An on-board charging station in a tiny body
The Anker 167.5W sits at the top of the brand's car charger range, well above basic one or two-port cigarette-lighter chargers. It turns the 12V socket into a real on-board charging station, able to power up to three devices at once without ever throttling their charging speed.
100W on the main port, enough to charge a laptop
The first USB-C port reaches up to 100W, enough to charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro from 0 to 50% in 47 minutes according to figures Anker provides, a Windows laptop or an iPad Pro compatible with USB-C Power Delivery. These manufacturer figures are best treated as a general guide rather than a guarantee under every condition of use.
Three ports, each with dedicated power
The second USB-C port tops out at 45W, tailored for fast charging an iPhone or a Samsung Galaxy S24/S23 Ultra. The USB-A port rounds things off with 22.5W, enough for earbuds, a dash cam or an older cable. Used together, the three ports share the available 167.5W with no reported interference between them.
USB PD 3.0, PPS and PowerIQ 3.0
The charger supports USB PD 3.0, PPS and Anker's own PowerIQ 3.0, a combination that covers MacBooks and iPads as well as Samsung Galaxy phones and most USB-C compatible Windows laptops. A 1-metre USB-C to USB-C cable is included in the box, usable on either the 100W or the 45W port depending on the device being charged.
50 grams, the size of a key fob
Despite this power, the body stays tiny: 50 grams for around 80mm in length and 36mm in diameter, a size comparable to a car key fob. It slots into the 12V socket without sticking out excessively or getting in the way of the gear lever, a real feat given the power it delivers.
Standard protections and an 18-month warranty
Anker has built in its usual protections against overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent and overheating. The manufacturer's contractual warranty runs to 18 months, a decent duration for this type of accessory, without being the longest on the market.
Against the Ugreen 145W and the small Anker 30W
How does the Anker 167.5W compare with other cigarette-lighter chargers sought out for their power?
| Criterion | Anker 167.5W | Anker 30W | Ugreen 145W | Baseus 65W |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total power | 167.5W | 30W | 145W | 65W |
| Ports | 2 USB-C + 1 USB-A | 2 USB-C | Cable + 2 USB-C + USB-A | USB-C + USB-A |
| Most powerful port | 100W | 30W (shared) | 100W | 45W |
| Charges a MacBook Pro | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Observed price | ≈ £25 | ≈ £13 | ≈ £31 | ≈ £29 |
The Anker 167.5W and the Ugreen 145W are the only two in this comparison able to charge a laptop at full speed, but the Anker goes further with 22.5W more total power and a notably more compact body, with no built-in cable to manage. The small Anker 30W remains enough for two smartphones but caps out at 30W total, and the Baseus 65W is best suited to phones and tablets. For anyone who genuinely wants to charge a laptop in the car in a tiny body, the Anker 167.5W remains the most complete choice.
Who the Anker 167.5W is for
This charger is aimed at families and professionals who need to charge several demanding devices on the road, up to a laptop. For strictly smartphone use, the smaller Anker 75W with its retractable cable is plenty and costs less.
