My Interpretation on the Naming Scheme of Anker's Products

#1

So ever since I have joined the forum, Anker’s naming scheme on their products seemed, at first, confusing to me. What does the + mean? What’s the difference between + and Speed? Etc. etc. Therefore, I took the time and did some studying on their naming scheme, and here’s what I have to say (I guess this could help newcomers too):

Battery Banks

  • PowerCore = Usually only has PowerIQ 1.0
  • Exceptions are the Nintendo Switch Editions
  • PowerCore+ = Has Qualcomm Quickcharge added or USB-C [PD]
  • Exception is the PowerCore+ Mini
  • PowerCore Speed = Same as PowerCore+
    *Note: It seems that the “Speed” line, in general, means a fast charger, hence its name
  • PowerCore Elite = Has multiple USB ports (mainly USB-A)
  • PowerCore Slim = Slim battery bank
  • PowerCore Lite = Light and compact battery bank
  • PowerCore Redux = Refreshed/Updated version of a battery bank
  • PowerCore II = Has PowerIQ 2.0
  • Exception is the PowerCore II 6700
  • Has PD, C, or USB-C at the beginning or ending of the name = USB-C [with PD usually[

Chargers (Wall/Desktop - Can Mostly Be Applied to Car Chargers as Well)

  • PowerPort = Usually only has PowerIQ 1.0
  • PowerPort+ = Has QC 3.0 or USB-C
  • PowerPort Speed = Has QC 3.0 or USB-C
  • PowerPort Elite = Refreshed/Updated wall charger
  • PowerPort II = Refreshed/Updated wall charger
  • PowerPort III = Has PowerIQ 3.0
  • PowerPort Atom = Chargers based on Gallium Nitride (GaN)
  • Exception is the PowerPort Atom PD 4

Cables

  • PowerLine = PVC
  • PowerLine+ = Nylon Braided
  • PowerLine II = TPE
  • PowerLine+ II = Premium Nylon Braided

My Thoughts:
Just waaayy too many product lines. You can probably remove some of them or just combine them together to prevent redundancy and confusion among customers.

Side note: If one of the Anker admins are looking at this because I flagged it, don’t worry about the flag because I panicked

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#2

Nice write up, I will go back and check / compare it to the products and naming

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#3

This is great for newbies. Good job! :thumbsup:

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#4

Great for new people. Thanks!

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#5

This is interesting indeed

#6

Yep, Anker’s product lines are too overwhelming for potentially new customers, and their website doesn’t do anything to help.

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#7

Looks more like Apple, too many SKUs, too many naming models, but these are solid,work great.

#8

This is way worse than Apple.

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#9

The cable clarification helps many people

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#10

For sure. Anker’s product lines are quite confusing

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#11

They should hire someone to better name their products. Otherwise eventually we will have one named the Atom II Elite+ Speed- GaN π PowerPort

#12

I mean, we already have PowerPort+ Atom III (2 Ports) with PowerIQ 2.0 and 3.0…

#13

Nice job keep up the good work

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#14

:joy::joy: if the name was longer I could remember it better

#15

For most part, Consumers remember only the first part of the name with numbers (including me) like Atom 1 or Atom 2 … Rest whatever comes is yada yada unless I am in front of product web page

#16

thanks for sharing!

#17

Exception being Atom PD 4.

#18

Thanks, let me fix that

#19

Anker should have let Atom name for GaN based chargers… this causes more confusion… Thanks for pointing out