5 Stores You Might Not Realize Sell Anker Gadgets

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Anker offers numerous kinds of tech in its product lineup, including devices like portable power stations, solar panels, wireless headphones, wireless speakers, and multi-device wireless chargers. But the company has become recognizable by the masses because of its power-up gadgets and accessories everyone may want to keep around the house. These include smaller gadgets like wall chargers, USB-C cables, and power banks, all of which can make keeping a mobile device charged up a little more convenient. Through such accessories, both Android and Apple users have gotten to know the brand, and many even turn to Anker in place of first-party accessories.

Major online retailers like Amazon are obvious outlets when in search of Anker products. For those who don’t want to wait out delivery times, though, large brick-and-mortar retailers like Walmart, Sam’s Club, Target, and Costco all keep Anker products in their inventories. But these aren’t the only physical outlets that carry Anker products, and some of the alternatives can make tracking down a specific product a little more convenient to do in person. Whether you have an upcoming camping trip that needs some accompanying tech, a phone that needs a replacement cable while you’re out on the road, or a failed wall charger that needs replacing quickly, there are numerous stores you might not realize sell Anker gadgets.

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The corner pharmacy may not immediately seem like the kind of place to drop by for electronics and other gadgets, but CVS carries a number of Anker products people put to use on a daily basis. The pharmacy has more than 9,000 locations across the United States, making it the largest retail pharmacy in the country and, in many areas, a convenient place to pick up an Anker cable or power bank. CVS even carries some Belkin accessories, as well.

But on the Anker side, CVS has no shortage of charging cables to choose from. Its online inventory shows everything from USB-C-to-USB-C cables for around the house to power banks that can keep devices charged up on the go. CVS also makes a great retail outlet for anybody who may bump into failed cables or power bricks while traveling, as it has a pretty wide inventory of Anker charging accessories, including a USB-C car charger that plugs into a vehicle’s lighter outlet.

Inventory, of course, is going to be different with each store. In many cases, Anker products can be purchased through the CVS website and picked up at the nearest location the same day. Whether you go that route or happen to be passing by a CVS while in need of some accessories to keep a device charged up, the pharmacy could be a more convenient option than any of the larger big-box retailers.

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Well-known among road trippers, truck drivers, and travelers in need of a place to stretch their legs, Love’s is a highway staple in 42 states. It has nearly 700 locations across the United States and provides 24-hour access to various amenities, including gas, a quick meal, sit-down restaurants, and even showers in some locations. But Love’s also seeks to provide motorists with just about anything they may need while on the road, and that inventory includes Anker products at at least some locations.

You can pick up everything from local novelty items to clothing during a highway layover at Love’s, but its Mobile to Go Zone is where you’ll find electronics gadgets and accessories. Because Love’s locations are positioned along highways across the country, it can be difficult to determine inventory specifics without actually stepping into one. But with motorists and truck drivers being its customer base, you can be nearly certain to find accessories like charging cables, charging bricks, power banks, and perhaps even sets of earbuds.

Anker doesn’t disclose which of its specific products are available at Love’s, but it’s possible some Anker travel gadgets for road trips are among them. Even more likely are the aforementioned charging accessories. And with Anker making some USB-C cables that outshine even Apple in price and quality, Love’s may have some premium options to choose from for those who run into charging issues while on the road.

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With more than 2,300 locations across North America, Home Depot is a suburban go-to for all kinds of projects around the house. Because of its positioning as a hardware store, though, it’s another retailer most may not think of when they’re shopping for tech gadgets. While it does have a number of finds to add to your smart home gadget collection, Home Depot also carries a large variety of Anker products. Among them are more basic charging accessories, similar to what you’d find at CVS and Love’s.

But Home Depot carries even more specialized Anker products, as well. In its online inventory are some of Anker’s portable power stations, as well as expansion batteries and solar panels that can be paired with such products. The Anker Solix C1000X Gen2 is popular among RVers and those looking to keep devices powered while out in the great outdoors. Home Depot carries that model alongside a wide range of other Anker power stations that can act as backup generators around the house.

As is going to be the case for most retailers, whether or not an Anker product is immediately available to purchase at your nearest Home Depot will differ from one area to another. While the more specialized Anker gadgets won’t necessarily be in stock for in-person purchases at every location, Home Depot does offer in-store pickup for a number of them, as well as at-home delivery for all of them.

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Hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts know REI as the place to go for just about any kind of outdoor gear. While much of that equipment is available online, REI has a massive amount of in-store inventory to serve interests that range from camping to cycling, and from rock climbing to kayaking. But there are several Anker accessories made for the outdoors, and REI is a place to stop by for some of those, as well. With mobile devices and wearable tech becoming more and more a part of people’s fitness routines, gadgets like power banks are more of a necessity than ever.

But similar to Home Depot, REI’s inventory of Anker gadgets is tailored to its customer base. While the retailer does carry a range of power banks and other charging accessories, REI also provides its customers with options that deliver some audio for their outdoor adventures. Soundcore is Anker’s brand of audio products, and REI has both in-ear and over-ear headphone options available. Also available are some wireless Bluetooth speakers, and all of these audio gadgets are available to pick up in-store at various REI locations.

While the brand is well-known across the country, REI is a more specialized retailer than some of the others that carry Anker gadgets, with just 193 stores across the United States. These may be a little more difficult to track down for those in need of a short trip to pick up a USB-C cable or wall charger, but REI is a solid alternative to retailers like Best Buy or Walmart if you want to see what’s available for an outdoor excursion.

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Anker products are a somewhat natural pairing for Apple products, and several Anker gadgets are available to purchase at the Apple Store. In the Apple Online Store, an Anker MagGo power bank for iPhones is available, as is a multi-device wireless charger that can power up an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and AirPods with a wireless charging case. Also available are some Anker gadgets that are exclusive to the Apple Store.

Several wall chargers are among the Anker gadgets available only at Apple, including a 50-watt charger with two ports, a 70-watt charger with three ports, and a 150-watt charger with four ports. Anker even has a desktop charger that’s exclusive to the Apple Store. It’s capable of pushing 240 watts of power across four devices at once. It has fast-charging gallium nitride (GaN) technology and ActiveShield 2.0 to protect against overheating.

Each of these Anker gadgets may be available to purchase in one of Apple’s 269 U.S. locations, but for those who don’t want to risk arriving only to find a specific item is out of stock, Apple also allows online purchases to be picked up in-store. Time until pickup will vary by location, though many of these Anker gadgets are available for same-day pickup. Apple also offers fast delivery on most of its products, with next-day options available for the Anker products it sells.