Feb 26, 2017, 12:56 pm
Last edit by: chx1975
Anker is a stable, reliable brand. They have a 6 port charger, a 5 port with QuickCharge 3.0 support, a 5 port with USB C support, a 2 port with both USB and QC 3.0. Their powerbanks are also popular with similar selection: there's a plain two port one, one with QC, one with USB-C.
Power bank wise, there's a RAVPower 20100 mAh power bank (RP-PB043) which can charge USB-C and QC 3.0 devices both and in turn can be charged by either.
Another important device is the MOGICS Bagel/Donut: two ports USB charger, plug shape converter and power strip, the Bagel universal, the Donut US only. Best all around electronics companion ATM.
Power bank wise, there's a RAVPower 20100 mAh power bank (RP-PB043) which can charge USB-C and QC 3.0 devices both and in turn can be charged by either.
Another important device is the MOGICS Bagel/Donut: two ports USB charger, plug shape converter and power strip, the Bagel universal, the Donut US only. Best all around electronics companion ATM.
2017: USB Travel Chargers and Power Supplies Thread
Mar 8, 2017, 4:39 pm
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Hmm, I didn't think my newer model had that, but upon further review, they just made the power logo smaller.
Mar 8, 2017, 6:03 pm
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Now there's a very compact 10 port charger. Surely only useful if you travel with a family of four, otherwise what the hell are you carrying to need ten ports 
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Mar 8, 2017, 7:47 pm
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Now there's a very compact 10 port charger. Surely only useful if you travel with a family of four, otherwise what the hell are you carrying to need ten ports ?
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Mar 8, 2017, 8:33 pm
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I received my Anker PowerCore+ wall charger today (along with the USB-C to USB-C cables I mentioned earlier); charged my Dell XPS 13 9350 no problem at 20V/2A (just a hair under what the OEM charger is spec'd at 20V/2.25A) so I'm happy with this performance. One less wall charger/cable to carry with the Dell OEM able to stay home now; the remaining USB-A ports on the PowerCore+ will work well for my iPhone and Watch, and maybe a USB battery pack. 
Mar 9, 2017, 7:41 pm
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I have the non-QC version of this power bank (also if necessary, that link). The form factor for both units is extremely small, and the version I have is about 60% of the price of the QC version. One USB connection, but when you're looking for a small power bank, you can't be looking for too many ports. I use it as an auxiliary power supply for a small hybrid laptop/tablet. The computer and the power bank fit in an extremely small space and given my limited needs, help me carry everything I need, electronics and clothing, on the vast majority of trips in one bag. It also allows me to work continuously on my laptop on all but the longest TATL flights without losing power.
Mar 10, 2017, 7:43 pm
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No you did not. My apologies for not being clearer. I was seeing if there's been something newer than that one, since its over a year old. And perhaps in a lipstick design. But thanks trying to help! ^
Mar 10, 2017, 8:02 pm
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I think the problem here is the size of the individual batteries required to make the battery packs. Lipstick style packs still need two batteries to get just above 5000 maH. A 10K unit still needs almost four. The leap will undoubtedly come, but not quite yet.
Mar 11, 2017, 12:36 pm
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I took delivery today on the relatively new Anker 63W PowerPort Speed 5 with 2 Quick Charge 3.0 ports: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I bought it on sale at $26.99--currently, it's the usual price of $35.99. Typical Anker packaging and build quality. The QC 3.0 ports are fast--I went from 57% to 90% on my Moto G4 Plus in just less than 30 minutes, but I have not yet tested the device will all five ports charging. No USB-C port, and I see that the Anker unit with USB-C is currently unavailable at Amazon.
A couple of notes. I previously used a version of the discontinued Anker 40W 5-port without QC but with their IQ technology. I'm sure the new device will outperform the earlier unit, but there are significant differences. First, the old Anker was a square, matte black unit. The new device is more curved and slightly less slick.
Second, the new device is somewhat larger than the old unit--about 3/8 of an inch longer and about 1/2 inch wider although both devices are about the same thickness. They feel as if they weigh about the same, but as a result, the older device with its increased density feels more solid. I think "feel" here is the operative term as with Anker's generally high build quality, I don't think the new device is poorly built. It just feels slightly less substantial.
Third, the size of the unit is directly related to Anker's decision to incorporate a blue power light on the new device. Looking side-by-side with the five ports lined up next to each other, the power light, atop and in line with the ports, almost totally accounts for the extra width of the unit. I know this is a YMMV thing, but at least for travel purposes, I try to block out as much of this kind of light as possible. I know others like the power light. I think some black tape is destined to cover that light if I use it during travel.
I suspect I'll be as happy with this Anker purchase as I have been with all of my others. I'll try to remember to update this review after I've put this charger under a full load.
A couple of notes. I previously used a version of the discontinued Anker 40W 5-port without QC but with their IQ technology. I'm sure the new device will outperform the earlier unit, but there are significant differences. First, the old Anker was a square, matte black unit. The new device is more curved and slightly less slick.
Second, the new device is somewhat larger than the old unit--about 3/8 of an inch longer and about 1/2 inch wider although both devices are about the same thickness. They feel as if they weigh about the same, but as a result, the older device with its increased density feels more solid. I think "feel" here is the operative term as with Anker's generally high build quality, I don't think the new device is poorly built. It just feels slightly less substantial.
Third, the size of the unit is directly related to Anker's decision to incorporate a blue power light on the new device. Looking side-by-side with the five ports lined up next to each other, the power light, atop and in line with the ports, almost totally accounts for the extra width of the unit. I know this is a YMMV thing, but at least for travel purposes, I try to block out as much of this kind of light as possible. I know others like the power light. I think some black tape is destined to cover that light if I use it during travel.
I suspect I'll be as happy with this Anker purchase as I have been with all of my others. I'll try to remember to update this review after I've put this charger under a full load.
1.) Does Anker have a USB 3.0 compatible battery pack yet? I love my current brick - lasted me through 2 weeks in Europe. But it's not 3.0
2.) Is 3.0 back compatible with 2.0/1.0 devices or will I need 2 chargers if I have an older phone w/ 2.0 + newer laptop w/ 3.0?
Mar 11, 2017, 2:10 pm
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2 stupid questions:
1.) Does Anker have a USB 3.0 compatible battery pack yet? I love my current brick - lasted me through 2 weeks in Europe. But it's not 3.0
2.) Is 3.0 back compatible with 2.0/1.0 devices or will I need 2 chargers if I have an older phone w/ 2.0 + newer laptop w/ 3.0?
1.) Does Anker have a USB 3.0 compatible battery pack yet? I love my current brick - lasted me through 2 weeks in Europe. But it's not 3.0
2.) Is 3.0 back compatible with 2.0/1.0 devices or will I need 2 chargers if I have an older phone w/ 2.0 + newer laptop w/ 3.0?
And yes as far as I can tell with backwards compatability with 2.0 and 1.0. I haven't seen a 3.0 device that isn't compatible with earlier USB versions, but of course, you shouldn't expect the charging speed to be any higher than a 2.0 or 1.0 can handle.
Mar 12, 2017, 2:46 pm
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I have one of the XT powerbanks with DC out (selectable 16, 19, 20V) - charges my laptop, too. Brilliant!
https://www.xtpower.de/DC/USB-Power-Bank
https://www.xtpower.de/DC/USB-Power-Bank
Mar 12, 2017, 6:41 pm
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fyi - I've started using FakeSpot as an indicator of review reliability and overall vendor trustworthiness
Example of a "F" review for a USB battery charger that looks great
http://fakespot.com/product/usb-type...phone-and-more
Example of a "C" review for Anker
http://fakespot.com/product/anker-po...ast-recharging
Example of an "A" review
http://fakespot.com/product/fleck-56...f-51be7061c246
(By necessity I just became an pseudo-expert in water softeners...)
and an awesome A for the Ravpower charger just posted to the Wiki by chx1975
http://fakespot.com/product/quick-ch...blets-and-more
Example of a "F" review for a USB battery charger that looks great
http://fakespot.com/product/usb-type...phone-and-more
Example of a "C" review for Anker
http://fakespot.com/product/anker-po...ast-recharging
Example of an "A" review
http://fakespot.com/product/fleck-56...f-51be7061c246
(By necessity I just became an pseudo-expert in water softeners...)
and an awesome A for the Ravpower charger just posted to the Wiki by chx1975
http://fakespot.com/product/quick-ch...blets-and-more
Last edited by MareLuce; Mar 12, 2017 at 6:50 pm