Top critical review
3.0 out of 5 starsMore Power Info: Label on device says it delivers 12 watts to a 5 volt device (IE iPad, iPhone).
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2020
There's NOTHING WRONG with this device. In fact it's very intelligently designed with the PIQ (Power IQ) technology, which prevents over-voltage conditions.
I gave it 3 stars to incentivize people to read my review. After all, who reads all the 5-star reviews anyway?
If you're looking for a phone or iPad charger only, then THIS IS PERFECT. But if you're powering additional equipment, you may need something with more power.
I'm posting this so buyers can make a better informed decision for their needs.
It's a fine charger but as a 5 volt charger, I don't see it being more powerful than the Apple factory charger.
Remember this: Watts = Volts x Amps.
If the product page on Amazon had showed what the sticker on the device shows, I'd have purchased a model higher.
Note that the Label on the Anker Power Atom III reads:
"USB C Output / 5V at 2.4A / 9V at 3A / 15 V at 3A / 20V at 2.4A"
I tried attaching a picture here to show you, but the website wouldn’t accept it for some reason.
If you're using a USB Hub, and want power to spare, read the power recommendations of your USB hub first. I didn't notice that my Hub recommended the Anker 100 watt "Power Port Atom PD4"... My bad...
So here's my story:
I purchased this to power an "Anker PowerExpand+" 7 in 1 USB-C hub, through which I plan on charging my 2020 iPad Pro (if it ever arrives from China). The hub itself uses some power, and so will anything that I connect to it (IE drives etc). I needed to make sure it had enough power to run and charge the iPad Pro while it also forwards the HDMI signal from the iPad to my monitor. After reading that this unit provides 60 watts, I thought I'd be fine. But, until I received it, I had no idea that the Label on the device said only 12 watts for a 5 volt application. Anker tech support told me I lose 15 watts of charge power as it passes through the hub. That’s why they recommend their 100 watt unit for use with the Hub. My problem is if this Anker Power Atom III only delivers 12 watts at 5 volts, then I'm in the mud by the time power comes out to charge my iPad Pro. Right? 12 watts available going into the hub, minus the 15 watts the hub eats up on the way to the iPad Pro, leaves a negative number. Right?
So, I’m better off just charging the iPad directly and not using this to power a Hub also.
Comparing to the factory charger:
The IPad factory charger provides 5.2 volts at 2.4 amps, which is 12.48 watts, which is slightly more power than the Anker Power Atom III, when providing 5 volts.
The sticker on the Anker device says the USB-C connector delivers 5 volts at 2.4 amps, which equals 12 watts.
I was concerned at the prospect of over voltage, but Anker tech support says the charger is a smart device and will only deliver the proper voltage. And judging from the good reviews on Amazon, I'm confident it won't damage my iPad.
Still, If only 5 volts is demanded by the device (I.E. iPad, iPhone) then the label says you'll only get 12 watts.
So, bottom line: READ YOUR POWER REQUIREMENTS for anything extra, like a Hub etc. before purchasing a charger to power everything.