Another superb product from Anker - a "big brother" to the equally brilliant E1 version.
Not being one of nature's born tech wizards, more Mr.TechDunce, I was so impressed by the smaller E1 "extended battery", or whatever we're meant to call them, that I decided get this expanded storage offering as well, and it was an excellent decision - even I understand a good idea when I see it ........
Like its smaller stablemate, the E6 looks sleek and elegant, and is great to handle - not the first thing you think of when looking for portable power packs, but a pleasant bonus.
It is a pretty substantial piece of technology, but still only the size of a small thin-ish paperback - more for the handbag/briefcase/satchel or glovebox than your jeans pocket - it would fit in a back pocket, but it wouldn't be too comfy sitting down!
(And you'd probably do your trousers, or self, more damage than the E6 - it's reassuringly well made!)
With a massive 20800Ah of power this is the ideal solution for tablets/phones/games/e-eaders or indeed anything, as far as I can see so far, that charges through a mains usb outlet .......
It was ready to use straight out of the box, very useful if, like me, you can't resist having a play with it immediately ...........however, after all that excitement, I've been trying to run down all my devices to test performance - funny how they hold a charge longer when you don't want them to ....
So far, on a new full charge cycle, it's now completely charged my Samsung Tab S, 2 Nokia mobiles, and a Fire 10.1 - and managed to boost up a neighbour's HUDL - and is still telling me it's got some power left, via 2 lights on the 4-light indicator system.
( Mind you, not being the most organized person, this is the only very mild moan I have, as 4 lights=100%-75% usable power, 3=50%-75%, 2=25%-50%, and 1=01%-25% left - which obviously means that at one light, you could only have just enough to power the indicator light, or ,enough to do your 'phone ........ but this a very minor nit-pick - just presume it'll get you out of trouble, and it probably will, I've found ! )
Even the carry-bag, which I first thought was a bit naff, is in fact a very clever bit of kit - whether intended or not, I can't say .....
BUT, it will stop scratches marring the lovely finish, guard against the odd knock, and has enough room/stretch to hold a cable and a banknote or three....but it is also ideal for holding the E6 when charging anything, using the drawcord to hang it up - not perhaps a great priority in most circumstances, but quite handy in the car, or keeping it off damp ground, I've found, as well as in the house with builders plodding about ......... don't ask .....
I've found these Anker "portable chargers" incredibly useful, especially on long trips, or extended journeys with lots of stops "out in the wilds", where I often find myself - it is reassuring to know you'll always have power for that tablet or phone if all else fails, and they hold their charge very well indeed......... I'm on the road a fair bit, and a keen camper/caravaner, and this capability is a great boon for both - quite apart from anything else, it means you can always contact home or business, or watch that vital last episode of a TV series, rather than sling your device over the nearest hedge in frustration.....
Apart from what I think is a very reasonable price, like all their gear, for such neat solutions to a lot of a tricky problems, a big plus factor is that everything I've tried so far has charged up quicker than using the mains - a technical feat that's beyond my sadly deficient tech understanding, but which impresses the hell out of me.
I recommend this Anker product without hesitation.
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| Sold by | — | AnkerDirect UK | AnkerDirect UK | AnkerDirect UK | AnkerDirect UK | AnkerDirect UK |
| capacity | 20100 milliamp hours | 20000 milliamp hours | — | 20000 milliamp hours | — | — |
| connector type | USB Type C | USB Type C | USB Type C, USB Type A | USB Type C | USB Type C | USB Type C |
| number of ports | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| compatible devices | Smartphone, MP3 Player, Tablet | iphone,phone | Smartphone | iphone | Smartphone | Smartphone, Laptop, Headphone |
| output current | 3 amps | 1 amps | — | 1 amps | 1 amps | 1 amps |
| voltage | 5 volts | 5 volts | 5 volts | 5 volts | 5 volts | 5 volts |
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For all your charging needs!
I'm not going to lie, one of the real reasons I purchased this was was to play Pokemon Go for a longer duration. With me having a Nexus 6p, it was essential that I had a decent power bank that supplied the correct voltage to ensure my Nexus 6p had rapid charging.The Anker PowerCore+20100 is absolutely amazing. I may not play Pokemon Go as much now but I put this battery in my backpack and take it everywhere with me. Having that extra battery and knowing that my phone is going to last me longer throughout the day is a nice thought.If you're wondering whether the power bank is heavy, I honestly say no. I mean, it's not exactly light but it's far from heavy in my opinion.Whether you decide to use this with a USB Type C device or not is fine. You get the power bank itself, a small back to put it in and a USB A to USB C, USB C to USB C and a USB A to Micro USB for all your charging needs.I looked around before purchasing but I've heard leaving a device like the Nexus 6p on charge once it hits 100% may result in the battery taking that charge back from the phone so be sure to keep an eye out it. Same goes for power the battery bank, if like me you're using a Nexus 6p and have plugged the battery in but don't see any charging indication, just make sure you press the power button on the Powercore before connecting it to your phone.I also got around 3-4 charges from charging 10-15% (I don't like leaving my phone go below that). I read that you can charge it via PC but I decided to pick up the Anker quick charge 3.0 wall charger as it's able to charge the battery bank at the right voltage.Even though you get an amazing USB C to USB C, I personally still use my Google phone with the power bank. I just like to have peace of mind that I'm using the correct cable but I in no way doubt that the provided cable is bad.I hope this review answered any question you had in mind!
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Cliente Amazon
Gran Carga . Perfecto para el Mac
Reviewed in Spain on 27 September 2020
Elio Golfieri
Primo powerbanker della Anker con USB-C: promosso!
Reviewed in Italy on 3 February 2017
Elio Golfieri
Reviewed in Italy on 3 February 2017
L'ho acquistato principalmente per ricaricare il mio MacBook Retina 12', direi che tutti i possessori di quest'ultimo ne resteranno veramente estasiati! :) Praticamente, a differenza degli altri powerbank (anche della stessa anker) riesce ad erogare 15W (3A * 5V) invece che i classici 12W (2.4A * 5V). Questo porta a ricaricare il macbook con meno tempo, anche se lo si sta utilizzando. In stop, dovrebbe impiegare circa 3-4 ore per una ricarica completa, a differenza delle 5 o 6 ore che si impiegano ricaricando con una porta USB da 2.4A.
L'unica cosa negativa, per ora, è che...essendo in alluminio, la presenza ed il peso si fanno sentire. Però, comunque, visto la fascia del prodotto non dovrebbe essere un problema (è chiaro che non sia un powerbank da borsello...).
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JDM
Super Akku (einzige nicht gekaufte Rezension hier?!)
Reviewed in Germany on 25 December 2015
Olivier Rglt
Une batterie d'une grande qualité
Reviewed in France on 27 August 2017