Anker Nano II 65W GaN Charger

The Anker Nano II 65W is a compact GaN charger that sits firmly in the middle of Anker's range—not their budget offering, not their premium flagship, but the sweet spot where most people actually land. It's designed for anyone running modern laptops, tablets, and phones who's tired of carrying multiple chargers or dealing with the brick-sized power adapters that come in the box. If you've got a MacBook Air, a newer iPad Pro, or a Windows ultrabook alongside your phone, this is built with you in mind.

In real-world use, what makes this charger stand out is the 65W output hitting that genuine sweet spot for mixed-device charging. The GaN tech keeps the form factor genuinely pocket-sized—we're talking smaller than a lot of phone chargers despite the power output—and it stays cool in use without the fan noise you get from some competitors. It'll fast-charge a MacBook Pro 14-inch from flat in around two hours, handle an iPad at full speed, and won't throttle your phone's charging just because you've plugged something else in. The build uses a rubberised exterior that feels substantial without being heavy, and the cable management is straightforward. Input comes via USB-C, and you get one USB-C output port—that's it, which means one device at a time.

Compared to alternatives like the Baseus Gan2 Pro (which offers dual ports but is noticeably bulkier) or Anker's own 100W models (overkill for most people's daily needs), the Nano II hits the right balance between capacity and portability. UK buyers should note that it ships with a braided USB-C to USB-C cable in the box, which is a nice touch, but if you need multiple simultaneous charges, you'll want to look elsewhere. It's also worth confirming your specific device's max charging speed beforehand—some older iPads cap out below 65W, so you won't need the full power.