5 Essential Anker Accessories (That Aren’t Chargers)

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Anker is well known for its wide range of phone accessories that are better than the official versions from Apple and Samsung, but the brand is much more than just cables, power bricks, power banks and wireless chargers. Anker owns four other brands, including Anker Solix, eufy, eufyMake and Soundcore, so customers can get a wider variety of products, such as home projectors, portable generators, robot vacuums and other unusual options.

So if you’re looking for more Anker products because you trust its quality, price, and overall features, there are several accessories that aren’t chargers that you should try. Its headphones, USB-C hub, and outdoor security cameras, for example, are good choices. While you should keep an eye out for some mini gadgets from Anker that are definitely worth buying, this list attempts to bring a more comprehensive view of the brand with different options, so if you’re struggling between Anker and UGreen products, you might find something you didn’t know Anker offered.

Anker sells some nice accessories that can greatly improve your computer. For example, its Nano USB-C hub is designed to turn a single laptop port into a sprawling workstation, while still maintaining a low-profile appearance and plenty of space whenever you need to travel with this dongle. Costing $35.99 in the 8-in-1 version, it can improve your laptop’s connectivity by providing 4K video output at 60Hz to two monitors via two HDMI ports, full 10Gbps transfer speeds on each USB port (with one USB-C and two USB-A), while also integrating SD and TF 3.0 card readers with speeds of up to 104MB/s and a socket 85W USB-C pass-through.

Even if you’re transferring 4K video files or managing multiple spreadsheets on two external displays, this dongle can handle it all. Amazon customers say that other hubs this size usually throttle everything as soon as you plug in more than two devices, but the Anker Nano proved them wrong, as they can use the product exactly as advertised with two 4K displays at a 60Hz refresh rate without issue. Additionally, Anker offers several other options in different price ranges and for different needs. So if you need additional ports, more USB-C offerings, or anything in between, the company can accommodate those additional needs for its users.

For those on a higher budget, Anker offers its Nano Docking Station, which is effectively a two-in-one hub that acts as a desktop docking station as well as a portable docking station for your laptop when you’re on the go. Normally selling for $149.99, this configuration is ideal for buyers who want a high-performance desktop experience with travel flexibility.

With a dedicated 140W power supply delivering up to 100W of power directly to your laptop, it supports triple-display setups over two HDMI ports and one DisplayPort (up to 4K at 60Hz), as well as Gigabit Ethernet, a 3.5mm audio jack, and multiple USB ports operating at speeds of up to 10Gbps. You can remove the small hub from the dock in half, giving you a lightweight travel hub with dedicated 4K HDMI, SD/TF slots, and USB-A and USB-C data ports.

Amazon customers praise the dock for its hybrid workflow experience, as it allows up to three monitors, wired Ethernet, and audio equipment to be used on a desk, while giving customers the option to simply slip the mini hub into a backpack and avoid other dongles on the way to the office, a trip, etc. The accessory also comes with a three-foot USB-C cable and a 140W power adapter with a five-foot cord to ensure customers can easily place the accessory on their desk.

Moving to Anker’s sub-brands, the eufyCam S4 solves the classic dilemma between choosing a wide-angle overview or a sharp, zoomed-in shot. Priced at $349.99 for one, or $1,399.99 for a four-camera kit, it combines a fixed 4K wide-angle bullet camera with a 2K 360-degree pan-tilt-zoom camera in a single unit, making it perfect for any customer looking for a maintenance-free security camera. It also has a high-output 5.5W removable solar power, that just one hour of direct sunlight per day can keep it powered indefinitely.

Its PTZ ball tracking uses built-in AI to instantly lock on to people up to 50 meters away, automatically zoom in and track their movements while the 130-degree wide lens continues to record the wider scene. With 32GB of built-in storage, which can be expanded to 256GB or built into a HomeBase, users don’t have to worry about subscription fees. Additionally, this camera features dual radar and PIR sensors, colorful warning lights, and a 105 dB siren to actively help prevent intruders.

Amazon customers praise dual-lens tracking, especially because people would have to choose between a wide-lens or telephoto option, which would cause them to either buy two different cameras or miss important details about a possible break-in or multiple suspicious people in their yard. They also praise the solar charging capabilities, ensuring the device is always on, and the fact that a monthly cloud subscription is not required.

When it comes to the audio market, one of the most interesting options is Soundcore’s Space 2 headphones. They were designed for travelers, commuters, and office workers who want a premium listening experience without paying the extra price tag attached to flagship models sold by other companies. For $129.99, these headphones are the upgraded successor to the popular Space One line.

Built with protein leather and slow rebound memory foam ear cushions, the Space 2 headphones minimize clamping fatigue on long flights, while their 40mm dual-layer diaphragm drivers support high-resolution audio in wired mode and the LDAC codec for wireless listening. It also features four-stage active low-frequency noise cancellation and has a battery life of up to 50 hours of playback with ANC enabled and up to 70 hours without ANC. By plugging it in for just five minutes, users can get up to four additional hours of listening time.

Additionally, these earbuds support Bluetooth 6.1, auto-pause wear detection, and a three-microphone AI array for voice calls. Amazon customers praise the Space 2 headphones for their comfortable periods of extended use, strong ANC capabilities, and premium audio features. There’s also a dedicated one-click “Nap Mode” soundscape feature in the Soundcore app, which could help people sleep on a plane. The low price of all its features makes these headphones very popular in the market.

In addition to Anker’s over-ear headphones, Soundcore also makes the Liberty 4 Pro headphones which offer excellent audio capabilities and active noise cancellation for $149.99. With its Adaptive ANC 3.0 system, it uses seven separate sensors, including a dedicated barometric pressure sensor, to recalculate and adapt ambient noise reduction thousands of times per minute. The sound quality of these headphones is powered by an ACAA dual driver architecture with a 10.5mm bass driver and a titanium digital tweeter paired with LDCA Hi-Res Audio wireless transmission, so customers can experience superb audio quality with all their music.

The Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro features a charging case with a built-in OLED display and touch bar that allows users to adjust ANC levels and monitor precise battery percentages directly from the case without opening the app. With 40 hours of total playback and a super-fast charge that delivers four hours of music on a 5-minute charge, these headphones are designed for daily commuters and frequent travelers.

Amazon customers say the ANC capabilities are good enough on flights and trains, and that support for higher codecs makes a difference when listening to their favorite tunes. The charging case’s screen and touch bar are a nice gadget that adds a little something extra to earbuds that would otherwise look like Apple AirPods Pro.

To choose these accessories, we focused on a wide range of offerings that impact people’s daily lives. Some could save lives, like eufy surveillance cameras, while others can improve customers’ daily routines. To narrow down the choices, we focused on BGR staff’s hands-on experience with these products at trade shows, like CES, MWC, and IFA, in addition to real customer reviews on Anker’s page, Amazon, and other third-party marketplaces.

In general, all of these devices have been highly praised by customers for delivering exactly what has been described, with some of them having unique benefits, like the 13-in-1 docking station that can easily function as a separate laptop hub. Anker is one of the biggest accessories brands on the market, and while it’s hard to talk about the company without mentioning its excellent iPhone accessories, which range from adapters, power banks and chargers, it also offers a lot more for laptops, tablets, home and more.