Anker 735 Charger (65W) Review: Worth the Hype?

Quick Verdict

The Anker 735 Charger (GaNPrime 65W) is one of those products that quietly solves a real problem. Instead of packing three separate chargers for your laptop, phone, and earbuds, you pack one brick the size of a golf ball. After several weeks of daily use, we can say it mostly lives up to its reputation, with a few caveats worth knowing before you buy.

Check the Anker 735 price on Amazon (currently hovering around $21-$36 depending on sales). At that price range, it is genuinely hard to find a better multi-port GaN charger.

What You Get (and What You Don't)

The box is minimal: the charger itself, a hook-and-loop cable tie, and a welcome guide. No cables are included. This is the one thing that catches first-time buyers off guard. You will need at least one USB-C cable to use it, and if you plan to charge a laptop and a phone simultaneously, you need two.

The charger measures 1.50 x 1.15 x 2.60 inches and weighs 4.65 oz (132g). For context, Apple's 67W MacBook charger is nearly twice the size and noticeably heavier. The Anker 735 fits comfortably in a jeans pocket or the small mesh pocket of a backpack. The prongs fold flat, so nothing catches on fabric or scratches other items.

Three Ports, One Brick

The port layout is straightforward: two USB-C ports and one USB-A port. This matters because most people still own at least one device that uses USB-A (older earbuds, a reading light, a Kindle).

Anker uses PowerIQ 4.0 to manage power distribution across the ports. In practice, this means the charger detects what you have plugged in and divides power automatically. You never toggle settings or pick a "fast charge" mode. You just plug in and it works.

Here is how the power actually splits based on our testing:

• One device (USB-C): Full 65W. Enough to charge a 13-inch MacBook Pro at the same speed as Apple's own adapter.
• Two devices (both USB-C): Roughly 45W + 20W. Your laptop still charges at a reasonable pace while your phone gets a fast top-up.
• Three devices (2x USB-C + USB-A): About 40W + 12W + 12W. Laptop charging slows down noticeably, but all three devices make progress.

That third scenario is where you feel the compromise. If you are charging a laptop, a phone, and earbuds at the same time, the laptop takes significantly longer than it would alone. For overnight charging this does not matter. For a rushed morning before a flight, it might.

Real-World Charging Speed

We tested the charger with several common devices:

• MacBook Air M2 (single port): 0% to 50% in about 35 minutes. Full charge in around 1 hour 45 minutes.
• iPhone 15 Pro (single port): 10% to 80% in roughly 40 minutes.
• Samsung Galaxy S24 (PPS active): Comparable speeds to Samsung's own 25W adapter, with the bonus of two extra ports sitting idle for other devices.

The PPS (Programmable Power Supply) support is a genuine advantage for Samsung owners. Many third-party chargers skip PPS, which means your Galaxy phone defaults to a slower charging protocol. The Anker 735 handles it natively.

Heat: The Honest Assessment

Every GaN charger gets warm under load. The Anker 735 is no exception. When pushing close to 65W on a single port, the surface temperature climbs to what we would describe as "warm coffee mug." It is not uncomfortable to touch, but you notice it.

Anker's ActiveShield 2.0 technology monitors internal temperature and adjusts output if things get too hot. In several weeks of daily use, we never triggered a thermal throttle. The charger ran warm but never felt dangerous.

A handful of Amazon reviewers have reported more significant heat. In most of those cases, the charger was wedged behind furniture or plugged into an outlet with poor airflow. GaN chargers need a little breathing room, especially at full load.