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Anker has announced three new charging solutions at CES 2026 including an update to its compact Nano Charger. For the first time it now features a small screen on the front providing details on power delivery and your connected phone’s charge level.
The new Anker Nano Charger is comparable in size to the 45W single-port USB-C chargers Anker currently sells, but it delivers more functionality, particularly when used to charge some Apple devices. The charger recognizes and identifies iPhone models dating back to the 15 series, and iPad Pro models from 2020 onwards, when they’re connected. It uses a three-stage power delivery system to manage temperatures to help prolong battery health and shares those details, including the device’s charge level on its screen. The Nano Charger will work with non-Apple hardware, but may not provide as many details.
The prongs on the new Nano Charger rotate 180 degrees for added flexibility on where you can plug it in. Image: Anker
The Nano Charger’s USB-C port is now located on top to accommodate the new front-facing screen. To help ensure it remains accessible, even when connected to a crowded power strip, the charger’s folding prongs now rotate 180 degrees so the USB-C port can be positioned in two different orientations. The new Anker Nano Charger is expected to launch in late January 2026 for $39.99.
The Prime Wireless Charging Station folds down flat so it’s easy to travel with. Image: Anker
Arriving a little later in Q1 2026 is Anker’s new Prime Wireless Charging Station, which joins a growing list of 3-in-1 folding stands with Qi2.2-compatible 25W wireless charging pads. As with similar devices from competitors like Kuxiu, Anker’s 3-in-1 can simultaneously charge a smartphone, your earbuds, and an Apple Watch, but only the phone will charge at 25W. Anker’s differentiating its new charging stand with the addition of an “airflow cooling system” to manage temperatures and help improve charging efficiency, but that added functionality pushes its price to $149.99, making it one of the more expensive 3-in-1 chargers.
The Nano Power Strip features an adjustable clamp to accommodate desks and tables of varying thickness. Image: Anker
When it launches in late January 2026 for $69.99, Anker’s new Nano Power Strip clamps 10 extra power ports to the edge of your desk. It positions two AC outlets, two USB-A ports, and two 70W USB-C ports atop your desk, with four additional AC outlets located on the underside, along with its power cord. You’ll only get up to 70W of power delivery when using just a single USB-C port at a time, which potentially limits the usefulness of the power strip if you’re juggling a couple of laptops. But having easier access to six AC outlets is the big selling point here.