Customers are delighted by the PowerCore Portable Charger's impressive battery life, convenient USB-C and USB-A ports, and its portability, making it ideal for travel. However, some users find the charger to be somewhat large and heavy. The charger's wattage output was also noted as a potential area for improvement by some customers. Overall, the positive feedback on battery life, connectivity, and portability outweighs concerns about size and weight.
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Cons mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent 2-in-1 charger!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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It meets or exceeds most personal electronics fast charging requirements. There is a 5000mAh battery in case for when you cannot find outlet. Be certain to get high speed charging cable (~which is not included~) so that you are able to use fastest charge settings. Otherwise it will just be a premium wall charger and battery.
... it is a bit large (*but has 5000mAh battery) just not larger than old wall bricks and is same as wart transformer power supply (30W plugged/15W battery). About 1/2 size ps4 controller and same thickness.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Power core fusion
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I like the Power core fusing plugging into the wall or you use it with the wires without the plug. I like that because it easy to carry for traveling. It is nice to see how much power when plugging the iPhone or iPad.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Charger
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Compact and easy to use. Also apple MagSafe wireless charger will work with it
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Usb-c
Cons mentioned:
Wattage
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A very handy gadget in its day…
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This was a handy very valuable gadget to have in its day but has since been replaced with faster, smaller, and multi-purpose, aio competitors. The upgraded version with higher wattage output, USB-C ports, and smaller size version is probably no doubt very nice; however, likely with a pricey tag just as this model was rather expensive when i bought mine and my husbands years ago. What i will say I was not impressed with was the performance even full charge was not enough to charge your phone fully more than once and was quite slow but having the convenience of a wall plug that can store up energy and use in a pinch has been able to save me more than I ever thought id need. Still, even now, its not powerful even plugged into power as a wall plug to charge a Macbook Pro or even an older Air (i have an attachment for the MBA for usb-c to magsafe for older MBA models that can plug into a usb-c to c or A to C cable to plug into this). It doesnt pack enough output wattage reqd for macbook to charge and doesnt even recognize its on charge because how low wattage this thing is capable of. So, for a phone or low wattage device like vapes or like devices, this is great. But wont be able to charge up any power hungry machines like laptops and macbooks im afraid. And , a portable power supply powerful enough to do so is gonna cost you around $50 minimal.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Short charge life
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The charger is compact, however, it only gives 1...maybe 1.5 full charges on my cell phone before I have to plug it in and charge it.
I only had 14 days to return which is nearly not enough time to get a full test, especially if it is being tested to it's full capacity. I traveled with it and still needed to charge it for a 2 hr layover.
I also purchased a cord, but it was Type C to Type C, which I also didn't realized until it was time to use it. Luckily I still had an extra spider type charger that I was able to use.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Anker Team
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We are sorry to hear you are having this experience. Can you give us a call so we can look further into this with you? 800-988-7973
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Usb-c
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this, new essential item
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This has ended up being a godsend! A brick with a built in plug and 2 USB ports!!! I don't travel without it. And the battery life is amazing, it lasts a long time. Also, I thought I would never make use of the charger it came with, but it was perfect when I was traveling in another country and my adapter didn't work. I could charge this it in the one USB port in the hotel room while charger other devices on the brick.
Totally recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Build quality, Charging speed
Cons mentioned:
Size, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice combination wall plug and portable battery
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I like this combo, because it means I don't have to carry two separate things in my computer bag (wall charger and portable battery). The wall plug for my Pixelbook is already kind of big and bulky, so the size of this Anker charger isn't much different (although it is heavier, owing to the built-in battery). The dual output is another advantage over the Pixelbook charger. Charging is fast, and build quality is typically excellent from Anker.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Cons mentioned:
Size, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Large but fantastic!!!
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This is my second Anker portable battery bank and I remain a huge fan of their products! Although this specific product is a little on the large size, it makes up for that with its features. I am able to get multiple charges on my iPhone and Nintendo Switch with one charge. The pass through USB ports are a nice addition for when the bank is charging itself.
The only con I can think of is that the bank is a little on the heavy side. I have older wall outlets and it like to pull away from the wall when charging. Obviously this isn't an issue at all if you plug it into a power strip or charge it via USB.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Anker Team
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Thank you for telling the world about how this product works for you! Your sharing your story helps others know what to expect from this device, which is more valuable than the few pictures and words we ourselves can say about it. Knowing how it performs in real-life situations is what really matters, so thanks again. We promise to keep producing products you can depend on!
Remember your device comes with an 18-month warranty. Anytime you need help, please feel free to contact us via [email protected] or call us at +1 (800) 988 7973. We are more than happy to assist you further.
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Usb-c
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I was planning on using this as a portable psu
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this with the intent of using it as a portable psu for raspberry pis, which it works very well as, but I will undoubtedly be using this as a backup battery for a number of other devices. It really holds a charge and it can work as a wall charger as well as charging itself while providing power for whatever you plug into it. I've still gotta get usb to usb c cable just to test if it will fast charge my pixel. Either way it's an affordable and versatile charging pack.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Build quality, Charging speed, Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
portable charger
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
well made unit....easy to use....can charge 2 devices at the same time.....attractive finish.....comes with travel pouch
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Build quality, Charging speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Anker portable charger
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The portable battery will fully charge either an iPhone or laptop within 1.5 to 2 hours. It has a nice glossy black finish. The power button has an indicator light that will tell you when the charger is fully charged. Nice solid, quality product for the price. The plug also folds into the charger so it doesn't stick out when you are not using it. It can be used either plugged into an electrical outlet or not.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Usb-c
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Portable battery
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This portable battery works fantastic at extending battery life. It allows has a usb a port so you can charge two devices when pulled into an outlet. I used it to extend battery life on an iPhone while using GPS. Very worth the purchase.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Anker Team
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Thank you for telling the world about how this product works for you! Your sharing your story helps others know what to expect from this device, which is more valuable than the few pictures and words we ourselves can say about it. Knowing how it performs in real-life situations is what really matters, so thanks again. We promise to keep producing products you can depend on!
Remember your device comes with an 18-month warranty. Anytime you need help, please feel free to contact us via [email protected] or call us at +1 (800) 988 7973. We are more than happy to assist you further.
Pros mentioned:
Charging speed, Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Get it, you won’t regret it!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent charger. I use it for all of my Apple products. Especially for my iPad Pro. I find it charges even quicker than the original Apple USB-C block. I love the portability of it and the plug in / hideaway feature.
Got it on DOTD, my only regret is I should’ve bought more!
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Usb-c
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very useful
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a fantastically useful thing. For not much more than the price of a standard wall charger, you get something that also has a built-in battery pack with enough juice to top up your phone on the go when you're away from an outlet. It's worked great for me.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Build quality, Charging speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid Buy
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This Power Brick has come in handy a few times during my short time of ownership. Nonetheless it's worth every penny and has the build quality to match. It's also handy you can charge two items and charge the power pack all at the same time.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Size, Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Bulky, a little heavy
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It is a little heavy and bulky for a 5,000mAh battery portable bank. I return it as soon as I get it.
It is a nice concept when it comes to a combination of portable bank and wall charger. But, as wall charger, it is too bulky. As a portable bank, it is too heavy for a 5,000mAh capacity.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Charging speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good so far
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Used it on a short trip, so nothing to say for its long-term charging; however, it is a great charger. Plus, it has its functionality as a stand-alone battery when no power plug is available.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Charging speed
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best so far
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fast charging. I love everything about this charge and the power bank helps on the on. Just work on the weight, is heavy. Will buy again.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Charging speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Travel Charger ever
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
ok this is clutch. I am using it as a travel charger for my Macbook Air M1 2021 model and Samsung S21 Ultra. Both require a powerful brick the computer requires 30w and the other needs 10w for fast charge. So this charger can handle both at the same time. Best of all I did not notice it is also a portable battery. So this charger comes in very handy for travel especially if you have limited space in your backpack. I got it for 55 on clearance so I guess the price was fair especially compared to expensive apple accessories. This is definitely a winning combination and I cant recommend it enough.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Charging speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quickly charges phone and it's portable!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this because I was tired of not have a fast portable charger (above 10 Watts). I've also got an iPhone 8 Plus so it's a few years old. It can charge from below 10% to above 60% in about 30 minutes. I've also tested it with a completely dead phone and it can get you to 80% in an hour. Overall, for the price & performance it was worth the investment.
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