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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This portable battery outperformed the OtterBox Power Pack 10000, but fell short of the Anker PowerCore 5000. With the 5,000mAh capacity, you no longer just get 1 charge for your smartphone, rather the PowerCore 5000 is capable of charging most smartphones 2 times or over. The nimble portability of the power bank and charging capabilities make this charger one of the most reliable power banks on the market.

Mini power banks follow a certain criterion and the PowerCore accomplishes to follow that criterion by being cylindrical and small so it’s very easy to carry around. You would think that the power bank is quite slippery by just looking at it but that’s not the case. However, we did say “Capable” of recharging the power bank at 5V/2A, because it depends on what wall charger you use. Made for iPhone 12: Works flawlessly with iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.Approximately 30% to 40% of the battery capacity is unable to be used because of efficiency complications that affects all electronic devices.

A capacity of 5,000mAh, the PowerCore is able to charge some smartphones 2 times and maybe even more. Take your standard wall adapter, with a single USB port for charging your smartphone, add two additional ports, a power button, indicator lights, and an internal battery, and you’ll wind up with Anker’s PowerCore Fusion 5000. We split up our testing process into four weighted rating metrics, with the Anker PowerCore II Slim's standings and performance discussed below.

Brands are defined as mobile charging brands if more than 75% of their retail sales are contributed by mobile phone charging products. While this battery doesn't have a ton of extra features, it's ultra portable, performs well, and is affordable. This battery pack also fell slightly short of its manufacturer's claims, which stated that you should be able to get 2. When the Anker PowerCore 5000 charges a device and the device switches off because its battery is fully charged, the power bank will switch off as well.

This portable battery has a stated capacity of 5000 mAh, and we were able to get 3259 mAh or about 65% of this out of the battery when setting the discharge rate at 2 amps. 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. The same button is also used to switch from charging connected devices to charging the pack itself after you’ve unplugged all cables. The PowerCore 5000 has a bit less battery capacity than other heftier power banks but should be more than enough to fully charge most smartphones at least once.We restarted it at a 1 amp discharge rate and got it to run for a few more minutes, but then it completely died. Since 2016, Usman has flourished as an independent tech journalist, reveling in the evaluation of diverse tech gadgets, with a particular fondness for charging technology to ascertain product performance. However, to ensure compatibility and the best possible performance, we strongly recommend using your device’s original (OEM) cable, a third-party certified (MFI) cable, or the included cable. Loading… RatingLet us know what you think about the Anker PowerCore 5000 Portable Charger by leaving a product rating. PowerCore 5000 uses two different high-speed charging technologies, to give you a quick charge, when you need it.