Anker Prime Power Bank Hits New Low at $79.99

This 200W power bank can push a MacBook Pro to 50% in about 40 minutes—and it's on sale.

Anker’s Prime Power Bank, a 20,000 mAh battery pack with a claimed 200W combined output, has slipped to a new low at Woot: $79.99, down from a $139.99 MSRP. The deal is live through February 27 and comes with the two USB-C ports and one USB-A port you’d expect from high-wattage travel charges. On paper, it’s the kind of device you want in your laptop bag for red-eye flights, coffee-shop work sessions, or long commutes when a wall outlet is a mirage. Anker even touts speed metrics that readers should actually notice in real life: an iPhone 16 Pro topping up to 30% in about 15 minutes, and a 16-inch MacBook Pro reaching roughly 50% in around 40 minutes.

The kit is lean but complete. The Prime Power Bank weighs roughly a pound and sits about the size of a deck of cards, so it’s portable without demanding a second backpack. It ships with a two-foot USB-C to USB-C cable and a travel pouch, which matters in the era of “just add a cable your bag will explode with cables” travel gear. The device includes a smart display that keeps you apprised of remaining battery, input, and output watts for each port—an often-overlooked feature that saves you from guessing whether your devices are actually charging at full speed.

If you’re juggling a phone, earbuds, and a laptop, the 200W total output and multi-port setup are compelling. But the practical reality of “up to 200W” is nuanced: you’ll typically see the highest per-port wattage when you’re charging fewer devices. If you’re running a MacBook Pro at full tilt while also topping off a phone, you should expect some throttling and slower top-ups on the other devices. In other words, the monster wattage is most valuable when you’re charging a laptop and a phone or two, not when you’re trying to juggle three laptops simultaneously.

Two realities matter for buyers considering this sale. First, the price is compelling because you’re getting premium capability for far less than the usual. Second, the device’s value hinges on your use case. If your on-the-go workflow routinely includes laptop work away from outlets, this is a strength machine; if your travel is mostly phone and Buds territory, a lighter, smaller bank may fit better, and you may not need the extra 100–200W headroom. The absence of any required app or account keeps setup friction low—plug in, charge, enjoy—the kind of simplification that actually helps in airport security lines and crowded cafes.

From an industry angle, this price drop signals growing competitiveness in the premium two-port to three-port, high-wattage power banks. Consumers increasingly expect laptop-grade charging in a pocketable form factor, and brands are racing to deliver with faster recharging input, efficient heat management, and smart displays that reduce decision fatigue on the go. Deals like this also presstle down the ceiling on what a “must-have” travel gadget costs, nudging more buyers to consider “one device to rule them all” strategies rather than brand-dedicated chargers for every device.

However, a clear caveat remains: high-watt charging generates heat and can reduce the long-term health of any battery if abused, so use it as a reliable on-the-road option rather than a primary home-charging station. The included 100W input option means you can juice it back up in roughly an hour, provided you have the right charger on hand—another reminder to pair this with a compatible USB-C charger rather than relying on a random wall outlet.

Bottom line: if you’re a road warrior who routinely pushes a laptop and a couple of accessories on the go, this sale makes the Anker Prime Power Bank a rare, attractive bargain. For light-duty needs, you may still want something smaller, but at $79.99, you’re getting real-world speed, real-world capacity, and a real-world convenience boost.

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Anker’s Prime Power Bank can quickly charge three devices, and it’s down to $80