Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000 2-in-1 Specs Questions

#1

We have a heated discussion in Vietnam after the Fusion is on sale. Would you be able to clarify the specs of Anker fusion for me please? So first, this specs was taken from the product page.

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 Input: 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)

So, I interpret: the bold parts are total input and output of the unit. If no device was plugged, the unit will recharge itself at 2.4A (hence 2.5 hours).

However, we have tested with equipments (chinese stuffs, not absolutely corrects but can be used as a reference). Here are the results:

in Battery pack mode (no AC): Total 3.4A ~ 17W (2.3A 5V each port)
in AC mode: Total 2.4A ~ 12W (2.3A each port)

The 2.3A each port is tested using an iPad, therefore the power draw is not higher than 2.3A, we have not tested with an load simulator to test the 3A port, but most standard equipments use 2.4A therefore we are not too bothered with it.

With the test, the actual power output of the unit are higher than the specs published by Anker, would Anker comment on this finding?

#2

It is more Watts than Amps.

I metered mine and if I used two devices to really load it, the volts dropped first, before the Amps.

You seem to be measuring Amps, not Watts. Am I correct?

From what I see the Watts are true. If you use both ports to seek to cause an overload, the volts drops to about 4.25V (from memory, I’d have to redo my tests) and the Amps holds up. They are sharing the quoted Wattage, but if you’re measuring Amps you’d get an over-statement in error.

Please expand exactly how you are measuring.

#3

yeah because USB spec allow Voltage to swing a little bit (that’s why anker has voltage boost tech), but the Amperage should be what the device request.

Well, I do not own a device to measure it, but from the result I think he only measure the Amps and multiply with 5v to have that Watts number. I will need to get back to him for more info and update to the thread.

would you mind sharing the result?

#4

I just (months ago) when I got a Fusion used multiple devices capable pulling more than the Fusion can handle to see what it did. I only own 1 meter so was swapping around.

I would be very guarded about just measuring Amps, is all I am advising. I remember the Watts was true but the voltage varying. It is a 10.5W output when on AC, 15W when not on AC.

I have been thinking about buying another USB meter to concurrently test two ports (as without I am assuming that each device is drawing the same when not metered as metered).

When you measured, did you measure Watts? The fact you said 5V made me think you did not measure Volts, you only measured Amps and assumed 5V to get to a Watts which is not true.

#5

Yes, that what I thought as well. I need to get back to the guy who do the testing though. He’s the person which bring Anker to Vietnam. I will get back to you later then. (most of the device usually measure both Volt and Amps, so I think he just choose to log Amps)

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