Monoprice 45W USB-C GaN Charger vs Anker PowerPort III 3-Port 65W
Buy the Monoprice 41987 if you want the smallest, lightest single-cable charger for a laptop or tablet and nothing else. Buy the Anker PowerPort III 65W if you carry several devices and want to charge them from one outlet. The Monoprice is a 45W single-port GaN unit at 75g with a flat, foldable body; the Anker gives 65W split across two USB-C and one USB-A port. Owners rate the Monoprice highly on size and reliability; the Anker is the better all-rounder but bulkier and shares its wattage when ports are full.
- Choose the Monoprice 41987 if you charge one USB-C laptop, tablet or phone at a time and want the slimmest, lightest charger that folds flat in a bag.
- Choose the Anker PowerPort III 65W if you travel with a laptop plus phone, earbuds or a watch and want one charger with three ports and more headroom.
Prices
- Monoprice 45W USB-C GaN Charger: $19.99 at Monoprice (checked today)
- Anker PowerPort III 3-Port 65W: $23.00 at eBay (checked today)
- Difference: the Monoprice 45W USB-C GaN Charger is $3.01 cheaper than the Anker PowerPort III 3-Port 65W today
