Anker 511 Charger (Nano 3) 30W USB-C

The brick that came in your phone box is fine until you have to pack it. If you've been hunting for an Anker 30W USB-C charger that disappears into a bag, the Anker 511 Charger (Nano 3) is the one that keeps topping the lists — and it's easy to see why once you hold it. It's a full 30 watts of fast charging in a body about 70% smaller than the original 30W adapter, with a plug that folds flat.

Quick verdict

For most people this is the only wall charger you need in a travel kit. The Anker 30W USB-C charger uses GaN (gallium nitride) so it runs cooler and smaller than older silicon bricks, and 30 watts is enough to fast-charge an iPhone or push a small tablet up quickly. As a small USB-C charger for iPhone, it nails the brief: tiny, fast, and safe, thanks to Anker's ActiveShield 2.0 temperature monitoring. Just know it's a single port and the cable isn't in the box.

Who it's for

This is for the traveler, commuter, or anyone whose nightstand and backpack each need a charger without the bulk. If you carry an iPhone and occasionally an iPad, a single 30W GaN unit covers both. Power users who need to charge a laptop and a phone at once should look at a higher-wattage multi-port model instead — 30 watts won't fast-charge a big USB-C laptop. But as an everyday phone charger that you can forget is even in your bag, it's hard to beat.

Should you buy it?

One specific thing we appreciate that the spec sheet undersells: the folding plug matters more than the size. A non-folding charger snags on cables and pokes through a packed bag; this one tucks flat and won't gouge your other gear. Pair it with a decent braided USB-C cable and you have a tidy, reliable kit. At around twenty dollars with a high rating, the Anker 511 Nano 3 is an easy yes for anyone replacing a bulky old brick or building a clean travel setup.

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