7 Compact Anker Gadgets That Will Save You Desk Space

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A desk in a home office can quickly become a mess of chargers, USB hubs, power strips, and other accessories. These gadgets are essential, sure, but they can eat up a lot of surface area and create cable clutter in the process. An organized desk can help improve productivity by keeping you focused and allowing you to quickly grab anything in need without wasting time searching for it. And while a general clean-up is a sensible place to start, Anker has some multi-function gadgets that can help you declutter and save desk space.

In this roundup, we'll be focusing on Anker products that either shrink common desk accessories or merge multiple functions, such as docking, wireless charging, and cable management, into a smaller footprint. Because of the compact size, a lot of these gadgets are also portable and great for travel. We also ensured that each gadget doesn't cut corners in overall functionality for the sake of cramming more features into a smaller design.

The Anker Nano Charging Station will be a helpful purchase if you often find yourself searching for charging cables or power bricks. This all-in-one hub features two retractable USB-C cables, and both of them support up to 100W of power when used individually. There's also a USB-C port on the side, with the same 100W charging support. Around the back, you'll find three AC outlets that support a maximum of 1,000W in total, which should be enough to power two monitors and a computer. There's also a USB-A port that supports a charging speed of 12W.

Considering the Nano Charging Station can power or charge up to seven devices at once, it's pretty small for all that functionality. Unlike most power strips or charging hubs, it looks good on the desk too. There's minimal branding, cables retract when not in use, and a helpful screen at the front displays overall charging output. The top of the charging station also features a handy button that lets you display different metrics, such as temperature and individual output for each port. User reviews for Anker charging stations are frequently positive, so it's likely to be a safe investment.

There are a lot of gadgets dedicated to fixing cable clutter, but the Anker Nano Power Strip might be the only one you need. This power strip features a design broken up into two sections: the top features two AC outlets, two USB-C ports, and two USB-A ports, while the bottom half has four AC outlets. In between these two sections, there's an adjustable desk clamp that lets it attach to desks that are between 0.6 and 1.8 inches thick. This design is helpful because it keeps power cords for always plugged in devices like monitors, computers, and printers separate from the chargers and USB cables you frequently plug in and remove.

It's also easy to install, as the clamp is adjustable with a simple knob, while anti-slip pads keep it in place without damaging the desk. The total AC output is 1,875W, and the strip features surge protection rated for 1,500 joules. When used alone, either of the two USB-C ports provide 70W charging, but using both ports simultaneously splits this total output between them. Just note that it's not completely universal, as the Anker Nano Power Strip does not work with desks that have curved edges at the back.

Whether you're traveling or working from home, this charging station from Anker is a MagSafe gadget that you'll use every day. The Anker Prime MagSafe Charger is a 3-in-1 foldable charging station that can charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch at the same time. Thanks to the Qi2.2 standard featured here, the main charging pad supports 25W of wireless charging for your iPhone. Wirelessly, 25W is the maximum charging speed supported by the iPhone 18 Pro, and the Prime MagSafe charger can provide a 50% charge in under 30 minutes.

This MagSafe charger also features active cooling, which does a good job of preventing overheating. Your AirPods charge around the back, while the Apple Watch charger has a neat spring action that pops up when you press down on it. The collapsible design folds down when not in use, making it easy to store away or take with you while traveling. Out of the box, you get a 45W USB-C power brick with a 5-foot USB-C to USB-C cable, ensuring you're ready to charge straight away.

The Anker 675 is a surprisingly well-equipped monitor stand and one of the brand's more unique gadgets. While not necessarily "compact" in terms of overall size, the Anker 675 saves desk space by combining a lot of functionality into one product. On the left side of the monitor stand, you'll find two USB-C ports (total 45W output), two USB-A ports, microSD and SD card slots, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Underneath, you'll find another USB-C port with 100W of power delivery, serving as the main bridge between a laptop, accessories, and monitor. Next to that main USB-C port, you'll find the DC power port, another USB-A port, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and an HDMI 2.0 port that supports a single 4K display at 60Hz.

The Anker 675 even features a wireless charging section to charge your phone or earbuds, but it's unfortunately a bit slow. Samsung Galaxy phones will only charge at 10W, while iPhones will be even slower at 7.5W. The stand itself features a durable and sleek aluminum construction and is best suited for 24-inch monitors, even though the 22-pound limit allows it to accommodate bigger monitors. Putting all that together, the Anker 675 provides enough port variety to power and charge all of your devices, while saving you desk space at the same time. 

This docking station is particularly interesting because it focuses on one niche, specific utility, and it nails the execution. The Nano Laptop Docking Station features plenty of connectivity, but it's also got a detachable section that gives you a travel-friendly USB-C hub with multiple ports. There's a switch at the top that you slide backward to detach the hub, giving you a USB-C port to connect to your laptop, an HDMI port that supports a 4K display, microSD and SD card slots, and a USB-A port. An additional USB-C passthrough port is available for 85W charging for your laptop.

As for the main dock, when the detachable hub is also connected, here's what you get: a USB-C port with 100W of pass-through charging, another USB-C port (7.5W output), two HDMI 2.0 ports (up to 4K), one DisplayPort port (up to 4K), two USB-A ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It can support up to three 4K displays at 60Hz, provided your laptop supports Display Stream Compression. Given its versatility and space-saving design, this is one of the best docking stations if you often switch between a home and travel-based work setup. You can use it to charge your phone and laptop, power multiple displays, and connect any extra accessories.

Standard wall chargers for your phone aren't usually particularly exciting, but the Anker Prime 160W charger does make a decent attempt, while also being versatile. This charging brick is only slightly bigger than an AirPods case, and it features three USB-C ports for a total output of 160W. All of these USB-C ports are at the bottom, meaning there's a lower chance you'll bump into any plugged-in cables. Given the smart design, it's a product that could easily replace several bulky laptop and phone chargers taking up space on your desk or power strip.

Each port provides 140W charging individually, but this Anker Prime Charger has some clever internals to maximize that claimed 160W output. If you plug in three devices, the charger will estimate how much power each device attempts to pull, and automatically split output across all ports totaling around 160W. It also comes with a companion app that lets you set custom charging modes and control how much power each port gets. You can use this functionality to split charging evenly across two laptops, for example.

The Anker Nano Travel Power Strip isn't as impressive as the brand's docking stations or MagSafe accessories, but it still does a decent job of reducing clutter. This power strip is a slim unit with two AC outlets, two USB-C ports, and two USB-A ports. Its flat profile makes it easy to mount or tuck under a desk, so it doesn't sit out in the open taking up extra space like a traditional power strip. You also get a flat power cable that can sit close to the wall, creating less of a mess behind or under the desk. The AC outlets also pop-up for easy access. 

With 67W of total output from the USB-C ports, it's enough to charge a MacBook Air at nearly maximum charging speed without a charging brick. The USB-A ports are also useful for older accessories or lower-power devices that don't need fast charging. Two AC outlets might be a bit limiting for some users, but this design decision does make the strip more compact, and therefore suitable for regular travelers. 

For this roundup of Anker gadgets that save desk space, we focused on products from the brand that either combine multiple desk accessories into one unit or shrink common power and connectivity tools into a smaller footprint. We prioritized gadgets that reduce cable clutter, replace several single-purpose devices, or free up surface area through clever design features (like the desk clamp seen in the Nano Power Strip). There was also a particular focus on real-world usability, port layout, and overall size, as each gadget had to be smaller or offer more features in one package than standard options.

For connectivity and charging, the specs we detailed were taken directly from Anker's product pages. Our overall research was cross-referenced with expert testing from outlets such as How-To Geek, Laptop Mag, Cult of Mac, and The Verge. All of the selected products are available on Amazon and have at least a 4-star average customer rating.