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Should I use Anker?

Discover Anker and shop chargers, batteries, hubs, docks, portable power stations, conferencing gear, and more. - anker.com

Worth it. Buy Anker for chargers, power banks, and travel power — the hardware is consistently well-reviewed and the lineup covers nearly every need. Think twice on Eufy-connected security gear, if you expect honest discounts, or if you need responsive human support.

Confidence

Medium. Based on ~20 public sources: reviews, recall notices, CVE databases, and news coverage.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

from ~$5

Cables & Nano chargers

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Prime linepremium, up to $150+
SOLIX power stationsvaries by capacity

Best for

  • Frequent travelers
  • Desk charging setups (phone + laptop)
  • Daily-carry battery banks
  • Home backup power buyers

Not for

  • Privacy-sensitive security-camera shoppers (Eufy track record)
  • Deal hunters expecting honest, stable discounts
  • Buyers who need reachable human support
  • Risk-averse buyers avoiding recall-prone hardware

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

SOLIX discount practices face a consumer class action in California

high

Check recall lists before buying power banks; some were pulled for fire risk

medium

Users report fake sales — inflated list prices, eBay coupon games

medium

Eufy-connected gear needs firmware vigilance; past vulnerabilities were serious

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Top pick in Wirecutter's power bank testing (Prime A110A)
  • Huge lineup: $5 cables up to 300W banks and SOLIX stations
  • Qi2 MagGo wireless gear praised by independent reviewers
  • SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 held up over three months for an owner
  • 200M+ global customers; charging category leader

Cons

  • Users now call Anker pricing 'ridiculously expensive'
  • Power banks recalled over fire and burn hazards
  • Eufy privacy claims called misleading; class action filed
  • Support reportedly hard to reach for humans
  • Eufy hardware carried auth-bypass and code-execution CVEs

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/24/2026 - 14 sources - Plain chargers and banks are low-risk; Anker's connected Eufy line has CVEs and a 2023 privacy scandal.

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  • CVE-2021-21953 — authentication bypass, Authentication bypass vulnerability affecting Anker Eufy device firmware, per NVD.
  • Eufy Homebase vulnerabilities, Cisco Talos found flaws that could lead to code execution on Anker Eufy Homebase.
  • CVE-2025-58836 — stored XSS, Stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Anker firmware, per SentinelOne's database.
  • Eufy privacy scandal, Anker admitted Eufy cameras' encryption and privacy claims were misleading; class action alleged deceptive claims.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 3/5

    Rating

  • from ~$5

    Starting price

  • 14

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 3/5. Pricier lately; fake-sale complaints
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Chargers and banks just work
  • Feature depth: 4/5. From $5 cables to 300W banks
  • Support quality: 2/5. Users report hard-to-reach support
  • Security posture: 2/5. Eufy CVEs plus privacy scandal
  • 200M+ Global customers Company claim on anker.com
  • Top pick Wirecutter pick Anker Prime A110A power bank
  • #1 Category rank Tracxn charging-brand ranking
  • Multiple Recalls US power-bank recalls, fire/burn hazard

Pricing

Cables & Nano chargers

from ~$5

  • USB-C cables
  • compact GaN wall chargers

Prime line

premium, up to $150+

  • 26K/300W power bank
  • 160W desktop chargers
  • wireless Qi2 stations

SOLIX power stations

varies by capacity

  • C1000 Gen 2 home backup
  • F3000 large-capacity unit

Security

Plain chargers and banks are low-risk; Anker's connected Eufy line has CVEs and a 2023 privacy scandal.

  • CVE-2021-21953 — authentication bypassAuthentication bypass vulnerability affecting Anker Eufy device firmware, per NVD.10
  • Eufy Homebase vulnerabilitiesCisco Talos found flaws that could lead to code execution on Anker Eufy Homebase.11
  • CVE-2025-58836 — stored XSSStored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Anker firmware, per SentinelOne's database.12
  • Eufy privacy scandalAnker admitted Eufy cameras' encryption and privacy claims were misleading; class action alleged deceptive claims.⁸

What users say

Long-term owners generally rate the hardware's durability highly, but grumble about rising prices, discount tactics, and hard-to-reach support.

“Anker products are getting ridiculously expensive”
Reddit, r/UsbCHardware
“Why is it so hard to talk to a human at Anker?”
Facebook, Anker official group
“Overall love Anker”
Trustpilot review

Alternatives

Compare Anker with each alternative.

  • Belkin

    Qi2 3-in-1 chargers reviewed head-to-head against Anker

  • Bluetti

    Power-station rival for SOLIX-class home backup

  • Guess: Google

    Named in Reddit thread on premium charging alternatives

Full analysis

Based on ~20 public sources: reviews, recall notices, CVE databases, and news coverage.

Well-made chargers and power banks most people should buy — but mind recalls, Eufy privacy history, and fake-sale pricing.

Methodology

Based on ~20 public sources: reviews, recall notices, CVE databases, and news coverage.

Sources

  1. Read Customer Service Reviews of www.anker.com — Trustpilottrustpilot.com
    review
  2. Anker products are getting ridiculously expensive — Redditreddit.com
    review
  3. Annoyed by Anker Pricing (fake sales) — Redditreddit.com
    review
  4. Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 honest review — Redditreddit.com
    review
  5. Why is it so hard to talk to a human at Anker? — Facebookfacebook.com
    review
  6. The Best Portable Chargers — Wirecutternytimes.com
    review
  7. Anker Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards — NY DHSESdhses.ny.gov
    news
  8. Anker finally comes clean about its Eufy security cameras — The Vergetheverge.com
    news
  9. Anker SOLIX Class Action: Are the Discounts Real?warrenterzian.com
    news
  10. CVE-2021-21953 Detail — NVDnvd.nist.gov
    security
  11. Vulnerabilities in Anker Eufy Homebase — Cisco Talosblog.talosintelligence.com
    security
  12. CVE-2025-58836 — SentinelOnesentinelone.com
    security
  13. Anker | Live Charged. — Official siteanker.com
    official
  14. Anker's best Amazon deals — PCWorldpcworld.com
    news

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