Anker Power Bank, PowerCore Essential 20000 Portable Charger with PowerIQ Technology and USB-C (Input Only), High-Capacity Battery Pack Compatible with iPhone, Samsung, Huawei, iPad, and More.
LED Power Indicator
The cool-blue LED displays remaining power and charging status. Just push the button to see how much power you have left.
Dual Output
Charge two devices at the same time with twin USB-A output ports.
Rapid Recharge
Recharge PowerCore using either the micro USB or USB-C ports. Micro USB cable included. USB-C cable not included. The USB-C port is input-only and cannot charge other devices.
PowerCore Essential 20000
The Ultra-High Capacity Dual-Port Portable Charger
From Anker, America’s Leading USB Charging Brand
• Faster and safer charging with our advanced technology
• 55 million+ happy users and counting
Premium Design
Built adventure-tier touch with superior durability and scratch resistance, PowerCore Slim 10000 is premium both inside and out.
Power for Days
20,000mAh is enough power to keep your phone, tablet, and other devices charged for days. You’ll wonder how you ever spent so much time plugged into the wall.
Superior Safety: Anker’s comprehensive MultiProtect safety system includes overcharge protection, short circuit protection, temperature control, and more.
Trickle-Charging Mode
Trickle charging is designed to provide optimized charging to low-power devices such as earphones, Bluetooth speakers, and other accessories. To activate, press the power button twice or press and hold for 2 seconds until the LED indicator turns green.
Compatibility:
Compatible with iPhone 12 series, iPad mini 5, Android smartphones and tablets (including the Nexus 7), and other USB devices.
Note:
USB-C cable, Lightning cable, and AC adapter not included.
There are 4 LED indicators in total.
When the trickle-charging mode is on, the last LED light will remain green, regardless of battery status.
The two input ports may not be used at the same time. The USB-C input port and micro USB port are for input only. This product’s USB-C port cannot charge iPhone 12. Use a USB-A to Lightning cable (not included) to charge an iPhone.
PowerCore Essential 20000 does not support laptop charging. To charge laptops you will need a portable charger with at least a 30W output.
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| Charging Technology | PowerIQ + VoltageBoost | Power Delivery | PowerCore | PowerIQ | Power Delivery | |
| Output Ports | 2xUSB-A | 1xUSB-C | 1xUSB-C | 1xUSB-C | 1xUSB-C 1xUSB-A | 1xUSB-C 1xUSB-A |
| Recharging Time | 10 hours (with 10W charger) | 2hours 10min (12W) | 2.6 hours (with 20W) | 3 hours (with 10W charger) | 2.6 hours (with 12W) | ~6.8Hours (with PD charger） |
| Cable included | Micro USB cable | USB-C to USB-C cable | USB-C to USB-C cable | USB-C to USB-C cable | USB-A to USB-C cable | USB-A to USB-C charging cable |
| Size | 15.8 x 7.45 x 1.92 cm | 10.5 x 6.65 x 1.28 cm | 10.7 x 6.65 x 1.81 cm | 9.3 x 6.25 x 1.6 cm | 9.7 x 4.58 x 2.2 cm | 15.8 x 7.4 x 1.92 cm |
| Weight | 342.5g | 140g | 217g | 131.54g | 128.5g | 345.86g |
| Dimensions: | 15.8 x 7.45 x 1.92 cm; 342.5 Grams |
| Model: | A1268 |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacture: | Anker |
| Dimensions: | 15.8 x 7.45 x 1.92 cm; 342.5 Grams |
| Origin: | China |
Fast Charge
Love the Anker power banks I have bought different ones over last couple for years for myself and family members. Never had any problems with any of them. I like the slim look not to heavy plus the bag it comes with is a nice added extra. Have dropped many times from waist height with no problems. They charged my I-Phone fast as I use my I-Phone all day long plus other devices. Have taken them on many camping and holidays trips and have been lifesavers on trips. Well Worth the Price 10/10
I use this all the time
If my tablet is low on charge I can revive it quickly anywhere and carry on. With two input sockets there is more choice of cable. Two outputs is generous . My grumbles are few, the most worrying is that this Anker sometimes needs to be persuaded to start charging, usually by turning the tablet off before plugging the charger into it. It is a pity that the instructions are so minimal, some more words would be helpful.
I use this all the time
If my tablet is low on charge I can revive it quickly anywhere and carry on. With two input sockets there is more choice of cable. Two outputs is generous . My grumbles are few, the most worrying is that this Anker sometimes needs to be persuaded to start charging, usually by turning the tablet off before plugging the charger into it. It is a pity that the instructions are so minimal, some more words would be helpful.
good so fa
oo early to tell but after a few weeks its solid and charges my phone and tablet. get a 3 charges for my Samsung s10+, over the space of 2 weeks. so i assume the battery loses charge when idle. it comes with a thin bag. doesn’t stop it getting damaged in a fall, but does stop the charger slipping out of hands and pockets [closing the noose]. indicator button is handy. i would recommend buying one with wireless charging as well, as its a little bit of a pain carrying a cable as well.
good so fa
oo early to tell but after a few weeks its solid and charges my phone and tablet. get a 3 charges for my Samsung s10+, over the space of 2 weeks. so i assume the battery loses charge when idle. it comes with a thin bag. doesn’t stop it getting damaged in a fall, but does stop the charger slipping out of hands and pockets [closing the noose]. indicator button is handy. i would recommend buying one with wireless charging as well, as its a little bit of a pain carrying a cable as well.
This is a repurchase for a reaso
I’ve had a million different battery packs until I stuck with the older model of this anker battery pack. Finally replaced after dropping it too many times and using it almost daily for 3 and a half years. Two things to note, first it’s not done dainty thing that will fit in your clutch bag, it’s heavy duty stuff but to be fair it’s a lot more size efficient compared to other battery packs with the same capacity. Secondly, if you use the typical usb wall plug then expect it to take 12 hours to hit full capacity. Definitely invest in at least a 2a wall plug so it’ll be fully charged when you wake up.
This battery pack comes everywhere with me, literally everywhere, every holiday, every night out, every weekend trip. I became the go to person at uni when someone’s phone was dying. Even on an international trip on a drunken night ou
This is a repurchase for a reaso
I’ve had a million different battery packs until I stuck with the older model of this anker battery pack. Finally replaced after dropping it too many times and using it almost daily for 3 and a half years. Two things to note, first it’s not done dainty thing that will fit in your clutch bag, it’s heavy duty stuff but to be fair it’s a lot more size efficient compared to other battery packs with the same capacity. Secondly, if you use the typical usb wall plug then expect it to take 12 hours to hit full capacity. Definitely invest in at least a 2a wall plug so it’ll be fully charged when you wake up.
This battery pack comes everywhere with me, literally everywhere, every holiday, every night out, every weekend trip. I became the go to person at uni when someone’s phone was dying. Even on an international trip on a drunken night ou
Fantastic for on the go charges
I purchased this in need of having a backup power supply when I’m not able to reach for a plug on my travels around the country and this came in very useful for me! Before the power bank even died, it was able to charge my iPhone 11 Pro 3 times before being fully depleted which is very impressive for the price.
Only downside to this powerbank is the material used on the top is very prone to scratches, which doesn’t affect the performance of the product so not really a bad thing in the long run.
I recommend anyone in need of a power bank looks no further than this.
Fantastic for on the go charges
I purchased this in need of having a backup power supply when I’m not able to reach for a plug on my travels around the country and this came in very useful for me! Before the power bank even died, it was able to charge my iPhone 11 Pro 3 times before being fully depleted which is very impressive for the price.
Only downside to this powerbank is the material used on the top is very prone to scratches, which doesn’t affect the performance of the product so not really a bad thing in the long run.
I recommend anyone in need of a power bank looks no further than this.
Very good power bank!
It has a lot of charge, which is fantastic. Leaves you worry free about keeping your phone powered on a long journey, gone are the days of stressing about where you can a power socket!
The power bank is quite heavy, but it makes it feel high-quality too. It is very portable and can charge multiple phones as well.. easily.
Very good power bank!
It has a lot of charge, which is fantastic. Leaves you worry free about keeping your phone powered on a long journey, gone are the days of stressing about where you can a power socket!
The power bank is quite heavy, but it makes it feel high-quality too. It is very portable and can charge multiple phones as well.. easily.
Great customer service
Love this charging brick. I have used anker products for years and my last anker charging brick accompanied me on my year of travel last year but unfortunately after using this constantly for a whole year, I needed a new one when arriving home. I was sent a faulty power pack but within a week of contact the support at anker, I was sent a replacement under their warranty. scheme. I. am so impressed with their customer service. The charging brick is great and lasts for around 7 iphone charges. I take it everywhere with me. i would definitely recommend this brand, especially anyone looking for a power bank to take on their travels.
Great customer service
Love this charging brick. I have used anker products for years and my last anker charging brick accompanied me on my year of travel last year but unfortunately after using this constantly for a whole year, I needed a new one when arriving home. I was sent a faulty power pack but within a week of contact the support at anker, I was sent a replacement under their warranty. scheme. I. am so impressed with their customer service. The charging brick is great and lasts for around 7 iphone charges. I take it everywhere with me. i would definitely recommend this brand, especially anyone looking for a power bank to take on their travels.
VERY HEAVY + RUBBISH USER MANUAL
Now I’ve given this 5 stars for battery life. Although I don’t know yet. I never expected it to be a house brick it’s very heavy and large. I suppose you could put it in a tractor and have that carry it for you lol but the worst thing about this is the user manual. You might as well get a peace of toilet roll for a manual for all the good it does. The size and weight of this thing it should have a good battery life. To be fair you could probably start ya car with i
First usefull powe bank I've had
I’ve had 4 power banks so far, all between 2000 and 10000 mha and they were all useless, not worth spending the time charging and carring around. This one is a game changer, finally something I can rely on for a few stable charges to the point I use it at home so I’m not “tied” to a socket. Takes a long time to charge the power bank itself but it’s fine if you do it overnight. Type C charging and 2x USB ports are a must now a days so good product.
First usefull powe bank I've had
I’ve had 4 power banks so far, all between 2000 and 10000 mha and they were all useless, not worth spending the time charging and carring around. This one is a game changer, finally something I can rely on for a few stable charges to the point I use it at home so I’m not “tied” to a socket. Takes a long time to charge the power bank itself but it’s fine if you do it overnight. Type C charging and 2x USB ports are a must now a days so good product.
VERY HEAVY + RUBBISH USER MANUAL
Now I’ve given this 5 stars for battery life. Although I don’t know yet. I never expected it to be a house brick it’s very heavy and large. I suppose you could put it in a tractor and have that carry it for you lol but the worst thing about this is the user manual. You might as well get a peace of toilet roll for a manual for all the good it does. The size and weight of this thing it should have a good battery life. To be fair you could probably start ya car with i
These have shrunk in size!
I have a few of the older ones but this really surprised me
A lot smaller and lighter, its a Christmas present but with Anker it’s a brand you know you can trust.
Great products, great prices, great customer service!
Best Power Bank on the marke
Value is in the name. Don’t look further, if you buy Anker products, you will be satisfied for years to come. This powerbank gives you the power mentioned instead of the other power banks that claims but dont deliver and I am guilty of buying the cheap power banks that claims same power but then you get disappointed. So, dont waste your money buying other cheap products and spend few extra quid and guaranteed satisfaction.
Best Power Bank on the marke
Value is in the name. Don’t look further, if you buy Anker products, you will be satisfied for years to come. This powerbank gives you the power mentioned instead of the other power banks that claims but dont deliver and I am guilty of buying the cheap power banks that claims same power but then you get disappointed. So, dont waste your money buying other cheap products and spend few extra quid and guaranteed satisfaction.
Excellent large capacity power bank
This was an upgrade from my previous trust Anker power bank. Twice the capacity and not much bigger. It copes much better charging faster. Now I can have power all week in one place for my phone. Great quality product.
Love i
Had it only for a few weeks now and I’ve carried this power bank in my messenger bag otherwise it is not something I would carry in my pockets. Too big for that. I’ve used it to charge my phone, my kindle and my wireless headphones. Would definitely recommend.
I bought this PowerCore for camping trips and long days out geocaching, which drains my phone battery. The initial purchase didn’t seem to work and after posting a question on the Amazon website and receiving some useful responses I decided to contact Anker to make sure I was using the product correctly. Anker responded swiftly and after a couple of email exchanges they confirmed that the product was faulty and arranged a replacement from Amazon, which was with me within a coupe of days and worked perfectly. This situation can so easily turn into a nightmare when companies do not respond to queries, especially in lockdown but this worked out perfectly. Thank you Anker for your great customer service.
I bought this PowerCore for camping trips and long days out geocaching, which drains my phone battery. The initial purchase didn’t seem to work and after posting a question on the Amazon website and receiving some useful responses I decided to contact Anker to make sure I was using the product correctly. Anker responded swiftly and after a couple of email exchanges they confirmed that the product was faulty and arranged a replacement from Amazon, which was with me within a coupe of days and worked perfectly. This situation can so easily turn into a nightmare when companies do not respond to queries, especially in lockdown but this worked out perfectly. Thank you Anker for your great customer service.
Reassuringly heavy
I’ve got the P….I’ve got the power, I’ve got the P….I’ve got the power, I’ve got the P….I’ve got the power, we got the power!
Would recommend
Older model but fine for older phones
My aging S7 phone could be renewed but I don’t miss the features that I have never had so only the gradually shrinking battery life is a problem. I thought I would fix it with a better powerpack as the one I had could barely charge the phone once and if the GPS was on and the display some of the time, it might not even see a significant increase in the battery level.
Switching in this unit, my S7 charged over a third in half an hour with GPS on but no display so a fair improvement on the unit it was replacing. Best of all, the powerpack is still pretty much full so I am confident it will give me a few days use which is lucky as the initial charge time was 10h or so with the slow usb charger I was using.
So I dodn’t get all the new high power charging modes but if I get a new phone, I wont need it for a while.
Older model but fine for older phones
My aging S7 phone could be renewed but I don’t miss the features that I have never had so only the gradually shrinking battery life is a problem. I thought I would fix it with a better powerpack as the one I had could barely charge the phone once and if the GPS was on and the display some of the time, it might not even see a significant increase in the battery level.
Switching in this unit, my S7 charged over a third in half an hour with GPS on but no display so a fair improvement on the unit it was replacing. Best of all, the powerpack is still pretty much full so I am confident it will give me a few days use which is lucky as the initial charge time was 10h or so with the slow usb charger I was using.
So I dodn’t get all the new high power charging modes but if I get a new phone, I wont need it for a while.
Good quality battery. A little bulky.
Another high quality Anker battery, bought at a good price, under 30. This wasn’t as heavy as previous batteries of this capacity which made me wonder if it had the advertised power, but it still charges my iPhone 4-5 times. So all seems good, if a little bulky. Well made, would buy again.
Good quality battery. A little bulky.
Another high quality Anker battery, bought at a good price, under 30. This wasn’t as heavy as previous batteries of this capacity which made me wonder if it had the advertised power, but it still charges my iPhone 4-5 times. So all seems good, if a little bulky. Well made, would buy again.
Excellent Performance and Charging Speed
I recently took this with me for a week long camping trip in Yorkshire. Despite the cold temperatures overnight, I was able to recharge my phone and action camera batteries several times. I’m really impressed with how quickly it recharges a smartphone – I’d swear it’s quicker than the wall socket at home. After arriving home beyond the end of that trip, I was still able to get several more charges from this device before it needed a full recharge.
Really impressed so far. Recommended. I hope this level of performance continues. I own a smaller Anker powerbank that has never let me down.
Excellent Performance and Charging Speed
I recently took this with me for a week long camping trip in Yorkshire. Despite the cold temperatures overnight, I was able to recharge my phone and action camera batteries several times. I’m really impressed with how quickly it recharges a smartphone – I’d swear it’s quicker than the wall socket at home. After arriving home beyond the end of that trip, I was still able to get several more charges from this device before it needed a full recharge.
Really impressed so far. Recommended. I hope this level of performance continues. I own a smaller Anker powerbank that has never let me down.
Great value
Fantastic power bank, holds enough charge for many recharges of my phone. Seems to retain charge well when unused for a period of time too. Only downside is its fairly large and heavy can’t get around that of you want this much capacity. Good price.
Excellent Weight to Outpu
I have a Samsung A5 which is a old smartphone a Amazon Fire Tablet and a GoPro Hero 7 Black, I have charged ALL these items multiple times and I still have 2 lights glowing showing I have only used half the charge in the Powerbank. This has more than met my expectations for it’s power, however longevity is something I can’t comment on at this time. I really hope this can stand the test of time because it’s a awesome model.
Excellent Weight to Outpu
I have a Samsung A5 which is a old smartphone a Amazon Fire Tablet and a GoPro Hero 7 Black, I have charged ALL these items multiple times and I still have 2 lights glowing showing I have only used half the charge in the Powerbank. This has more than met my expectations for it’s power, however longevity is something I can’t comment on at this time. I really hope this can stand the test of time because it’s a awesome model.
Long lasting, takes a while to charge itself
This Anker power bank is very good for long trips away from electricity for mobile devices. I like how it can charge up to 2 devices at once. My only downside, is that I find the usb c charging (in to the powerbank) doesn’t work very well, but the micro usb does. However, it can take over 10 hours to get a full charge.
It's got the powe
Anker Power Banks are simply amazing and they just keep getting bigger. This model features dual input USB-C and Micro-USB charging sockets plus dual USB output sockets. Obviously you can only recharge the Power Bank via one source but you can recharge two devices simultaneously. Discrete power meter with single push (to hold) button switches to trickle charge, great for smart watches / fitbits.
It's got the powe
Anker Power Banks are simply amazing and they just keep getting bigger. This model features dual input USB-C and Micro-USB charging sockets plus dual USB output sockets. Obviously you can only recharge the Power Bank via one source but you can recharge two devices simultaneously. Discrete power meter with single push (to hold) button switches to trickle charge, great for smart watches / fitbits.
So firstly this product is getting 4 stars for 2 reasons, it does not support fast charge output to phones only standard charge speed.
Secondly the instructions are basically useless they dont offer any information which isnt obvious.
They should explain things such as; what the green light means when you hold the button down?, what sort of charge speed availabe?, should you use a usb-c cable on the the output side?
The product seems of good quality but these issues have really stopped me from giving it 5 stars.
So firstly this product is getting 4 stars for 2 reasons, it does not support fast charge output to phones only standard charge speed.
Secondly the instructions are basically useless they dont offer any information which isnt obvious.
They should explain things such as; what the green light means when you hold the button down?, what sort of charge speed availabe?, should you use a usb-c cable on the the output side?
The product seems of good quality but these issues have really stopped me from giving it 5 stars.
Perfect size, does the Job
I’ve had a 20,000mah battery pack for years as im lazy and often don’t want to charge up a powerbank after every single use. My old one was heavy, thick, and slow to charge but this is a whole lot better. I was surprised at how small and conveniently sized it was, and it was a lot lighter. Its charges fast too. I got this to use with an ipad pro that i now use as a macbook replacement. I use this powerbank in lectures and its perfec
Perfect size, does the Job
I’ve had a 20,000mah battery pack for years as im lazy and often don’t want to charge up a powerbank after every single use. My old one was heavy, thick, and slow to charge but this is a whole lot better. I was surprised at how small and conveniently sized it was, and it was a lot lighter. Its charges fast too. I got this to use with an ipad pro that i now use as a macbook replacement. I use this powerbank in lectures and its perfec
Amazing little power bank. I managed to charge my phone, Apple Watch and AirPods fully and it’s still on 4/4 lights. I like that I don’t have to charge it again and again for my daily use. I only find myself charging it once a week now. I like that I can charge with USB C or with Micro usb. It’s not too heavy and comes with a storage bag that I keep my spare cables In. Over all it’s the best power bank for the price that I have ever owned.
Amazing little power bank. I managed to charge my phone, Apple Watch and AirPods fully and it’s still on 4/4 lights. I like that I don’t have to charge it again and again for my daily use. I only find myself charging it once a week now. I like that I can charge with USB C or with Micro usb. It’s not too heavy and comes with a storage bag that I keep my spare cables In. Over all it’s the best power bank for the price that I have ever owned.
Great product would recommend
Great product, I have Samsung s9, its about same size just a little thicker, it comes with mesh type carry case, fast charges my phone fully 5 times, may take a little longer and more battery if you get sucked into tictoc land or the likes while charging. Charge using usb cable provided which takes a few hrs, I charge overnight.
Great product would recommend
Great product, I have Samsung s9, its about same size just a little thicker, it comes with mesh type carry case, fast charges my phone fully 5 times, may take a little longer and more battery if you get sucked into tictoc land or the likes while charging. Charge using usb cable provided which takes a few hrs, I charge overnight.
Compact, fast charging, lightweigh
Had an older power bank from another company that unfortunately broke after a few years of use. Decided to buy this as a replacement, it has the same charge capacity, is slightly smaller in size, looks great and has a usb c charging port which is very useful. Charged it up using my phone charger after it arrived, and it took 5-6 hours to charge fully from half way up. Overall. Very happy with it so far.
I’ve gone through many power banks in the last few years of varying brands, Juice mainly. All of them have let me down, the charging port broke or they just wouldn’t turn on anymore.
I bought this in January 2020 as I did some research and almost everyone recommended Anker as the superior brand for your charging needs. I bought this one for myself and the smaller version for my mum and they are just a class above any other portable charger. For context, either me or my girlfriend use this charger every single day. It gets absolutely rinsed and we only need to charge it every 4-5 days.
– Absolute steal at 30
– robust, I’ve dropped it many times and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down
– multiple full phone charges
– great gift for any one who uses their phone a lot, travels a lot or goes to festivals
The only potential downside I can think of is that it’s pretty large, about the same size as as my phone, a bit thicker and much heavier but unless you really needed to restrict weight in a bag or only had a room for a very small power bank, I don’t think this would be an issue.
I’ve gone through many power banks in the last few years of varying brands, Juice mainly. All of them have let me down, the charging port broke or they just wouldn’t turn on anymore.
I bought this in January 2020 as I did some research and almost everyone recommended Anker as the superior brand for your charging needs. I bought this one for myself and the smaller version for my mum and they are just a class above any other portable charger. For context, either me or my girlfriend use this charger every single day. It gets absolutely rinsed and we only need to charge it every 4-5 days.
– Absolute steal at 30
– robust, I’ve dropped it many times and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down
– multiple full phone charges
– great gift for any one who uses their phone a lot, travels a lot or goes to festivals
The only potential downside I can think of is that it’s pretty large, about the same size as as my phone, a bit thicker and much heavier but unless you really needed to restrict weight in a bag or only had a room for a very small power bank, I don’t think this would be an issue.
Before Using: Charge for 10 Hours.
As per instructions on the Amazon listing, (it doesn’t say in the box instructions). You need to charge the power bank for at least ’10 HOURS’ fully before using.
After it’s fully charged, really easy to charge your devices. Blue LED lights display the power remaining.
For a power bank, it charges my iPad mini and iPhone rather fast for being portable.
I am very happy with this product!!
Before Using: Charge for 10 Hours.
As per instructions on the Amazon listing, (it doesn’t say in the box instructions). You need to charge the power bank for at least ’10 HOURS’ fully before using.
After it’s fully charged, really easy to charge your devices. Blue LED lights display the power remaining.
For a power bank, it charges my iPad mini and iPhone rather fast for being portable.
I am very happy with this product!!
I highly recommend Anke
I’ve only use it a few times just yet but it’s been great. I had a problem at first charging it and had to contact the company they answered within one hour or less and the problem was in my wall charger, but they were very keen to help me and replace it. I’m really happy with the service and the quality of the equipment. And grateful for the outstanding service provided when needed.
Perfect for my needs
Lasts many charges over – my phone is essentially a landline as it doesn’t hold charge well anymore, so I always have this in my backpack when out and about listening to music.
Takes a while to charge but I leave it on overnight.
Massive bonus is that it can be charged by both USB C and micro USB so you don’t have to have 2 cables for i
Good charger, nice size not as powerful as expected..
Well made charger. Good quality plastic.
Simple to use.
Nice size slightly bigger than a Samsung S7 twice as thick..
Battery life is as expected.
To charge the battery takes around 10 hrs..
Doesn’t charge my phone as quickly as a fast charge plug though. Not far off..
I do like it. Would recommend.
This is a great power bank, I originally had the Anker Astro E1 but was looking for something packing a bit more of a punch and would be capable of charging more devices – which this definitely delivers!
Note: I originally ordered the Anker PowerCore 20100 but returned it as it lacks the fast charge facility.
First Impressions: This is well made, I like the matte finish which doesn’t then get scratches, it comes in a handy protective bag
Pros:
– Massive benefit is the USB-C facility which enables fast charging and is done overnight.
– You can charge 2 devices at the same time so you don’t have to prioritise devices
– Its capable of charging a Nintendo Switch (although slowly!)
– The LED lights give you a simple way of reading battery in 25% increments
– This is just below the maximum size you’re allowed on a plane
Cons:
– No completely accurate power bar
Verdict: Great buy, packs a punch and has fast charging which a lot of competition don’t – I would highly recommend!
Great fast charge feature and USB-C compatible
This is a great power bank, I originally had the Anker Astro E1 but was looking for something packing a bit more of a punch and would be capable of charging more devices – which this definitely delivers!
Note: I originally ordered the Anker PowerCore 20100 but returned it as it lacks the fast charge facility.
First Impressions: This is well made, I like the matte finish which doesn’t then get scratches, it comes in a handy protective bag
Pros:
– Massive benefit is the USB-C facility which enables fast charging and is done overnight.
– You can charge 2 devices at the same time so you don’t have to prioritise devices
– Its capable of charging a Nintendo Switch (although slowly!)
– The LED lights give you a simple way of reading battery in 25% increments
– This is just below the maximum size you’re allowed on a plane
Cons:
– No completely accurate power bar
Verdict: Great buy, packs a punch and has fast charging which a lot of competition don’t – I would highly recommend!
Great power bank
Great power bank. Took awhile to fully charge. Once this was completed, it charged by iphone11 faster than any Apple usb/phone plug in charger into the mains supply. Good quality charger, albeit a little heavy & expensive, reliable with a great reputation. This product was recommended to me & I haven’t been disappointed. Would definitely recommend this item.
Another superb product from Anker!
So I decided to get this power bank due to some upcoming travel where it’s likely I will be away from a power source for several days. Having previously owned a smaller Anker power bank I knew the quality to expect however this is an improvement on that.
In the package you get the charger, a micro usb cable and the protective pouch. Having two outputs allow charging of multiple devices at once (phone & headphones) along with a choice of input. With current tech moving towards USB C it was nice to see a port on the device it’s just a shame it is input only as it could have reduced the amount of cables I carry even further.
It has a rough texture on the top surface which provides some grip to prevent it from slipping out your hand.
Another superb product from Anker!
So I decided to get this power bank due to some upcoming travel where it’s likely I will be away from a power source for several days. Having previously owned a smaller Anker power bank I knew the quality to expect however this is an improvement on that.
In the package you get the charger, a micro usb cable and the protective pouch. Having two outputs allow charging of multiple devices at once (phone & headphones) along with a choice of input. With current tech moving towards USB C it was nice to see a port on the device it’s just a shame it is input only as it could have reduced the amount of cables I carry even further.
It has a rough texture on the top surface which provides some grip to prevent it from slipping out your hand.
This PowerCore Essential 20000 comes with a nice protective mesh style carry pouch and a 60cm USB A to Micro cable.
You will need to provide your own wall charger, I use the phone charger that came with my Samsung Galaxy S10+
What’s handy about this model, is that it accepts either USB Micro or USB C for charging the power bank. This means I only need to carrry a single cable with me as my phone also uses a USB C to charge.
Simple but perfect, the single button on the unit is pressed to show the current charge state of the power bank, in LED form. 4 LEDs on the button itself light up to show you an estimated capacity in increments of 25%, so 1 LED is 25% charge remaining, 4 LEDs the power bank is fully charged to 100%.
That’s all you need to know about this product to be honest. It will last you for years without any issues.
I love Anker products, this is my 4th Powerbank from them and no, that’s not because they keep breaking… it’s because the ones I have keep getting snatched by family members, they’re that good.
I bought my first Anker PowerCore 16000 in 2015 and it’s still in daily use to this day (by my wife… that’s why I’ve bought this one)
When it comes to power banks and charging cables, Anker is the only brand I consider.
Huge capacity
We have had a few of these things but bought this one because we were off on holiday and wanted something for my wifes heated jacket (Colorado in the ski season) Pleasantly surprised that it would charge three phones and a tablet yet still have lots of juice remaining but more importantly charge all those devices much quicker than if they were plugged into the mains. An excellent value for money purchase that exceeded expectations.
Huge capacity
We have had a few of these things but bought this one because we were off on holiday and wanted something for my wifes heated jacket (Colorado in the ski season) Pleasantly surprised that it would charge three phones and a tablet yet still have lots of juice remaining but more importantly charge all those devices much quicker than if they were plugged into the mains. An excellent value for money purchase that exceeded expectations.
This PowerCore Essential 20000 comes with a nice protective mesh style carry pouch and a 60cm USB A to Micro cable.
You will need to provide your own wall charger, I use the phone charger that came with my Samsung Galaxy S10+
What’s handy about this model, is that it accepts either USB Micro or USB C for charging the power bank. This means I only need to carrry a single cable with me as my phone also uses a USB C to charge.
Simple but perfect, the single button on the unit is pressed to show the current charge state of the power bank, in LED form. 4 LEDs on the button itself light up to show you an estimated capacity in increments of 25%, so 1 LED is 25% charge remaining, 4 LEDs the power bank is fully charged to 100%.
That’s all you need to know about this product to be honest. It will last you for years without any issues.
I love Anker products, this is my 4th Powerbank from them and no, that’s not because they keep breaking… it’s because the ones I have keep getting snatched by family members, they’re that good.
I bought my first Anker PowerCore 16000 in 2015 and it’s still in daily use to this day (by my wife… that’s why I’ve bought this one)
When it comes to power banks and charging cables, Anker is the only brand I consider.
Absolutely worth every penny
This is such a robust power bank, top quality, it was way better than I expected. The battery life is amazing and I can charge my phone up to 4 times from empty to full before I have to recharge the powerbank. It is portable, and comes with a handy carry pouch, its not too heavy or bulky but just right. Definitely worth every penny. I highly recommend.
Excellent powerbank, great build quality.
I needed a beefy powerbank to run my 1010Music Blackbox sampler/groovebox, the blackbox can also host a USB controller (Novation Launch Control XL MkII in my case) and it’ provides enough power to do that without any issues at all as well.
Running the Blackbox for 6hrs – 8hrs uses about 1 quarter of the charge so that is brilliant, it can easily get around 3 or 4 days use off a single charge judging by the power level indicators on the powerbank.
Excellent powerbank, great build quality.
I needed a beefy powerbank to run my 1010Music Blackbox sampler/groovebox, the blackbox can also host a USB controller (Novation Launch Control XL MkII in my case) and it’ provides enough power to do that without any issues at all as well.
Running the Blackbox for 6hrs – 8hrs uses about 1 quarter of the charge so that is brilliant, it can easily get around 3 or 4 days use off a single charge judging by the power level indicators on the powerbank.
Quick points…
1) quite big, but probably just about fit in pocket
2) I have a OnePlus 6 phone, and these phones are know to be one of, if not, the fastest charging phones on the planet, so require powerful chargers. But this power bank chargers my phone really fast (I’d like to say 2/3 the speed of the wall charger.
3) Easily charge my phone 3 times over from 0%-100%
4) Has 2 fast USB charging ports (I believe 3.0?) And also has 2 ways of charging the bank, via standard micro USB, or c-type. But they are for charging the bank only.
It has such a nice feel to it and a really nice fine crisscross design on the top which gives it a nice textured feel.
Nice and sleek button and light design.
I’ve purchased 3 Anker power banks and they’re all really nice quality build, look and feel, as well as great charging speeds. There’s not much out there that charges my OnePlus phones, but Anker always deliver performance and quality.
I would recommend…don’t be left without a charger like those in the YouTube adds, buy one of these. Life saver for me
Quick points…
1) quite big, but probably just about fit in pocket
2) I have a OnePlus 6 phone, and these phones are know to be one of, if not, the fastest charging phones on the planet, so require powerful chargers. But this power bank chargers my phone really fast (I’d like to say 2/3 the speed of the wall charger.
3) Easily charge my phone 3 times over from 0%-100%
4) Has 2 fast USB charging ports (I believe 3.0?) And also has 2 ways of charging the bank, via standard micro USB, or c-type. But they are for charging the bank only.
It has such a nice feel to it and a really nice fine crisscross design on the top which gives it a nice textured feel.
Nice and sleek button and light design.
I’ve purchased 3 Anker power banks and they’re all really nice quality build, look and feel, as well as great charging speeds. There’s not much out there that charges my OnePlus phones, but Anker always deliver performance and quality.
I would recommend…don’t be left without a charger like those in the YouTube adds, buy one of these. Life saver for me
Excellent USB Battery Pack.
This battery pack does exactly what I required to combat my 1 year old iPhone 6s failing battery charge.
It holds the charge well & has two standard size USB outlets to charge 2 units simultaneously.
Only downside, is the weight of this robust pack, especially if one carries it in ones pocket!
Conclusion: Excellent.
Great power bank, if a little on the heavy side
I bought this power bank as I travel frequently for business and often find myself running out of battery! Whilst it takes time to charge (overnight), I’ve used this x3times to full capacity and it’s been a great addition to my core travel pack items. It’s a tad heavy for my handbag, so I’m considering buying a smaller / more lightweight charger for day trips. Also would have been good for this to have w wireless charge option too! Guess you can’t have everything!
Great power bank, if a little on the heavy side
I bought this power bank as I travel frequently for business and often find myself running out of battery! Whilst it takes time to charge (overnight), I’ve used this x3times to full capacity and it’s been a great addition to my core travel pack items. It’s a tad heavy for my handbag, so I’m considering buying a smaller / more lightweight charger for day trips. Also would have been good for this to have w wireless charge option too! Guess you can’t have everything!
Possibly a manufacturing issue with a couple?
I bought this as I lost my power core 20100n which I absolutely loved! the battery pack itself feels quality and the charging to both input and output is okay. Takes a while to charge the powerbank but its a big battery so its to be expected. I did get 2 faulty batteries, both the original and a replacement that Anker kindly sent out without any fuss but the third works great (I don’t know if I am just really unlucky or if its a fault. But with the ease that Anker dealt with me I am happy now I have a working device). Still comes with the fabric carry pouch which is a nice touch for keeping a micro USB and a USB C cable with the Powerbank so I have them when I need them. My phone has a terrible battery life so have gotten plenty of charges fairly quickly out of the PowerCore, its relatively small considering the amount of charge it holds so all in all I am really happy. I would highly recommend now I have a working device and hope that I was just unlucky having the initial fault units.
Possibly a manufacturing issue with a couple?
I bought this as I lost my power core 20100n which I absolutely loved! the battery pack itself feels quality and the charging to both input and output is okay. Takes a while to charge the powerbank but its a big battery so its to be expected. I did get 2 faulty batteries, both the original and a replacement that Anker kindly sent out without any fuss but the third works great (I don’t know if I am just really unlucky or if its a fault. But with the ease that Anker dealt with me I am happy now I have a working device). Still comes with the fabric carry pouch which is a nice touch for keeping a micro USB and a USB C cable with the Powerbank so I have them when I need them. My phone has a terrible battery life so have gotten plenty of charges fairly quickly out of the PowerCore, its relatively small considering the amount of charge it holds so all in all I am really happy. I would highly recommend now I have a working device and hope that I was just unlucky having the initial fault units.
A great charger!
Very happy indeed with this one – I have the previous fat and glossy version also, and this new flatter/slimmer, more textured style is very nice.
First time I have ever said this with a peice of tech, but I occasionally wish the LEDs were a little bigger/brighter – they’re much smaller than on the previous style and require a little closer attention when checking the power level.
A great charger!
Very happy indeed with this one – I have the previous fat and glossy version also, and this new flatter/slimmer, more textured style is very nice.
First time I have ever said this with a peice of tech, but I occasionally wish the LEDs were a little bigger/brighter – they’re much smaller than on the previous style and require a little closer attention when checking the power level.
Solid Performance
Bought to replace my old Anker charger that has served me well but is now fading a bit.
I like the new rugged feel design. Takes a while to charge but once it’s full it certainly delivers many charges to my phone.
The lights showing how much charge it has works well and hope they keep working as one bulb failed on my old one.
So far great performance… Well happy
Update to say performance is so good I’ve bought a second one
Huge battery life
I bought this for my boyfriend who only asked for a powerful powerbank and this has exceeded his expectations with battery life for 2 devices at once. He has only charged once since he first used it and not ran out yet. He is using it to charge his phone when at work during the week. Although a bit heavy, it’s irrelevant when carried in a rucksack or similar. It charged very quickly too. A must buy for anyone needing a huge battery life and has more than one devices.
Solid Performance
Bought to replace my old Anker charger that has served me well but is now fading a bit.
I like the new rugged feel design. Takes a while to charge but once it’s full it certainly delivers many charges to my phone.
The lights showing how much charge it has works well and hope they keep working as one bulb failed on my old one.
So far great performance… Well happy
Update to say performance is so good I’ve bought a second one
Huge battery life
I bought this for my boyfriend who only asked for a powerful powerbank and this has exceeded his expectations with battery life for 2 devices at once. He has only charged once since he first used it and not ran out yet. He is using it to charge his phone when at work during the week. Although a bit heavy, it’s irrelevant when carried in a rucksack or similar. It charged very quickly too. A must buy for anyone needing a huge battery life and has more than one devices.
Powerful
As I travel a lot for work and can’t rely on always having power sockets to plug into i need a decent power bank. I looked around and compared loads of reviews and went for this one. I am really happy with it, it holds a massive charge and has been really helpful on a couple of trips already as I can change a couple of devices at a time.
Great quality and powe
Great quality charger. Bought it for a reduced price and think it’s worth the money. Does about 4 full charges and isn’t too heavy to carry around. I imagine it’ll last a while. Would recommend and buy again.
Weight of power bank is 340g not 280g
Ultralight hikers please note – the weight of this power bank as stated in the Amazon advert above (280 or 281g) is incorrect. The bare item weight is 340g (and, with cable and bag, is 360g). Since the relatively low weight was was of the criteria for choosing this one rather than other models this is a tiny bit frustrating (after wasting an hour researching weight vs capacity of different models available). But otherwise it looks good and should do the job (just another 60-80g in the backpack…)
Weight of power bank is 340g not 280g
Ultralight hikers please note – the weight of this power bank as stated in the Amazon advert above (280 or 281g) is incorrect. The bare item weight is 340g (and, with cable and bag, is 360g). Since the relatively low weight was was of the criteria for choosing this one rather than other models this is a tiny bit frustrating (after wasting an hour researching weight vs capacity of different models available). But otherwise it looks good and should do the job (just another 60-80g in the backpack…)
Excellent power bank
I wanted a powerbank that I could trust actually had the advertisedd capacity. So, I was not interested in any cheap asian units. I chose ANKER on reputation and because they are European and offer a good quality warranty.
Since receiving the power bank, I’ve found that I use it for charging other devices like headphones as it is just so convenient.
Takes twice as long to recharge as claimed
Such a shame. I always buy Anker for the quality of product. Had this on recharge for ten hours and light wouldn’t move past 2 and needed to stop there as I’m rarely in one place that long.
Build feels great and output impressive. Shame I threw the box away or I would have sent this back. I never throw boxes away but thought I could depend on Anker……
Update – looks like a known fault. Anker pro actively contacted me and sorted me out a replacement. New one works fine. Thanks
Excellent power bank
I wanted a powerbank that I could trust actually had the advertisedd capacity. So, I was not interested in any cheap asian units. I chose ANKER on reputation and because they are European and offer a good quality warranty.
Since receiving the power bank, I’ve found that I use it for charging other devices like headphones as it is just so convenient.
Takes twice as long to recharge as claimed
Such a shame. I always buy Anker for the quality of product. Had this on recharge for ten hours and light wouldn’t move past 2 and needed to stop there as I’m rarely in one place that long.
Build feels great and output impressive. Shame I threw the box away or I would have sent this back. I never throw boxes away but thought I could depend on Anker……
Update – looks like a known fault. Anker pro actively contacted me and sorted me out a replacement. New one works fine. Thanks
Another quality Anker produc
I purchased the Anker Power Bank, PowerCore Essential 20000 Portable Charger as a Christmas present. Although my friends have only had the power bank a couple of weeks they have recharged their phones (they have top of the range iPhones and Huawei phones) a total of 5 times from a single charge and they still have some power left. At this early stage they are very happy with their present.
Another quality Anker produc
I purchased the Anker Power Bank, PowerCore Essential 20000 Portable Charger as a Christmas present. Although my friends have only had the power bank a couple of weeks they have recharged their phones (they have top of the range iPhones and Huawei phones) a total of 5 times from a single charge and they still have some power left. At this early stage they are very happy with their present.
Not bad at all if a bit heavy
I wanted this as a gift for my wife I also got her a heated jacket that required 20000ma to make it work and it does.
I might well buy a second one as it will run my iPad Pro all day without touching the internal battery and the price makes it worth it.
it is heavy but if you need the power that is the handoff.
As described and works well. No complaints
Latest Update
Replacement device working as it should. Too early to provide full review feels premium material. As described. And top marks for Ankers Customer Service.
Update
On seeing my review Anker have been in contact dispatched a replacement. Hopefully the new one will work. Top marks for customer service. Will update review once happy new one is working 🙂
Original Review
Looks and feels good quality but it’s refusing to charge. On charge for 20 hrs and not passed 2 lights which was level it was delivered with. Really annoyed as brought this on same day delivery as need it whilst working away from home.
I’ve always been impressed with anger product, never had any quality issues with them previously
Will be returning for a refund when I get home
As described and works well. No complaints
Latest Update
Replacement device working as it should. Too early to provide full review feels premium material. As described. And top marks for Ankers Customer Service.
Update
On seeing my review Anker have been in contact dispatched a replacement. Hopefully the new one will work. Top marks for customer service. Will update review once happy new one is working 🙂
Original Review
Looks and feels good quality but it’s refusing to charge. On charge for 20 hrs and not passed 2 lights which was level it was delivered with. Really annoyed as brought this on same day delivery as need it whilst working away from home.
I’ve always been impressed with anger product, never had any quality issues with them previously
Will be returning for a refund when I get home
Does exactly what I needed it to do.
Great product for a reasonable price. I am using this to power a usb anti-fog dew heater band around an 80mm telescope for astrophotography. In freezing conditions it warmed the band sufficiently to stop the lens fogging for four hours straight and still showed 50 percent power remaining. Happy customer.
This is an amazing bit of kit. It has never let me down. Well worth investing in for anybody on the go. There customer service is excellent, Sophie was wonderful, intelligent and above all highly informative to all my product questions. Top marks for Sophie and Anker.
This is an amazing bit of kit. It has never let me down. Well worth investing in for anybody on the go. There customer service is excellent, Sophie was wonderful, intelligent and above all highly informative to all my product questions. Top marks for Sophie and Anker.
Initially I received a faulty product that would not charge but thanks to the exceptional customer support provided by a woman named Sophia at Anker I was able to get a replacement a few days later. All I needed to do was provide an order number and description of the fault before they sent me a new powercore. I didn’t even need to return the faulty product. Sophia was very understanding and quick to respond throughout the process.
About the Powercore Essential 20000:
– The product is very easy to use with LEDs indicating how much charge is remaining.
– High capacity meaning you can charge a phone fully several times. Will also charge Ipads.
– Can be charged via USB-C or MicroUSB
– Can charge two devices at the same time
– The build quality feels solid
– Includes a mesh carrying pouch
I highly recommend this product and Anker as a company as their customer support is some of the best I have experienced.
Initially I received a faulty product that would not charge but thanks to the exceptional customer support provided by a woman named Sophia at Anker I was able to get a replacement a few days later. All I needed to do was provide an order number and description of the fault before they sent me a new powercore. I didn’t even need to return the faulty product. Sophia was very understanding and quick to respond throughout the process.
About the Powercore Essential 20000:
– The product is very easy to use with LEDs indicating how much charge is remaining.
– High capacity meaning you can charge a phone fully several times. Will also charge Ipads.
– Can be charged via USB-C or MicroUSB
– Can charge two devices at the same time
– The build quality feels solid
– Includes a mesh carrying pouch
I highly recommend this product and Anker as a company as their customer support is some of the best I have experienced.
Pretty much does what it says it does. One thing I did find a little disappointing was the lack of reasonable documentation. There’s no guidance on how long you charge it for in any of the documentation and instead opts for some pictographs which explains what plugs in where. Would have liked more explanation on use. Otherwise, find the device charge time to be really good – charged my iPhone 8 from about 8% to full in about the same time it would if I was connecting it to the wall. Haven’t tried it with my iPad yet but so far, I’m quite impressed with it.
Pretty much does what it says it does. One thing I did find a little disappointing was the lack of reasonable documentation. There’s no guidance on how long you charge it for in any of the documentation and instead opts for some pictographs which explains what plugs in where. Would have liked more explanation on use. Otherwise, find the device charge time to be really good – charged my iPhone 8 from about 8% to full in about the same time it would if I was connecting it to the wall. Haven’t tried it with my iPad yet but so far, I’m quite impressed with it.
Good quality and a great value for money
Easy to set up and easy to use… a bit heavy (as batteries always are) but great to have when you might be out of reach of a power point and get low on juice.
Feels really robust too.
Life saver. Gets my sons ipad charged again when we are on the move