52,000 Amazon reviewers never leave home without this Anker power bank

As someone who travels frequently, runs constantly, and is always away from a wall outlet, I can attest to the fact that a portable charger is life changing. Unfortunately, I learned the hard way that there are a lot of problems on the market. One brand, however, is the clear star, and every single tech geek, fellow traveler, and all-around busy person I spoke to agreed. That brand is Anker, and its PowerCore 10000 portable charger is just $17.

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This portable charger recharges your iPhone or Android about three times without recharging. Plus, it comes with an 18-month warranty! Clip the coupon on the full discount page.

$17 on Amazon

The Anker PowerCore 10000 is one of the smallest and lightest power banks on the market that reliably delivers up to three and a half charges to your iPhone or Android device on the go. And because it’s the size of a deck of cards, it’s easy to store in your purse or jacket pocket.

Since I started carrying the Anker portable charger everywhere I go, I haven’t had to deal with a dead iPhone. It’s one of the most convenient things I own, hands down. In between meetings I had to hit the bars if I was to arrive with a fully powered phone, and at the worst of times I secretly borrowed electricity from public outlets in airport terminals, retail stores, supermarkets and in the lobbies of offices that are not mine.

“First world problem” as that may be, my life requires me to be constantly connected. My Anker has been going strong for over a year now and I honestly couldn’t live without it at this point.

Over 52,000 five-star Amazon reviewers agree. “How much do I like (love?) this device?” one wrote in an ode to Anker. “Enough to order a replacement immediately after losing the original one. My Anker PowerCore 10000 can charge my Pixel, my wife’s iPhone and a few other devices on a single charge… I never worry as long as I have it with me. And it’s small enough to fit in my pocket.

“This charger has come in handy so many times,” says one reviewer who calls the charger a lifesaver. “It’s small enough to put in your pocket and it charges your phone really fast. Absolutely love it!… When full it works wonders when your phone is almost dead. I’ve bought two so far.”

A shopper who bought the charger in 2016 says he’s still happy with it: “I’ve used it on multiple flights, two-week hikes, road trips, camping, school, college, and work. I mean I’ve charged it at least a hundred times over. Love it… This is still the PSU I keep with me. I’ve never felt the need to upgrade. Can’t recommend it enough!”

If I didn’t already (and I swear) own this gadget, I’d jump on this deal myself, so I guess I’ll just have to recommend it to you all.

Anker

This portable charger recharges your iPhone or Android about three times without recharging. Plus, it comes with an 18-month warranty! Clip the coupon on the full discount page.

$17 on Amazon

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The reviews cited above reflect the most recent releases at the time of posting.

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Originally published April 15, 2023, 8:01am