Anker's PowerIQ technology helps identify and charge your devices more efficiently.

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Cutting through marketing slogans and tech jargon can feel like a full-time job when you're shopping for gadgets, but it's worth knowing exactly what you're getting with your new electronics. That's especially true of chargers and batteries , where making the wrong choice can leave you without power when you need it or even damage your devices. The PowerIQ label has appeared on Anker chargers for years now, and it's actually worth knowing what it means before picking one up.

Chargers and electronics use multiple different charging standards for delivering and receiving power. You may have seen other terms like QC (Quick Charge) or PD (Power Delivery), depending on which manufacturer's products you're using.…