Anker PowerDrive+ 4 Ports USB-C Review

I just got an Anker PowerDrive+ 4 Ports USB-C ( model A2240 ) and I figured I would do a quick blog review with some pictures.  I have used many multi-port adapters before, they are very useful if you have multiple devices.  These days everyone has a phone or tablet they want to charge plus other devices (like dash cams) typically use USB power.

Side view

This adapter didn't come with any cables, just the adapter itself.  It has a neat little red ring around it that glows when plugged in, this might just seem like an extra feature with no value but it is very handy to ensure you are getting power - I have had other adapters "back out" of the cigarette lighter port and you really don't notice until your phone dies.

Red ring ( the switch is from my power supply )

4 ports  (green = QC 3.0)

The adapter itself has 4 ports:

- Two USB PowerIQ ports for your USB devices
- One Quick Charge (QC) 3.0 port for faster charging on compatible devices
- One USB-C port for USB-C devices

 To test the charger out, I used my home made power supply ( old ATX computer power supply with an on/off switch and cigarette lighter port) to power it up.  I then connected two large battery packs (one USB, one USB-C) and a Samsung S7 Edge on the QC port.  After about an hour, I checked the adapter and it didn't even feel warm to the touch.  All my devices were charging just fine, and the S7 Edge was showing quick charge mode.

Charging up multiple devices
( S7 Edge not connected since I used it for the picture )

Bottom line: This seems like a solid car charger, even if you don't have a USB-C phone today you can still use the other ports and be ready when you or someone else has a USB-C device to charge.

Anker Product Page: https://www.anker.com/products/variant/PowerDrive%2B-4-Ports-USB-C/A2240011
Amazon Product Page: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charge-Charger-PowerDrive-PowerIQ/dp/B01G5B069C