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Anker USB C Power Bank, PowerCore Essential 20000 PD (18W) Power Bank, High Cell Capacity 20000mAh Portable Charger Battery Pack for iPhone 12/Mini/Pro/Max Pro/11/X, Samsung (PD Charger Not Included)
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Connector Type | USB Type C |
Brand | Anker |
Battery Capacity | 20000 Milliamp Hours |
Color | Black |
Special Feature | Portable Charger,Travel |
About this item
- The Anker Advantage: Join the 50 million+ powered by our leading technology.
- Ultra-High cell Capacity: The massive 20, 000mAh cell capacity provides more than 5 and a half charges for iPhone XS, more than 4 full charges for Samsung Galaxy S10, and over 2 and a half charges for iPad mini 5.
- High-Speed Charging: deliver an 18W high-speed charge to phones, Tablets, and more via the USB-C power delivery port or the Qualcomm Quick Charge-enabled USB port.
- Rapid Recharge: Pair the included USB-C to USB-C cable with an 18W Power Delivery wall charger (not included) to refuel your PowerCore in less than 7 hours. Please note: Recharging with a normal USB wall charger will take approximately 20 hours.
- What You Get: PowerCore Essential 20000 PD, USB-C to C cable, travel pouch, welcome guide, our worry-free 18-month warranty, and friendly customer service. (USB-A to C cable and Power Delivery wall charger not included.)
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Charging power | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | — |
For traveling | 4.3 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 4.0 | — | — |
Value for money | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.0 | — | — |
Battery life | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | — | — |
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capacity | 20000 milliamp hours | — | 20000 milliamp hours | 20000 milliamp hours | 20000 milliamp hours | 10000 milliamp hours |
connector type | USB Type C | USB Type C | Built-in C Cable + 1C1A | USB Type C | USB Type C | USB Type C, USB Type A |
number of ports | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
compatible devices | USB C Portable Charger-iPhone 11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max/X/8, Samsung, iPad Pro 2018 | Tablet, MacBook, iPhone iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max, iPhone14/13/12 series, Samsung Galaxy, iPad, and More | iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max, iPhone 14/13 Series, MacBook, Galaxy | iPhone 15/15 Pro /15 Pro Max/14/14 Pro, Samsung, iPad Pro, and More | — | Smartphone, Smartwatch, Tablet, MP3 Player |
voltage | — | 5 volts | 5 volts | 5 volts | 5 volts | 5 volts |
battery charge time | 30 minute | 28 minutes | — | 24 hours | — | 3.5 hours |
weight | 12.2 ounces | 2 pounds | 0.76 pounds | 465 grams | — | 215 grams |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 6.38 x 2.91 x 0.98 inches |
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Item Weight | 12.2 ounces |
ASIN | B07SQ5MQ6K |
Item model number | A1281 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #38,245 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories) #958 in Cell Phone Portable Power Banks |
Special features | Portable Charger,Travel |
Other display features | Wireless |
Color | Black |
Whats in the box | 1 |
Manufacturer | Anker |
Language | German |
Date First Available | June 5, 2019 |
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From the manufacturer
Thanks to pioneering innovation and an insistence on using only high-quality materials, Anker sets the market benchmark for USB charging and connectivity.
PowerCore Essential 20000 PD
With support for Power Delivery and Qualcomm Quick Charge, this travel-friendly portable battery offers high-speed charging to virtually any mobile device. And thanks to the huge 20,000mAh cell capacity, you can keep your devices charged for days, no matter where you are.
- Ultra-High Cell Capacity
- High-Speed Charging
- Universal Compatibility
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Wide CompatibilityWith support for both Power Delivery and Quick Charge you can now power up virtually any mobile device. |
High-Speed ChargingThe two 18W charging ports provide high-speed charging to a huge range of USB-C and USB devices. (15W shared total output) |
Power DeliveryThe USB-C port supports both input and output. So now you can charge your devices, and recharge your PowerCore at high speed. |
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Trickle-Charging ModeProvide safe and optimized charging to low-power devices such as Bluetooth earphones and speakers. |
Comprehensive ProtectionOur MultiProtect safety system combines high-voltage protection, current regulation, temperature control, and more to keep you and your devices safe. |
The Anker AdvantageJoin our family of over 50 million happy users, and change the way you charge. |
PowerCore Essential 20000 PD | PowerCore Essential 20000 | PowerCore 26800 | PowerCore Slim 10000 PD | PowerCore+ 26800 PD | |
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Price | $54.99$54.99 | $40.94$40.94 | $42.50$42.50 | — | $99.99$99.99 |
Series | Premium | Basic | Basic | Premium | Premium |
Main Feature | PD+PIQ2.0 Quick Charge | Portable | Triple Device Charging | Slim | Macbook Air Supported |
Extra Hours of Battery Life (based on current average smartphone batteries) | +92hour | +92hour | +123hour | +46hour | +123hour |
Output Ports | 1xUSB-C 1xUSB-A | 2xUSB-A | 3xUSB-A | 1xUSB-C 1xUSB-A | 1xUSB-C 2xUSB-A |
Recharging Time | 6.8 Hours (USB-C to USB-C PD) | 10Hours | 6.5 Hours (using both input ports) | 4.5Hours (with PD charger) | USB-C to USB-C PD: 3.5 Hours |
Size | 6.2 x 2.9 x 0.8 in | 6.2 x 2.9 x 0.8 in | 7 x 3.1 x 0.9in | 5.87 x 2.68 x 0.55 in | 7.1 x 3.1 x 0.91 in |
Weight | 345.5g /12.2oz | 342.5g/12.1oz | 490g/17.28oz | 212g/7.5oz | 580g/20.5oz |
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Product Description
Model Number: A1281
PowerCore Essential 20000 PD
The 20,000mAh Portable Charger with Power Delivery
From ANKER, America's Leading USB Charging Brand
• Faster and safer charging with our advanced technology
• 50 million+ happy users and counting
Power for Days
With a 20,000mAh cell capacity, you can easily keep all of your mobile devices charged up for days on end. You'll wonder how you ever spent so much time plugged into the wall.
Advanced Charging Technology:
The USB-C Power Delivery port supports both input and output, so you can power up your devices and recharge your PowerCore at high-speed - all with one cable. Together with the 18W PowerIQ 2.0 USB port, you can now charge virtually any phone or tablet at high-speed. (Compatible with Qualcomm Quick Charge)
Premium Design
With a sleek matte exterior and cool-blue LED light-wheel to display battery level, PowerCore Essential 20000 PD is premium both inside and out.
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 11/12/12Mini/12 Pro/12Max Pro/XS / XS Max / XR, Android smartphones and tablets (including the Nexus 7), and other USB devices.
Note:
USB-A to USB-C cable, Lightning cable, and wall charger not included.
When the trickle-charging mode is on, the last LED light will remain green, regardless of battery status.
Recharging via USB-A charger will take approximately 20 hours.
When charging an iPad, make sure the portable charger has at least 2 LEDs illuminated, otherwise charging speed will be insufficient
20,000mAh is the total of the nominal rated capacity of internal battery cells.
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Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
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Customers like the performance, quality and battery life of the power bank. They mention that it works great, is well made and durable. They appreciate the battery life, saying it can hold enough charge that will last. Customers also like the value, and versatility. However, some customers have mixed opinions on charging and ease of use.
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Customers like the performance of the power bank. For example, they mention it works great, has no issues, and provides perfect power delivery. Some say that it works well with older iPhones and other accessories.
"...For charging a phone it works great!..." Read more
"...To this day this product works like new. Over the years I have continued to return to Anker for my charging needs...." Read more
"Does the bank work really well? Yes. It is incredibly fast charging and holds a ton of charges...." Read more
"...It was good while it lasted but not sure what happened. The PD port just stopped working." Read more
Customers like the quality of the power bank. They say it's well-made, durable, and lasts a long time. Customers also say it is a solid charger that charges multiple times pretty fast. They mention that it is the best power bank on the market with great battery life and power.
"...comes with a USB C to USB C cable (1-2 feet)- nice design, feels well built.- a button to easily see the units current charge-..." Read more
"...charges with usb-c and though it's slightly smaller, it still has plenty of power to keep her ipad going for the day...." Read more
"TL:DR - Anker is kind of a fantastic brand. You get exactly what's promised and the quality of their products is super...." Read more
"...I have purchased 5 Anker charging devices and have been extremely impressed by the quality, durability and longevity of each one...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the battery life of the power bank. They mention that it charges their phone fast and can hold enough charge that will last. Some say that the battery is excessive, providing days and days of charge. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance and say it can effectively charge a ton of products.
"...It has been a life saver, and... The battery lasts for a long time.**Original Review**..." Read more
"...Otherwise, this was a great deal and it really helps keep me and my wife charged while on the go and it's been significantly less stressful to know..." Read more
"...the right equipment, and charges the item quickly and still holds a ton of charges so it is a great bank...." Read more
"...20000 PD charges my iPhone 11 incredibly fast and holds enough juice for multiple charges (up to four that i have tracked)...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the power bank. They say it's very compact, and fits in a pocket. Some customers also say it is fairly light considering the amount of battery. However, some customers feel the battery is as big and heavy as expected given the larger capacity.
"...- while it doesn't look like it will fit into the included bag, it fits nicely. :)Cons:-..." Read more
"...It takes about 4-5 hours to fully charge back up and it's small enough that it fits into one of my backpack pockets...." Read more
"...I can easily take my bank with me to work and it fits in my crossbody bag. Granted my bag was handmade for me by my aunt but I digress...." Read more
"...Because of its size and weight, this 20Ah version not nearly as effortlessly portable as the 10Ah, but it’s still pretty easy to pack and carry...." Read more
Customers like the value of the power bank. For example, they say it's worth the price, has an impressive capacity, and is a great portable charger for your buck.
"...It's a really nice pack for the price and my experience with Anker products in the past has been really good, so I'm not expecting this thing to..." Read more
"...devices or just dont like to be tethered to a wall this is a great buy for the price as long as you're paying attention to how much power your..." Read more
"...Less capacity at a rated 15000mAh, but it's smaller, lighter and cheaper too." Read more
"...This is a pricey deposable battery with a very short battery charge hold life cycle.Update: Anker customer service is A1 A+" Read more
Customers find the power bank versatile and handy for travel. They say it's a great portable charger and a perfect traveling charger. Customers also mention that it charges fast and doesn't get hot when charging. They also say it is a reliable portable charger.
"Really a great portable power solution and holds charge using just cell phone intermittently for weeks" Read more
"...It holds a charge forever and is great to have on a long flight or car ride. I highly recommend it!" Read more
"...Especially good in family car rides so everyone doesn't have to fight over the auxiliary power outlet in the car. Thank you Anker!" Read more
"...So breaking news you have to charge a battery bank, also it comes with a travel pouch and a USB C cable... Just like it says in the description...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the charging of the power bank. Some mention that it charges flawlessly with their iPhone fast charger, and the fast/slow charging figure feature is nice when charging more intricate electronics. However, others say that it doesn't charge the battery itself, and takes forever to barely charge.
"...This pack is a beast in every sense of the word. It charges incredibly quickly, and you can use it upwards for at least a week before needing to..." Read more
"...Cons:- requires a specific charger to charge in less than 15-20 hours.- instruction manual is useless" Read more
"...It charges flawlessly with my iPhone fast charger, and both ports are working fine to this day." Read more
"...It takes forever to charge if it's low, over a full day of charging to get it back to full...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the power bank. Some mention it's very simple to use and convenient, while others say the instructions are completely useless, tedious, and confusing. The device is glitchy and not very user-friendly, and the user manual doesn't explain much.
"...I found out that the instructions are completely useless, so I then googled it...." Read more
"...It feels durable yet simple. The bag it comes with is nice and breathable for the powerbank, so it may let the powerbank release heat...." Read more
"...charger just to get a fast charge to my IPhone XR was a very tedious and confusing process...." Read more
"...Otherwise it's pretty straight forward...." Read more
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To this day this product works like new. Over the years I have continued to return to Anker for my charging needs. I have purchased 5 Anker charging devices and have been extremely impressed by the quality, durability and longevity of each one.
With other brands you may pay less but with Anker, you get the best.
Now, if you have a USB A to USB C / USB A / micro USB / lightning type of cord, it will still work, but it won't charge as quickly. That means if you have an iPhone or any other device that doesn't have a native USB C port, you won't be able to utilize the full potential of this battery pack.
Clear as mud right? Now here's the deal with the way to charge the pack, you NEED a wall plug in that uses a USB C type of input. So, if you have a Pixel phone, congrats, you've got the right type of wall plug in! If not, then you do need to purchase a different type of wall plug in that has a USB C input.
Everyone still on the same page? Ok, on to the performance! This pack is a beast in every sense of the word. It charges incredibly quickly, and you can use it upwards for at least a week before needing to charge it back up. It takes about 4-5 hours to fully charge back up and it's small enough that it fits into one of my backpack pockets. To put it in perspective, I could play my nintendo switch on high brightness while it was plugged into the battery pack and it still charged it up. I've even got third party controllers on my switch, which takes up more energy and it still charged it up!
This is a very specialized type of battery pack that is built for folks who use USB C cables. If you're not a native Android user, it's probably a good idea to look elsewhere. Otherwise, this was a great deal and it really helps keep me and my wife charged while on the go and it's been significantly less stressful to know that I won't be left floundering with a dead phone. Hope this helps clarify some things for folks!
Reading the reviews I find that a lot of people complain about slow charge time or about it not appearantly the capacity it states. I haven't had this issues with my battery.
I took some time to see how many times I could charge my phone and it fell just about on the mark. It wasn't done with proper instruments. I simply let my phone with a 5,000 mAh battery get close to 2% and the I would charge it all the way up. I got about 4 full charges until the battery stopped charging my phone. Ended at 93% which to me already is on the money but even still, there was a night I just left my phone charging as I slept so it definitely got more than it's fill.
There's also complaints about charging the battery itself and again, I didn't find this problem with mine. I timed how long it took to fully charge and it was actually a bit shorter than the stated time. Just about 5:30 hours. I didn't even need an anker branded charger. I used this 18W charger I used already to charge my phone. People might be forgetting just how massive 20,000 mAh is.
Charging my phone was also just as expected. It charged it fully just as if it was plugged to the 18W charger which is to be expected but you know... I kind of still didn't cause it's a portable battery.
Overall, Anker is kind of my go to for when it comes to electrical devices. I don't see them cutting corners to get there products out and for that I trust their brand. I feel like my devices won't suddenly burn out cause of bad components or that the hubs won't provided the performance promised. Idk, you should definitely give then a try
Reading the reviews I find that a lot of people complain about slow charge time or about it not appearantly the capacity it states. I haven't had this issues with my battery.
I took some time to see how many times I could charge my phone and it fell just about on the mark. It wasn't done with proper instruments. I simply let my phone with a 5,000 mAh battery get close to 2% and the I would charge it all the way up. I got about 4 full charges until the battery stopped charging my phone. Ended at 93% which to me already is on the money but even still, there was a night I just left my phone charging as I slept so it definitely got more than it's fill.
There's also complaints about charging the battery itself and again, I didn't find this problem with mine. I timed how long it took to fully charge and it was actually a bit shorter than the stated time. Just about 5:30 hours. I didn't even need an anker branded charger. I used this 18W charger I used already to charge my phone. People might be forgetting just how massive 20,000 mAh is.
Charging my phone was also just as expected. It charged it fully just as if it was plugged to the 18W charger which is to be expected but you know... I kind of still didn't cause it's a portable battery.
Overall, Anker is kind of my go to for when it comes to electrical devices. I don't see them cutting corners to get there products out and for that I trust their brand. I feel like my devices won't suddenly burn out cause of bad components or that the hubs won't provided the performance promised. Idk, you should definitely give then a try
This battery takes a fast charge through the USB-C port, and that’s a good thing since given it’s hefty capacity can still take a while. I haven’t timed it, but don’t expect to go from empty to topped off in just 20 minutes or something like that.
It does charge two devices simultaneously, if you have two of them plugged in. There are only 2 USB ports (one regular USB-A and one USB-C), so unless someone knows some magic hub or splitter type setup unlikely to work with smart power delivery negotiation, you’re limited to two devices at once. This is a little disappointing for my use case, as having an extra pair of ports means I could use the one high capacity battery pack to also charge my wife’s phone and watch at the same time. I’m guessing there’s a reason for the limitation, but I’d pay extra for another pair of ports.
Because of its size and weight, this 20Ah version not nearly as effortlessly portable as the 10Ah, but it’s still pretty easy to pack and carry. I use a compact toiletries zip-up bag to hold battery packs, wall chargers, and charging cords when traveling, and it still fits easily into it. Other than wishing it had another pair of output ports, there’s nothing to disappoint me in this package.
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I bought this particular pack because I needed something that used the USB PD standard so that my Nintendo Switch could be charged. And after some testing, it does charge my Switch at a reasonable pace even while playing games (at about half brightness). I've used it to charge my phone while I play Pokemon Go on it, and it works well there too.
You may find that only having two output ports (one USB A and C each) is not super ideal, depending on your use case. For me, it doesn't really matter as I can't ever imagine having to charge more than two devices at once, but again, your mileage may vary.
Overall, a great product and I'd recommend, particularly if you can get it on sale (regular price is on the pricey side, particularly compared to other offerings, either non-PD or other brands like Ravpower).
I bought this to replace my older 20000mah battery bank, it is so much smaller and much nicer feeling!
This power bank will not power laptops though! It does not say it will, but just so everyone knows!