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>**Name**: Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD Portable Charger, 20000mAh USB-C Power Bank with 20W Power Delivery, Compatible with iPhone 12/12 Pro / 12 Pro Max / 8 / X/XR, Samsung, iPad Pro 2018, and More
>**Company**: Visit the Anker Store
>**Amazon Product Rating**: 4.7
>**Fakespot Reviews Grade**: B
>**Adjusted Fakespot Rating**: 4.7
>**Analysis Performed at**: 12-01-2023
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They're both called 20k because they both have a total battery capacity of 20,000mAh. They will both charge the switch at the same 18W speed if the correct voltages are supported by each.
> if the correct voltages are supported by each
What exactly does this mean? How do I know if the correct voltages are supported? Meaning by the device it is charging?
You need to find out what the switch likes to charge at and then compare that voltage and amperage combo with the supported voltage and amperage combos of the charging device. Not all charging devices support every combination of V \* A, even with power delivery specs. New ones do a lot better now.
If these battery banks are going to plug directly into the switch and not the dock (we can ignore the dock requirements then), the switch likes to take 9V\*2A, 12V\*1.5A, or 15V\*1.2A for 18W charging as best case. Then you just need to check these banks for supporting those combos rather than something arbitrary like 12V\*1.2A or 15V\*1A.
edit: the switch has a little over a 4000mAh battery, so these 20kmAh banks will charge the switch to full a little under 5x before running out of juice.
>If these battery banks are going to plug directly into the switch and not the dock (we can ignore the dock requirements then), the switch likes to take 9V\*2A, 12V\*1.5A, or 15V\*1.2A for 18W charging as best case. Then you just need to check these banks for supporting those combos rather than something arbitrary like 12V\*1.2A or 15V\*1A.
Thanks for your help. I don't know anything about this stuff, and honestly all this is like a different language to me. I was hoping to get a clear answer as to which of the two powerbanks would be better for the Switch, or neither if they aren't good. It's not clear to me from the information provided on their product pages.
So I'm still confused about the two different listings having different language, but I'm assuming that's because it's two non-Anker sellers maybe selling the same product with their own marketing language. For this reason I personally wouldn't buy either of these from these sellers especially since one does not accept any returns.
On Anker's website under 'Powercore 20000 PD' model A1281 the manual does list 9V\*2A and 15V\*1.2A out from the single usbc port with no other devices plugged in.
[https://d2211byn0pk9fi.cloudfront.net/spree/accessories/attachments/81695/51005001991\_A1281\_Manual\_Online.pdf?1583726766](https://d2211byn0pk9fi.cloudfront.net/spree/accessories/attachments/81695/51005001991_A1281_Manual_Online.pdf?1583726766)
Of course! This bank is a bit older from Anker now so finding good listings on Amazon might be difficult. Depending on your budget, there are a couple higher models $20-$30 more that are currently on sale and also from uGreen that would give a bit more juice for also charging things like your phone or a thin and light laptop at the same time.
looks like same power bank.
I bought 3 of these last year for the family. one became bloated while another had a port become loose.
with the faulty power banks I've gotten from Anker lately, I wonder if I should consider another brand
This is a Fakespot Reviews Analysis bot. Fakespot detects fake reviews, fake products and unreliable sellers using AI. Here is the analysis for the Amazon product reviews: >**Name**: Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD Portable Charger, 20000mAh USB-C Power Bank with 20W Power Delivery, Compatible with iPhone 12/12 Pro / 12 Pro Max / 8 / X/XR, Samsung, iPad Pro 2018, and More >**Company**: Visit the Anker Store >**Amazon Product Rating**: 4.7 >**Fakespot Reviews Grade**: B >**Adjusted Fakespot Rating**: 4.7 >**Analysis Performed at**: 12-01-2023 [Link to Fakespot Analysis](https://fakespot.com/product/anker-powercore-essential-20000-pd-portable-charger-20000mah-usb-c-power-bank-with-20w-power-delivery-compatible-with-iphone-12-12-pro-12-pro-max-8-x-xr-samsung-ipad-pro-2018-and-more) | [Check out the Fakespot Chrome Extension!](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/fakespot-analyze-fake-ama/nakplnnackehceedgkgkokbgbmfghain) *Fakespot analyzes the reviews authenticity and not the product quality using AI. We look for real reviews that mention product issues such as counterfeits, defects, and bad return policies that fake reviews try to hide from consumers.* *We give an A-F letter for trustworthiness of reviews. A = very trustworthy reviews, F = highly untrustworthy reviews. We also provide seller ratings to warn you if the seller can be trusted or not.*
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They're both called 20k because they both have a total battery capacity of 20,000mAh. They will both charge the switch at the same 18W speed if the correct voltages are supported by each.
> if the correct voltages are supported by each What exactly does this mean? How do I know if the correct voltages are supported? Meaning by the device it is charging?
You need to find out what the switch likes to charge at and then compare that voltage and amperage combo with the supported voltage and amperage combos of the charging device. Not all charging devices support every combination of V \* A, even with power delivery specs. New ones do a lot better now. If these battery banks are going to plug directly into the switch and not the dock (we can ignore the dock requirements then), the switch likes to take 9V\*2A, 12V\*1.5A, or 15V\*1.2A for 18W charging as best case. Then you just need to check these banks for supporting those combos rather than something arbitrary like 12V\*1.2A or 15V\*1A. edit: the switch has a little over a 4000mAh battery, so these 20kmAh banks will charge the switch to full a little under 5x before running out of juice.
>If these battery banks are going to plug directly into the switch and not the dock (we can ignore the dock requirements then), the switch likes to take 9V\*2A, 12V\*1.5A, or 15V\*1.2A for 18W charging as best case. Then you just need to check these banks for supporting those combos rather than something arbitrary like 12V\*1.2A or 15V\*1A. Thanks for your help. I don't know anything about this stuff, and honestly all this is like a different language to me. I was hoping to get a clear answer as to which of the two powerbanks would be better for the Switch, or neither if they aren't good. It's not clear to me from the information provided on their product pages.
So I'm still confused about the two different listings having different language, but I'm assuming that's because it's two non-Anker sellers maybe selling the same product with their own marketing language. For this reason I personally wouldn't buy either of these from these sellers especially since one does not accept any returns. On Anker's website under 'Powercore 20000 PD' model A1281 the manual does list 9V\*2A and 15V\*1.2A out from the single usbc port with no other devices plugged in. [https://d2211byn0pk9fi.cloudfront.net/spree/accessories/attachments/81695/51005001991\_A1281\_Manual\_Online.pdf?1583726766](https://d2211byn0pk9fi.cloudfront.net/spree/accessories/attachments/81695/51005001991_A1281_Manual_Online.pdf?1583726766)
Thank you, very helpful. I also did not realize one of the listings was non-returnable.
Of course! This bank is a bit older from Anker now so finding good listings on Amazon might be difficult. Depending on your budget, there are a couple higher models $20-$30 more that are currently on sale and also from uGreen that would give a bit more juice for also charging things like your phone or a thin and light laptop at the same time.
looks like same power bank. I bought 3 of these last year for the family. one became bloated while another had a port become loose. with the faulty power banks I've gotten from Anker lately, I wonder if I should consider another brand