Review-of-Anker-733-GaNPrime-PowerCore-65W_Power-Bank_-Charger-and-736-Nano-II-100W-chargers-in-the-UAE
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Many well-known smartphone brands have stopped providing wall-unit chargers along the phone, and the consumer has to buy the charger separately from the e-shops or retail outlets. Brands assume that consumers will have their earlier charges which they bought with their earlier phone but the new smartphones come with a higher fast-charging capacity which will charge with earlier old low charging capacity. So the only option remains for the consumer to purchase the same smartphone brand wall-unit charger or buy from a 3rd party, which can provide additional options like charging the phone, laptops, and more with multiple charging ports.
Anker has introduced many products in the Middle East market, quietly reducing their size and weight while increasing their power output. They’ve put out tiny phone chargers, versions with half a dozen USB ports, and models with enough juice to charge any laptop without breaking a sweat.
The new Anker products focus on providing ease to the consumer. The Anker team has sent us the latest two products – Anker GaNPrime PowerCore 65W (Power Bank) Charger and Anker 736 Nano II 100W wall unit charger.
Anker 733 GaNPrime PowerCore 65W (Power Bank) Charger
The device comes with a dimension of 4.36 × 2.48 × 1.22inches and weighs 320 grams. The device is packaged in 4 colours printed box which has the product image of the device on the front side. The “GaNPrime” word is printed big and bold and it has mention of 65Watt charging with a 10000mAh battery in the power bank charger. On the backside of the box has the image of the GaNPrime description with details.
The unit comes with 2 USB-C ports and 1 USB-A port for charging. The wall unit charging adapter is the G-Type pin which is suitable for the Middle East region. The device can provide fast charging up to 65 Watts.
There is a button on the device with small 5 LED light which helps to indicate the power charge in the 10000mAh battery in the power bank.
While using the device as a wall charger, you get single port charging of 65 Watt output from each of USB-C ports and USB-A provides 22.5W. While using the device as a portable charger (power bank), you get single port charging of 30 Watt output from each USB-C port and USB-A provides 22.5W.
When using two ports simultaneously as a wall charger, you get 45W and 20 W output from 1st and 2nd USB-C ports and while using USB-C and USB-A provides 45W and 15W. While using the device as a portable charger (power bank), you get single port charging of 15W output from each USB-C port and USB-A provides 15W.
When using all the 3 ports simultaneously as a wall charger, you get 65 W output from 1st and 2nd USB-C ports. While using the device as a portable charger (power bank), you get 15W from each of the USB-C ports and USB-A provides 15W output.
On testing the Anker 733 GaNPrime PowerCore 65W (Power Bank) Charger with Huawei Mate 50Pro smartphone, while using the 1st port on the adapter (USB-C to USB-C) charging time while connected as a portable charger was 45.91% to 60.70% in 10mins. Charging time while connected as a wall unit charger was 60.70% to 77.10% in 10mins.
On testing the Anker 733 GaNPrime PowerCore 65W (Power Bank) Charger with a Lenovo Z13 laptop, while using the 1st port on the adapter (USB-C to USB-C) charging time, charging time while connected as a wall unit charger was 19% to 41% in 20mins. While connected as a portable charger, it showed charging but didn’t work and got a message on the laptop screen to connect with company provided charger or a higher charging capacity charger.
When you open the box you will find the Anker 733 GaNPrime PowerCore 65W (Power Bank) Charger and below the charger will find a carry pouch with USB-C to USB-C cable and manual. Anker 733 Power Bank – PowerCore (GaNPrime 65W), priced at AED 399: Available at Anker store in Mirdif City Center or online on Amazon.ae.
What is the GaN Technology?
Gallium nitride (GaN) is a wide bandgap semiconductor used for high-efficiency power transistors and integrated circuits. By growing a thin layer of aluminum gallium nitride (AlGaN) on top of a GaN crystal, a strain is created at the interface that induces a compensating two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG).
As mentioned on the inside of the box flap – Powered by GaN 2 technology which increases the working frequency of the GaN by 100%, allowing the charger to generate less heat and be shrunk down more than ever.
Anker 736 Nano II 100W Charger
The device comes with a dimension of 2.64 in x 1.24 in x 2.24 inches. The packaging has a display cover which has 4 colours printed box which has the product image of the device on the front side cover.
The “Faster and Smaller” word is printed big and bold and it has the mention of 100Watt. On lifting the cover, you can see the transparent window which shows the product inside the box. On the backside of the box has the image of GaN II details and descriptions.
The unit comes with 2 USB-C ports and 1 USB-A port for charging. The wall unit charging adapter is the G-Type pin which is suitable for the Middle East region. The device can provide fast charging up to 100 Watts.
While using the device as a wall charger, you get single port charging of 100 Watt output from each of USB-C ports and USB-A provides 22.5W.
When using two ports simultaneously (USB-C + USB-C) ports, you get 60W and 40 W output. When using 1st USB-C + USB-A ports, you get 80W + 18W output. When using 2nd USB-C + USB-A ports, you get 60W + 22.5W output.
When using all the 3 ports simultaneously, you get 45W and 30 W output from the 1st and 2nd USB-C ports and while using USB-A provides 18W.
On testing the Anker 736 Nano II 100W Charger with Huawei Mate 50Pro smartphone, while using the 1st port on the adapter (USB-C to USB-C) charging time. while using the 1st port on the adapter (USB-C to USB-C) charging time, charging time while connected as a wall unit charger was 79% to 90% in 10mins.
On testing the Anker 736 Nano II 100W Charger with Samsung Galaxy Flip 4 smartphone, while using the 1st port on the adapter (USB-C to USB-C) charging time. while using the 1st port on the adapter (USB-C to USB-C) charging time, the charging time while connected as a wall unit charger was 85% to 91% in 10mins.
On testing the Anker 736 Nano II 100W Charger with a Lenovo Z13 laptop, while using the 1st port on the adapter (USB-C to USB-C) charging time, charging time while connected as a wall unit charger was 55% and to 79% in 20mins.
When you open the box you will find the Anker 736 Nano II 100W Charger and below the charger will find a carry pouch with USB-C to USB-C cable and manual. Anker 736 Nano II 100W Charger, priced at AED 299: Available at Anker store in Mirdif City Center or online on Amazon.ae.
Powered by GaN II Tech
Verdict
Both the devices Anker 733 Power Bank – PowerCore (GaNPrime 65W) and Anker 736 Nano II 100W Charger, are recommended for consumers who require wall unit chargers. If they don’t have chargers provided by the smartphone brand. Also, both the chargers can charge new USB-C type power ports of laptops which is excellent, as you don’t need to carry an additional laptop charger. For travellers, who are always on the move and need to charge their phone and laptop from time to time. Anker 733 Power Bank – PowerCore (GaNPrime 65W) has got built-in 10000mAh battery which also helps to charge your mobile when you are on the move and don’t have access to the wall plug. But you can’t charge the laptop in portable mode. While testing Anker 733, it performed very well. But for Anker 736 charger which is 100W as mentioned on the package, didn’t get the expected speed compared to Anker 733 on my review devices.
Overall, the products are sturdily built, compact and easy to carry and perfect for business people, travellers and people who want a single charger for smartphones and laptops.
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