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If you want one charging station that keeps your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch topped up at the same time, the Anker Prime 3-in-1 is one of the few that does it with real 25W Qi2 speeds and a screen on the front showing live wattage. It is also the only stand I have reviewed with that display, and it costs $230.
Anker sent me this stand to review. They had no input on this content, and everything here is what I think after living with it for a while. The short version: the build and the display are genuinely great, but the price is a tough sell unless you own the right iPhone and actually want the screen.
A premium stand with a live-wattage display nothing else has, but $230 only makes sense if you own a 25W iPhone and want the screen. Wait for the $150 sale price.
- Hefty, premium build quality with the most tilt adjustment of any stand I have reviewed
- Front display shows real-time wattage and temperature, and there is nothing else like it
- Real 25W Qi2 wireless charging (iPhone 17 Pro hit 50% in 30 to 35 minutes)
- Full app control with scheduling and battery-friendly night and cool modes
- Built-in fan holds the 25W speed longer and stays quiet in normal use
- $230 is a hard price to justify unless you catch it closer to $150
- The included 2m braided cable should have been longer
- The AirPods pad has a minimal ring and could use more of a divot to hold them
- Not for the iPhone 16E (no MagSafe), and older iPhones and the iPhone Air do not hit 25W
- Build quality and first impressions
- The display, touch controls, and modes
- What is in the box (and the cable gripe)
- Charging specs and iPhone compatibility
- Real-world charging speed
- Apple Watch and AirPods performance
- Tilt adjustment and use cases
- Fan noise
- The downside: price and value
- Who should buy this
- Cheaper and folding Anker alternatives
Build quality and first impressions
The first thing I noticed pulling this out of the box was how hefty and high-quality it feels compared to other stands on the market. Anker clearly went for premium build here, and it shows.
The iPhone section tilts, and it gives you more tilt adjustment than any other charging stand I have reviewed. There is also a fan built into the back of the iPhone part, which lets it hold that 25W speed for longer instead of throttling down. You can get it in the Black Stone finish I have or in Shell White. At this price it needs to feel premium, and it does.
The display, touch controls, and modes
The display is the headline feature. On the front there is a touch strip that turns the screen on. Double tap it to drop into night mode, which runs slower and shuts the display off. Swipe to wake it from sleep, and you can pull up the current temperature too. This stand has temperature monitoring built in, so if it heats up it brings the power down on its own.
You can change modes right on the stand or through the Anker app:
- Standard: the default balanced mode.
- Boost: uses the most power possible for the fastest charging.
- Night: slower charging with the display off.
- Cool (ice): keeps the temperature from spiking as quickly.
You can also turn on a screen saver through the app so it doubles as a clock, which looks nice on a nightstand. One catch: to use the clock you have to connect it to your phone once over Bluetooth to set the time. It stays set after you disconnect your phone, but if you unplug the whole charger you have to reconnect the app to reset it.
What is in the box (and the cable gripe)
You get the charging stand, a 65W USB-C adapter, and one of Anker’s nice new braided cables. My one complaint is the cable length. It is a 2m cable, and for a stand like this they probably should have gone with something longer.
Charging specs and iPhone compatibility
iPhone charging goes all the way up to 25W on the iPhone 16 and 17 series, which is the fastest wireless charging you can get in a charger right now. The stand also reserves 5W for the Apple Watch (it is Made for Watch certified, so Series 7 and above get their fastest speed) and 5W for the AirPods pad, which is as fast as those charge.
A few compatibility notes that matter before you buy:
- The iPhone 16E is not supported with the MagSafe charger. If you have a 16E, do not buy this.
- The iPhone Air tops out at 20W, not 25W.
- The full 25W is really reserved for the iPhone 16 and 17 series.
| Device | Max wireless speed |
|---|---|
| iPhone 16 / 17 series | 25W |
| iPhone Air | 20W |
| iPhone 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 | 15W |
| iPhone 16E | Not supported (no MagSafe) |
| Apple Watch Series 7 and above | 5W (Made for Watch) |
| AirPods | 5W |
Real-world charging speed
One of the main draws here is how fast it actually charges. Getting an iPhone 17 Pro from below 50% up to 50% took me anywhere from 30 to 35 minutes, which is way faster than the older Qi2 chargers. Plugging in with a cable is still faster, but for wireless, this is about as fast as it gets.
Apple Watch and AirPods performance
The Apple Watch charger is fixed, and I like that the angle does a great job showing nightstand mode. The AirPods pad held them fine too. I do wish it had a bit more of a divot to hold the AirPods in like some other chargers. The ring here is pretty minimal, but it still works.
On the iPhone charger you can easily adjust the tilt, and it is easy to spin the phone into always-on display mode so it shows the clock. That looks pretty nice on a desk or nightstand.
Tilt adjustment and use cases
The tilt is one of my favorite things about this stand. It makes it a great option if you want to use your iPhone for FaceTime or other video calls while you are at work. Combined with the hefty, premium feel, it earns its spot on a desk, which it needs to at this price.
Fan noise
You can shut the fan off with cool mode or night mode. For me, the fan noise was not noticeable unless I put my ear right up to it. Anker rates it at 19dB. It is probably a touch louder than that, but I did not notice it unless I was actively listening for it. It is quieter than most background noise in a room.
The downside: price and value
Here is the honest part. The Anker Prime 3-in-1 stand currently goes for $230. I have seen it as low as $150, which is a much better buy, because $230 for a stand is honestly a tough sell.
The real reasons to pay up are the screen, the extra stats, and that 25W fast-charging speed. If you do not care about the display, you are paying a premium for features you will not use.
Who should buy this
This one is for you if:
- You have an iPhone that supports the 25W charging speed, or you own the full Apple trifecta and want a stand that looks really nice charging all three as fast as possible.
- You appreciate seeing the wattage and stats. Nothing else combines full wireless charging with a screen like this.
- You charge overnight and want to protect battery health. The app lets you schedule the ice or sleep mode, so you can run slower speeds between, say, 9pm and 7am.
Cheaper and folding Anker alternatives
If you have an older iPhone or you do not care about the display, Anker has cheaper options that still get you 15W, which is plenty for overnight charging.
Anker also recently launched the Prime 3-in-1 Folding charger. Folded up it is only a little bigger than an AirPods case, which makes it a great travel option. It still has a fan, supports 25W Qi2 on the iPhone, and keeps 5W for both the Apple Watch and AirPods. The tradeoff is there is no app and no display, which are two of the best features on the stand. If you are on the go a lot, the folding one is the better pick since the stand does not fold and is considerably heavier.
| Feature | Prime 3-in-1 Stand | Prime 3-in-1 Folding |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone Qi2 speed | 25W | 25W |
| Apple Watch / AirPods | 5W / 5W | 5W / 5W |
| Cooling fan | Yes | Yes |
| Front display | Yes | No |
| App control | Yes | No |
| Best for | Desk and nightstand | Travel |
The verdict
The Anker Prime 3-in-1 stand is a great product. The build quality is very premium, the iPhone tilt is the best I have used, the display is genuinely useful, and the app works well. It also comes in at a pretty penny.
At $230 it is a tough sell. Buy it if you own a 25W iPhone, want the live stats and screen, and value the battery-friendly overnight modes. If you can catch it closer to $150, it is a much easier recommendation. If you do not care about the display, one of Anker’s cheaper 15W options or the folding charger will serve you better for less.
