Anker’s new PowerCore 24K can charge laptops at up to 140W over USB-C

Anker launched a brand new $149.99 moveable PowerCore 24K GaN charger housing a giant 24,000mAh battery so that you can carry round, which is able to being quick charged at 140W however also can dish out energy on the identical fee (by way of 9to5Toys). That’s highly effective sufficient to cost a 16-inch MacBook Professional to 50 p.c in 40 minutes, assuming you’re utilizing the MagSafe to USB-C cable.

The PowerCore is provided with the brand new Energy Supply 3.1 specification that may pump greater than the earlier most of 100W from a single USB-C port. Anker’s new battery financial institution can pump 140W of energy out of both of the 2 USB-C ports, and there’s additionally one USB-A port able to 18W charging.

PowerCore additionally contains options from Anker’s set of latest “GaNPrime” chargers launched final month based mostly on the high-powered GaN 3-based tech. GaNPrime chargers promise enhancements in AC-to-DC conversion effectivity, extra complete energy output, and higher temperature sensing, all in a barely smaller bundle.

The opposite chargers that Anker simply launched aren’t able to PD 3.1, together with the brand new Anker 747 GaNPrime, which is able to 150W of charging; nonetheless, every single port can nonetheless solely output 100W max.

A standout function of the PowerCore 24K is its good show, which supplies data like energy draw for every linked system, how a lot energy is left within the tank, and recharge time. The display does draw 0.36W of energy, so Anker recommends maintaining it off when not in use, in line with the product FAQs.

The Anker PowerCore 24K is out there now on Amazon and straight from Anker for $149.99. It doesn’t include a USB-C cable or AC charger within the field, so that you’ll have to produce your personal, and each will must be able to PD 3.1 if you happen to’re involved in taking full benefit of the PowerCore 24K’s 140W enter / output.