Anker 20W USB-C Charger (PIQ 3.0): problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-20

Summary

This is a single-port 20W USB-C Power Delivery charger sold under Anker’s PIQ 3.0 label: one USB-C port, fixed 5V/3A and 9V/2.22A profiles, no PPS and no cable in the box. The consistent complaints are that it will not trigger Samsung Super Fast Charging, that it has only one port, and that some variants use fixed rather than folding prongs. There are no consumables, so the yearly running cost is $0 apart from a USB-C cable if you do not already own one. It is strong value at $8 or less, fair at $9-12, and not recommended above $16.

Common problems and fixes

No PPS, so Samsung Super Fast Charging will not engage — the charger offers only 5V/3A and 9V/2.22A fixed profiles; Android Authority measured 14.3 W reaching a Samsung Galaxy S21 because of the missing PPS, and PPS-only phones charge slowly. Fix: use a PPS-capable charger for Samsung and other PPS phones. [4][5]
Single USB-C port, no USB-A — it can charge only one device at a time, and older USB-A accessories need an adapter. Fix: a multi-port charger. [3][4]
No cable in the box — the standalone listing ships the charger and a welcome guide only, so a USB-C cable is an extra purchase. [3][6]
One owner reported a 12V negotiation oddity — a Reddit owner reported the PowerPort III 20W Cube negotiating about 12V at 1.55-1.6A with a device instead of the advertised 9V at 2.22A; no fix is documented. [11]
Runs warm under sustained load — the sibling A2149 reached 61.3 °C surface temperature after 30 minutes at about 20W, so keep it ventilated and do not cover it while charging. [5]

Parts and consumables

No replaceable parts or consumables reported — Anker’s A2637 manual documents no user-serviceable parts; the adapter is sealed, so a fault means replacement under warranty rather than repair. [2]

Yearly running cost

Not enough data. The only recurring cost is a USB-C cable if you do not already own one, and no cable price or annual figure appears in the sources. [3][6]

When it is a good buy

Anker US lists the Anker Nano Charger (20W) at $11.99 (Anker US, 2026-10). [1]
A US marketplace listing for the Anker USB C Charger Block 20W (Nano Pro) shows $11.99, with a Glacier Blue color at $9.99 (Walmart.com, 2026-10; search-result text, not a live price). [18]
Anker Singapore lists the A2149 at a $17.99 regular price with a $39.90 struck-through reference (Anker Singapore, 2026-10). [6]
TechRadar’s UK review priced the PowerPort III 20W at £11.99, about $16 (TechRadar, 2026-10). [3]
$8 or less — strong commodity value for a single 20W USB-C phone and tablet charger. [3][4]
$9-12 — fair; competitive, but the missing PPS is a real limit for modern Android phones. [4][5]
$13-16 — weak for a 20W brick; buyers wanting Samsung fast charging, PPS, folding prongs or a second port get better value elsewhere. [3][4]
Above $16 — not recommended for this single-port 20W class. [3][4]
A PPS-capable charger at 25W or more — the better choice for Samsung and other PPS-only phones that this charger charges slowly. [4][5]
A multi-port charger — the better choice when two or more devices must charge from one brick. [3][4]
A charger with folding prongs and a second port — the better choice if portability or two devices matter. [3][4]