A popular six-port desktop charger is getting a huge price reduction, and the timing couldn’t be better for everyone dealing with a rat’s nest of cables. The Anker Prime 200W GaN Charger can now be purchased for $49.99 for a limited time, which is about 38 percent off its regular price. The allure is obvious for multi-device configurations, with one single power cord on the wall, six neat outputs on the desk, and far fewer power bricks to endure.
Why a 200W GaN desktop charger helps declutter your desk
Most desk messes share the same root cause: numerous wall chargers and power extensions. A hub reduces the chaos by consolidating everything into one unit, allowing you to employ short USB-C cords to laptops, tablets, and other gadgets. There’s also emphasis on having adequate power outlets. A hub on or near the desk means you don’t have to toss snakelike cords that wander down to floor-level outlets or drape valuable items off the edge.
Having a GaN device helps keep the overall footprint compact. Semiconductor manufacturers note that GaN tech can be up to 40 percent more compact and efficient than silicon equivalents, explaining why high-wattage hubs no longer look like they’re made up of three or four disconnected power strips. A lower demand for power and better power density lead to a more orderly, dependable charging experience in cluttered workplaces.
Daily-use specs and real-world charging examples explained
The Prime hub has a 200W shared power budget over six ports: four USB-C outputs that can handle up to 100W individually and two USB-A ports that do up to 22.5W apiece on legacy accessories. This selection caters to everything from ultrabooks to earbuds without switching out wall adapters or playing hide-and-seek with the right outlet. To be clear, that 200W is a total across all the ports, meaning the hub operates dynamically and allocates power depending on what is plugged in. This is standard behavior for multi-port GaN chargers and works similarly to how USB-C fast charging distributes power.
In actual setups, most 13–15-inch laptops draw between 45 and 100W, tablets usually stay around 20–35W, and modern phones can span between 18 and 45W depending on the brand and protocol. All that means two work laptops and a phone can charge without blowing a fuse—or your patience.
Example multi-device charging scenario
- 14-inch laptop at up to 90W during a video call
- Second work laptop at up to 65W
- Phone fast-charging at up to 25W
- Plus a smartwatch or Bluetooth earbuds via a USB-A port
Creators can plug in a small camera battery charger and a tablet while ensuring the main notebook stays topped up, and a gamer can keep a handheld like Steam Deck charging at 45W alongside a Bluetooth headset without swapping cables.
Each USB-C port’s 100W ceiling matters. It’s plenty for most Windows ultrabooks and almost all thin-and-light Macs and PCs. The USB-A ports cap at 22.5W, ideal for accessories from peripherals to speakers, a router, or a power bank that can accept low-wattage USB-C input.
Price context and who benefits most from this six-port hub
The current $49.99 sticker price is cheaper than many 200W desktop chargers that often list at higher prices; similar multi-port GaN hubs with four or more USB-C ports frequently sit in the $99-and-up bracket. A sub-$50 offer for a 200W, six-port unit with four high-wattage USB-C outputs is unusually generous, especially with no coupon hoops or membership requirements.
For consumers, the math is simple—this single hub can replace multiple branded laptop bricks and many phone chargers, cutting the need for costly charger and cable duplication. It’s a solid option for shoppers who have been itching to standardize on USB-C for years to come.
Remote workers with two laptops, students with limited space, families with shared charging stations, and frequent travelers who don’t like bulk—this compact hub is for them. If you only have a phone and a headset, a multi-port hub may be unnecessary.
Safety features and cable tips for high-wattage charging
Modern GaN chargers commonly include temperature monitoring, short-circuit protection, and load balancing. USB-IF’s Power Delivery recommendations ensure compatible devices set the correct wattage automatically, but as with any multi-port charger, use high-quality cables rated for the power you intend to draw—particularly for laptops in the 60–100W range.
It’s the type of desk upgrade that pays off immediately. A 200W GaN hub equipped with four 100W USB-C ports and two USB-A outputs will not only recharge anything you own, but it will also restore order to your workspace. With its previously $59.99 price slashed to $49.99, it’s a $10 home run in price and performance that makes everyday life a little easier.