Anker Charging Station (100W) (9-in-1 USB-C Power Strip)
A compact 9-in-1 charging hub with up to 100W USB-C fast charging and 300J surge protection—great for keeping a nightstand, desk, or home office powered and organized.
Best for: Nightstands and desks where you want laptop-friendly USB-C charging plus extra outlets without cable clutter
What it is and why households buy it
The Anker Charging Station (9-in-1, 100W) is a compact desktop/nightstand power hub that combines three AC outlets with a bank of USB ports—so you can charge a laptop, phone, tablet, earbuds, and more from one place.
People like it because it’s built to reduce cable chaos: AC outlets are positioned on multiple sides, while the front area stays open for USB cables—helping your setup look cleaner and feel easier to use every day.
Main features at a glance
- 9-in-1 power hub: 4 USB-C ports, 2 USB-A ports, and 3 AC outlets in one station.
- Up to 100W USB-C fast charging: Use USB-C 1 or USB-C 2 for up to 100W (E-Marker cable required for full 100W).
- 300J surge protection: Added protection for everyday charging setups.
- Cable-management friendly layout: AC outlets on three sides help keep cords from bunching.
- Flat plug + slim profile: Ultra-slim plug and flat wire design for easier placement behind furniture.
Details readers usually want to know
Best placement
Set it on a nightstand or desk where ports are easy to reach. Keeping a little breathing room around the sides makes plugging/unplugging simpler and helps cords route cleanly.
Getting “true” 100W laptop charging
For full 100W output, use an E-Marker certified USB-C cable and plug your laptop into USB-C 1 or USB-C 2. This is the easiest way to get laptop-grade charging speeds.
Keeping the setup tidy
Put bulky AC adapters on the side outlets and reserve the front area for USB cables. That simple split keeps the station easier to use (and nicer to look at).
Nightstand use
If you charge overnight, run your laptop on USB-C and keep the other ports for phone/watch/earbuds. The compact footprint makes it easier to avoid a “cable pile” beside the bed.
Quick verdict
If you want one tidy “charging hub” for your nightstand or desk—so you can plug in a laptop + phone + a few extras without a mess—this Anker station is a great fit. Skip it if you specifically want wireless charging (MagSafe/Qi pads) or if you need multiple laptops charging fast at the same time. What makes it stand out: it gives you a true laptop-grade USB-C port (up to 100W) in a compact, stable block, plus extra outlets and ports in one place.
Specs at a glance
This is the quick facts section. If you only want the numbers, this is the only spot you need.
- Ports: 4 USB C, 2 USB A, 3 AC outlets
- Max USB C output: up to 100W on USB C 1 or USB C 2 with the right high power cable
- Other USB ports: USB C 3 and 4 up to 15W each, USB A up to 12W each
- Total USB budget: up to 100W shared across the USB ports
- Surge protection: 300J
- Size and weight: about 3.15 inches by 3.15 inches base, about 4.06 inches tall, about 1.2 lb
What comes in the box
You get the charging station plus the paperwork. You will still supply the cables that match your devices.
Included:
- The Anker Charging Station (9 in 1, 100W)
- Welcome guide and warranty info
What you may need:
- Your own charging cables for phone and accessories
- If you want full laptop speed: a USB C cable rated for high power (an E marker cable)
Setup and everyday use
This is where this station wins. It is a compact, weighted block that feels planted, so it does not tip easily when you plug in a cable or pull one out with one hand. The outlets wrap around the sides, which is great for bulky plugs, and the USB area stays easier to reach, which helps keep your nightstand or desk from turning into a knot of cords.
If you want it to feel even cleaner, put big AC bricks on the side outlets and reserve the front for USB cables. That simple habit keeps the surface easier to use every day.
Charging performance in real life
Instead of thinking about ports, think about how you actually charge.
If you are charging a single laptop, plug it into USB C 1 or USB C 2 and you can get true laptop grade power with the right cable. That is the setup that feels the most “fast charger” and the least frustrating.
If you are charging a laptop plus a phone and earbuds, it still works well, but the station has to share a limited USB power budget across everything. That means your phone might not charge at its absolute fastest speed while your laptop is pulling hard, but everything will still top off reliably overnight.
If you try to run a high power laptop and stack multiple other devices at the same time, expect the smaller devices to slow down first. It is not a defect. It is just how a shared charging hub behaves.
Power sharing and common gotchas
Here is the one thing to understand before you buy it: this is a “one device gets the most power” station, not a “everyone gets max speed” station.
If you want the best results, treat USB C 1 or USB C 2 as the laptop port, and use the other USB ports for phones, tablets overnight, earbuds, and smaller gadgets. Also, if your goal is full 100W laptop charging, make sure your USB C cable is rated for high power. A random USB C cable can silently limit your charging speed.
Compatibility and fit
This is not a wireless charger. There is no MagSafe, Qi, or Qi2 pad on top. Everything charges by cable.
iPhone: use a Lightning cable or USB C cable depending on your model. For the fastest phone charging, use USB C 1 or 2.
Android: same idea. Use USB C 1 or 2 if you want the fastest results.
Apple Watch: you can plug your watch charger into the station, but the station is not a built in watch stand.
The nice part is you do not have to worry about case thickness or alignment, because nothing is charging on a pad.
Nightstand footprint and space check
This is a good choice when you want more outlets and USB ports without a long power strip taking over the surface. The base is small enough for most nightstands, and the vertical design keeps the footprint tight.
It is also a solid fit for dorms and shared charging spots because people can plug in from different sides without blocking each other.
It does have a flat plug and flat cable, which helps behind furniture, but it is still a heavier desktop block. Think home and office, not minimalist travel.
Heat, safety, and surge protection
It is normal for a charging hub to feel a little warm when it is powering a laptop and multiple devices. What you do not want is heat that feels excessive or any smell. If that happens, unplug it and let it cool.
The surge protection is there as a little extra peace of mind for everyday setups, especially if you are using it for a laptop near the bed or on a desk.
Pros and cons
Pros
- One compact hub that replaces a messy mix of bricks and strips
- Laptop friendly USB C power in a small, stable footprint
- Outlet layout makes it easier to keep cords from bunching
Cons
- No wireless charging pad
- USB power is shared, so not every device will charge at max speed when you load it up
Who should buy this
Buy this if you want a simple “one spot” charging hub for a nightstand or desk and you regularly charge a laptop along with a phone and smaller accessories. It is also great if you are tired of bulky plugs blocking a normal power strip and you want something that keeps everything more organized.
Alternatives worth considering
If you do not need full laptop power and you just want a smaller hub for basic devices, a lower watt Anker station can be enough and usually costs less.
If you want to charge multiple high power devices at the same time without thinking about power sharing, step up to a higher watt charging station that has more headroom.
Bottom line
This is a great buy if you want a tidy nightstand or desk hub that can give one device true laptop grade USB C power while still charging everything else around it. Skip it if your dream setup is wireless charging, or if you need two laptops charging fast at the same time.