Anker is a leading brand for powerbanks or portable battery chargers. You may already know the capacity of portable charger you need for charging your mobile devices. But, you may be surprised that there are so many models Anker has released. For example, All models in this post have the capacity of either 10000 or 10050 mAh. What are the differences? Here is the post of Anker Compact size (10000 and 10050 mAh) portable charger comparison.
PowerCore II Slim 10000
- Capacity: 10000 mAh / 38.5 Wh
- Output: 5-6V=3A, 6-9 V=2A, 9-12V=1.5A
- Input: 5V=2A, 9V=2A
- Dimension: 5.4″ x 2.6″ x 0.6″
- Weight: 7.4 oz
- Recharging time: 4 hrs w/Quick Charge, 5 hrs 40 mins w/2A, 10 hrs w/1A output charger
- Features: PowerIQ 2.0
- In the box: PowerCore II Slim 10000, Micro USB cable, Travel pouch, Welcome guide
- Price: $27.99
PowerCore II Slim 10000 has PowerIQ 2.0. PowerIQ 2.0 is an upgraded version of PowerIQ, Anker’s exclusive fast-charging technology. PowerIQ 2.0 can provide up to 18 W of power while PowerIQ outputs up to 12 W. Not only does the Slim output high power, but you can also recharge the Slim in as little as 4 hours when you use a Quick Charge charger (not included). It has 4-dot LED to show the remaining of the battery. Slim design fits most smartphones so you can stack them together, and a silicone surface protects from scratches and knocks. Click here to see the latest price.
PowerCore 10000
- Capacity: 10000 mAh / 36 Wh
- Output: 5V=2.4A
- Input: 5V=2A
- Dimension: 3.6″ x 2.4″ x 0.9″
- Weight: 6.3 oz
- Recharging time: 6 to 7 hours using a 2 A output charger
- Features: PowerIQ, Voltageboost
- In the box: PowerCore 10000, Micro USB cable, Travel pouch, Welcome guide
- Price: $26.99
PowerCore Speed 10000
- Capacity: 10000 mAh / 36 Wh
- Output: 5-8V=3A, 8-10V=2.4A, 10-12V=2A
- Input: 5V=2A
- Dimension: 3.9″ x 2.5″ x 0.9″
- Weight: 7 oz
- Recharging time: 6 to 7 hours using a 2 A output charger
- Features: PowerIQ, VoltageBoost, Quick Charge 3.0
- In the box: PowerCore Speed 10000, Micro USB cable, Travel Pouch, Welcome guide
- Price: $35.99
PowerCore Speed is equipped Quick Charge 3.0, fast charging technology by Qualcomm. It promises that it can charge up to four times faster than conventional charging and 80% on compatible devices in only half an hour. Quick Charge 3.0 is compatible with devices with some of newer Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. Even if your device is not compatible with Quick Charge 3.0, PowerCore Speed has other fast-charging technologies (PowerIQ and VoltageBoost) to make the device charged at the fastest possible speed. It has 4-dot LED to show the remaining of the battery. Unfortunately, its recharging time is not impressive. It takes 6 to 7 hours, which is the same as the basic one above (PowerCore 10000). If you want to cut more recharging time, you may want to consider PowerCore II, PowerCore II Slim, or PowerCore+. Click here to see the latest price.
PowerCore+ 10050
- Capacity: 10050 mAh / 36.18 Wh
- Output: 5-6V=3A, 6-9V=2A, 9-12V=1.5A
- Input: 5-7V=2.1A, 7-9V=1.6A, 9-12V=1.25A
- Dimension: 3.8″ x 2.4″ x 0.9″
- Weight: 8.5 oz
- Recharging time: 3.5 hours using a Quick Charge charger
- Features: Quick Charge 3.0, PowerIQ, VoltageBoost
- In the box: PowerCore+ 10050, Micro USB cable, Travel pouch, Welcome guide
- Price: $34.99
PowerCore+ has three distinct fast charging technology, Quick Charge 3.0, PowerIQ, and VoltageBoost. PowerCore Speed (above) has the same technology, but PowerCore+ has a couple of better features than PowerCore Speed. First, unlike PowerCore Speed, the Quick Charge technology is used for not only output but also input. As a result, the recharging time is much shorter than the Speed. The design is also upgraded. PowerCore+ has an 8-dot LED to show the remaining of the battery which is more detailed than a 4-dot LED. Anker recommends Anker Quick Charger 3.0 charger (wall adapter) to give it the fastest and safest recharge. Unfortunately, it is not included. Click here to see the latest price.
PowerCore II 10000
- Capacity: 10050 mAh / 36.18 Wh
- Output: 5V=3A, 9V=2A, 12V=1.5A
- Input: 5V=2A, 9V=2A
- Dimension: 3.8″ x 2.4″ x 0.9″
- Weight: 6.3 oz
- Recharging time: 4 hours using a Quick Charge charger
- Features: PowerIQ 2.0, VoltageBoost
- In the box: PowerCore II 10000, Micro USB cable, Travel pouch, Welcome guide
- Price: $29.99
PowerCore II 10000 has PowerIQ 2.0, which is Anker’s exclusive technology and capable of handling up to 18 W of power for both input and output. And 18 W is equivalent to Quick Charge 3.0 technology. Thanks to PowerIQ 2.0, you can charge most mobile devices at the fastest possible speed. And, you can also quickly recharge PowerCore II with a Quick Charge charger (not included). If you use a 2 A output charger, it takes 5 hours to recharge, which is still short and impressive. The 8-dot LED shows the remaining of the battery. Click here to see the latest price.
Conclusion
There are many models of 10000 mAh capacity. To help you clarify,
- PowerCore is the basic
- PowerCore Speed has the technology of Quick Charge 3.0 for only output
- PowerCore+ has Quick Charge 3.0 for both input and output
- PowerCore II has the technology of PowerIQ 2.0, which is equivalent to Quick Charge 3.0 for both input and output
To recharge PowerCore+ or PowerCore II at the fastest speed possible, use Anker Quick Charge charger. But, none of the models here includes a wall adapter. The prices of all these models aren’t much different. So, either PowerCore+ or PowerCore II is recommended.
Related post
- How to choose a portable charger for your devices
- Anker Powerbank Portable Charger Comparison (Pocket size 3350 to 6700 mAh)
- Anker Powerbank Portable Charger Comparison (Mid-size 13000 to 15600 mAh)
- Anker Powerbank Portable Charger Comparison (High Capacity 20000 and 20100 mAh)
- Anker Powerbank Portable Charger Comparison (Highest Capacity 26800 mAh)