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Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station vs Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0)

Best Overall

Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0)

Seven outputs and three AC sockets for $40 — the port-per-dollar winner.

Wins overall by 0.9 points

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Quick Verdict

The Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) is the stronger all-round pick, ahead by 0.9 points. Seven outputs and three AC sockets for $40 — the port-per-dollar winner.

The Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station and Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) are both closely matched charging Station models, and the Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) is $10 cheaper than the Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station ($39.99 vs $49.99). On Build Quality, the Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) leads (8.5 vs 6.5/10) — materials, heat handling and warranty. On Port Variety, the Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) leads (9.0 vs 7.5/10) — mix of USB-C, USB-A and AC outlets. On Output Power, the Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station leads (7.0 vs 6.0/10) — total wattage and single-port maximum. Overall, the Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) scores 7.0/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 6.1/10 for the Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station. Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.

Side-by-Side Comparison

SpecBaseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging StationAnker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0)
Price$49.99$39.99
Release Year20252022
TypeMulti-port desktop chargerPower strip with USB
Max Total Output12067 across USB, 1,875 across AC
USB-C Ports (ports)42
USB-A Ports (ports)22
AC Outlets03
Wireless PadNoNo
Devices at Once (devices)67
Apple Watch ChargingNoNo
Cables IncludedNo — AC cord onlyNo
Surge ProtectionNot applicable — no AC outlets300 joules
Power Sharing65W maximum from a single port and 120W total, but Baseus publishes no per-combination tableTwo USB-C gives 45W plus 20W, or 30W plus 30W. Four USB ports gives 30W plus 20W plus 15W. USB-C never reaches 65W once a second device is attached
DisplayNoneNone
Warranty18 months18 months
ColorsBlackBlack, White, Green

Category Scores

Output PowerTotal wattage and single-port maximum
Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station
7.0
Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0)
6.0
Port VarietyMix of USB-C, USB-A and AC outlets
Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station
7.5
Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0)
9.0
Power SharingHow much of the headline wattage survives when several devices are attached
Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station
5.0
Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0)
6.0
Build QualityMaterials, heat handling and warranty
Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station
6.5
Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0)
8.5
Cable ManagementBuilt-in, retractable or included cables, and how tidy the result is
Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station
3.0
Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0)
4.0
FeaturesDisplays, surge protection, wireless pads and extras
Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station
5.0
Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0)
6.0
DesignFootprint and how it looks on a desk or nightstand
Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station
6.5
Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0)
7.5
ValuePorts and wattage relative to price
Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station
8.5
Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0)
9.0
Output PowerPort VarietyPower SharingBuild QualityCable ManagementFeaturesDesignValue
Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0)

Output Power

The Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station leads clearly here, 7.0 against 6.0 — a 1.0-point margin on total wattage and single-port maximum. If that is what you are buying for, the Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) does not close the gap elsewhere.

Port Variety

The Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) leads clearly here, 9.0 against 7.5 — a 1.5-point margin on mix of USB-C, USB-A and AC outlets. If that is what you are buying for, the Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station does not close the gap elsewhere.

Power Sharing

The Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) leads clearly here, 6.0 against 5.0 — a 1.0-point margin on how much of the headline wattage survives when several devices are attached. If that is what you are buying for, the Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station does not close the gap elsewhere.

Build Quality

The Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 6.5 — a 2.0-point margin on materials, heat handling and warranty. If that is what you are buying for, the Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station does not close the gap elsewhere.

Cable Management

The Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) leads clearly here, 4.0 against 3.0 — a 1.0-point margin on built-in, retractable or included cables, and how tidy the result is. If that is what you are buying for, the Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station does not close the gap elsewhere.

Features

The Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) leads clearly here, 6.0 against 5.0 — a 1.0-point margin on displays, surge protection, wireless pads and extras. If that is what you are buying for, the Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station does not close the gap elsewhere.

Design

The Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) leads clearly here, 7.5 against 6.5 — a 1.0-point margin on footprint and how it looks on a desk or nightstand. If that is what you are buying for, the Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station does not close the gap elsewhere.

Value

The Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) leads clearly here, 9.0 against 8.5 — a 0.5-point margin on ports and wattage relative to price. If that is what you are buying for, the Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station does not close the gap elsewhere.

Best For

Choose the Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station if…

  • Output Power matters most to you — the Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station scores 7.0/10 here (total wattage and single-port maximum).

Choose the Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) if…

  • Build Quality matters most to you — the Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) scores 8.5/10 here (materials, heat handling and warranty).
  • Port Variety matters most to you — the Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) scores 9.0/10 here (mix of USB-C, USB-A and AC outlets).
  • Power Sharing matters most to you — the Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) scores 6.0/10 here (how much of the headline wattage survives when several devices are attached).
  • Cable Management matters most to you — the Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) scores 4.0/10 here (built-in, retractable or included cables, and how tidy the result is).
  • You want to spend less — it's $10 cheaper.

Pros & Cons

Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station

Pros

  • +Six ports and 120W for around $30 street is strong value
  • +Four USB-C ports is more than most rivals
  • +Compact enough for a bedside table

Cons

  • Baseus publishes no power-sharing table, so you cannot know what each port gives with several devices attached
  • No model number on the US Amazon listing
  • No AC outlets
  • No display
  • No cables included

Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0)

Pros

  • +Seven outputs including three AC for $39.99 is the best port-per-dollar here
  • +Anker publishes the full sharing table, which several rivals do not
  • +Flat profile sits neatly behind a monitor
  • +Three colour options

Cons

  • 300 joules is modest surge protection — a quarter of the Baseus PowerCombo's rating
  • USB-C drops to 45W as soon as a second device is attached
  • No cables included
  • No display

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FAQs

Is the Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station or Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) better overall?+

Based on our 8-category scoring, the Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.

Which is better for Build Quality, the Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station or the Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0)?+

The Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) scores higher on Build Quality (8.5/10 vs 6.5/10) — materials, heat handling and warranty.

Which is better for Port Variety, the Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station or the Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0)?+

The Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) scores higher on Port Variety (9.0/10 vs 7.5/10) — mix of USB-C, USB-A and AC outlets.

Which is better for Output Power, the Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station or the Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0)?+

The Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station scores higher on Output Power (7.0/10 vs 6.0/10) — total wattage and single-port maximum.

Which is better for Power Sharing, the Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station or the Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0)?+

The Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) scores higher on Power Sharing (6.0/10 vs 5.0/10) — how much of the headline wattage survives when several devices are attached.

Is the Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station worth the price difference over the Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0)?+

The Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) is the cheaper option at $39.99 versus $49.99. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Build Quality.

Which is better suited to my use case?+

The Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station is the better fit if you mainly care about desk or multi-device. The Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) is the better fit for bedside.

What's the warranty on the Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station vs the Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0)?+

The Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station ships with a 18-month warranty; the Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) ships with a 18-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.

Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+

If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.

Cheaper Option

Anker 525 Charging Station 7-in-1 (A91C0) — $39.99

Premium Option

Baseus 120W 6-in-1 Charging Station — $49.99

Specifications and prices for both products last verified . Scores are calculated from published specifications — see how we compare products.

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