ActiveShield is Anker’s way of saying: “We’ll watch the temperature so you don’t fry your laptop.” Nice.
Performance: Can It Charge My MacBook?
Let’s cut to what matters: charging speed.
Single Device Charging
Plugging in a single device—like my MacBook Air—gets you full 67W. It charged from dead to 60% before I finished one cup of lukewarm coffee. That’s fast enough to notice and genuinely impressive.
Multi‑Device Charging
I hooked up my iPhone 14, iPad, and MacBook—all at once. The charger handled it like a pro. No buzzing. No overheating. No fireworks. Win.
Heat and Silence
A charger’s job: power up your devices without turning into a waffle iron. This one? Stays chill.
Used it overnight next to my pillow—it was just slightly warm in the morning. Also zero coil whine. None of that high-pitched noise that haunts other fast chargers. Silent, steady, no late-night light show.
Fit in the Outlet
While it’s smaller than Apple’s version, it’s a bit wide. On a crowded surge protector, it might hog more space. I had to unplug my lamp once just to squeeze it in.
That said, foldable prongs make travel easy. No risk of stabbing your shirt pocket or poking your backpack. Tossed it in my carry-on next to my deodorant, and it barely made a dent.
A Week With One Charger
For a full week, it handled every device:
- MacBook Air
- iPhone
- iPad
- Kindle
- Bluetooth headphones
It was oddly freeing. No swapping bricks. No forgetting chargers in hotel rooms. One cable change, done. The only hiccup? The single USB-A port—it’s handy but solo. If you still rely on USB-A, you might multitask less. Everyone else? Smooth sailing.
Pros
- Fast charging across the board
- Solid build
- Safe, smart charging
- Travel-friendly form
- Three ports
Cons
- Slightly heavy
- Wide for outlet clusters
- Solo USB-A port
Who Should Buy This
If you travel often, own multiple devices, and hate clutter—this is for you. Especially with a MacBook, iPad, phone, and smartwatch—absolutely. For desk setups, one charger to rule them all keeps things sleek.
Still clinging to a flip phone from 2009? This might not be your top pick.
Final Thoughts:
For about fifty bucks, this little black box replaces two or three other chargers. That alone makes it a winner. Compact, fast, reliable. The trade-offs are easy to live with.
One question remains—how long until your current charger fails? If the answer is “soon” or “already has,” go for this. You won’t regret it.
Fast Facts
Max Output: 67W
Ports: 2 USB‑C, 1 USB‑A
Tech: GaN, ActiveShield 2.0
Weight: Noticeably solid
Size: Smaller than Apple’s 67W
Best For: Travel-friendly, multi-device charging
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