Charging Stations / Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe vs Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8)
Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe vs Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8)
Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8)
A seven-position retractable cable, a display and surge protection in one.
Wins overall by 1.9 points
Quick Verdict
The Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) takes this by a clear 1.9 points. A seven-position retractable cable, a display and surge protection in one. The Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe only makes sense if it wins on a category you care about more than the total.
The Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe and Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) are both closely matched charging Station models, and the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) is $20 cheaper than the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe ($79.99 vs $99.99). On Port Variety, the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) leads (9.5 vs 3.5/10) — mix of USB-C, USB-A and AC outlets. On Output Power, the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) leads (8.0 vs 4.0/10) — total wattage and single-port maximum. On Value, the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) leads (8.5 vs 6.0/10) — ports and wattage relative to price. Overall, the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) scores 8.7/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 6.8/10 for the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe. Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe | Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $79.99 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Type | Charging dock/valet | Power strip with USB |
| Max Total Output | 36 including the supplied power adapter | 100 across USB; AC rating not published |
| USB-C Ports (ports) | 0 | 3✓ |
| USB-A Ports (ports) | 0 | 1✓ |
| AC Outlets | 0 | 3 |
| Wireless Pad | Yes — MagSafe 15W plus a 7.5W rear Qi pad | No |
| Devices at Once (devices) | 3 | 7✓ |
| Apple Watch Charging | Yes at 5W, and it supports the Apple fast charger | No |
| Cables Included | Yes — a 36W power supply, 1.5m cord and international plugs | Yes — a 2.3ft retractable InstaCord USB-C cable with seven lock lengths |
| Surge Protection | No | 300 joules across all three AC outlets |
| Power Sharing | Fixed allocation — 15W phone, 5W watch and 7.5W rear Qi pad. Twelve South advises against substituting a third-party USB-C charger | One USB-C gives 100W. Two gives 67W plus 33W or 50W plus 50W. USB-C plus USB-A gives 88W plus 12W. Three USB-C gives 34W plus 33W plus 33W or 46W plus 27W plus 27W. All four gives 30W plus 28W plus 30W plus 12W |
| Display | None | 1.3 inch LCD |
| Warranty | 18 months | 18 months |
| Colors | Black, Silver | Black, White |
Category Scores
Output Power
The Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 4.0 — a 4.0-point margin on total wattage and single-port maximum. If that is what you are buying for, the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe does not close the gap elsewhere.
Port Variety
The Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 3.5 — a 6.0-point margin on mix of USB-C, USB-A and AC outlets. If that is what you are buying for, the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe does not close the gap elsewhere.
Power Sharing
The Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 6.0 — a 2.0-point margin on how much of the headline wattage survives when several devices are attached. If that is what you are buying for, the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe does not close the gap elsewhere.
Build Quality
The Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe leads clearly here, 9.5 against 8.5 — a 1.0-point margin on materials, heat handling and warranty. If that is what you are buying for, the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Cable Management
The Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 8.5 — 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 Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe does not close the gap elsewhere.
Features
The Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) leads clearly here, 9.0 against 7.0 — a 2.0-point margin on displays, surge protection, wireless pads and extras. If that is what you are buying for, the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe does not close the gap elsewhere.
Design
The Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe leads clearly here, 9.5 against 8.5 — 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 Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 6.0 — a 2.5-point margin on ports and wattage relative to price. If that is what you are buying for, the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe if…
- • Your main use case is bedside.
Choose the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) if…
- • Port Variety matters most to you — the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) scores 9.5/10 here (mix of USB-C, USB-A and AC outlets).
- • Output Power matters most to you — the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) scores 8.0/10 here (total wattage and single-port maximum).
- • Value matters most to you — the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) scores 8.5/10 here (ports and wattage relative to price).
- • Power Sharing matters most to you — the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) scores 8.0/10 here (how much of the headline wattage survives when several devices are attached).
- • Features matters most to you — the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) scores 9.0/10 here (displays, surge protection, wireless pads and extras).
Pros & Cons
Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe
Pros
- +The best-looking charger in this list by some distance — aluminium and leather rather than plastic
- +International plugs included, so it travels
- +A third rear Qi pad for a second phone or earbuds
Cons
- −MagSafe 15W, not Qi2.2 25W
- −No USB ports
- −Twelve South warns against using a third-party power supply, so a lost adapter is a real problem
- −$99.99 for 15W charging is design-led pricing
Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8)
Pros
- +The seven-position retractable cable is the most refined cable solution here, better than Baseus's simple retract
- +A genuine 50W plus 50W two-port split, which is unusually even
- +Seven outputs, a display and surge protection together — the most complete station in this list
- +Anker publishes an exhaustive sharing table
Cons
- −Anker does not publish the AC wattage rating
- −300 joules is modest surge protection
- −$79.99 list, though it routinely sells around $60
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FAQs
Is the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe or Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) 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 Port Variety, the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe or the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8)?+
The Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) scores higher on Port Variety (9.5/10 vs 3.5/10) — mix of USB-C, USB-A and AC outlets.
Which is better for Output Power, the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe or the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8)?+
The Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) scores higher on Output Power (8.0/10 vs 4.0/10) — total wattage and single-port maximum.
Which is better for Value, the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe or the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8)?+
The Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) scores higher on Value (8.5/10 vs 6.0/10) — ports and wattage relative to price.
Which is better for Power Sharing, the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe or the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8)?+
The Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) scores higher on Power Sharing (8.0/10 vs 6.0/10) — how much of the headline wattage survives when several devices are attached.
Is the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe worth the price difference over the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8)?+
The Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) is the cheaper option at $79.99 versus $99.99. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Port Variety.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe is the better fit if you mainly care about bedside. The Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) is the better fit for multi-device or laptop.
What's the warranty on the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe vs the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8)?+
The Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe ships with a 18-month warranty; the Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) 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 Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 100W InstaCord (A91C8) — $79.99
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