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. Based on Anker's specs, published reviews and thousands of buyer ratings, 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 are the limits Anker publishes for each port combination:

• One device: up to 65W from either USB-C port, which Anker says is enough to charge a 13-inch MacBook Pro at full speed. The USB-A port alone gives up to 22.5W.
• USB-C 1 with USB-C 2, or USB-C 1 with USB-A: up to 65W shared between the two devices.
• USB-C 2 with USB-A: up to 24W shared, so use USB-C 1 for a laptop.
• All three ports: up to 65W shared between three devices.

The three-device case 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.

Charging Speed

We did not time our own charging runs, so this section sticks to what the specs and published reviews show:

• Laptops: 65W on one USB-C port matches the adapter that ships with most 13-inch and 14-inch laptops, so they charge at their normal speed. Larger laptops that ship with 96W or 140W adapters charge more slowly.
• iPhones: an iPhone draws far less than 65W, so one USB-C port covers its full fast-charge rate. How-To Geek's review charged an iPhone 11 from 50% to full in about 1 hour 20 minutes.
• Samsung Galaxy phones: PPS support lets Galaxy S-series phones use Samsung's fast-charging mode, with two more ports free 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. Expect it to feel warm when it delivers close to 65W on a single port.

Anker's ActiveShield 2.0 technology monitors internal temperature and adjusts output if things get too hot.

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.

Build Quality and Long-Term Durability

The charger has a matte shell and foldable prongs.

With over 18,000 reviews on Amazon and a 4.7-star average, the long-term reliability data from actual buyers is encouraging. The most common complaints relate to power output not quite hitting 65W under all conditions (some users measure 50-56W) and occasional compatibility hiccups with specific Lenovo ThinkPad models that throw "insufficient power" warnings despite the charger meeting spec.

What It Replaces

For many travelers, this charger can replace a 67W laptop adapter, a separate 20W phone charger, and a USB-A wall plug for small accessories. That is three bricks, three sets of prongs, and three spots in a bag. The Anker 735 replaces all of them.

If you are building out a lean tech carry setup, our best portable chargers under $30 guide covers the battery pack side of the equation, and our best phone accessories under $20 roundup includes cables and adapters that pair well with this charger.

Alternatives Worth Considering

• Anker 747 (150W): If you need to charge two laptops or want faster multi-device speeds, Anker's 150W option delivers substantially more power. It is bigger and costs more, but the extra headroom eliminates the slow-down when all ports are active.
• Apple 67W USB-C Adapter: If you only charge Apple devices, the official adapter is simpler and guaranteed compatible. But it costs more, only has one port, and is physically larger.
• Ugreen Nexode 65W: A close competitor at a similar price point. Slightly different port layout and power distribution. Worth comparing if the Anker is out of stock or not on sale.

For portable power when you are away from outlets, our Anker Nano 5,000mAh review covers a pocket-sized companion that pairs well with this charger.

Final Recommendation

The Anker 735 Charger (GaNPrime 65W)^* earns its bestseller status by doing one thing extremely well: packing laptop-class charging power into a pocket-sized brick with three ports. It is not perfect. The missing cable, the warmth under load, and the power drop-off with multiple devices are all real limitations. But for the price (frequently under $25 on sale), nothing else in this size class matches the combination of power, port count, and build quality.

If you travel regularly, work from coffee shops, or just hate the tangle of chargers on your nightstand, this is the one to buy. Grab a decent USB-C cable separately and you are set.

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About the Reviewer: ErrorEmpire Hardware Team

Maria Weber reviews every product on this page before it is published. Our reviews are based on manufacturer specs, published test results and buyer feedback; we do not run our own lab tests. Read more about our editorial guidelines and how we verify deals.