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Anker PowerCore 5000 Portable Charger Ultra Compact External Battery with Fast Charging Technology Power Bank for iPhone iPad Samsung Galaxy and More Red
Last Updated: February 24, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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Charging
365charges, anker, charged, fully, recharge
+81%
-19%
" ... Maybe its my imagination but it seems to recharge my cell phone faster than other recharging options (vehicle/house/etc). ... When needing to recharge the unit itself seems to take as long as I expected it to. ... "
" ... I liked it when I first got it and was impressed with it charging my phone. ... "
" ... Recharges my phone quickly. ... "
" ... good for travels, quick charge, and an almost 2 full charge reserve. ... "
" ... Very good very fast and you can charge it full bout twice IPhone X and iPhone 8 ... "
" ... It simple to use, I just wish that it had a display letting you know how much charge it had left on it. ... "
" ... This is an awesome charger really like the auto on feature as you plug it in. ... "
" ... It does charge the phone very quickly which is great, but the pack takes quite a while to recharge. ... "
Battery Life
238charged, charges, fully, recharge, battery life
+82%
-18%
" ... This battery holds a charge well. ... "
" ... Do he can keto his phone charged. ... "
" ... Handy indicators also light up when the battery is being charged as well. ... "
" ... ***The company reached out to me and was so gracious to replace this at no charge. ... "
" ... Small but very powerful battery. ... "
" ... What a great little battery charger! ... "
" ... Much better than the last charger I bought ... "
" ... Feels sturdy, charged an iPhone 6s in a few hours and had enough for another charge ... "
Size
151purse, pocket, carry, portable, travel
+96%
-4%
" ... My husband loves it, does its job and its nice and compact. ... You can charge it while it's in your pocket. ... "
" ... Great and small. ... "
" ... Great gadget to keep in your purse for emergency . ... a bit heavy but it works very well. ... "
" ... 3 charges in a compact space. ... "
" ... Light weight, great for traveling, and can easily charge an iPhone X almost twice. ... "
" ... Love this size and the power amount is good. ... "
" ... The of the product is bigger than expected but there no problem with the size. ... "
" ... Great item, perfect size for purse or backpack ... "
For Travel
90traveling, travel, camping, vacation, trips
+93%
-7%
" ... I have now used it on several trips, and it has helped relieve the end of day loss of charge (and accompanying anxiety) on my heavily used phone. ... "
" ... I've bought a few portable chargers that I bring on vacation when I always need to look up information or directions . ... "
" ... I travelled all around Europe with this in my purse and it was a lifesaver on so many occasions. ... "
" ... Great for camping. ... Use this to charge my phone which I use for music camping. ... "
" ... So far has been useful in charging my iphone for multiple nights while camping. ... "
" ... I use this to power up my Samsung S5 while on trips or whenever I'm away from home. ... "
" ... Excellent charger when traveling, vacation, and while attending business conferences, etc. ... "
" ... Great for camping out or when traveling to places with no electricity. ... "
Product Reliability
65months, working, anker, month, anker products
+54%
-46%
" ... I own the 13,000 for over year and it works great till this day. ... "
" ... After posting the review below, Anker contacted me and replaced the first unit. ... "
" ... Hope it lasts long! ... "
" ... I've only had it a couple weeks but it's awesome so far! ... "
" ... I really like Anker products. ... "
" ... Bought this last year and have been consistently using it whenever I'm traveling / on the go. ... Great product and still reliable. ... "
" ... Very reliable compared to other brands that just stopped working after a few months. ... "
" ... Worked great for a few months (only used about once per month) . ... "
Fit
37pocket, fits, purse, iphone, fits nicely
+81%
-19%
" ... By far my go-to power bank for my iPhone 8, it holds what seems like a full charge over a couple of months of no use and recharges my phone fully from <10% with about less than 1/2 charge capacity left over for a future recharge of my phone. ... "
" ... Great product, a little heavy but it works well holds a charge for a while. ... "
" ... It fits nicely in my pants pocket so I can carry it around when I am travelling or when I am at a museum, zoo, ballgame, etc. ... "
" ... As with any portable charger, you'll always wish it were smaller, but it fits nicely in my bag. ... "
" ... It fits great in the back up the helmet with industrial Velcro. ... "
" ... These batteries have a nice metal feel to them and are small enough to easily fit in your pocket without weighing them down. ... "
" ... It is very handy and effective for my iPhone 6s. ... "
" ... It fits in my purse with plenty of room. ... "
Build Quality
37mesh, material, bag, pouch, pocket
+84%
-16%
" ... I have dropped it a few times and it hasn't broken. ... "
" ... It's small enough to fit in my bag and comes with a nice carrying case to keep it protected. ... "
" ... Very good material and build . ... "
" ... But lemme tell you, the materials they made this thing out of are amazing! ... "
" ... The product and packaging are solid, well designed, and (as I recall) all of it was recyclable. ... It even has a soft case w/ drawstring for carrying it in that offers a bit of protection. ... "
" ... Good material, looks exactly as pictured comes with a soft pouch. ... "
" ... But the item itself is sturdy and well made. ... "
" ... Also it feels heavy, its all metal and nice, and the power indicator is nice, it also comes with a small little pouch that is made in a way that the battery does not overheat while inside. ... "
Cables
31cord, charger, cables, charging, anker
+71%
-29%
" ... But I had an extra apple cord so problem solved! ... "
" ... They also provide a short lightning cable to do the charging, which is the perfect size to keep in your pocket. ... "
" ... Love love this it can charge my iPhone 6s like 3 times and I just bought the amazon little cable and I always put it inside the little bag that it comes with. ... "
" ... I have multiple chargers, pawer cables and accessories. ... "
" ... It also comes with a nice carrying case that I can put my charging cord in. ... "
" ... Get a 4" lightning (or whatever) cable and keep them together so you have it when you need it ... "
" ... No need to buy a cable to connect it to your iPhone. ... I used the cable that came with the phone and it worked fine. ... "
" ... I did buy a shorter cord that made it even easier to recharge my phone with, although the one is included is just fine. ... "
Price
23money, worth, worth the money, waste, product
+74%
-26%
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... Can't beat this battery for the price! ... "
" ... For the price this battery is a good deal. ... "
" ... This product seemed smaller, and at 1/3 the price I figured I’d give it a try. ... "
" ... Great for the price. ... "
" ... It's really slick and decently priced. ... "
" ... Can’t beat this item for the price ... "
" ... For the price, worth it! ... "
Marketplace
20works as advertised, product, thank, seller, quick
+95%
-5%
" ... Thank you so much. ... "
" ... Will order from them again ... "
" ... Original review: One works great. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It shipped quick. ... "
" ... Thank you so much for your quick response and taking care of the problem!! ... "
" ... Took this overseas and it never let me down! ... "
" ... Does as advertised. ... "
As Gift
18christmas, gifts, gave, present, given
+100%
" ... Was given as gift. ... "
" ... My Mom received this as a present and she couldn't be happier ! ... "
" ... I will be buying this again as a gift for my 11 yr old nephew. ... "
" ... I bought this for a Christmas present so I have not used it. ... "
" ... This is one of those items that would be a great gift for under $25. ... "
" ... Planning on getting two more for my parents next Christmas. ... "
" ... I'm buying some as gifts for other people. ... "
" ... I love this product it is carried in my purse it is also something i would give as a gift for someone. ... "
Device Compatibility
18iphone, ipad, devices, device, tablet
+72%
-28%
" ... I can easily use the phone while it's plugged in to this powerpack in my pocket. ... "
" ... I used this for my smartphone. ... "
" ... This is an excellent external power source for mobile devices that has helped me out on a number of occasions. ... "
" ... My phone life is now complete. ... "
" ... This thing has already saved my phone several times. ... "
" ... I also used it on my iPad and it worked quite well. ... "
" ... Easily recharges my iPhone and iPad. ... "
" ... Powers up my phone to 100 %. ... "
Storage
16size, capacity, pocket, fit, carrying
+88%
-13%
" ... It fits in my purse with plenty of room. ... "
" ... Perfect for carrying in your bag. ... "
" ... It weighs 4.8 ounces and can fit into a bigger pocket (not tiny jean pockets). ... "
" ... One more thing, I do like the shape of it and the compact size for carrying it in my bag. ... "
" ... It's lightweight, built really well, and packs away into tiny spaces and compartments. ... "
" ... Great item, perfect size for purse or backpack ... "
" ... This was easy to slip into my bag without taking up much room, and the little drawstring carrier helped make sure I didn't misplace the cable. ... "
" ... I like how it's strudy for any bag. ... "
Power Consumption
14bank, good, really, portable, holds
+100%
" ... Great for storing power! ... "
" ... I found these to be a lifesaver when I am feeling "trapped" somewhere and have no access to an outlet or electricity. ... "
" ... Small and effective power brick. ... "
" ... A good portable power bank. ... "
" ... It holds power very well and the quality of the power bank is really good. ... "
" ... This is the second power bank I bought and I’m happy as always. ... "
" ... Power banks are everywhere so naturally I looked around. ... "
" ... It's a solid little power bank. ... "
Ease of Use
13advertised, works, easy, purse, fits nicely
+100%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... I had never used one before, and this was easy to use and worked as advertised. ... "
" ... It’s so convenient & easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to charge, easy to use. ... "
" ... Lightweight and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... It is well made and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Returns
13send, returned, replaced, refund, working
+31%
-69%
" ... Since I have an iPhone, I returned it. ... "
" ... It was too late to return it by the time I found out it wasn't working properly. ... "
" ... And I can't send back the product because I'm in Perú right now. ... "
" ... It just doesn’t work anymore, and I don’t know how to get a refund. ... "
" ... Too late to return ... "
" ... I missed the return deadline & I'm stuck with a non working item. ... Please advise how to get it replaced ... "
" ... Window for return has expired. ... "
" ... I returned it ... "
Cover
12pouch, carrying, soft, bag, protected
+100%
" ... It's small enough to fit in my bag and comes with a nice carrying case to keep it protected. ... "
" ... I love that it comes with a little bag. ... "
" ... Comes with a cute little pouch to keep it protected. ... "
" ... Also it feels heavy, its all metal and nice, and the power indicator is nice, it also comes with a small little pouch that is made in a way that the battery does not overheat while inside. ... "
" ... Good material, looks exactly as pictured comes with a soft pouch. ... "
" ... I even liked the small netted pouch it came with . ... "
" ... Has it's own little carry bag and cable with it. ... "
" ... It also comes with a carrying pouch that protects it. ... "
Ports
11cable, port, charging, usb c, anker
+73%
-27%
" ... My phone and laptop both support charging with USB-C. ... "
" ... It is small, and coupled with the Anker Powerline+ lightning cable, it is a perfect solution for mobile charging. ... "
" ... and you'll have to get your own high-speed charger cable. ... "
" ... The size is perfect for a purse and for the USB charging port in my backpack. ... "
" ... I did not expect it to be that good being honest, I bought it to use it on my backpack that has an usb port, and this thing rocks, it fast charges my phone, it can power up a raspberry pi completely without problems as the picture while the raspberry powers up my phone and does some heavy tasks. ... "
" ... I was not familiar with Anker before this except for their cables Anker and I will definitely look to them for future purchases. ... "
" ... However, the only thing you need to remember is to take you USB connectors along to your appropriate devices. ... "
" ... I had an issue with the charging port, but I contacted Anker and they sent me a brand new device without hesitation. ... "
Weight
11light weight, heavy, bit heavy, pocket, small
+91%
-9%
" ... a bit heavy but it works very well. ... "
" ... Not too heavy. ... "
" ... Lite weight and fits in my pocket easily. ... "
" ... Small and light weight. ... "
" ... Light weight, great for traveling, and can easily charge an iPhone X almost twice. ... "
" ... It’s a little heavy to carry in my purse, but it’s definitely worth the additional weight when I am worried about lack of access to electricity. ... "
" ... The product is very heavy duty, a bit heavy even, but it really delivers. ... "
" ... With this small light weight charger, I can slip it in my coat pocket with ease and know that I will get about close to three full battery charges out of it (depending on your phone). ... "
For Kids
10loves, year olds, two, school, kids
+100%
" ... Yeah, I was 66, so I think of my age as two 33 year olds, six 11 year olds or eleven 6 year olds. ... I'm going with two wild 33 year olds, myself. ... "
" ... I can't keep it in my bag, my teen son takes it all the time! ... "
" ... great for my son who is always letting his tablet die and then he isnt able to play it when I need him to be distracted/quiet the most. ... "
" ... My son loved it. ... "
" ... Daughter loves it ... "
" ... He brings it to school! ... "
" ... Great gifts for kids and grandkids! ... "
" ... Never had any problems, except for my kids losing them or leaving them places! ... "
Design
10product, looks, really, well, slick
+90%
-10%
" ... This has given me many great laughs, It looks like modern vapes and I like to trick my Juul addicted friends into thinking they are getting a hit off of it. ... "
" ... Pleasant button mechanics, slick look and beautiful LED. ... "
" ... The product looks really high-quality. ... "
" ... I like the product because it looks really nice and it's made well but I have not used it yet ... "
" ... The red is great because that way it doesn't get lost in the sea of black and white gadgets she already has and it holds a charge as well as the one I still own. ... "
" ... I like the sleekness and the design of this product. ... "
" ... I like the round size and it is an attractive looking product. ... "
" ... Love the case. ... "
Product As Described
9product, described, advertised, works
+100%
" ... Just as described! ... "
" ... Looks and performs as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... This product is bigger than the picture. ... "
" ... It works as advertised . ... "
" ... Does as advertised. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Overall performance
8fast, works, light, gets, done
+100%
" ... It does the job that’s intended for! ... "
" ... Works so well and fast. ... "
" ... Works fast and very light! ... "
" ... This one does the job. ... "
" ... It really does the job. ... "
" ... It does the job. ... "
" ... Does what it is supposed to do and fast! ... "
" ... This device does a good job. ... "
Comfort
8phone, like, fits, cylindrical, carry
+75%
-25%
" ... The cylindrical shape is perfect for my husband. ... "
" ... They have held up to every day carry and have kept my phone changed during heavy phone use periods. ... "
" ... The ergonomic shape of this power bank fits very well in just about any environment, and is also very easy to carry about. ... "
" ... Pro: Comfortable design. ... "
" ... It fits great in the back up the helmet with industrial Velcro. ... "
Capacity
7leave, home, family, travel, member
+100%
" ... I travel for a living so this is a great device. ... "
" ... I purchased two of these and gave one to a family member. ... "
" ... Perfect when away from home. ... "
" ... I don't leave the house without it. ... "
" ... Never regretted leaving the larger one home. ... "
" ... It's portable and barely takes up any room. ... "
" ... Will be purchasing more for everyone else in the family. ... "
Delivery
5quick, product
+60%
-40%
" ... It shipped quick. ... "
" ... I received it within 48 hours. ... "
" ... After it arrived, I tried it on and immediately decided it was a good purchase. ... "
Food Items
4+100%
" ... Received it Saturday and I had a wedding cake due Sunday. ... "
" ... I use it to power my Smobot and it lasts for the long cooks. ... "
" ... Has saved my bacon more than once. ... "
" ... This is the BEST product since the toaster! ... "
Color
3black, red
+100%
" ... Still good for daily use but recommend black color. ... "
" ... Love my blue color. ... "
Defective Delivery
3received, unit, product, one, anker
-100%
" ... Even so, I think I may have received a defective unit. ... "
" ... Once I opened the box it was filled with mold. ... "
" ... The first one I ordered was defective. ... "
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