AnkerModel A2688
Anker Prime Charger (100W, 3 Ports, GaN)
A 100W three-port GaN charger for a bigger laptop, with 100W from the top USB-C port.
- Laptops
- High power
- Several devices
- Desk setups
- Total
- 100W
- Best single port
- 100W
- Ports
- 2× USB-C + 1× USB-A
- Weight
- 170g
What to know: Drops to 89W total with all three ports in use; the split isn't published.
Manufacturer-stated specifications. Checked on . Not hands-on tested. See sources
Overview
Anker's Prime 100W charger offers two USB-C ports and one USB-A port. The top USB-C port is rated for up to 100W on its own, which covers laptops that charge at around 90–100W over USB-C.
Anker states 100W combined with two ports in use and 89W with all three, but doesn't publish how the total is divided. It recommends the upper port for a laptop when both USB-C ports are in use.
Best for: A 100W laptop, with room for a phone.
Why it's listed
Brand: Anker
Certification and regulatory records
Certification pending: We couldn't confirm a listing in a certifier's database yet.
Independent tests
No independent tests yet: specs are the manufacturer's claims.
Release
Release date not published.
Key specifications
- Total output Total outputThe most power the charger can deliver across all ports combined. It is not what each port gets when several are in use.Read the Total output guide
- 100W
- Strongest single port Single-port outputThe most one port can deliver when it is the only thing plugged in. For laptops, this is often the number that matters.Read the Single-port output guide
- 100W
- Port C1
- USB-C, up to 100W alone
- Port C2
- USB-C, up to Not published alone
- Port A
- USB-A, up to 22.5W alone
- USB Power Delivery USB Power Delivery (PD)The common USB-C fast-charging standard. The charger and device agree on a voltage, such as 9V or 20V, before power flows.Read the USB Power Delivery (PD) guide
- Not published
- Output levels (USB-C)
- Not published
- PPS PPSProgrammable Power Supply, part of USB PD. It lets a device request finely adjusted voltage. Some phones, including many Samsung models, need it for their fastest charging.Read the PPS guide
- Not published
- Other protocols
- None listed
- GaN GaNGallium nitride, a semiconductor material that helps chargers run efficiently in a smaller case. It describes how a charger is built, not how fast it charges.Read the GaN guide
- Yes
- Dimensions
- 43.5 × 29 × 67.8 mm
- Volume
- 85.5 cm³
- Weight
- 170g
- Folding plug
- Not published
- Plug type
- Not published
- Input voltage
- Not published
- Model
- A2688
“Not published” means no manufacturer source we checked states this value. It doesn't mean “no.”
Power distribution
The 100W on the box is the total. Here's what each port can deliver alone, and what the manufacturer says happens when ports share power.
- C1USB-C · up to 100W
- C2USB-C · up to Not published
- AUSB-A · up to 22.5W
| Ports in use | C1 | C2 | A | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 alone | 100W | not in use | not in use | 100W |
| C2 alone | not in use | shared | not in use | Not published |
| A alone | not in use | not in use | 22.5W | 22.5W |
| C1 + C21 | shared | shared | not in use | 100W combined |
| C1 + A2 | shared | not in use | shared | 100W combined |
| C2 + A3 | not in use | shared | shared | 100W combined |
| C1 + C2 + A4 | shared | shared | shared | 89W combined |
- Anker: “Two Ports in Use: 100W Max.” Applies to any two ports; per-port split not published.
- Anker: “Two Ports in Use: 100W Max.” Per-port split not published.
- Anker: “Two Ports in Use: 100W Max.” Per-port split not published.
- Anker: “Three Ports in Use: 89W Max.” Per-port split not published.
Device suitability
- Laptop: light (~30W)Likely fitup to 100W available from a single port (you need ~30W).
- Laptop: standard (~65W)Likely fitup to 100W available from a single port (you need ~65W).
- Laptop: performance (~100W)Likely fitup to 100W available from a single port (you need ~100W).
- Laptop: maximum (~140W)Works, but slowerthe strongest suitable port is rated 100W, below the ~140W you selected. It should still charge, just more slowly.
- Phone: typical (~20W)Likely fitup to 100W available from a single port (you need ~20W).
- Phone: fast (pps) (~45W)Needs verificationpower is sufficient, but we couldn't verify PPS support, so we can't confirm its fastest charging.
- Tablet: typical (~20W)Likely fitup to 100W available from a single port (you need ~20W).
- Tablet: fast (~35W)Likely fitup to 100W available from a single port (you need ~35W).
- Smartwatch: typical (~5W)Likely fitup to 100W available from a single port (you need ~5W).
Editor's notes
- Laptops up to ~100W: use the top USB-C port.
- Laptop plus phone: 100W combined with two ports, but the exact split isn't published.
- Three devices: 89W combined across all ports.
Based on published specifications and typical power needs for each device type, one device at a time. It isn't a guarantee for a specific model, so check your device's own charging specs.
Catalogued devices
- MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) Likely fit
- MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) Likely fit
- MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro or M5 Max) Likely fit
- MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) Likely fit
- XPS 14 (DA14260) Likely fit
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 (Aura Edition) Likely fit
- Surface Laptop for Business, 13.8-inch and 15-inch (8th Edition, Intel) Likely fit
- iPhone 17 Likely fit
- iPhone 17 Pro Max Likely fit
- iPhone 18 Pro Needs verification
- iPhone 18 Pro Max Needs verification
- Pixel 10 Needs verification
- Pixel 10 Pro Needs verification
- Pixel 10 Pro XL Needs verification
- Pixel 11 Needs verification
- Pixel 11 Pro Needs verification
- Pixel 11 Pro XL Needs verification
- Galaxy S25 Likely fit
- Galaxy S25 Ultra Likely fit
- Galaxy S26 Likely fit
- Galaxy S26 Ultra Likely fit
Charges 1 more catalogued device, but more slowly than their makers' figures.
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Up to 100W from the top USB-C port
- Three ports, including USB-A for older accessories
- 100W combined is stated for any two ports
Trade-offs
- Per-port split under shared load isn't published
- The second USB-C port's single-port maximum isn't clearly stated
- At 170g it's heavier than smaller 65W chargers
Editorial analysis based on the published specifications listed below.
Alternatives
- Anker
Anker Charger (100W, 3 Ports, Smart Display)
A powerful laptop plus a phone at a desk
- Heavier (212g vs 170g)
- Folding plug (stated)
- Publishes a per-port split
- UGREEN
UGREEN Nexode 100W 4-Port Charger
A laptop plus up to three smaller devices
- More ports (4 vs 3)
- Folding plug (stated)
- Publishes a per-port split
- Apple
140W USB-C Power Adapter
Laptops that support 140W USB-C charging
- More total power (140W vs 100W)
- Fewer ports (1 vs 3)
References
- ManufacturerAnker product page (A2688) (opens in a new tab)
- ManufacturerAnker A2688 user manual (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
Evidence notes
- Anker ties the 100W single-port figure to the top USB-C port (C1). Wording elsewhere suggests C2 may also reach 100W, but it is ambiguous, so we list C2 as not published.
- Neither USB Power Delivery nor PPS is named on the pages we checked.
- We couldn't check the UL and Intertek certification databases automatically on 2026-10-24; a manual check is still to do.
- No FCC ID is stated on Anker's pages we read.
- No CPSC recall found for this model (checked 2026-10-24 via saferproducts.gov).
Manufacturer-stated specifications, checked on October 23, 2026. We haven't tested this charger ourselves. Specifications can change between product revisions; see how we verify data.