Anker’s new charger with a screen would feel less gimmicky if it did more

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Anker's new 45W Nano charger features a color screen showing charging details and an animated character, but the display feels more like a marketing gimmick than a practical benefit for most users.

The Anker Nano charger plugged into a wall out with a USB-C cable attached.
Not every device needs a screen.

The latest Anker 45-watt Nano charger, announced in January, which remains one of the smallest 45-watt chargers on the market, adds a full color screen displaying an animated character and a smattering of details about the device you're charging.

Anker Nano 45W charger with display

Anker Nano 45W charger with a built-in screen

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The display is occasionally useful if you like to keep tabs on how much power your device is drawing, but the screen feels more like a marketing gimmick than a feature most consumers will actually benefit from. But it's not the only upgrade that makes the charger worth considerin …

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