Anker Power Bank, PowerCore 5000 mAh Portable Charger, External Battery Power Bank, Compact Mobile Phone Charger with Power IQ, Compatible with iPhone XS Max/XR/XS/X/8/8 Plus, iPad, Galaxy and More

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Note: This review is part of our roundup of portable power banks.Go there for details on competing products and our testing methods.

The Ultimate 2-in-1 Charger: Combining a 5, 000mAh portable charger and powerful dual-port wall charger into a single compact device, PowerCore III Fusion 5K lets you stay powered anywhere. The PowerCore 5000 power bank holds a strong grip that won’t easily slip from your hand, and it’s a great design choice for a power bank that is meant to be held in the hands most of the time. For example, if you’re out playing Pokemon GO, then this power bank is ideal.

Yes, with most portable chargers the small light blinks while charging. Often the light will remain lit constantly when the charging cycle is complete. All documentation currently available on shortmanual.com has been created with love and care. Should you have discovered any faults or errors, please get in touch with us.

The Output USB connectors hold onto a charging cable with great grip, which means that moving the power bank won’t make the cable fall out. It will need a recalibration. Discharge it fully then charge fully. You only need to do this very rarely. People want a portable charger that takes portability and power to its limits and it makes sense. It’s awesome to have a charger on the go and have the fast charging of a wall charger with it. The build of the power bank is outstanding with a hard plastic shell and charging components that provide a trustworthy user experience.The body of the power bank is plastic with a smooth finish. You would think that the power bank is quite slippery by just looking at it but that’s not the case. There are 3 White LED light indicators that show the capacity of the power bank and when they’re on, the power bank looks even more aesthetic. The weight of the PowerCore 5000 isn’t really a concern. Weighing in at about 5 ounces, it’s heavier than most Mini power bank but it isn’t so heavy that it’ll cause substantial damage if it’s dropped, and it won’t tire you out by simply holding it. Other than the bigger size, the power bank does an all around a great job with its design. The Input and Output ports are on a single side and are clearly labeled.

Connect the Anker PowerCore 5000 portable charger to a power source (such as a computer or power outlet) using the supplied Micro USB cable. Step 2Mini power banks tend to be the most reliable type of power banks because of their objective purpose; they’re able to provide an optimal user experience that nearly anyone can rely on.

However, as small as the power bank is, it’s still bigger than Anker’s premiere PowerCore+ Mini and other small power banks like the Tylt 3,200 power bank.

Can the user replace the internal battery when it wears out after many charging cycles? Is it a 18650 Li-ion, or something else? The charging speeds of the Output and Input are fast at 5V/2.0A, which is one Amp faster than most small power banks. The Anker Power Core 5000 provides speedy charging using one Power IQ USB and Voltage boost technologies. The PowerCore 5000 is a Mini power bank that is opening new doors to the small-sized portable charger category. If you know about the PowerCore+Mini or if you’ve read our post about What’s the Best Capacity for a Power Bank, then you know that Mini power banks hold a lot of capabilities when it comes to power capacity and charging speed.