Customers recognize the PowerCore Metro PD's long battery life and fast charging capabilities as significant advantages. Many appreciate its compact size and portability, making it ideal for travel. However, some find the device heavier than expected, and a few consider the price point relatively high. The charger's compatibility with various USB-C devices is also a frequently cited positive.
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Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Charging speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast charging power bank
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've owned a few power banks in my life and this one is by far the best value for the money that I have purchased. It holds a charge well, and it charges my Note 10+ in fast charge mode.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Charging speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth the money
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have Note 20 Ultra and this is a fast charge of a beast and back up well worth the 90$
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Can charge Canon EOS R and R5!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this over other portable batteries because both the portable battery and the wall charger support power delivery (PD).
The usb-c port on the portable battery can be an output or input for power. This port can charge my Canon EOS R, R5 and M6 mkII. I haven't tried using the usb-a port to charge the cameras but I suspect it won't work.
I've also used the portable battery to charge my Dell XPS 9570 and Latitude 5590 when they are powered off. The PD only supports 18 watts so it does not have enough power to charge either laptop when they are powered on.
It would be nice to have an additional USB port to be able to charge 3 devices but overall this works well for my current needs.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Charging speed, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful and effective
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was looking for a combination car jumper / phone/ tablet charger but also needed something that wasn’t heavy and fit in my purse just for charging my Galaxy S-10 and iPad Mini. I had an 8,000 mah block that lasted over 5 years, so when I saw this Anker PowerCore Metro with 20,000 mah I didn’t hesitate! For the amount of power available and the fact that I don’t have to be near a USB to recharge it, this is the best choice. It’s slim and the finish looks good and keeps it from slipping out of your hand.
It took about 5 hours to fully charge, then quickly charged my devices, and was still at maximum strength. I connected to the Anker with cables that came with my devices so didn’t care that no extra cables come with the Anker.
I still bought a car jumper/charging device that fits in the glovebox, but I’ll use the Anker PowerCore Metro several times a week in the house, the office and on the go.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Charging speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Does the job well
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We purchased 2 of these units solely to charge out LG cell phones on the road (and throughout stores) while being shoppers for Instacart. The screen has to stay bright to use their app effectively which was killing batteries too quickly. But these chargers have been a lifesaver, allowing us to charge as we use. We just slip it into our back pocket with a 4 ft cord connected to the phone. They're pretty quick too. I've seen the phone's battery go from 60%-85% in under 40 minutes WHILE using the phone that entire 40 minutes. And we ran our own test, starting at a dead phone, kept powered off and the bases charged our phones to 100% in under 4.25 hours. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Cons mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing cotton textured brick!!!
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This charger is a lifesaver. I had a portable charger before but this the first Anker product I have personally purchased. They’re on sale for 49.99 right now but I purchased mine for 96 dollars 3 months ago unfortunately. I use it everyday and it doesn’t let me down. It uses a usb-c cable to charge the portable device and does take a while to fully charge but definitely holds a charge. I recommend this product for any older iPhone users. The packaging for the product is nice as well. It’s like a little book. Mine came with a pouch to protest the charger which is a nice addition. I wish I had been able to get it at 50 instead of almost 100 which is why I’m rating the value low. Best Buy feel free to send me another one for free!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Charging speed, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just what I needed
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This power house anker battery bank comes with a usb-c to usb-c cord and charger. Slim and practical to have around for all your devices. And Chargers very quickly. Got it on sale, well worth it even at regular price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Charging speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very Impressed
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This portable charger is great because it charges my iPhone or iPad very, very quickly, even while they remain in use. It's probably due to the "USB-C to Lightning" cord (bought separately, and totally worth it) which is quicker than the typical USB-A. It also can dispense several charges before I need to plug it in to recharge itself. The Anker PowerCore Metro PD 20,000 mAh unit has become the go-to charger in my house because my wife and family borrow it often. I highly recommend this. At the time of this review, I've owned it for 6.5 weeks.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great looking, and performing, charger
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I needed a solid, reliable, and powerful battery backup for my travels, but I didn't want something so huge, it looked like I was packing an Interstate battery!
This charger fits the bill. It'll charge my iPad at least 3 times full, and I've gotten to 6 charges of my iPhone with battery power remaining. I'm glad I opted for the package that comes with the wall plug and USB-C charger.
It also has a nice finish (on one side). I know, I know...it's just a battery charger, but I like it. :-)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Capacity, Charging speed, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great, small sized high capacity, charges fast
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I like the small size and high capacity. It charges my iPhone 11 pro max very fast . The included ac adapter recharges the battery pack pretty fast.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Charging speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lots of Power-Easy to Use
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
WE are taking a trip that will put us in the airport and on the plane for hours and hours. I am not using the public charging stations so this is our best option. I tried it, it holds 20000 mAh and charges fairly fast. Its great for having in case of emergencies too. I like that it includes its own charging cord with plug.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
a great power bank
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This power bank will charge cell phones multiple times, it has 2 USB A ports to charged your devices. It can be charged with a USB C or micro USB charger. It has four lights to show battery level. I used it on a trip overseas and it charged my phones when I was away from the hotel. I use it at home now to charge Bluetooth headphones, phones and even my iPad. Definitely worth the price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Still looking for downside
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Got it when power was out for four days and a friend charged it for me. Seemed to last through several chargings and have been using it since. So convenient. It's not super light but the weight is not bad and worth all the charging I am getting out of it. Have had it about six weeks now. Chose it because another friend lent me a larger heavier duty Anker he had and it was so impressive! It was not available and, fortunately, I prefer this one in the end because it is a little lighter.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Capacity, Charging speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast charger
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Really fast. I would buy the larger one compared to the $10 cheaper smaller one
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Capacity
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great choice for a frequent traveler.
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pros: The capacity is large yet still allowed to the plane which is a great thing for a frequent traveler. The design is unique with the cotton texture which actually reduces the heat when it's working/charging. The tagged along pouch is super useful in many different ways. Not only you can put your trivial things but also your whole phone in there to carry around. A great purchase no doubt and better get it on sales for a greater value.
Cons: the only downside of it (still I have to check that out for multiple tests), when the indicative lights go down to only 2 dots, the thing seems to shut more quickly as to not even show me when it is on 1 dot light.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Charging speed
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Extreamly usefull portable charger
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this charger for my mom, but I did test it out prior to giving it to her. I fully charged the charger upon opening it (didn't take long to charge) and used it to charge my Galaxy Note9. The charger charged my phone very quickly and still had a full charge when done. It is heavy, that was expected and is quite stylish. I will definitely be buying another one for myself in the future.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Charging speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best portable charger
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Been a little over 6 months since I've purchased, charged it once and used it twice and still seems to be about 50% charged. Used it on my note 10+ and it rapidly charged my phone. Works amazing and holds it charge when not in use unlike other devices/brands I've tried. It's a must buy for emergency or travel.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Charging speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended to buy.
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have bought two of these and they have saved me from losing power to all my devices. I work with drones, cameras and a computer and the anker batteries have saved from becoming stranded. One of these batteries can charge my iPhone Xs in less than 45mins and give me 4x the charge. It can charge 2 devices at the same time.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Charging speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great power charger
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this portable power charger. I used it twice now and both times the power drain barely made a dent. I charged 2 cell phones that were dead and I still had about 90% remaining. It also charged my son's iPad quickly. I definitely recommend this charger for those who use a lot of power.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Charging speed, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
No Risks Taken
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I appreciate the look and feel of this battery, but more so its function and package. It’s thin for being 20,000 and is capable of fast charging. I recommend it.