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Connector Type | USB |
Brand | Anker |
Battery Capacity | 5000 |
Color | Black |
Special Feature | Travel |
About this item
- The Anker Advantage: Join the 50 million+ powered by America's leading USB charging brand.
- The Ultimate 2-in-1 Charger: A hybrid high-capacity portable battery and dual-port wall charger in one sleek package.
- High-Speed Charging: In the wall or on-the-go, Anker’s exclusive PowerIQ and VoltageBoost technologies ensure that all devices receive their fastest possible charge. Does not support Qualcomm Quick Charge.
- Charge-and-Go: Charge your device and PowerCore Fusion’s internal battery via a wall outlet, then take it with you for up to 3 phone charges—any place, any time. Boasts a foldable plug to ensure maximum portability.
- What You Get: PowerCore Fusion 5000, 2ft micro USB cable, travel pouch, welcome guide, our 18-month worry-free warranty and friendly customer service.
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For traveling | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Charging power | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Battery life | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | — | 3.8 | 4.2 |
Versatility | — | 5.0 | — | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.0 |
Value for money | 4.4 | — | — | — | 3.8 | 4.0 |
Sold By | AnkerDirect | JIGA Direct | AnkerDirect | AnkerDirect | AnkerDirect | TJN88 |
capacity | — | 30000 milliamp hours | 10000 milliamp hours | 5000 milliamp hours | 5000 milliamp hours | 16000 milliamp hours |
connector type | USB | USB C | USB-C*2 + USB-A*1 | USB-C*2 | USB-C*2 | — |
compatible devices | Smartphone | — | iphone | — | iPhone 15/15 Pro /15 Pro Max/14/14 Pro, Samsung, iPad Pro, and More | Smartphone, Tablet, iPhone 14 Pro Max,iPhone14 Pro,iPhone 14Plus,iPhone14,iPhoneSE3,iPhone13 Promax,iPhone13Pro,iPhone13,iPhone13mini,iPhone12 Promax,iPhone12Pro,iPhone12,iPhone12mini,iPhoneSE2,iPhone11Pro max,iPhone11Pro,iPhone11,iPhoneXR,iPhone XS Max,iPhone 8Plus,iPhone 8,iPhone 7plus,iPhone 7,iPhoneSEiPhone 6s plusiPhon6siPhone 6 plusiPhone6,iPhone 5/5S/SE/5C, iPadtablet, AirPods, iPod., Samsung Galaxy S23Ultra,Galaxy S23+,GalaxyS22,Galaxy S22 Ultra,GalaxS22+,Galaxy S22,Galaxy S21Ultra,Galaxy S21+,Galaxys21,s20 Ultra,GalaxyS20+,Galaxy S20,Galaxys10e/ S10+/ S10/ s9+/s9/s8+/S8/s7/s7 edge/s6edge+/S6 edge/S6/S5/S4Samsung Galaxy Noteseries, Samsung Galaxy Foldseries, Samsung Galaxy Aseries. Samsung Wseries,Samsung Z series...Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, vivoMeizu, Lenovo, ZTE, Nokia,SONY, LG, HTC, Motorola,Nubia, Google Pixel, LumiaOnePlus... MP3 Player, HeadphoneSpeaker.. |
voltage | 5 volts | 5 volts | 20 volts | 5 volts | 5 volts | 5 volts |
weight | 6.7 ounces | — | 0.71 pounds | 0.44 pounds | 0.44 pounds | 0.29 kilograms |
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HomePowerCore Fusion delivers convenient, high-speed charging from the wall. |
AwayBut PowerCore Fusion is also at home on-the-go. Designed to provide portable power for any phone, tablet or USB powered device. With a foldable plug and universal voltage compatibility, its the perfect travel partner. |
High Cell Capacity5000mAh provides enough power for around 2 smartphone charges and at least a full charge for other USB devices. Ideal for a weekend away. |
MultiProtectA combination of 10 safety features that work together to provide ultimate protection for your devices, your chargers and most importantly: you. |
PowerCore Fusion 5000
The High-Speed Portable & Wall Charger
From ANKER, America’s Leading USB Charging Brand
- Faster and safer charging with our advanced technology
- 50 million+ happy users and counting
- 99% Positive Amazon Feedback
A New Charging Dimension
PowerCore Fusion perfectly combines the reliability of a wall charger and the convenience of a portable charger. It takes the best of both charging worlds to create Anker’s most versatile charger ever.
High-Speed Charging
Anker's exclusive PowerIQ and VoltageBoost technologies deliver the fastest possible charge to phones, tablets, GPSs, game consoles, and any other USB devices. (Does not Support Qualcomm Quick Charge.)
Home and Away
PowerCore Fusion charges itself and other devices from any AC outlet. It first charges your device then recharges itself (in 2.5 hours)—ready to be taken on-the-go. Away from the wall, it’ll recharge an iPhone 7 twice and other smart phones at least once.
AC 100-240V~0.5A 50-60Hz
Micro USB Input: 5V=2A
USB Output (when plugged into AC): 5V=2.1A (2.1A Max Each Port)
USB Output (when not plugged into AC): 5V=3A (3A Max Each Port)
What’s In the Box
- PowerCore Fusion 5000
- Micro USB cable
- Travel Pouch
- Welcome Guide
Note:
• To recharge PowerCore Fusion, disconnect external devices or press the button—charging will commence after 30 seconds.
• LEDs will continue for 10 seconds after disconnecting cables and unplugging.
• Use the included Micro-USB cable, your original cable or a third-party certified one (such as MFi).
• Please use your original Apple charging cable (not included) to charge Apple products.
• Compatible with most USB-charged devices, including iPhone 8 / X / XS / XS Max / XR (Lightning cable required), Android smartphones and tablets (including the Nexus 7).
• Not compatible with the iPod nano, iPod Classic; Not for devices with an input below 50mA (e.g. some Bluetooth headsets and GPS devices).
PowerCore Fusion 5000 | Anker 521 PowerCore Fusion, 45W | PowerCore Fusion 10000 | PowerCore 5000 | PowerCore 10000 | PowerCore Slim 10000 PD | |
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Price | $29.99$29.99 | $43.99$43.99 | $49.99$49.99 | $21.99$21.99 | $25.98$25.98 | $25.99$25.99 |
Series | Basic | Premium | Basic | Basic | Basic | Basic |
Main Feature | Fusion | 2-in-1, High Power | Fusion | Portable /Light | Portable /Light | Slim |
Output Ports | 2xUSB-A | 2xUSB-C | 1xUSB-C 1xUSB-A | 1xUSB-A | 1xUSB-A | 1xUSB-C 1xUSB-A |
Recharging Time | ~2.5 Hours | ~2.5 Hours | ~2.5Hours | ~3 Hours | ~ 4.7 Hours | ~4.5Hours (with PD charger) |
Size | 2.8 x 2.8 x 1.2 in | 2.8 x 2.34 x 1.22 in | 4.72 x 3.23 x 1.39 in | 4.2 x 1.3 x 1.3 in | 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.9 in | 5.87 x 2.68 x 0.55 in |
Weight | 186g/6.6oz | 260.8g/9.2oz | 286g/10.1oz | 136g/4.8oz | 180g/6.35oz | 208g/7.52oz |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 2.83 x 2.76 x 1.22 inches |
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Item Weight | 6.7 ounces |
ASIN | B01K702S66 |
Item model number | A1621 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #5,119 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories) #385 in Cell Phone Wall Chargers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 11, 2016 |
Manufacturer | Anker |
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Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000, Portable Charger 5000mAh 2-in-1 with Dual USB Wall Charger, Foldable AC Plug and PowerIQ
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Customers like the performance, ease of use, quality and value of the power bank. They mention that it works well, is convenient and holds power for a while. They say it's a great product for the money and is a good purchase for if you need an extra charge on the go. Customers also appreciate the charging speed. They describe it as fast and charges their phone flawlessly.
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Customers like the charging of the power bank. They mention that it recharges itself very quickly, charges their phones flawlessly, and powers up iPhones quickly. Some appreciate the charging options with a power bank, such as the ability to plug it into the wall and automatically recharges.
"...The biggest advantage of this unit is that you can leave it plugged in to an outlet and when your power goes out, you will still be able to charge..." Read more
"...It was d.own to 1 led(c.30%). The fan is still fully charged, roaring at medium speed & the Fusion Power Core 5000 stands ready to help the fan..." Read more
"...Not only is it a battery but it plugs into a wall to charge itself...and it powers devices. I love having this around...." Read more
"...port but only 2A TOTAL across both ports, AND it doesn't start recharging its own battery until attached devices are charged...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the power bank. They say it holds power for a while, is reliable, and durable. They also say it powers up iPhones quickly with a couple of charges and is ready for unexpected power outages.
"...Props to Anker for ensuring such high quality product.Also they come with little mesh carrying bags and a small micro-USB cable for them...." Read more
"...They've proven to be durable and reliable, which is a testament to Anker's quality. In general, the Anker stuff always seems good to me...." Read more
"...sure how many times I have used it but it surprised me that it didn't last longer. For now it is used as a powering station for two devices...." Read more
"...It is the perfect power bank for those suitcases which have a pocket to keep such a power supply handy and allow you to plug in your devices..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the power bank. Some mention that it works well, and is ready for unexpected power outages. They also say that it outperforms other brands and gives all the same functionality.
"Nice compact size, Very easy to use and works well.Good value for the money." Read more
"...If anker adds a compartment for a cord I'll be set!This one does pretty well...." Read more
"...It functions well as a wall charger for phones, tablets, game systems, etc. However, it cannot charge both itself and your devices at the same time...." Read more
"This is my fourth one of these chargers. They are just excellent. My wife accidentally damaged hers and this new one is a replacement...." Read more
Customers like the size of the power bank. They say it's relatively compact, perfect for carrying, and weighs slightly less than a Powercore 10,000. Customers also say the reasonably sized battery means they don't need to worry about losing power. They mention it'll fit easily into a backpack or bag.
"...fairly compact, heavier (to be expected) than the versions with no integrated plug, but light enough. good tradeoff to have this integrated feature...." Read more
"...out perform this in terms of battery storage, charging ports, and portability, for the same price and reliability, I'm forever sold!..." Read more
"...It’s quite heavy (this is expected since it has the outlet option designed into it) but that also makes it feel very robust and high quality...." Read more
"...The external battery is bulky, so it won’t fit in a pocket, but I don’t care. I carry it inside my purse...." Read more
Customers find the power bank very convenient and easy to use. They say it's small and easy for them to carry around. They also say it keeps it simple with no extra steps. Customers also mention that it'll be fully charged and ready to use for the day.
"Nice compact size, Very easy to use and works well.Good value for the money." Read more
"...this, I have connected it one day yes, one day no, and it has never left me stranded" Read more
"...non foldable portable charger with IQ (4 Port) This item is indespensable for travel. I keep it in my bag at all times...." Read more
"...In short, it's a handy device, replaces both a battery and a dual port wall charger...." Read more
Customers find the power bank great for travel. They say it's the perfect travel charger, the best portable charger they've ever used, and the most useful portable power bank ever. Customers also mention that it'll serve as a portable battery and is easy to travel with. They mention that the powerbank is perfect for layover flights, overnight trips, and short day trips.
"...It acts as both a portable battery as well as a wall charger; so when traveling you get to pack just a little less...." Read more
"...of the PowerCore Fusion 5000 is its 2-in-1 design, combining a 5000mAh portable charger with a dual USB wall charger...." Read more
"...Overall, though, this is a must-have travel charger and power bank all in one." Read more
"...This one makes a seamless trip from the office to the car to the house...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the battery capacity of the power bank. They mention that it doubles as a 2 port charger and is very useful. Some appreciate the 2 USB outlets and mention that the powerbank can charge two iPhones twice before it needs any additional charging.
"...Having just a single charger that can support 2 devices (useful if travelling with someone and you both forget to charge your phone lol) as well as..." Read more
"...its 2-in-1 design, combining a 5000mAh portable charger with a dual USB wall charger...." Read more
"This is a great asset to add to an EDC. Not only is it a battery but it plugs into a wall to charge itself...and it powers devices...." Read more
"...I were to suggest improvements, I would actually say that the actual capacity is fine as is...." Read more
Customers like the value of the power bank. They say it's a great product for the money, the prices are competitive, and it'll be a good purchase for a frequent traveler.
"...Still, like I said at the beginning, this is a very good product for its use case!" Read more
"Nice compact size, Very easy to use and works well.Good value for the money." Read more
"...Anker product prices are competitive, and in some cases where they might be slightly higher than it's closest competitor, you are still WAY ahead..." Read more
"...Worth the money" Read more
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Despite what others may have said about this charger being "slow to charge" compared to other ones, as I recall seeing, I've only been impressed by it. Yeah it might not be as lightning fast as some of the newest stuff on the market, but for what its worth its saved my friends' phone batteries on more than one occassion. In about 30 minutes I've gotten about 30% charge out of it when using its battery bank/storage charge, and they have quite some capacity. It is true they are able to only charge an average phone about 1 or 2 times if you're lucky off its internal power bank, but if you actually need to charge your phone more than that in a single day then I have to wonder what you're even doing that takes that much power.
As for its traditional function as a charger from an outlet, I will admit I haven't used it much (cus my desk sits by an outlet and I just plug my phone in to something already there rather than use up more space) but the few times I have needed to, its been useful. As a college student I once had a time where I was at the start of class and only had about 12% battery left on my phone. Luckily was by the wall outlet in the room so after an hour of charging it was already back to 70% or so.
For anyone who travels a lot as well, this is perfect. Having just a single charger that can support 2 devices (useful if travelling with someone and you both forget to charge your phone lol) as well as a battery bank that does a good job at quickly charging a phone up to full in emergency is REALLY a quality of life that many overlook. I ended up loosing the first one of these I got at a rave during a convention I went to. After that, I was conscious to keep my phone charged each night, and thankfully it was on the last night before heading home, though a 2 USB port charger + backup battery really just eliminates any worry i might have of ever being somewhere with a phone that wont work. Its a small thing to pay attention to and we all do it, but this PowerCore Fusion really is made for those who travel.
If you're wondering about the size, its a bit bulky but does NOT cover more than one outlet. And in the case that it does, generally this isnt a problem because of the two charging ports. Just plug in your friend's phone and tell them not to worry.
And if you're wondering what my phone is, its a Moto G4, for reference. Pretty basic and budget of a good phone, but holds its own well. My friend I've talked about uses a Nexus 6 and of course I've used this on plenty other devices too.
As far as durability goes. Also 5 star. Dropped this thing on concrete and tile from above waist height twice and it didnt even show a single sign of problems. This thing is more likely to break the concrete than itself lol. Speaking of that, it IS a bit heavy, but reasonably so for how much is packed into the small thing. Its smaller than my phone, but about twice and thick, to give an idea of the size. Alternatively just use the USB ports as reference lol
I could go on more but really the only thing I'd advise is to make sure you also have, or pickup, is cables for Micro-USB, USB-TypeC, and Thunderbolt to cover pretty much all the bases in terms of what phones you may end up needing to charge. I ended up getting a spare of the cables I dont use just for the sake of when my friends forget to pack their charger. I kinda have become Batman's utility belt at this point :p
Anyways if you're thinking of buying this, for the price of $25 or so this is definitely worth it. After losing my one at the Rave, I bought TWO once I got home because of how useful they are to have. The lower price might only be for Amazon Prime members only, it seems, so I dont know if I'd shell out $50 on a single one of these, but at the reduced price its more than reasonable. When I say its pretty much the only charger I'm ever buying, I really mean that. Until someone shows me something that can out perform this in terms of battery storage, charging ports, and portability, for the same price and reliability, I'm forever sold!
Props to Anker for ensuring such high quality product.
Also they come with little mesh carrying bags and a small micro-USB cable for them. Really nifty!
Pic attached shows the ones I got and the bonus things it comes with.
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2017
Despite what others may have said about this charger being "slow to charge" compared to other ones, as I recall seeing, I've only been impressed by it. Yeah it might not be as lightning fast as some of the newest stuff on the market, but for what its worth its saved my friends' phone batteries on more than one occassion. In about 30 minutes I've gotten about 30% charge out of it when using its battery bank/storage charge, and they have quite some capacity. It is true they are able to only charge an average phone about 1 or 2 times if you're lucky off its internal power bank, but if you actually need to charge your phone more than that in a single day then I have to wonder what you're even doing that takes that much power.
As for its traditional function as a charger from an outlet, I will admit I haven't used it much (cus my desk sits by an outlet and I just plug my phone in to something already there rather than use up more space) but the few times I have needed to, its been useful. As a college student I once had a time where I was at the start of class and only had about 12% battery left on my phone. Luckily was by the wall outlet in the room so after an hour of charging it was already back to 70% or so.
For anyone who travels a lot as well, this is perfect. Having just a single charger that can support 2 devices (useful if travelling with someone and you both forget to charge your phone lol) as well as a battery bank that does a good job at quickly charging a phone up to full in emergency is REALLY a quality of life that many overlook. I ended up loosing the first one of these I got at a rave during a convention I went to. After that, I was conscious to keep my phone charged each night, and thankfully it was on the last night before heading home, though a 2 USB port charger + backup battery really just eliminates any worry i might have of ever being somewhere with a phone that wont work. Its a small thing to pay attention to and we all do it, but this PowerCore Fusion really is made for those who travel.
If you're wondering about the size, its a bit bulky but does NOT cover more than one outlet. And in the case that it does, generally this isnt a problem because of the two charging ports. Just plug in your friend's phone and tell them not to worry.
And if you're wondering what my phone is, its a Moto G4, for reference. Pretty basic and budget of a good phone, but holds its own well. My friend I've talked about uses a Nexus 6 and of course I've used this on plenty other devices too.
As far as durability goes. Also 5 star. Dropped this thing on concrete and tile from above waist height twice and it didnt even show a single sign of problems. This thing is more likely to break the concrete than itself lol. Speaking of that, it IS a bit heavy, but reasonably so for how much is packed into the small thing. Its smaller than my phone, but about twice and thick, to give an idea of the size. Alternatively just use the USB ports as reference lol
I could go on more but really the only thing I'd advise is to make sure you also have, or pickup, is cables for Micro-USB, USB-TypeC, and Thunderbolt to cover pretty much all the bases in terms of what phones you may end up needing to charge. I ended up getting a spare of the cables I dont use just for the sake of when my friends forget to pack their charger. I kinda have become Batman's utility belt at this point :p
Anyways if you're thinking of buying this, for the price of $25 or so this is definitely worth it. After losing my one at the Rave, I bought TWO once I got home because of how useful they are to have. The lower price might only be for Amazon Prime members only, it seems, so I dont know if I'd shell out $50 on a single one of these, but at the reduced price its more than reasonable. When I say its pretty much the only charger I'm ever buying, I really mean that. Until someone shows me something that can out perform this in terms of battery storage, charging ports, and portability, for the same price and reliability, I'm forever sold!
Props to Anker for ensuring such high quality product.
Also they come with little mesh carrying bags and a small micro-USB cable for them. Really nifty!
Pic attached shows the ones I got and the bonus things it comes with.
If you like to travel light and will only be taking 2 devices that need to be charged simultaneously on a daily basis, and/or you'd just prefer the cost/convenience of having one device rather than both a wall charger and a battery pack, this product is tough to beat. However, in order to keep physical size reasonable, Anker had to make tradeoffs around max current output rate and only having 2 ports. If either of those are an issue for you, there are more capable wall chargers and more capable battery packs on the market (some made by Anker!) if you're willing to have them as separate devices at higher cost and more total bulk, hence my calling this a "compromise device". I have this AND a more capable wall charger and battery pack, so I've outlined my different use cases and specific products below.
LONG VERSION:
I've dedicated this product to work trips, where it's used in the hotel room overnight as a wall charger, then I take it with me on-site each day where this can fully recharge my phone once and with some capacity left. However, when my wife and I are traveling together on vacation and therefore have more total devices and are often out for more hours of the day, this stays at home and instead we bring an Anker PowerPort 4, which is a quad port wall charger that we normally keep in our living room, plus an Anker PowerCore+ 13400, which has enough capacity to fully charge a phone ~5 times -- the PowerPort stays in the hotel room and we take the battery pack with us during the day. (Pro tip: With either device, I/we also carry both 1ft and 3ft Anker PowerLine Dura Lightning cables to choose between keeping things tidy if charging in a bag/pocket or having more slack to get farther away from the charger. We keep them coiled up in the included mesh carrying bag right there with the pack and we bought the two cable lengths in different colors to easily grab the one we want.)
In terms of negatives, the USB output current could be better, especially while plugged into an outlet. For reference, typical phone chargers offer 1A (amp), and typical tablet chargers and other premium wall/battery pack chargers offer 2-2.4A -- but many newer phones can accept 2-2.4A if the charger provides it. This product while plugged into AC can provide 2A out of a single port but only 2A TOTAL across both ports, AND it doesn't start recharging its own battery until attached devices are charged. This can create some limitations depending on what you're charging and how long "overnight" charging is for you. Most phones charging at 1A take 2-3 hrs to go from 0-100%, most tablets at 1A would take 8 hours, and this device's battery takes ~3 hours to charge. So if the batteries in 2 phones and this device are all dead and you plug everything in overnight, the phones will definitely be charged by morning and the device itself might also be full as long as you had 5-6 hours to charge. But if you had a dead phone and dead TABLET plugged in, which has a much larger battery and would only receive 1A for 3 hours while the phone charged before stepping up to 2A, the tablet would take ~5.5 hours to fully charge -- before the device even started recharging itself for 3 hours. So what are you plugging in, how long is your "overnight" charge, and how dead will your devices be each night? When NOT connected to AC, output climbs to 3A per port (the most I've seen for non-proprietary and non-Type C chargers) but again only 3A total across both ports. By comparison, the aforementioned PowerCore+ 13400 can do 2.4A per port and 4.8A total for its 2 ports, i.e. up to 60% faster when charging two devices that support that rate, and the PowerPort 4 can do 2A per port and 8A total for its 4 ports. When I asked Anker, they confirmed my suspicion that the 2A max on AC is due to the heat generated by stepping down AC voltage to USB's 5V, which made 2A the most they could safely/reliably provide in a product this size. It would've been nice if it could've handled 4-4.8A total to minimize the time your devices spend tethered to it and improve overnight charging prospects, but then again I'm not sure I'd want this to be larger. Second, having more than 3 LEDs to more precisely indicate charge level would've been handy; other PowerCore products use 4 and the PowerCore+ products use 10 arranged in a ring. And finally, since it works as a wall charger, in a perfect world it would have more USB ports in addition to higher total output, but I understand why it doesn't. The reason the bottom half of the face is blank space rather than having more USB-A outputs is because that's where the battery cells are, so adding more ports would presumably make the product impractically large for a "wall wart", and including a power cable rather than having AC prongs built in would diminish the portability benefit. More ports would also likely make the 5000 mAh battery feel inadequate -- remember, it only charges a typical phone 1-2 times, which wouldn't be much when spread across 3-4 devices -- but again, much more battery capacity means impractical size. Still, like I said at the beginning, this is a very good product for its use case!