Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Anker vs Shelly
Where Anker and Shelly differ
| Compare |  Anker |  Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15 | €16.90 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 300Higher | 65 |
| Warranty | 1.5 to 2 years | 2 to 5 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US, CA, GB, DE, FR, IT, FI, IS, NO, SE, DK, AU, AE | AU, AT, BE, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GB, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, NZ, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH |
| Largest power bank (mAh) | 27,000 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: GaN chargers (Yes).
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Key differences
- Anker scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Highest continuous output (W) is higher at Anker: 300 vs 65.
- Warranty is higher at Shelly: 2 to 5 years vs 1.5 to 2 years.
- Support channels: only Anker offers Phone.
- Shelly is available in 28 more countries.
- Products: only Anker offers Power bank, Dock, Wireless charger.
- Markets: only Anker offers US, CA, IS.
- Markets: only Shelly offers AT, BE, HR.
Our verdict on each
Anker
Anker is the pick for shoppers who want a single name to cover a whole charging shelf at entry prices of $15. Output reaches 300 W and power banks carry 27,000 mAh, with cover of 1.5 to 2 years running above the 1 median in this group.
Shelly
Shelly keeps charging simple: chargers and cables from €16.90, peak output of 65 watts, and a warranty of 2 to 5 years. It suits phone and tablet buyers who want plain hardware with long cover, and not shoppers who need a power bank or laptop level output from one charger.
Score breakdown
| Area | Anker | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherEntry chargers start at $15, and Anker ranks 16 of 56 on that measure. | 9.5Entry price of €16.90 ranks 21 of 56 brands, under the category's typical €30.68. |
| Offer | 9.5HigherThe range runs charger, power bank and cable with 300 W top output, 27,000 mAh capacity and 1.5 to 2 years cover. | 9.0Gallium nitride chargers, warranty of 2 to 5 years, support on email, chat and help centre, longer cover than the 1 year norm. |
| Trust | 8.7Backed by Anker Innovations Limited, founded 2011 and reachable on email, phone and chat. | Not confirmed |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Anker | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Highest continuous output (W) | 300 | 65 |
| Warranty | 1.5 to 2 years | 2 to 5 years |
Pick Anker if, pick Shelly if
Pick Anker if offer and highest continuous output (w) matter most.
Pick Shelly if warranty matter most.
A third option
BLUETTI has highest continuous output (w) at 5,000, against 300 for Anker and 65 for Shelly.
BLUETTI reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Anker | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Chargers and power banks | 13 of 115 | 15 of 115 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Anker | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Charger, Power bank, Cable, Dock, Wireless chargerCovers more | Charger, Cable |
| Legal entity | Anker Innovations Limited | Shelly Group SE |
| Headquarters | China | Bulgaria |
| Founded | 2011 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Cameras and drones
| Fact | Anker | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Top video resolution | Not confirmed | 1080p |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Anker | Shelly | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest continuous output (W) | 300above the median | 65lowest quarter | 140 |
| Largest power bank (mAh) | 27,000above the median | Not confirmed | 25,000 |
| Warranty | 1.5 to 2 yearsat the median | 2 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 2 |
Median across 52 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Anker
Pros
- The range spans charger, power bank and cable, so a phone cable and a laptop charger come off the same shelf.
- Top output of 300 W clears the 145 median across the group.
- Entry price of $15 lands high up the field on 16 of 56.
Cons
- Output of 300 W sits under the 555 upper quartile of the group, so the largest desktop machines are not the target.
- Availability is listed for US, CA and GB only, so buyers elsewhere depend on shipping.
- Docks and wireless charging sit in charger, power bank and cable but $15 is a single entry point, so costs climb across the shelf.
Shelly
Pros
- Delivery and returns are published for AU, AT and BE, so a buyer can check the market before ordering rather than after.
- The charger line uses gallium nitride, and the range stops at charger and cable so a charger and a cable come from one seller.
- A narrower range than INIU, which lists charger, power bank and cable, or Akkuk.hu, which lists charger, power bank and cable, for shoppers who know what they want.
Cons
- Peak output of 65 watts puts Shelly at rank 49 of 55 brands on output, short of the 555 upper quartile in this category.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, while 47.5% of the brands in this category list a phone line.
- A warranty of 2 to 5 years varies by product, so the cover you get depends on which unit you pick rather than on the brand.
Who each suits
Anker
Who it suits
- Households buying for several device types at once, since the range covers charger, power bank and cable.
- Shoppers in the United States, CA and GB who want support on email, phone and chat in their own market.
- Travellers who need power bank capacity up to 27,000 mAh alongside a 300 W charger.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers chasing the biggest wattage, since 300 W trails the 555 upper quartile of the group.
- Shoppers after a tool battery ecosystem, since DeWalt lists charger only.
- People who want the shortest catalog, since Akkuk.hu keeps its range to charger, power bank and cable.
Shelly
Who it suits
- Shoppers buying a single charger or a spare cable, who want a short range rather than a catalogue to sift.
- Households and small offices that weigh cover length heavily, since the warranty runs 2 to 5 years.
- Phone, tablet, earbud and camera owners who charge within the published delivery markets.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a portable battery beside a wall charger: INIU lists charger, power bank and cable and Akkuk.hu lists charger, power bank and cable, while this range is charger and cable.
- Buyers who want one seller to cover a charger, cables and extra devices: DeWalt lists charger only, and this range is charger and cable, so neither fills that list.
Current offers
Anker
Current offer
Discount code
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Anker | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
8 of 30 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Anker
How much does Anker cost to get started?+
The chargers collection starts at $15. That entry point ranks Anker 16 of 56 on price, so the cheapest units sit toward the cheaper end of this category. Cost rises as you move from a single wall charger up to docks, power banks and wireless pads.
What is the highest power output Anker offers?+
Maximum output across the range is 300 W. That is above the 145 median for the category, while the biggest chargers here push to 555. Anker ranks 18 of 55 on that measure, so it sits in the upper part of the field.
Shelly
How much does a Shelly charger cost to start with?+
Entry sits at €16.90 on the plug and play range, which puts Shelly at rank 21 of 56 brands on starting price. The middle entry price in this category is €30.68, so the opening figure sits at the budget end. The upper quartile reaches €65.33.
Are there recurring fees on top of a Shelly charger?+
The published figure is hardware, not a plan. The range covers charger and cable, entry sits at €16.90, and cover comes as a warranty of 2 to 5 years. Support is included through email, chat and help centre at no listed extra cost. Buyers budgeting over time should weigh the purchase price against the length of that warranty.