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AnkerPowerCore 5000

Small power bank
5000mAh

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The Anker PowerCore 5000 is an inexpensive power bank, with a claimed capacity of 5,000mAh. Its small cylindrical shape means it’s portable, making it tempting for those on the go. But how does it perform in real-life tests? We sent it to the Which? test lab to find out. Read our full review to see how it fared.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Performance
Ease of use
Features

Oct 2022Last checked by Which?
Apr 2021First reviewed by Which?

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

How we test portable power bank chargers

5 Mar 2024

Performance

Overall
Capacity - actual v claimed
Efficiency
Power bank charging time
Device charging time

How we test performance

How long does the power bank take to charge? How quickly will it charge your devices? And does it deliver on the amount of power that the manufacturer says it will?

Ease of use

Overall
Portability
Capacity and charging indicators
Sockets

How we test ease of use

Are the sockets well marked and far enough apart? Does the capacity indicator work properly? And how easy is it to carry around? We weight these results so that portability is more important in small power banks, and less important in large power banks

Features

How we test features

How many outputs does it have? Does it have any special features that let it charge faster? Does it have wireless? Can you charge this power bank and your devices at the same time?

General
Type	Small power bank
Claimed capacity	5000mAh
Width	3.2cm
length	3.2cm
Height	10.7cm
Weight	132g

Features
Pass through charging	No
Power delivery	No
Wireless charging	No
Display type	3 LED indicators show battery power level
Accessories included	Short USB-A to micro USB leadCarrying pouch

Power
Power bank charging time
No. smart phone charges possible	1
No. Tablet charges possible	0.6

Connections
Input 1	micro USB
Input 1 specs	5V, 2A
Output 1	USB-A
Output 1 specs	5V, 2A
Shared output	No
Max combined output	2A

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AnkerPowerCore 5000

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