With so many chargers and battery packs out there, its not uncommon to ask, “What’s the difference between all of them?” Many a traveler have gotten a cheap charger from the duty-free store, only to find out there isn’t enough time to replenish the battery.
This is an oft-overlooked aspect to chargers that sets Anker apart. Now in its second generation, Anker’s line of Astro
This is thanks to their exclusive PowerIQ technology. The Astro can identify a device’s maximum possible charge rate and adjust its own discharge rate accordingly. When tested, the product has some of the fastest in-charge and discharge rates around, getting more juice from the plug to your phone with less waiting time.
There are several models available, but the Anker Astro 3 has been cited as one of the best around, with three USB ports, rugged construction, a small size and large storage capacity. It is available for $40 on Amazon, as well as its larger and smaller siblings. Learn more at ianker.com.
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