Anker 511 Nano Pro Charger Review: The Spare Plug?
A small fast USB-C wall plug from Anker that tops up a phone in minutes. The spare charger every man ends up borrowing from someone else.
Yes, as a cheap, useful stuffer for any man with a modern phone. It charges an iPhone to half in about 25 minutes [1]. Skip it, or add a cable, because the box holds only the plug.
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated October 29, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| Power | 20 W USB-C [1] |
| Speed | iPhone to 50% in about 25 minutes [1] |
| Size | 45% smaller than an original 20 W charger [1] |
| Safety | ActiveShield, temperature sensor [1] |
| Ports | One USB-C [1] |
| In the box | Charger only, no cable [1] |
| Warranty | 18 months [1] |
Pros and cons
Fast charging from a tiny plug
Anker says the Nano Pro charges an iPhone to 50% in about 25 minutes, up to three times faster than an old 5 W cube [1]. It is the upgrade from the slow plug in the junk drawer.
It is 45% smaller than an original 20 W charger, according to the listing [1], small enough for a laptop bag pocket or a hotel kit.
The plug is light enough to leave in a jacket pocket or a gym bag without noticing, which is the whole point of a spare.
For a man who still uses the slow cube that came with an old phone, the difference is obvious on the first morning: a short top up while he showers is enough for the day.
Safety inside the plug
The ActiveShield system includes a temperature sensor that monitors heat and a chip that adjusts power to protect the phone [1]. That is reassuring for a plug left by the bed overnight.
It works with recent iPhones, Galaxy phones and Pixels that charge by USB-C [1].
Anker is one of the best known charger brands on Amazon, and the listing includes an 18 month warranty [1].
The cable is not in the box
The listing is clear: the box holds the charger, a welcome guide and nothing else [1]. Add a USB-C cable if he does not already have a spare.
It has one port, so it charges one device at a time, and it is not designed to power a laptop.
It also comes in white only in this listing, which looks fine in most homes but stands out on a dark desk.
Why a spare charger is a good gift
Most men own one charger and carry it from room to room. A spare for the office, the bag or the car ends the daily search.
From this guide, pair it with the Streamlight MicroStream, which also charges by USB, for a small tech and tools stocking.
Two of these, one for the office and one for the car charger bag, make a better gift than one expensive multi-port brick he will never carry.
FAQ
Does the Anker 511 Nano Pro come with a cable?
No. The listing says the box contains the charger, a welcome guide and the warranty information, with no cable [1]. If he has an iPhone 15 or later or an Android phone, a USB-C to USB-C cable works. Add one to the gift so it is ready to use [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for the Anker 511 Charger (Nano Pro) 20W USB-C
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