Anker PowerPort Atom III Slim review: Quantity over quality Compact design Slow charging over USB-A
Bottom Line
Anker PowerPort Atom III Slim s 45W USB-C port is great for fast-charging most new phones and laptops. However, the omission of USB PD PPS and Qualcomm Quick Charge protocols severely limits the plug s fast-charging capabilities. The three USB-A ports are quite slow for anything other than Apple products, which compromises the plug s four-port utility.
PowerPort Atom III Slim
by Anker
Anker PowerPort Atom III Slim s 45W USB-C port is great for fast-charging most new phones and laptops. However, the omission of USB PD PPS and Qualcomm Quick Charge protocols severely limits the plug s fast-charging capabilities. The three USB-A ports are quite slow for anything other than Apple products, which compromises the plug s four-port utility.
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In a recent poll, we asked
Android Authority readers to divulge how many smartphones they own. Here’s what they told us.
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Results
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