BGR Picks 5 Anker Accessories for Samsung Users, Led by a 45W Nano Charger

Q: Are you accidentally bottlenecking your Samsung's charging speed by using the wrong type of USB-C cable?

Yes. A USB-C cable can absolutely cap your Samsung’s charging speed, even if the wall charger is powerful enough. For many Galaxy phones and tablets, Samsung’s fastest wired mode depends on two things: a charger that supports USB Power Delivery PPS and, for 45W charging, a 5A USB-C cable with an E-marker chip. If you use a basic or older USB-C cable, the phone may fall back to slower charging, often 25W or below. That is why the cable matters as much as the charger. Anker’s 45W Nano Charger is positioned for Samsung because it supports PD PPS, but the broader guidance in the article and supporting material is clear: Samsung users aiming for top speed should use the cable that came with the phone or another certified 5A cable. Samsung’s own 45W adapter is sold with a 5A USB-C cable for that reason. A higher-spec cable can also improve more than charging. Anker’s Powerline II USB-C to USB-C cable supports up to 100W power, 10Gbps data transfer, and 4K video output, which makes it better suited than many bundled Samsung cables for large file transfers, external displays, and DeX-style use. The practical test is simple: if your Samsung says only “fast charging” instead of its top charging mode, the cable may be the weak link. To avoid a bottleneck, pair a PD PPS charger with a certified 5A USB-C cable, especially for 45W Super Fast Charging.

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Five Anker products made BGR’s Samsung-focused list: a 45W Nano Charger, MagGo wireless stand, Powerline II USB-C cable, 313 wireless charger and 332 USB-C hub.
The guide prioritizes Samsung-specific compatibility, especially support for Super Fast Charging, Qi2 wireless charging, DeX use and high-speed USB-C data transfer.
The 45W Nano Charger stands out for PPS support needed to hit Samsung’s 45W charging, while the Powerline II cable adds 10Gbps data transfer and up to 100W charging.
Wireless options split by use case: the MagGo stand delivers 15W for Qi2-capable phones with magnetic accessories, while the 313 stand offers broader compatibility at 10W.
Prices in the roundup range from about $20 to $35, and all five accessories carry Amazon ratings of at least 4.4 out of 5, according to BGR.