Anker PowerCore 13000 C (USB-C Input only), Compact 13000mAh 2-Port Ultra Portable Phone Charger, Power Bank with PowerIQ and VoltageBoost Technology, for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and More

Good battery, love the USB C port. More things need to switch to USB C so we can start carrying around only one type of cable. The battery comes with two cables: a USB-A to USB-C cable and a USB-A to USB Micro-B cable.Battery is smaller, more powerful, and cheaper than my old 10000 mAh PowerCore Anker battery. Technological advancement is amazing.One thing that is confusing is that the USB C port is input only, it's not designed for output. You need to use the USB A slots to get output. Would be wonderful to see a battery from Anker that had a smart USB C port that could do input and output so we can all move on to USB C only.This battery doesn't support fast charging via Qualcomm Quick Charge or USB Power Delivery (USB-PD), but it does support the USB Battery Charging (USB-BC) Specification which is faster than a normal USB data port specifications.

If your looking for a great portable charger this is the best one for your buck. If you're not looking to spend more than $50 this is the product for you. It is not lightweight and is heavy but it has a lot of power. I was able to charge my Ipad with it and my phone at the same time. When fully charged, I still had juice left. It takes a while to charge up, about 6 hours but will last you for sometime.

Having lost my Origaudio Tenfour power pack, I needed to find a replacement. I'm basing my review on this unit vs. the Tenfour I had been using.Overall, the Anker unit is very similar to any other 10000-13000 mAH battery pack. They're all roughly the same size and shape, typically have 2 USB ports, a charge status light and an input port.Given the similarities, the selection criteria for me is 1) price, 2) reputation of the manufacturer, and 3) reviews of the actual product. Given the number of off-brand imports on Amazon, I weighted the manufacturer rep a little higher since this essentially a compact chemical reaction I have to carry around with me.The Anker was a little higher power than the rest I looked at. After getting it and using it for a while, I'm questioning if it really has a higher battery capacity. I can't compare the Tenfour and this one side by side, but it certainly seems like it's not quite as powerful.Overall, I'm happy with the unit - it charges my devices, including my iPhone with a terrible battery that spends most of it's time plugged into something.

First impression is good as always with Anker products. It was a surprise that the battery does use USB-C to charge, that is, the input port is USB-C not Micro USB as some say in their reviews. Although it may be that their batteries does have the Micro USB type for input. Mine came with USB-C which also means that you don't have to carry two different cables if you only need USB-C to charge you phone or tablet. Also, the battery comes with a Micro USB type cable to charge equipments that use that type. All in all, this product is of great quality, has a good price and is very convenient if you use USB-C for your equipments.

Anker has another winner on its hands. The PowerCore 13000 C is a great power bank. Please note, this power bank does not support USB Power Delivery charging, in or out!That aside, this is a great power bank. The two USB ports put out very clean and stable power. I have used a USB multi-meter and dummy load to test the power bank - I can confirm that over-voltage protection works on both outbound ports. If your cable short circuits or the device tries to draw too much power, the power bank will shut down immediately, which will save the power bank (and maybe your device!)If you want a medium-sized battery bank with two ports and USB-C input, look no further.Recommended Accessories:- CASE: EVA Hard Case, Black - holds two small cables, offers excellent protection for your power bank without adding too much extra bulk- USB-C CHARGING CABLE: Anker PowerLine USB C to USB 3.0 Cable (3ft) - I wish Anker made a 1ft USB-C PowerLine or PowerLine+ Cable, as this 3-foot takes up a good amount of space in the hard case mentioned above. If you don't plan to use the case mentioned above, I would recommend the Anker Powerline+ USB C to USB 3.0 Cable (3ft). The braiding gives the cable a premium look and feel, and people will be less likely to walk off with a bright red cable!- LIGHTNING: Anker PowerLine+ II Lightning Cable (1ft) - Great for on-the-go. Longer lengths are available.- MICRO USB: Anker PowerLine+ Micro USB (1ft) - Great for on-the-go. Again, longer lengths are available.