[New Release] PowerCore 20000 Redux

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Anker is continuing their trend of releasing portable chargers without USB Type-C into 2019.

Features & details

  • The Anker Advantage: Join the 30 million+ powered by our leading technology.
  • Days of Power: Packed with the power to deliver over 4.5 charges to iPhone X, 5 charges for Galaxy S9, or almost 2 charges to the 11-inch iPad Pro 2018.
  • High-Speed Charging: Anker’s exclusive PowerIQ and VoltageBoost combine to deliver the fastest possible charge for any device. Qualcomm Quick Charge not supported.
  • Certified Safe: Anker’s MultiProtect safety system provides superior protection for you and your devices.
  • What You Get: PowerCore 20000 Redux portable charger, Micro USB cable (USB-C cable and Lightning cable not included), travel pouch, welcome guide, our worry-free 18-month warranty, and friendly customer service.

Pricing and Availability: Anker’s PowerCore 20000 Redux is available to order right now via Amazon US for a cost of $49.99, and should begin shipping on January 29.

What are your thoughts on Anker’s latest portable charger? Do you still have a need for Micro-USB input? Let us know everything you’re thinking with a reply down below!

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sigh Yesterday, the PowerCore Jump Starter Mini that I won in the Late Christmas Gift giveaway arrived. It came with a micro-usb cable, but doesn’t have a micro-usb port anywhere on the physical charger. I definitely do not need Anker to include another micro-usb cable in anything I purchase from or am gifted by them ever again.

As far as the Redux goes, it feels like they’re just re-releasing older products without really making any “upgrades” to it. I don’t know how many people are familiar with “The Simpsons,” but it reminds me of this line from the “Lisa vs. Malibu Stacey” episode in season 5:

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#3

I agree micro usb in dying and usb c is the future. It’s 2019 I had hoped all of Anker new releases this year would be usb c instead of micro I understand the hesitation when usb c first came out but now it’s really common on phones computers and now even iPads. I keep waiting for Anker to take a step forward and they won’t. Still a great product but not what I expected for this year.

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#4

Good find @joshuad11 :thumbsup:

Yes It’s disappointing but it is also a redux model that chances are, was in production since the end of last year before announcement…any USB-C based ones I would think will be for new standalone products, not updated / rehash variations…

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#5

This will take a long time.
We are not the only ones in the world.
There might be others NEVER heard about USB-C. :wink:

#6

Ok good point but then Anker could be the ones to introduce them to it.

#7

But you need the items which could be charged this way.
NOT too many now.

#8

This is a nice find! Thanks @joshuad11

Trickle charging the smaller devices interests me, my brother’s birthday is fast approaching, this looks like a perfect fit.

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#9

Quick question @joshuad11

How do you get the details on new product releases ? Did Anker provide these details to Senior community members / Contributers or do you search Amazon for new updates?

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#10

Search, research all Anker channels and watch Amazon for new product drops

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#11

It’s nice to see Anker going into the USB C whelm. Unfortunately, I think it’s going to take a bit longer for the USB C to be the norm. Hopefully it’ll be sooner then later that other companies will adopt the USB C.

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#12

The bigger the Powercore the more you need:

  • how power input to recharge faster “Recharges in 9 hours.” Anker could get this down to 5 hours if they wanted to.
  • it to recharge larger devices like laptops and so need a minimum 20V output

The bigger the Powercore the more it can:

  • run cells in series to offer more voltage
  • recharge faster across more cells.

So this version of Powercore is good for:

  • phones, off-grid for days / week

This is not good for:

  • tablets, laptops

What is happening is laptops are moving from 19V barrel chargers to USB PD so there is a widening gap between the best Anker can do and what Anker actually does.

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#13

The only MicroB I need is due to Anker. So Anker is trailing innovation.

I have a 27 month old 26800 which apart from size is better than this 2019. It does not leave the house as the amount of energy I need for longest time off-grid is less than 26800 apart from laptops which will need more wattage than these to work.

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#14

Thanks for helping all us with great deals :ribbon:

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#15

[quote=“ndalby, post:4, topic:65714”]
it is also a redux model that chances are, was in production since the end of last year before announcement…any USB-C based ones I would think will be for new standalone products, not updated / rehash variations
[/quote]Ok, but that doesn’t change the unfortunate reality that Micro-USB ones are being released while USB-C ones aren’t…

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[quote=“cshenoy, post:9, topic:65714”]
How do you get the details on new product releases
[/quote]This[quote=“elmo41683, post:10, topic:65714”]
Search, research all Anker channels and watch Amazon
[/quote][quote=“cshenoy, post:9, topic:65714”]
Did Anker provide these details to Senior community members / Contributers
[/quote]This is supposed to be happening, but it’s not, at least not yet. Any and all of my posts ATTM are about information available to the public. If/when Anker starts sharing insider information with senior members and/or star contributors, we would likely not be able to share it early.

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#17

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, everyone! Seems like most of us are in the same boat, confused and frustrated.

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#18

I agree my only micro usb Products are Anker products. And other Anker products I go to buy from Anker I don’t because I’m waiting for the usb c version to come out such as headphones.

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#19

Just the same old gear with a new nicer looking case. :confounded:

#20

But but but it has trickle charge :unamused:

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