Anker PowerCore Solar 20000, 18W USB-C Power Bank 20,000 mAh with Dual Ports, Flashlight, IP65 Splash Proof and Dustproof for Outdoor Activities, Compatible with Smartphones and Other Devices
Model Number: A1650
PowerCore Solar 20000
The High-Capacity Solar-Powered Portable Charger
To Infinity…
Through water, dust, or rain, this portable charger handles anything. Go camping, fishing, hunting, or anything else you can imagine; with a full charge for your phone onboard.
Wide Compatibility
Whether you have an iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, or 12 Pro Max, PowerCore connects and charges at up to 18W—an optimized charge from the power of the sun.
Instant Upgrade
No matter what you’re using, Anker’s built-in PowerIQ technology tanks up your devices at speeds of up to 18W. Just plug in your USB-C cable around the campfire, and watch your battery % shoot right up.
This Little Light of Mine
Need to light the way back to camp? A soft illumination for the table? Emergency light in the worst conditions? PowerCore has it all. With 3 high-intensity light modes, PowerCore keeps you illuminated.
Compatibility:
iPhone 8 / 8 Plus / X / Xs / Xs Max / XR / 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max / 12 / 12 Pro
Samsung S10 / S10+/ S10e / S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra / Note10 / Note10+
Google Pixel 3 / Pixel 3XL / Pixel 4 / Pixel 4XL
iPad Pro 12.9“ 2018 /11” 2020 / Pro 12.9“ 2020
Nintendo Switch
Specs：
Capacity: 20,000mAh 3.8V / 76Wh
USB-C Input: 5V⎓3A / 9V⎓2A (18W Max)
USB-A Output: 5V⎓2.4A (12W Max)
USB-C Output: 5V⎓3A / 9V⎓2A (18W Max)
Notes：
1. Solar charging is subject to sunlight intensity and panel conversion rate, so it may take several days to recharge PowerCore. We recommend recharging PowerCore to 100% before traveling.
2. To charge your smartwatch, Bluetooth earphones, or other low-power accessories, please press the power button twice to activate trickle-charging mode.
3. Using the flashlight:
- Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to turn the flashlight on or off.
- Press once to toggle between low brightness, full brightness, and SOS modes.
4. PowerCore Solar 20000 can charge devices while solar recharging simultaneously. Pass-through charging is not supported while PowerCore recharges via the USB-C port.
| Dimensions: | 17.48 x 8.78 x 3.03 cm; 467.2 Grams |
| Model: | A1650011 |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacture: | Anker |
This product is easy to use and works as advertised. It will charge an iPhone 13 several times. It is durable and charged in partial sunlight and full sunlight.
This product is easy to use and works as advertised. It will charge an iPhone 13 several times. It is durable and charged in partial sunlight and full sunlight.
Eine Woche Camping supiii
Wir waren eine Woche mit dem Camper unterwegs und die powerbank war perfekt da ich nur das usb c Kabel fr mein iPhone dabei hatte, somit habe ich das locker 3 mal ber die powerbank laden knnen und wre dann der Fahrt die powerbank wieder laden knnen. 8 Tage Urlaubs und mir ging nie der strom aus 🙂
Grande y solido: bien construido
El problema que tengo es que lo he dejado al sol tres das seguidos y no sube ni un punto de carga
Liked it very much. Easy to use, charging is great.
Liked it very much. Easy to use, charging is great.
No complaints. Solar panel is an emergency backup, expect it to take weeks to charge that way and best use is a means of getting 3-5% phone battery charge or however much is necessary for an emergency phone call, etc.
No complaints. Solar panel is an emergency backup, expect it to take weeks to charge that way and best use is a means of getting 3-5% phone battery charge or however much is necessary for an emergency phone call, etc.
I’ll admit that it is the first battery pack I’ve had in years, however it’s superb for my uses. I’m in construction. This big guy has seen its fare share of bruises, and it still works perfectly. Its able to charge my phone almost 6 times in one full charge. The only thing about this that may be a gimmick is the solar. It would be great in an emergency, but otherwise it shows no application for day to day utilization. If you just needed to get your phone to turn on long enough to make a phone call for help, it would come in handy, but not for much else. I’d rather have it and not need it, though.
I’ll admit that it is the first battery pack I’ve had in years, however it’s superb for my uses. I’m in construction. This big guy has seen its fare share of bruises, and it still works perfectly. Its able to charge my phone almost 6 times in one full charge. The only thing about this that may be a gimmick is the solar. It would be great in an emergency, but otherwise it shows no application for day to day utilization. If you just needed to get your phone to turn on long enough to make a phone call for help, it would come in handy, but not for much else. I’d rather have it and not need it, though.
It has some weight to it, but big batteries tend to have that, I wish there was a spot for the cable but I just use a wrist band. 3x, 4x charge your phone so you have days of power, yes I would have like more ports to charge, but it wouldn't be as portable, nor as light, this is perfect for your bag. Bigger ones perfect for your car. If I'm at the beach, or the park, or the forest or mountain, or suburbs or the city, wherever I can find sun light I can charge this power bank, super durable, I can believe the water proof with the tight cover for the sockets. Small enough to fit in your pocket, with this there is no fear, not even the dark as it has a flashlight option. This should be your first power bank, large ones second and a solar power station last.
It has some weight to it, but big batteries tend to have that, I wish there was a spot for the cable but I just use a wrist band. 3x, 4x charge your phone so you have days of power, yes I would have like more ports to charge, but it wouldn’t be as portable, nor as light, this is perfect for your bag. Bigger ones perfect for your car. If I’m at the beach, or the park, or the forest or mountain, or suburbs or the city, wherever I can find sun light I can charge this power bank, super durable, I can believe the water proof with the tight cover for the sockets. Small enough to fit in your pocket, with this there is no fear, not even the dark as it has a flashlight option. This should be your first power bank, large ones second and a solar power station last.
Don't leave home without it!
This is a great battery pack. I carry it with me most days in my bag. It is heavy, so sometimes it doesn’t make sense. You can charge two things on it. It has a great battery life. It also is very good at holding its store of power for when you really need it.
I’m sure they’ll be able to make these lighter soon, and I would upgrade to a lighter one, but I wouldn’t buy another brand of this product. By far the best one I’ve used so far.
It takes ages to charge up on mains
I got this to take when travelling and its good. It lasts for days. I’ve not had much luck charging in the sun as we’ve not had much so far. Charging this brick takes a long time. I put to charge before I go to bed and it’s finally full on the second night. It’s solid, not light, but looks like it’ll last.
I couldn’t get the unit to charge off the usb at first but was then helped by Anker who informed me you have to use one of their wall adapters in order for it to work. Excellent customer service on the part of Anker. Torch is brilliant and comes on on the lower setting first, which is good as this conserves the battery inside more, but with the next setting being full blast and then s.o.s. mode, I have no doubt that these would also come in handy if needed. Overall, the unit is very solidly built and you can feel the quality when you first pick it up. Even the plug covering the sockets stays in SO well. There hasn’t been enough sun as yet to allow the solar panel to work, but it even tells you when it’s getting too hot as well! I understand the solar panel is more used to maintain the charge while it charges another device as it would be very slow to recharge the unit if relied on, on it’s own.
Nice backup battery!!
Love this product! Charged my phone 6 x’s with no problems always on the go
When not in useI charge it in the sunaloha
That being said they DO work, just very slowly. Haven't encountered a problem with this device, everything works as Intended. I love it.
That being said they DO work, just very slowly. Haven’t encountered a problem with this device, everything works as Intended. I love it.
Used this on a recent road trip. We had 5 phones constantly using the charger and it lasted the whole 5 days without recharging. The solar option really makes a difference.
Used this on a recent road trip. We had 5 phones constantly using the charger and it lasted the whole 5 days without recharging. The solar option really makes a difference.
Bought this as a charger, the solar portion is just an added benefit. In my opinion Anker makes the best quality chargers out there.
Bought this as a charger, the solar portion is just an added benefit. In my opinion Anker makes the best quality chargers out there.
Solid high capacity power bank with extra solar panel charging option, if it works.
The power bank is nicely packaged and very well built. Instructions are awful and there is no battery status indicator (or at least I cannot find a way to display it) unless you are charging the unit.
Capacity claims seem accurate (I did a discharge test) and charging is slow but works well. We live in Texas and I have not been able to get the solar charging indicators to come on, so I cannot verify how long it takes to charge using the solar panel. However it warns that this could takes days for a discharged unit (or, again, I think that is what it says).
This is a very reasonably priced, well made, high capacity power bank but has awful instructions and the lack of a status indicator when discharging seems to be a shortcoming which makes it less useful.
Recommended (especially at the discount price).
Alta capacidad y resistencia
La fabricacin es slida y la proteccin de goma es muy buena, adems de que la capacidad de es muy buena. La placa solar funciona, pero hay que tener en cuenta que con ese tamao es muy limitada: necesitas buen sol y muchas horas para cargar una parte, as que hay que tener en cuenta que no sirve para estar cargando continuamente otros dispositivos sino para mantenerlos en un funcionamiento mnimo (o agotars la batera interna muy rpido y no dar tiempo a que se vaya recargando).
I highly recommend one for every home! Hands down superior to the rest I've tried!
I highly recommend one for every home! Hands down superior to the rest I’ve tried!
Awesome product works as should, perfect for hiking, bigger than most portable chargers of the same amps but that’s to be expected for it being sola
Awesome product works as should, perfect for hiking, bigger than most portable chargers of the same amps but that’s to be expected for it being sola
I have been an Anker user for years. This was an excellent purchase. I can keep wife’s iPhone and mine charged for entire day of outdoor travel. It does have a little heft to it but that’s the trade off for staying “connected” to the InterWeb.
While this unit only has one USB port and a single USB-C charging connection, it's proven it's worth dozens of times over during the few months that I have owned it. I would have also liked a micro-USB connection and a second USB port, but I wonder how those would have impacted this battery pack's performance. (Sorry, I'm not an electrical engineer - would multiple ports generate too much heat? Incidentally, this item does feature a simple overheat indicator if your solar charging is too aggressive.) Whether you're plugged into an AC outlet to recharge or relying on the capable solar panel, it takes a while to get a full charge, but once achieved, that's where this Anker product really shines (literally & figuratively). The end has three LEDs which together feature high, low, or 3-flash signal settings, lighting up a campsite, roadside tire change, or indoor living space with a wide-area radiant glow. I can easily charge two Anker flashlights, an iPad/Kindle, a Bluetooth headset and a smartphone, with plenty of power left in reserve for more phone recharging and the ever-present solar panel always willing to contribute more. A couple of anchor points on the outer casing would be a welcome addition to allow for attachment to a pack or dashboard with more than a built-in lanyard. In the end, this is a solid investment in mobile power. It could benefit from a couple small improvements, but really the only drawback I foresee is weight - don't pack this for your ultralight backpacking adventure! If you're on the fence about this one, take a chance - Anker has made a great one and you'll find it worth the price! FWIW, save it to your shopping cart and wait for a sale price update, perhaps during Cyber Monday or Amazon Days. Got a great deal this way!
While this unit only has one USB port and a single USB-C charging connection, it’s proven it’s worth dozens of times over during the few months that I have owned it. I would have also liked a micro-USB connection and a second USB port, but I wonder how those would have impacted this battery pack’s performance. (Sorry, I’m not an electrical engineer – would multiple ports generate too much heat? Incidentally, this item does feature a simple overheat indicator if your solar charging is too aggressive.) Whether you’re plugged into an AC outlet to recharge or relying on the capable solar panel, it takes a while to get a full charge, but once achieved, that’s where this Anker product really shines (literally & figuratively). The end has three LEDs which together feature high, low, or 3-flash signal settings, lighting up a campsite, roadside tire change, or indoor living space with a wide-area radiant glow. I can easily charge two Anker flashlights, an iPad/Kindle, a Bluetooth headset and a smartphone, with plenty of power left in reserve for more phone recharging and the ever-present solar panel always willing to contribute more. A couple of anchor points on the outer casing would be a welcome addition to allow for attachment to a pack or dashboard with more than a built-in lanyard. In the end, this is a solid investment in mobile power. It could benefit from a couple small improvements, but really the only drawback I foresee is weight – don’t pack this for your ultralight backpacking adventure! If you’re on the fence about this one, take a chance – Anker has made a great one and you’ll find it worth the price! FWIW, save it to your shopping cart and wait for a sale price update, perhaps during Cyber Monday or Amazon Days. Got a great deal this way!
Purchased for a camping trip. And did exactly as required. Fully charged on the mains before leaving to away and came back with half a of the power bank left. Super useful for topping the phone up, and the bank trickle charged during while I was out and about. The only minor gripes would be the instruction manual is too small to read. And I thought you top up via the USB-A, but it has to be done through the USB-C. So had to purchase a mains to USB-C to do this so an inclusion of a mains adapter in the pack would have more helpful than just the USB-C cable.
Wish it had one more USB port but great other wise
Wish it had one more USB port but great other wise
Plenty of juice for charging your devices and built like small tank. Solar charging takes days literally, I am not even sure how many. Not even worth trying, you need to keep getting it into the shade as it will overheat.
Plenty of juice for charging your devices and built like small tank. Solar charging takes days literally, I am not even sure how many. Not even worth trying, you need to keep getting it into the shade as it will overheat.
Charges my phone as many times as advertised, this is a large package to those of you wondering. It feels quality made and was all I was looking for in an external power source!
Charges my phone as many times as advertised, this is a large package to those of you wondering. It feels quality made and was all I was looking for in an external power source!
The coming eco crisis requires solar energy. So, here we are!
The coming eco crisis requires solar energy. So, here we are!
Lasts a LONG time
I use this for camping recharging my phone. So far it’s a great buy. I have to say though, if you are an ultralight hiker or do a lot of long distance backpacking it’s quite heavy – the only reason for 4/5 portability.
I haven’t ever tried to charge it just using the solar function, but when camping I do set it out in the sun when we get to a site. Overall I’m happy with it, but if I was going to buy another I would probably go lighter.
The quality and battery life is superb. We use it for the beach, and it keeps up with all of our devices through solar as we charge continuously on a long day.
The quality and battery life is superb. We use it for the beach, and it keeps up with all of our devices through solar as we charge continuously on a long day.
This product is not the size of a cellphone as it stated by the seller/manufacturer. It's way huger and heavier than that.
This product is not the size of a cellphone as it stated by the seller/manufacturer. It’s way huger and heavier than that.
This only charges via USB-C or solar. The solar panel takes a LONG time to charge this. Like more than 2 days in the direct Colorado summer sun to go from half charged to fully charged
This only charges via USB-C or solar. The solar panel takes a LONG time to charge this. Like more than 2 days in the direct Colorado summer sun to go from half charged to fully charged
I'm using this to replace my old one. My only beef is that it seems a bit slow to charge things. My LG phone is able to charge really quickly if the powersupply can supply enough juice fast enough (amps I guess). Not on this one.
I’m using this to replace my old one. My only beef is that it seems a bit slow to charge things. My LG phone is able to charge really quickly if the powersupply can supply enough juice fast enough (amps I guess). Not on this one.
Took this power bank with us for a road trip. This power bank did charge with sunlight when I kept it on the car’s dash board.
Took this power bank with us for a road trip. This power bank did charge with sunlight when I kept it on the car’s dash board.
I’ve been wanting a portable charger for so long since I live in Puerto Rico and the electricity may go away at any time. This is a perfect portable charger and the solar recharge it’s a big plus for it.
I’ve been wanting a portable charger for so long since I live in Puerto Rico and the electricity may go away at any time. This is a perfect portable charger and the solar recharge it’s a big plus for it.
A bit heavy, but worth the price. Does take a long time to charge with solar power, but overall a great buy
A bit heavy, but worth the price. Does take a long time to charge with solar power, but overall a great buy
Just received this so I don’t have a lot of experience yet. Seems sturdy. I deducted a star for the terrible manual. It contains multiple languages- I counted 13. The bad part is that instead of all the English (or German or Korean etc) instructions being together, each section is printed in all 13 languages before continuing to the next section. Makes it hard to find what’s important. Plus, descriptions of led’s and functions are minimal.
Just received this so I don’t have a lot of experience yet. Seems sturdy. I deducted a star for the terrible manual. It contains multiple languages- I counted 13. The bad part is that instead of all the English (or German or Korean etc) instructions being together, each section is printed in all 13 languages before continuing to the next section. Makes it hard to find what’s important. Plus, descriptions of led’s and functions are minimal.
Bought this as backup power supply and it works. Got what I expected but have not tested out solar charging to see if what other reviewers have said is true or not. Had it sitting around for two months and still had full charge for use.
Bought this as backup power supply and it works. Got what I expected but have not tested out solar charging to see if what other reviewers have said is true or not. Had it sitting around for two months and still had full charge for use.
Battery last long and great for back up flash light.
Battery last long and great for back up flash light.
So Perfect!
This is a very well built charger with the solar panel as a bonus! Type C and a Type A charging ports work well, too.
I’m still testing all the different uses I will have for this, but so far it’s exactly what I needed to charge my iPad, iPhone and AirPod pros.
Really love anker products. I have cords, power banks and speakers galore. Love the light on this. Plan to use it on our boat. It is quite hefty. Have had it about a week and one of the grippy feet on the bottom has already come off so I took a star off for that. I will see how well it holds up before the return window closes.
Really love anker products. I have cords, power banks and speakers galore. Love the light on this. Plan to use it on our boat. It is quite hefty. Have had it about a week and one of the grippy feet on the bottom has already come off so I took a star off for that. I will see how well it holds up before the return window closes.
Excellent quality, which I have come to expect from Anker products. Provides 4 to 5 full charges on iPhone 8. Solar re-charge is slow, but it will get you going.
Excellent quality, which I have come to expect from Anker products. Provides 4 to 5 full charges on iPhone 8. Solar re-charge is slow, but it will get you going.
Charged my camp lantern, phone, and GoPro through the night. Left it in the sun all the next day and it was ready to charge my stuff again. Does exactly what you need it to and is built like a tank. Very happy with this purchase.
Seems like a solidly built item, which does make it slightly bigger and heavier than you might expect. Good capacity. Torch is a nice addition, its not stunningly bright, but pretty good. Solar is a bit of an after thought, a panel this size is never going to achieve much, it keeps the charge topped up but don’t expect it to add much extra life if you are charging things on a regular basis.
Nice rugged powerbank with solar charging
The PowerCore solar power has really grown on me and for each day it delivers good solid charging, I feel happier and happier with my purchase.
At first I felt intimidated by its rather large size and weight. It’s 7in x 3in and over 1 inch thick and weighs over a pound.
That’s much larger than any of the other powerbanks I own, but the high capacity, built-in flashlight and rugged casing were things I was looking for in a camping powerbank.
The build quality is superb, the seams are flush and even throughout, the materials feel high quality, especially the back and rubber surround band. The unit feels solid and there’s absolutely no creaking even when applying torsion on opposite corners.
It has two charging ports: a USB C which can deliver up to 18 W (9V at 2A, or 5V at 3A), and a USB A which can deliver up to 12 W (5V at 2.4A). They are protected by a thick rubber sealed door which should ensure that unit’s water resistant rating is met.
The bank charges fast and consistently, and the capacity reported is absolutely real. I charged fully our 5000mA iPad 4 times, so the the math adds up to the reported capacity. I wish Anker had included one more USB C port, with passthrough, but I understand that’s more of feature of the PD chargers.
The unit is controlled by a single button, which features multiple functions: long press for flashlight, double press for trickle charging, and single press to switch between flashlight modes when on.
The built-in flashlight is quite bright and has 3 modes : high, low and flashing.
The solar panel is a neat add-on as a top up, but I will probably need a much larger 18-20W solar panel in order to charge the power bank fully in a reasonably short time.
I’m in Army A.I.T. and we aren’t allowed to have our phones for more than 1 hour a day. So the dilemma of “Should I use my phone? Or should I charge my phone?” Becomes an issue. Limited plug spaces too. What I do is charge this battery once a week and quietly charge my phone in my locker! Not against the rules either! We can’t have our phones out, never said anything about charging them!
Wished it had one more usb but a powerful power bank.
Wished it had one more usb but a powerful power bank.
I’m leaving 5 stars because I don’t want to drag down the rating of the product but I have not tried charging it or using it in the sun.
I immediately packed it back up and returned it because I didn’t realize how big and heavy this would be. I would not want to carry this around in a backpack or purse tbh.
I have a little regular Anker 10,000mAh power bank that weighs 170g and about the size of my palm.
This thing is 540g and double in size.
I am returning this and getting the 10,000 mAh anker solar pack which weighs 270g.
Just a FYI for future buyers! I would be happy to leave this in the garden or in the car, but I wanted a pack for carrying around and this was just too heavy and bulky.
What I didn’t like was installing of the wrist strap. Unless you have some home ec background, you are going to find it difficult to install the wrist strap. I found I had to thread it like a needle in order to thread the wrist strap through the eye.
Otherwise the power bank is a power bank. One of many solar banks on Amazon. This one with the backing of anker and thus ends up being one of the more expensive ones.
Edit: So apparently some Karen decided to complain that the C to C cable they provide is cheap? Their cables are not cheap and are one of the better ones, better than Helix. This power bank charges using a USB C cable. Any USB C cable you have around the house will work. A USB C to USB A works. Karen stop bellyaching because you don’t own a new phone or a USB C cable.
I only use the solar charging aspect of this. I never charge the solar pack from 110 outlet.
Took about 5-7 days to get a full charge (4 blue lights) on the solar pack and that was moving it to face the sun throughout each day. Thats better than the OUXTE brand I previously had. Left it in the rain a few times and that hasnt effected it.
It charges my cell in about an hour. For some reason it stops charging after 30 minutes or so and I have to press the power button to start the charge cycle again. Havent read the instructions completely yet so I might be missing something.
Doesn’t seem to use much power to give my phone a full charge. I charge my phone once or twice per day and put the solar pack back in full sun for the day. Been doing this for 5 days now and the solar pack hasnt gone below 4 blue lights. So far so good. Im impressed. We’ll see how long it lasts.
Works well has a lot of capacity double that of the 10,000 version.
Collect power while driving and use it to charge a number of devices when needed, long lasting battery.
I just received it recently and haven't had enough experience with it to rate the remaining questions.
I just received it recently and haven’t had enough experience with it to rate the remaining questions.
This is a great concept but charging by solar method is super slow, taking many full and sunny days to fully charge. Also missing link to actual electric outlet.
Just received this, but here is a review upon opening the box.
The unit appears very sturdy and well built, typical of Anker quality.
Strangely for Anker, the unit needs some instructions to figure out how to turn on/off, charge, turn the 3 modes of light on/off, Low power mode, etc, as there is only 1 button – but multiple functions. The enclosed instructions are meh at best, but you can figure it out by trying multiple button sequences. Still not sure how to know when it is fully charged.
The solar charger is kind of a gimmick. The 10,000 Anker product takes 6 days to charge via the built on solar panel. So I’m guessing about roughly 12 days to charge this one via solar, so it’s not really practical. All Anker says is “days”.
Not mentioned by Anker: The unit charges by USB-C. It comes with a USB-C to USB-C charging cord.. The unit does not come with a brick charger. That’s important if you don’t have an 18w USB-C charger.
1/16/2021 update
The unit does charge devices quickly. I can charge my iPhone XS Max almost 4 times on a full charge.
The actual brick takes about 6-8 hours to charge plugged into an 18w wall charger.
Of the 4 battery level indicators, 3 days in the sun and it has not increased a single dot yet.
I’m pleased with this unit.
The PowerCore solar 20000 is a beast! It’s huge and high in capacity. The first thing I noticed upon unboxing was the build quality. It is well built and solid in construction, it feels great when holding it in my hands.
The unit came partially charged with 2 of the 4 blue battery indicator lights illuminated when I powered it up. It took approximately 6 hours to fully charge via my wall charger. After fully charging, it charged my old Samsung Note 8 via the USB type C port (Not solar) from 64% to 100% full charge in 37 minutes, the unit charges pretty fast through the onboard USB type C port. I have not tried charging through its available USB A port or solar yet. The LED flashlight a cool feature in itself. The lights are nice and bright but not blinding.
The only drawback for me is the dust cover that protects charging ports from dust and debris is a little tough to open. If you are like me and you like keep your finger nails cut short, it is a little bit of a struggle to open the dust cover on this device.
For those that have an older device like my Samsung Note 8 with USB type C charging port, I’m pretty sure this power bank will work for you. My phone was not on the compatibility list in the product description but, this unit charges my Note 8 just fine. Overall, I am super pleased with purchasing the PowerCore Solar 20000 and I look forward to using for backup emergency use or for hiking, camping fishing trips with the family. Another fantastic product made Anker.