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Anker PowerDrive 2 Elite Charger with Lightning vs Anker PowerWave

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Anker PowerDrive 2 Elite Car Charger with Lightning Cable

Anker PowerDrive 2 Elite Car Charger with Lightning Cable

  • 40 g.
  • 24 W rated total output.
  • Connector: attached Lightning lead and one USB-A output.
KSh 3,110In Stock
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Anker PowerWave Magnetic Car Charging Mount

Anker PowerWave Magnetic Car Charging Mount

  • About 80 g.
  • Power: iPhones up to 7.5W.
  • Up to 7.5W for supported iPhone models.
  • Connector: USB-C power input.
  • Design / mounting: vent attachment and adhesive dashboard/centre-panel option.
KSh 5,200Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Anker PowerDrive 2 Elite Car Charger with Lightning Cable if you want a lighter build (40 g).

Weight

Anker PowerDrive 2 Elite Car Charger with Lightning Cable
40 g
Anker PowerWave Magnetic Car Charging Mount
About 80 g

Connector

Anker PowerDrive 2 Elite Car Charger with Lightning Cable
Attached Lightning lead and one USB-A output
Anker PowerWave Magnetic Car Charging Mount
USB-C power input, magnetic wireless charging face

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Anker PowerDrive 2 Elite Car Charger with Lightning Cable

  • Lighter: 40 g (vs about 80 g).
  • Built-in Lightning cable.

Anker PowerWave Magnetic Car Charging Mount

  • 7.5 W wireless charging.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityAnker PowerDrive 2 Elite Car Charger with Lightning CableAnker PowerWave Magnetic Car Charging Mount
Output power5V /4.8ASupported iPhones up to 7.5W
Weight40 gAbout 80 g
ConnectorAttached Lightning lead and one USB-A outputUSB-C power input, magnetic wireless charging face
Input12V or24V DC5V 3A / 9V 2A / 12V 2A through USB-C

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAnker PowerDrive 2 Elite Car Charger with Lightning CableAnker PowerWave Magnetic Car Charging Mount
BrandAnkerAnker
ModelA2214H11A2931HW1

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationAnker PowerDrive 2 Elite Car Charger with Lightning CableAnker PowerWave Magnetic Car Charging Mount
Dimensions63×35×35mmCharging section approximately 84 × 61 × 34mm; mounting hardware excluded
Weight40gCharging section approximately 80g; mounting hardware excluded

Charger

Charger specifications comparison
SpecificationAnker PowerDrive 2 Elite Car Charger with Lightning CableAnker PowerWave Magnetic Car Charging Mount
Brand / ModelAnker; A2214H11Anker; A2931HW1

Power & Charging

Power & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationAnker PowerDrive 2 Elite Car Charger with Lightning CableAnker PowerWave Magnetic Car Charging Mount
Maximum Output5V /4.8A; 24W maximum total—
Input12V or24V DC5V 3A / 9V 2A / 12V 2A through USB-C

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationAnker PowerDrive 2 Elite Car Charger with Lightning CableAnker PowerWave Magnetic Car Charging Mount
ColourBlackBlack/White
ConnectorAttached Lightning lead and one USB-A outputUSB-C power input; magnetic wireless charging face; vehicle adapter sold separately
Power12/24V DC input; 5V4.8A24W total; 2.4A maximum each outputSupported iPhones up to 7.5W; hardware 5W / 7.5W / 10W modes; input 5V 3A / 9V 2A / 12V 2A
Compatible ModelCompatible vehicle accessory sockets; Lightning Apple devices and devices using separate USB-A leadManufacturer-listed iPhone 12 / 13 families; compatible MagSafe case or bare phone; check mounting surface or vent fit

Product details

Product details specifications comparison
SpecificationAnker PowerDrive 2 Elite Car Charger with Lightning CableAnker PowerWave Magnetic Car Charging Mount
OutputsAttached Lightning cable plus one USB-A port—
Per-output limit2.4A maximum per output—
PackageOne car charger with attached Lightning cable; separate USB-A lead not included—
iPhone charging—Up to 7.5W for supported iPhone models
Orientation—Portrait or landscape
Output—5W / 7.5W / 10W hardware modes; supported iPhone charging up to 7.5W
Power supply—Compatible USB-C car charger sold separately
Charging section dimensions—Approximately 84 × 61 × 34mm; mounting hardware excluded
Charging section weight—Approximately 80g; mounting hardware excluded
Operating temperature—−10°C to 40°C; high temperatures reduce charging speed
Package contents—Magnetic mount, fixing clip, 3M dashboard pad, 1.2m USB-C to USB-C cable, operating documentation

Design & Features

Design & Features specifications comparison
SpecificationAnker PowerDrive 2 Elite Car Charger with Lightning CableAnker PowerWave Magnetic Car Charging Mount
Design / Mounting—Vent attachment and adhesive dashboard/centre-panel option; spiral vents excluded
Cooling / Safety—Temperature management and foreign-object detection

Compatibility & Physical

Compatibility & Physical specifications comparison
SpecificationAnker PowerDrive 2 Elite Car Charger with Lightning CableAnker PowerWave Magnetic Car Charging Mount
Compatibility / Notes—Manufacturer-listed iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series; bare phone or compatible MagSafe case

Similarities

  • Both are made by Anker.

In summary

Choose PowerDrive 2 Elite for a lighter build.

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