You Should Buy Gadgets From Anker's Official Store, Not From Amazon - Here's Why

It's so easy to buy just about anything you want or need on Amazon. You might even have Alexa+ trained to remind you to buy the products you frequently restock. Many leading brands are partnered up with Amazon, too, so if something's on sale by the maker, you'll probably find the same markdown or promo through Amazon. But it pays to step outside of the Amazon Prime bubble to see what kinds of exclusives a manufacturer offers. We did just that with Anker, and now it'll be tough for us to buy Anker chargers, cables, and power banks on Amazon ever again.

This isn't quality control-related; in fact, it's not for any negative reason at all. We simply prefer buying gadgets from Anker's official store because of the AnkerCredits Rewards Program. Every dollar you spend on Anker's site earns you 1.5 AnkerCredits; once you generate enough of a points pool, you'll be able to choose from a handful of rewards. AnkerCredits offers both a free membership tier and a paid version, known as Anker Plus.

You may be wondering, and the answer is yes, the paid membership level is better. Not only does it unlock additional benefits like an extended 90-day return window, free next-day delivery, and an annual surprise gift, but the free membership won't actually net you points for your Anker purchases; you have to be either a monthly ($10) or annual ($100) Anker Plus subscriber.

A great loyalty program keeps users coming back to the brands and products they trust, and Anker knows a thing or two about making solid stuff. Signing up for Anker Plus — especially the annual membership — is a sound idea if you plan on buying everyone chargers and charging cables this Christmas. You may even score a discount. You'll also gain priority access to Anker's Joint Maker Lab Program, a forum dedicated to connecting Anker with folks like us for product ideas and user feedback.

We should also mention that certain benefits are locked behind the annual Plus membership, including priority after-sales service, six-month extended warranties, and the annual surprise gift. And to make sure you're getting as much of a markdown or deal as you can, always buy your Anker products at us.anker.com. Every new membership also qualifies for 15% off the first purchase voucher.

There's plenty to love about your Amazon Prime subscription, but you probably already knew that. What you may not have known is how much Anker is willing to hook you up for your brand loyalty. These aren't your run-of-the-mill accessories either; Anker makes powerful and durable charging tech that's perfect for phones, laptops, earbuds, and many other devices.