These are stylishly done, but they aren’t as clear and easy to see as the bright row of lights on my PowerCore 20100. It isn't terribly impressive when it comes to portability or convenience features and takes a long time to recharge.

But despite this, it is at least an indication of the power left on it, which is essential if you are using it to power a camera with.Certified Safe: Anker’s MultiProtect safety system ensures complete protection for you and your devices. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable).

Some of the advantages of the Anker PowerCore power banks include high voltage protection, current regulation, and temperature control. But Anker are a very dependable brand, and the performance I have had long term out of my existing PowerCore has been faultless. What You Get: Anker 525 Power Bank (PowerCore 20K) / PowerCore Essential 20000 PD, USB-A to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable, travel pouch, welcome guide, and our worry-free 18-month warranty.A single round power button resides at one end, and this has four tiny LEDs embedded in it to indicate the capacity that is left.

inches making it on par in terms of footprint with a lot of smartphones, although clearly it is a lot thicker, as you’d expect. Ultra-High cell Capacity: The massive 20, 000mAh cell capacity provides more than 5 and a half charges for iPhone XS, more than 4 full charges for Samsung Galaxy S10, and over 2 and a half charges for iPad mini 5.Unfortunately, the Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 scored quite close to the bottom of the pack in our overall ranking of portable chargers. It feels quite a bit larger than a smartphone and is noticeably less comfortable to carry than a smaller 10,000 milliamp-hour model, making the PowerCore Essential more suited for carrying in a backpack or purse. The newer one has USB-C/PD which might mean it'll charge my devices faster, but are these differences worth the 67% markup?

Regrettably, the Anker PowerCore Essential is on the heftier side, leading to a lackluster score in this metric. By continuing to browse, you agree to our use of cookies and our sharing of information about your interactions on our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners. I’m better off getting the PowerCore Speed 20100 PD but I’m waiting for a Slim improvement (unless its competition comes out first). We did this with two separate tests, one looking at how many times each battery could charge a specific device and the other looking at the max discharge rate using a simulated load and our best multimeter. I bought this about a month ago, and have done some sanity checks on how it performs prior to using it in anger.The USB-C port supports both input and output, so now you can charge your devices, and recharge your PowerCore at high speed. Mobile phone charging products include chargers, wireless chargers, power banks, and charging cables, and these accessories can also be used for other consumer electronics devices. They'll probably be used to charge my phone (Oneplus 7 Pro) and Switch primarily, and potentially a Quest 2 (or 3?