Anker PowerCore III Sense 10K PD USB-C Power Bank 10.000mAh Power Delivery. A1248G11, Black
The Anker PowerCore III Sense 10K external battery incorporates Power Delivery and PowerIQ technologies for fast charging.
Incredibly compact, one of the smallest and lightest 10,000 mAh external batteries ever made.
With 2 USB-A ports and one USB-C port with PowerDelivery (18W).
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PowerCore III Sense 10KFeatures an 18W USB-C delivery port, PowerIQ-enabled USB-A port and continuous power mode for low-power devices. Use the USB ports to charge 2 devices at the same time.
Fast recharging Fully recharge in just 4.5, using a USB-C Power Delivery charger (not included).
Fast charging technologyPowerIQ and VoltageBoost technologies combine to provide the optimal parameters for fast and efficient powering of your devices.
MultiProtect protection systemShort-circuit and jam protection, for guaranteed safety of your devices on every charge.
PowerCore III Sense 10KFeatures an 18W USB-C delivery port, PowerIQ-enabled USB-A port and continuous power mode for low-power devices. Use the USB ports to charge 2 devices at the same time.
Fast recharging Fully recharge in just 4.5, using a USB-C Power Delivery charger (not included).
Fast charging technologyPowerIQ and VoltageBoost technologies combine to provide the optimal parameters for fast and efficient powering of your devices.
MultiProtect protection systemShort-circuit and jam protection, for guaranteed safety of your devices on every charge.
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Anker PowerCore III Sense 10K PD USB-C Power Bank 10.000mAh Power Delivery. A1248G11, Black
The Anker PowerCore III Sense 10K external battery incorporates Power Delivery and PowerIQ technologies for fast charging.
Incredibly compact, one of the smallest and lightest 10,000 mAh external batteries ever made.
With 2 USB-A ports and one USB-C port with PowerDelivery (18W).
4 Payment Methods
- Bank deposit
- Debit / Credit Card
- (Visa / Masterpass / Mastercard / Maestro / American Express / Diners)
- Paypal
- Cash on delivery
2 Weeks Returns Policy
Shipping within the same day
- #Immediately
- Over 1.000 products available
- Quick and easy search
- Option for store pickup
Contact us
2 Years Guarantee
Free Gift Wrapping
PowerCore III Sense 10KFeatures an 18W USB-C delivery port, PowerIQ-enabled USB-A port and continuous power mode for low-power devices. Use the USB ports to charge 2 devices at the same time.
Fast recharging Fully recharge in just 4.5, using a USB-C Power Delivery charger (not included).
Fast charging technologyPowerIQ and VoltageBoost technologies combine to provide the optimal parameters for fast and efficient powering of your devices.
MultiProtect protection systemShort-circuit and jam protection, for guaranteed safety of your devices on every charge.
PowerCore III Sense 10KFeatures an 18W USB-C delivery port, PowerIQ-enabled USB-A port and continuous power mode for low-power devices. Use the USB ports to charge 2 devices at the same time.
Fast recharging Fully recharge in just 4.5, using a USB-C Power Delivery charger (not included).
Fast charging technologyPowerIQ and VoltageBoost technologies combine to provide the optimal parameters for fast and efficient powering of your devices.
MultiProtect protection systemShort-circuit and jam protection, for guaranteed safety of your devices on every charge.
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Anker PowerCore III Wireless review: Everything in moderation
Anker’s PowerCore III Wireless power bank feels like an old, reliable option. It’s neither the largest nor the fastest, yet it can juice three devices at a time with proprietary PowerIQ technology. Anker is a leader in charging accessories which makes the PowerCore III Wireless a safe, if uninspiring, bet.
What we like
Wired and wireless charging options
What we don’t like
Slow power bank recharging
Anker PowerCore III Wireless
Anker’s PowerCore III Wireless power bank feels like an old, reliable option. It’s neither the largest nor the fastest, yet it can juice three devices at a time with proprietary PowerIQ technology. Anker is a leader in charging accessories which makes the PowerCore III Wireless a safe, if uninspiring, bet.
The smartphone accessories market is a crowded one, yet some names stand out among the crowd. Whether it’s Spigen for cases or Moment for camera accessories, certain brands have become established as a marker for quality. Anker is another example, and it has perfectly cornered the charging market. With powerful wireless chargers and power banks to choose from, let’s check out the best of both worlds. This is our Anker PowerCore III Wireless power bank review.
What you need to know about the Anker PowerCore III Wireless power bank
Anker’s PowerCore lineup covers the full range of power banks, but today we’re looking at a 10,000mAh option. The PowerCore III Wireless packs a USB-A port and a USB-C port, but the key selling point is its Qi charging pad. It tops out at 18W wired charging through the USB-C port, while the pad is capable of up to 10W output.
The entire charging bank is plastic, though it features a soft rubber ring to keep your phone in place on the charging pad. You can also check on the remaining charge with a series of four white LEDs mounted on the side. It’s small enough to shove in a backpack or large. measuring 151.9 by 68.3 by 18.8mm and weighing just 245g.
Anker keeps things pretty light inside the packaging, with minimal paperwork to worry about. You’ll also find a USB-C cable and a lightly padded black carrying bag to keep your power bank safe. The bag is just barely large enough for the power bank and cable, though you’ll have to shove the cable carefully down the side.
What’s good?
Anker’s PowerCore III Wireless power bank is a true do-it-all option. You can recharge up to three devices at a time, making a significant difference on long road trips or if you’re stuck away from an outlet. I found myself turning to the Qi charging pad frequently, especially when I needed to give my Galaxy Buds a quick jolt.
Overall, the PowerCore III Wireless power bank is capable of decent, if not incredible, charging speeds. The USB-C port packs Anker’s proprietary PowerIQ 3.0 charging, which supports USB Power Delivery and PowerIQ 2.0 in a single port at up to 18W. PowerIQ 2.0 places an emphasis on Quick Charge devices, so you should have no problem charging a full range of USB-C-toting products. Anker’s power bank also offers passthrough charging so you can get your phone back to speed while you wait for the power bank to charge.
The drawstring charging pouch is a nice touch, especially when it comes to transporting the power bank. It can be easy to scratch some types of plastic, so the pouch offers a little peace of mind. The included USB-C cable is just under two feet long, the perfect length for a power bank. It’s long enough to give you some flexibility, yet short enough that it won’t get caught on stray corners in your house.
What’s not so good?
The PowerCore III Wireless performs best when it can FOCUS on one device at a time. Unfortunately, I found that speeds plummeted when I used both outputs simultaneously. Despite seeing 14W speeds with either the USB-A or USB-C ports, I could only reach 8W speeds while using both. It didn’t seem to matter which port I tested, as speeds were consistent across the pair.
While the single-device charging speeds are decent, charging multiple devices seems to cap output at 8W per port.
The PowerCore III Wireless also did not offer enough power from the USB-A port to recharge a laptop — in the case of my testing, a Surface Laptop 3. While I could pick up a charge from the USB-C port, I could only achieve speeds in the neighborhood of 8.5W — a far cry from the 18W peak speeds. Some of the speed issues may be due to Anker’s lack of USB PD PPS support. While it’s not that common in ~50 power banks, it’s a must if you want to charge a modern Galaxy flagship or the Pixel 6 series at close to top speeds.
You can check out my charging results in the table below, and all tests were performed with Anker cables.
Review: Anker PowerCore III Sense 10K PowerCore III 10K Wireless
When we think about power banks or portable chargers, Anker comes to mind simply because of their reliability and trusted build quality. Anker has recently refreshed their PowerCore series with the new PowerCore III Sense 10K and PowerCore III 10K Wireless.
Unboxing
In the PowerCore III Sense 10K box, you will find the following:
- PowerCore III Sense 10K power bank
- Anker USB-A to USB-C cable
- Pouch
- User manual
In the PowerCore III 10K Wireless box, you will find the following:
- PowerCore III 10K Wireless power bank
- Anker USB-A to USB-C cable
- Pouch
- User manual
Design and build quality
The PowerCore III Sense 10K power bank has a fabric-like finish on the top and a smooth matte plastic on the back. There are 4 different colours you can choose from – Sun-kissed Coral, Steel Blue, Winter Sage, and Venetian Red. The unit I have is the Steel Blue colour variant.
The PowerCore III 10K Wireless power bank has a textured finish on the top with an anti-rubber rubber ring to keep phones steady when charging wirelessly. The back has a smooth matte finish which seems to pick up fingerprints more easily than the PowerCore III Sense 10K.
One interesting design aspect about the PowerCore III 10K Wireless is that is has a hook like thing at the corner of the power bank. That hook like thing is actually a phone stand which you can prop your phone up at 70º – 80º angle. You can charge your phone while charging if you set the phone in landscape mode.
Comparing both power banks, they are about the same size – height is about the same as an iPhone 11. The PowerCore III 10K Wireless is slightly thicker. With regards to build quality, both power banks feel really well built and the buttons are all responsive and tactile.
Both power banks also come with pouches in the packaging. The pouch that comes with the PowerCore III 10K Wireless is made of a stretchy mesh-like material, while the one that comes with the PowerCore III Sense 10K is a smooth silk-like fabric.
Tech specs
Both the PowerCore III 10K Wireless and PowerCore III Sense 10K are rather similar, only that the PowerCore III 10K Wireless is capable of Qi-wireless charging. Both have a single USB-A and USB-C port. The USB-C port is capable of delivering 18W of power and has Anker’s proprietary PowerIQ 3.0 technology which offers high-speed charging to a wide range of mobile devices. The USB-A port on the other hand, supports charging speeds of up to 12W.
For the PowerCore III 10K Wireless, the wireless charging speed is up to 10W. Both power banks is able to be fully charged via the USB-C port in just 4.5 hours if you use at least a 18W power adapter such as the Anker PowerPort III Nano.
Functionality
Anker states that you can charge your iPhone 11 with the 18W USB-C port to 50% in 30 minutes. For my testing, both power bank averaged around 42 minutes to get my iPhone 11 from 3% to 50%.
Wireless charging with the PowerCore III 10K Wireless took longer due to its 10W cap, I got my iPhone 11 to 50% in about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Conclusion
It’s hard not to like the Anker PowerCore III Sense 10K Wireless and PowerCore III 10K Wireless. They have great build quality, exude a premium design, and have trusted charging technologies so that you can feel safe charging your phone without worrying about any battery health impacts.
Currently, only the PowerCore III Sense 10K is available for purchase in Singapore and it retails for S69.90. It is quite expensive for a 10,000mAh power bank, but Anker do offer a 18-month warranty period which should sweeten the deal.