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Anker PowerCore Slim 5000 Portable Charger Ultra Slim 5000mAh External Battery with High Speed Charging Technology Pocket Friendly Power Bank Perfectly designed for Smartphones
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
9.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
350
Old Reviews
72
Unverified
24
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Review Analysis - 254 recent, verified reviews
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Charging
137charges, anker, portable charger, slim, charged
+92%
-8%
" ... It charges your phone super fast! ... "
" ... This was my first purchase of an Anker product. ... This quality product quickly charges my Galaxy S5 smartphone as required. ... I highly recommend this Anker Charger and would purchase it again if an extra one was needed in the future for another smartphone. ... "
" ... ANKER products are amazing in general, but this charger is so slim it fits easily in a pocket with my phone, and it charges fast. ... I would say that it can charge my phone about 2 to 3 times before running out of battery. ... "
" ... Used it multiple times and it still held a charge! ... "
" ... Good back up charger ... "
" ... This is my go to charger now. ... "
" ... Seriously, this thing charges quickly and thoroughly, and it's stylish to boot. ... "
" ... It can fully Charge my phone about one and a half times. ... "
Size
69slim, carry, portable, perfect size, fits
+100%
" ... It fits right into my purse and doesn’t take up a lot of room at all. ... "
" ... This thing works like a charm, and it's legit smaller than my V30. ... "
" ... It is small enough and light enough that I always have it with me. ... "
" ... This is nice because it is light and slim. ... "
" ... this is awesome - small, light and reliable. ... "
" ... Great as a travel charger and fits in my pocket nicely. ... "
" ... Light, slim, easy, perfect. ... "
" ... Size and shape our phones (iPhone 6s and 7) very nicely. ... Size and shape also make it v. easy to carry. ... "
Battery Life
52capacity, mah, charger, charged, portable
+85%
-15%
" ... I would say that it can charge my phone about 2 to 3 times before running out of battery. ... "
" ... Used it multiple times and it still held a charge! ... "
" ... It can fully Charge my phone about one and a half times. ... "
" ... The new battery is working just as good as the last, and is making me as happy as the first! ... "
" ... My go-to charger for extended days. ... "
" ... Capacity is just right, it will ensure you have enough power for 12-14 hours of almost continuous usage - it proved it during a recent city break. ... "
" ... Fully charged three iPhones for me in single loaded charge. ... "
" ... 5) LED indicators showing remaining battery life ... My Sony Xperia Z3 D6603 (3100mAh battery) runs out of juice about mid-day: at work and at play. ... So, I wanted a cell phone battery recharger small enough to fit in my pocket that could charge my phone once or twice during the day. ... "
Design
31design, form factor, one side, grippy, finish
+97%
-3%
" ... as with all Anker products I have bought, the quality is first rate and the design is elegant. ... "
" ... It is also not bad looking . ... "
" ... This is nice because it is light and slim. ... "
" ... The unit has great fit & finish and its super lightweight. ... "
" ... Good build, quality materials and really portable. ... "
" ... 6) great finish (rubberized) ... "
" ... Nice sleek-slim design! ... "
" ... beautiful and elegant! ... design is outstanding. ... "
Fit
29fits, slip, hand, slim, holding
+97%
-3%
" ... It fits right into my purse and doesn’t take up a lot of room at all. ... "
" ... Size and shape our phones (iPhone 6s and 7) very nicely. ... "
" ... I love the fact that you can hold this thing together with your phone, inside the palm of your hand, your phone directly on it. ... "
" ... The unit has great fit & finish and its super lightweight. ... "
" ... They fit perfectly as an add on battery to my DX200 dap if needed. ... "
" ... The rubberized grip isn't as amazing as everyone makes it out to be (phones still slip at a 20° tilt) but otherwise I love it! ... It fits my phone well. ... "
" ... Fits flush against my wife's iPhone 7, and easy to slip into a pocket. ... "
" ... It's super easy to slip into a pocket or bag and when you're using it, it can lie flat against the phone so you can easily take calls. ... "
Build Quality
22build quality, slip, slim, rubberized, grippy
+91%
-9%
" ... It is so thin and small, and feels nice in the hand. ... "
" ... Super high build quality. ... "
" ... Good build, quality materials and really portable. ... "
" ... The rubberized grip isn't as amazing as everyone makes it out to be (phones still slip at a 20° tilt) but otherwise I love it! ... "
" ... 6) great finish (rubberized) ... 7) short USB to Mini USB charging cable and soft case included. ... "
" ... It is also the perfect amount of "grippy.". ... "
" ... excellent thin and good ... "
" ... I was really impressed with the construction and feel of the device. ... "
Cables
18anker, short, cables, usb, cord
+94%
-6%
" ... I've tested it with several different phones and several different USB cables and its the same each time. ... "
" ... 7) short USB to Mini USB charging cable and soft case included. ... "
" ... The battery comes with a little cloth bag which is handy to put a cable in. ... I bought the Anker PowerLine 4in lightning cable. ... "
" ... No way to attach to your phone, which would be convenient and prevent cord tangling. ... "
" ... quick recharge if you use the right cable ... "
" ... My high capacity Anker took about an hour with the phone on using the same cable. ... At Anker's suggestion, I tried a different cable and it worked well and as expected. ... Long story short, if you have any problems, try a different cable before contacting Anker. ... "
" ... It fits my iPhone perfectly using the 6" or 12" cable to recharge right in my purse. ... "
" ... Fits the form of the iPhone nicely, I ended up buying some short In-Charge lightning/USB cords that are perfect length. ... "
For Travel
15travel, traveling, day trip, pack, internationally
+100%
" ... Anker makes great products, however, there is no capacity labeling so I just had my second one seized by airport security traveling internationally. ... "
" ... Brought this along on a sightseeing trip while spouse was on business. ... "
" ... I charge my iPhone 7 plus with this when traveling and hiking. ... "
" ... This is great piece to have when you go for the long hike ... "
" ... It is more than enough to get me through very long days traveling internationally with heavy phone use. ... "
" ... I was able to recharge my phone multiple times while on vacation in Disney, and could even fit this in my pocket with the phone while walking around the park. ... "
" ... And while I was looking, I wanted a second charger that I could pack in my airplane carry-on. ... "
" ... I used it to go to Spain this summer, and it recharged my iPhone several times before I had to recharge it. ... "
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