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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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.

This bare-bones charger is super easy to carry, has a solid capacity, and recharges quickly, making it a great option if you need to make sure you can get a few charges out of your battery. In general it can be said that to charge a smartphone or Mp3 player you need 2200-4000mAh, for tablets 5000-8000mAh and for laptops 10400-12000mAh. Although you can easily hold the PowerCore 5000 easily and put it into nearly any bag, the power bank is not so comfortable in a pocket.

This depends on model and capacity, but in general the charging of portable chargers is faster when connected to a power socket than when it is connect to a device through USB. This is why we said that an iPad could charge relatively quick with the PowerCore 5000, because its Output is 2.

PowerCore 5000 uses two different high-speed charging technologies, to give you a quick charge, when you need it.Mini power banks are the categories within the power bank charging space that is receiving the most attention. Besides his journalistic endeavors, he helms the Charger Harbor YouTube channel, where he extends his tech insights to a broader audience. Connect the Anker PowerCore 5000 portable charger to a power source (such as a computer or power outlet) using the supplied Micro USB cable. We ran the entire test again at a 1 amp discharge rate and only got a little more total energy from the battery, with our meter registering a total discharge of 3343 mAh before it died.

We compared the various integrated features on each battery pack, as well as the included warranty and the number of output ports on each portable power pack to determine scores for this metric, with the Anker PowerCore II Slim meriting a 3 out of 10 for its bare-bones design. It’s not been used until now due to having more powerful chargers, but the wife wanted a small one for her bag. When using a portable charger it is best to use it until it is completely depleted and then fully recharge it. When sitting in an airport near an outlet, I can use the Fusion to charge my iPhone or Android device without using any of the internal 5,000mAh (18. This battery pack also fell slightly short of its manufacturer's claims, which stated that you should be able to get 2.

The Anker doesn't have an integrated plug for recharging or any built-in cables for different devices.