Anker’s new 150W charging protocol already supported by some cables
A new Anker charging protocol is on the way, allowing users to charge some of the brand’s power banks with a 150W input. We have already reported on this proprietary technology, which is rumored to be arriving on two upcoming products: the Prime 26K Power Bank (300W) and the Prime 50K Power Bank (300W, Built-in Retractable Cable).
Anker’s proprietary 150W (28V⎓5.36A) charging protocol is said to be supported by several of the brand’s existing cables. Now, a report by reliable source, AnkerInsider, names three of these products. They are as follows:
- Anker USB-C to USB-C Cable (1 ft/3 ft/6 ft, 240W, Upcycled-Braided) - Model A82E2 - from $15.29 at Amazon
- Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 Cable (1.7 ft/3.3 ft, 80Gbps, 240W) - Model A84N1 - from $39.99 at Amazon
- Anker Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable (1 ft/ 3 ft/ 6 ft, 240W, Upcycled-Braided) - Model A88E2 - from $25.99 at Amazon
As well as having one of these cables, users will also need a compatible Anker charger to use the 150W (28V⎓5.36A) charging protocol. Anker’s unreleased Prime 3-Port 160W Wall Charger with Smart Display) is thought to be such device. Without these specific accessories, the power banks’ single port input is limited to 140W (28V⎓5A). It remains to be seen when the new Anker power banks supporting this 150W charging protocol will be released.
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