Tiny yet powerful, the best budget USB charger we tested is now even cheaper

<p>Anker 511 Nano 3 is the kind of charger you’ll want a few of, and for $15.99, you can afford to stock up</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter-us/2026/jun/24/eero-6-mesh-wifi-router-sale">This clever router fixed my spotty home wifi – and it’s currently on sale</a></p></li></ul><p>A beefy USB charger with half a dozen ports can be great for charging your laptop, phone and even <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/mar/20/best-bike-lights-us">USB bike light</a> all at once, but the real heroes are the pocketable chargers small enough to always be around when you need them. That’s where the Anker 511 Nano 3 fits in.</p><p>When I <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter-us/2026/apr/05/best-usb-chargers">tested 22 different USB chargers</a> to find the best, this little charger easily took the crown for best budget charger thanks to its strong power delivery, compact size and a very hard-to-beat everyday price. That price just got better, though, with a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter-us/2026/jun/23/best-prime-day-deals-sales-2026">seasonal deal</a> bringing it down from its usual $19.99 to $15.99.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter-us/2026/jun/25/anker-511-nano-3-usb-charger-prime-day-sale-deal">Continue reading...</a>