Last week, while packing for vacation, I couldn’t find my Anker 735 Charger and nearly tore my apartment apart looking for it. That’s how much of a staple the charger has become in my travels, and once you purchase it, I can guarantee you will feel the same way. The best part is that the Anker 735 Charger is 29% off right now, ahead of Amazon Prime Day, meaning you can buy it for just $40.
What sets this charger apart is that while it is small enough to fit in the palm of my hand, it replaces multiple device chargers, allowing me to travel with only one charger for my iPhone, MacBook, and iPad. It is able to keep its small form factor without sacrificing power by leveraging GaN II technology.
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When you connect one device, you get a 65W max charge, enough to charge a 13-inch MacBook Pro, according to Anker. If you use all three ports, which include two USB-C and one USB-A, the charger intelligently distributes the power so that all the devices get the best charge throughout all your devices.
My first time putting the charger to the test was when I went to CES earlier this year. At the tech conference, I walked all day every day, and as a reporter, I was also lugging my bulky equipment, such as my laptop, microphones, portable chargers, and more. Therefore, when I saw that this charger could help reduce the bulk I had to carry, I gladly bought it and was extremely impressed.
When you compare the Anker 735 charger’s size to my MacBook, iPad, and iPhone chargers, you can really see the space you are saving in your travel bag by taking one smaller charger instead of three bulky ones, as seen below.
Anker 735 Charger vs. my iPad, iPhone, and Mac chargers
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Another favorite feature of mine is that it still has a USB-A port. Even though most companies have switched to USB-C chargers for sustainability reasons (which I completely support), I still have many USB-A cables left over from previous times. It is really convenient to be able to use them with this charger instead of letting them collect dust in a drawer or throwing them out, adding to the waste.
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This charger is ideal for traveling, but if you are an everyday commuter, it can also free up lots of space in your backpack and reduce your chances of forgetting one of your many chargers since this one can do it all. Because of all of the benefits of the Anker 735 charger, I think the typical $56, though on the more expensive cost, is justified. However, now that it is on sale for $40, it is a deal you won’t want to miss.
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