Anker has introduced a new charger in China, the 160W Smart Display Charger Pro+, which addresses a common issue with third-party power bricks: compatibility with proprietary fast-charging standards. Priced at 699 yuan (about $103) during its launch window on JD.com, the new model updates Anker’s existing lineup by adding direct support for Xiaomi’s 120W MiPPS and Huawei’s 66W SCP protocols.
Anker 160W Smart Display Charger Pro+ Specs
For users with devices from these brands, this means the charger can deliver full-speed power without relying on the original brick that came in the box. Alongside these specific protocols, the charger includes three USB-C ports and supports standard formats like 140W USB Power Delivery 3.1, 100W PPS, QC 3.0, FCP, AFC, and the unified UFCS standard. This covers most modern hardware, allowing it to charge laptops, tablets, handheld gaming consoles, and phones from Apple, Samsung, Lenovo, and others. The maximum combined output across all ports is capped at 160W.
On the front of the device, there is a built-in color display. Its primary function is to show real-time power output and details about connected devices, including identifying specific Apple hardware by name. The charger also includes Bluetooth, connecting to an Anker companion app. Through the app, users can change the display’s screensaver, monitor power draw, and manually turn individual ports on or off. The software also provides options for scheduled charging and manual power allocation down to 1W increments.
Internally, the charger uses a system Anker calls PowerIQ 5.0 to manage power distribution. The system checks the power requirements of connected devices every two minutes and redirects unused wattage to where it is needed most.
The hardware itself is relatively dense, measuring 65 x 52 x 35 mm. To handle the heat of a 160W output in a small form factor, it relies on three internal temperature sensors. Anker says the charger can sustain a 140W draw from a single port for 24 hours without dropping performance, a metric that has been certified by TÜV Rheinland. Additionally, the device supports over-the-air firmware updates, meaning Anker can add new charging protocols or adjust software features in the future.
In related news, Anker has recently unveiled a new air-cooled 3-in-1 wireless charger featuring an integrated touchscreen display.
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