Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Anker’s Prime 160W Charger packs 3 USB-C ports into something smaller than most single-port chargers and can fast charge a 16 inch MacBook Pro to 50% in 25 minutes, but it throttles after that. Here's what's great about it and what to watch out for before spending $150.
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00:00 Intro: Anker Prime 160W Overview
00:38 Unboxing: How Small This Is
00:54 Downward-Facing Port Design
01:03 Rotating Smart Display
01:22 Power Split Across 3 Ports
01:54 Anker App: Charging Modes
02:37 Custom Port Control and Screensaver
03:01 Biggest Drawback: Thermal Throttling
04:02 Price and Missing Cable
04:14 Anker 160W vs Apple 140W Charger
04:54 Pros: Size, Display, App Control
05:21 Cons: No Cable, Throttling, AI Unpredictability
05:36 Final Verdict
Anker’s Prime 160W Charger packs 3 USB-C ports into something smaller than most single-port chargers and can fast charge a 16 inch MacBook Pro to 50% in 25 minutes, but it throttles after that. Here's what's great about it and what to watch out for before spending $150.
160 Watt Prime Charger: geni.us/XaWYO
165 Watt Power Bank: geni.us/4UuTxAR
My Gear & Other Recommendations
My Desk Setup: youtube.com/watch?v=RZ4v-Uu0Kt8
My Full Video Making Kit: https://adamtalks.tech/gear
As an Amazon Associate and a B&H affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This video contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase from either Amazon or B&H, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
DO YOU HAVE A PRODUCT YOU'D LIKE ME TO REVIEW?
You can drop me an email at adam@adamtalks.tech
Visit my website https://adamtalks.tech
00:00 Intro: Anker Prime 160W Overview
00:38 Unboxing: How Small This Is
00:54 Downward-Facing Port Design
01:03 Rotating Smart Display
01:22 Power Split Across 3 Ports
01:54 Anker App: Charging Modes
02:37 Custom Port Control and Screensaver
03:01 Biggest Drawback: Thermal Throttling
04:02 Price and Missing Cable
04:14 Anker 160W vs Apple 140W Charger
04:54 Pros: Size, Display, App Control
05:21 Cons: No Cable, Throttling, AI Unpredictability
05:36 Final Verdict
