If you own a lot of mobile devices, live in a dorm room or share a living space with others, you might have experienced the modern inconvenience of not having enough outlets for everyone to charge their tech. A charging station can help expand your outlet options, and they can be had for much less right now thanks to holiday savings that extend to practical items as the gift-giving season gets closer. We spotted the Anker Prime eight-in-one charging station for only $99 at Amazon, down from its regular price of $165. This is a limited-time deal from Amazon, and acting fast is key to getting it delivered on time for Dec. 25 if that’s something you’d like.
The Anker Prime charger includes eight ports, so you can charge tablets, laptops, smartphones and other devices easily. These ports include four USB-C, two USB-A and two standard, three-prong electrical outlets. At its max, this charging station is capable of a total output as high as 240 watts. If you need to charge high-demand items such as MacBooks, this charger will provide up to 140 watts through its USB-C ports. It’s compatible with devices that support fast charging, and you can get a battery charge of up to 53% in approximately 30 minutes.
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Your purchase includes a charging cable you can connect to a wall outlet. Its GaN chip prevents overheating and monitors temperature for reliable, safe charging. At approximately 3 by 5.5 inches, this charging station saves you space. Anker’s dock manager app lets you control the station’s 240 watts of power and monitor power usage.
If you’re not sure this is the right charger for your situation, you can also consider this 250-watt Anker Prime charging station we found on sale. And we’ve also compiled a list of the overall best USB-C chargers, docks, hubs and batteries for even more inspiration. Looking for other good tech deals? Check out our list of the best 27 tech gifts under $100.
Why this deal matters
Keeping all of our mobile devices charged is a daily challenge. This charging station gives you one convenient spot to keep them all topped up, no matter what type of connectivity they require. And at the current 40% discount, this makes a practical treat for yourself or the perfect add-on if you happen to be gifting someone a new gadget this holiday season.
Will this item arrive in time for Christmas?
If you’re ordering this as a holiday gift, you probably want to know if it’s going to arrive on time. With Christmas and Hanukkah both taking place on Dec. 25 this year, and Kwanzaa kicking off the day after, it’s important to note shipping deadlines for USPS, FedEx, UPS, Amazon and others.
Guaranteed shipping deadlines at some of these delivery companies arrive as soon as Dec. 16, with others offering expedited services that may allow you to order as late as Dec. 23 or even Dec. 24. Where delivery is no longer possible, be sure to assess your in-store pickup options or check out these great digital deals for the holidays.
The Anker Prime charging station will arrive before Christmas, according to Amazon. However, we recommend ordering soon to make sure you don’t miss the cutoff.
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