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Anker B08BYL3G9J Anker PowerCore Solar 20000, 18W USB (Open Box)

$42.05
$59.99 30% off Reference Price
Condition: New; Open Box
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Top positive review
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This solar/battery pack weighs a pound but it packs a punch!
By El Jéfe / JD on Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2021
While this unit only has one USB port and a single USB-C charging connection, it's proven it's worth dozens of times over during the few months that I have owned it. I would have also liked a micro-USB connection and a second USB port, but I wonder how those would have impacted this battery pack's performance. (Sorry, I'm not an electrical engineer - would multiple ports generate too much heat? Incidentally, this item does feature a simple overheat indicator if your solar charging is too aggressive.) Whether you're plugged into an AC outlet to recharge or relying on the capable solar panel, it takes a while to get a full charge, but once achieved, that's where this Anker product really shines (literally & figuratively). The end has three LEDs which together feature high, low, or 3-flash signal settings, lighting up a campsite, roadside tire change, or indoor living space with a wide-area radiant glow. I can easily charge two Anker flashlights, an iPad/Kindle, a Bluetooth headset and a smartphone, with plenty of power left in reserve for more phone recharging and the ever-present solar panel always willing to contribute more. A couple of anchor points on the outer casing would be a welcome addition to allow for attachment to a pack or dashboard with more than a built-in lanyard. In the end, this is a solid investment in mobile power. It could benefit from a couple small improvements, but really the only drawback I foresee is weight - don't pack this for your ultralight backpacking adventure! If you're on the fence about this one, take a chance - Anker has made a great one and you'll find it worth the price! FWIW, save it to your shopping cart and wait for a sale price update, perhaps during Cyber Monday or Amazon Days. Got a great deal this way!
Top critical review
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Risky Purchase
By Diane on Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2022
Purchased this as a birthday present for a friend who came to visit me from Europe. Said friend used it for about 2 months and only needed to charge it again on 3 separate occasions before the powerbank refused to charge and it's charging light just blinked instead in frequent intervals. And since this item was purchased in advanced for their birthday and is now in the EU, I have no way to get the warranty honored. This power banks design seems faulty and incredibly unreliable considering none of my other Anker products ever had this issue. And since this product is supposed to be heavy duty, durable and reliable when doing things like biking on a trail and yet it dies after going on a few walks with it? I gotta say it's the worst Anker product we've ever owned and are incredibly disappointed.

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