Bought this for the Nintendo Switch. I had heard mixed reports on whether you could charge a Switch off of a battery bank while playing or not. The problem was, all of these reports didn't list what battery bank they were using.
I can confirm that this battery bank will charge the switch while playing. I ran my switch down to 14% battery playing Breath of the Wild and plugged in the Anker PowerCore+. After continuing to play BOTW for a couple hours with the charger connected, the battery was up to 50%. Considering how much of a power hog BOTW is, this is pretty good, AND I never had to stop playing.
Pro Tip: When I first connected the Anker PowerCore+ to the switch, the switch wasn't charging. Then I remembered that the instructions had said you have to power on the battery bank first to swap from power in to power out on the USB-C port. Always follow the instructions.
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PowerCore+
PowerCore+ is our flagship series of portable chargers, built using only premium materials and one of the most advanced charging technology.
Make sure your charger is as advanced as your phone.
PowerCore+ 20100
An amalgamation of advanced charging technology and premium materials. Aluminum-alloy casing holds components that are capable of providing USB and USB-C output, with PowerIQ high-speed charging technology.
The realisation of a vision to provide one of the fastest, most durable and streamlined charging experience possible.
- USB-C input and output, ideal for the latest flagship devices.
- Ultra-high capacity provides a full charge for one MacBook or up to 7 smartphone charges.
- Premium matte aluminum finish offers durability and style.
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PowerIQ TechnologyBy intelligently identifying any connected device, PowerIQ delivers the optimum, high-speed charge to all devices. Includes Apple and Android phones and tablets as well as cameras, consoles and more. |
VoltageBoost TechnologySmart technology that determines when charging output is encountering resistance. By automatically compensating for this, VoltageBoost ensures charging speeds remain fast—regardless of cable or device. |
The Perfect MatchSlots perfectly into your tech ecosystem. The slimline looks and casing are designed fit seamlessly with the latest flagship devices. |
MultiProtectA combination of 10 safety features that work together to provide ultimate protection for your devices, your chargers and most importantly, you. |
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| PowerCore 20100 | PowerCore Elite 20000 | PowerCore Speed 20000 | PowerCore II 20000 | PowerCore+ 20100 USB-C | PowerCore+ 26800 with Quick Charge 3.0 | |
| Color Selection | Black / White | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black |
| Charging Technology | PowerIQ | PowerIQ | Quick Charge 3.0; PowerIQ | PowerIQ 2.0 | PowerIQ | Quick Charge 3.0; PowerIQ |
| # of iPhone 6s Charges | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 9.5 |
| # of iPad Mini 4 Charges | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3 |
| # of Samsung S6 Charges | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 6.8 |
| # of USB Charging Ports | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Output | 5V 4.8A (2.4A max per port) | 5V 6A (3A max per port) | Quick Charge 3.0: 5-8V=3A, 8-10V=2.4A,10-12V=2A;PowerIQ: 5V=2A | 18W Port: 5-9V 2A, 9-12V 1.5A; 12W Port: 5V 2.4A | Type C port: 5V 3A; PowerIQ port: 5V 3A max (2.4A max per port) | Quick Charge 3.0: 18W max; PowerIQ: 5V 3A (3A max per port) |
| Max Input | 2A | 4A (dual input) | Quick Charge 3.0: 5-9V 2A, 9-12V 1.5A | 5-9V 2A | 2.4A | Quick Charge 3.0: 5-7V 2.1A, 7-9V 1.6A, 9-12V 1.25A |
| Size | 6.5 x 2.3 x 0.9in | 6.3 x 2.6 x 1in | 7.4 x 2.8 x 0.7 in | 6.7 x 2.4 x 0.9in | 7.2 x 2.4 x 0.9 in | 7 x 3.1 x 0.9in |
| Weight | 356g/12.56oz | 383g/13.5oz | 357g/12.6oz | 369g/13oz | 454g/16oz | 590g/20.8oz |
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2017
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The perfect charging solution for Nintendo Switch.
By Thomas Kolodziejczyk on March 14, 2017
I bought this charger so I could have something to charge my Nintendo Switch. It works really well. It's able to charge while playing with no problems at all. The charger looks slick and feels sturdy.
By Thomas Kolodziejczyk on March 14, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2015
The trick is to power on the charger (the LED lights should stay on) BEFORE plugging in your USB-C device. If you just plug a device to the USB-C port without first powering on the charger, then your device will end up charging the battery pack. By powering on the battery pack first, power will flow from the charger to your device.
To charge another device using the battery pack's USB-C port:
1) Remove any devices plugged into charger's USB-C port
2) Power ON charger (LEDs on)
3) Plug device into charger's USB-C port
To charge the battery in the charger:
1) Remove any devices plugged into charger's USB-C port
2) Power OFF charger (LEDs off)
3) Plug device into charger's USB-C port
Now, onto the actual review:
Having one of Anker's older chargers, it sucked being limited to 2 output ports; I'd have to either juggle between my devices using the 2 ports, or to sit down near an outlet so I can charge more than 2 things at once. Being able to charge through the USB-C port now lets me charge up to 3 devices at once on a single battery pack! Even better, since the MacBook has a USB-C port as well, I can just use my MacBook's USB-C to USB-C cable to charge in either direction! Anker does provide a USB-A to USB-C cable for those that don’t have a USB-C device to charge the battery pack.
I do hope Anker will include the USB-C port in their smaller capacity battery packs as well, as this one is a little too long for my taste (the old 13000 mAh Astro E4 was ideal for me in terms of size). However, I do love the aluminum casing on this pack; definitely feels like a premium product, and I bet it'll help with dissipating heat if really cranking out the wattage.
Speaking of wattage, I've always been trying to find portable charging solutions for my 12" MacBook. When plugged into the USB-C port of the charger or using Anker's own USB-A to USB-C cable through one of the other 2 ports, my MacBook reports 15 W of power, even with an iPhone and an Apple Watch plugged into the other 2 USB ports. To compare, Apple's own AC adapter for this MacBook outputs 29 W of power, so I'd assume that the MacBook will charge roughly half as fast using this battery pack. With 20100 mAh capacity, this battery pack has more than enough capacity to fully charge my notebook, phone, and watch before having to recharge.
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You CAN charge a device through the USB-C port!
By inferno10 on November 18, 2015
I was initially going to return this battery pack after thinking the USB-C port was power input only, but I discovered that the USB-C port CAN output power, allowing you to charge using all 3 ports!By inferno10 on November 18, 2015
The trick is to power on the charger (the LED lights should stay on) BEFORE plugging in your USB-C device. If you just plug a device to the USB-C port without first powering on the charger, then your device will end up charging the battery pack. By powering on the battery pack first, power will flow from the charger to your device.
To charge another device using the battery pack's USB-C port:
1) Remove any devices plugged into charger's USB-C port
2) Power ON charger (LEDs on)
3) Plug device into charger's USB-C port
To charge the battery in the charger:
1) Remove any devices plugged into charger's USB-C port
2) Power OFF charger (LEDs off)
3) Plug device into charger's USB-C port
Now, onto the actual review:
Having one of Anker's older chargers, it sucked being limited to 2 output ports; I'd have to either juggle between my devices using the 2 ports, or to sit down near an outlet so I can charge more than 2 things at once. Being able to charge through the USB-C port now lets me charge up to 3 devices at once on a single battery pack! Even better, since the MacBook has a USB-C port as well, I can just use my MacBook's USB-C to USB-C cable to charge in either direction! Anker does provide a USB-A to USB-C cable for those that don’t have a USB-C device to charge the battery pack.
I do hope Anker will include the USB-C port in their smaller capacity battery packs as well, as this one is a little too long for my taste (the old 13000 mAh Astro E4 was ideal for me in terms of size). However, I do love the aluminum casing on this pack; definitely feels like a premium product, and I bet it'll help with dissipating heat if really cranking out the wattage.
Speaking of wattage, I've always been trying to find portable charging solutions for my 12" MacBook. When plugged into the USB-C port of the charger or using Anker's own USB-A to USB-C cable through one of the other 2 ports, my MacBook reports 15 W of power, even with an iPhone and an Apple Watch plugged into the other 2 USB ports. To compare, Apple's own AC adapter for this MacBook outputs 29 W of power, so I'd assume that the MacBook will charge roughly half as fast using this battery pack. With 20100 mAh capacity, this battery pack has more than enough capacity to fully charge my notebook, phone, and watch before having to recharge.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2016
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