Review: Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000 Portable Charger

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The Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000 Portable Charger is a hybrid charger. By that I mean it can charge your devices and even itself from the wall plug or you can use the USB A ports to charge  your device and the Micro-USB port to charge the battery function the PowerCore Fusion.

Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000 Portable Charger – Features

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Below are the features copied directly from the Amazon Sales Page.

• • The Anker Advantage: Join the 50 million+ powered by America’s leading USB charging brand.
  • The Ultimate 2-in-1 Charger: A hybrid high-capacity portable battery and dual-port wall charger in one sleek package.
  • High-Speed Charging: In the wall or on-the-go, Anker’s exclusive PowerIQ and VoltageBoost technologies ensure that all devices receive their fastest possible charge. Does not support Qualcomm Quick Charge.
  • Charge-and-Go: Charge your device and PowerCore Fusion’s internal battery via a wall outlet, then take it with you for up to 3 phone charges—any place, any time. Boasts a foldable plug to ensure maximum portability.
  • What You Get: PowerCore Fusion 5000, 2ft micro USB cable, travel pouch, welcome guide, our 18-month worry-free and friendly customer service.

Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000 Portable Charger – The Review

The Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000 Portable Charger comes in Anker’s standard white and blue box. The front of the box flips open to show off the charger. Once opened, I found the charger and the includes nicely packaged and secured. The packaging except for the security seals was easy open.

First Impressions

After removing everything from the box I realized that this small charger is on the heavier side. But its made well. The plastic was hard matte black that I find with their other products to be smudge resistant and scratch resistant (it will scratch if you drop it or bang it around). The USB A and Micro-USB ports are protected but still easily accessible most USB cables. The blue status lights are bright but since their on the side I can place the lights down when charging at night or in a dark room.

Its slightly larger and heavier than my Anker PowerPort 2. Its a lot larger and heavier than my Anker PowerCore 5000.

Testing

All testing was completed outside of a lab and are real life experiences. Your experience with the charge may be different. Keep in mind charging times on devices will vary even if you have identical models. Charging times will vary depend on the cables used, the devices that are charging, and what apps are running (active and in the background). For these tests, I used the supplied 2 ft micro-USB cable to charge the battery via an Anker Wall charger, the built in plug and an Anker USB-C cable. For device testing I used a Samsung Galaxy Note 8.

I found the charger to be a bit on the slower side, but still fast enough to charge your devices while traveling. It does not have Qualcomm Quick Charge and my phone supports that service so I do not get fast charge with charger. It does have Anker’s PowerIQ and VoltageBoost so the charger does charge device at the fastest non quick charge option.

I did charge testing times as a portable charger…

• •   0% to 100% = 1 hour 49 minutes
  • 30% to 100% = 1 hour 26 minutes
  • 50% to 100% = 1 hour 10 minutes
  • 80% to 100% =            34 minutes

I did charge testing times as a portable charger…

• •   0% to 100% =  1 hour 54 minutes
  • 30% to 100% =  1 hour 42 minutes
  • 50% to 100% =  1 hour 07 minutes
  • 80% to 100% =             35 minutes

When compared to my quick charge portable chargers I found almost no difference in charge times. So the Anker’s PowerIQ and VoltageBoost does a good job at charging my Note 8. I also found charge times varied each time I ran these tests maybe by 5 to 10 minutes.

Does it Heat Up?

I’ve been using the charger for several months and it doesn’t get hot while charging when plugged into the wall. It gets warm to the touch. When using the battery to charge my devices, I found the battery doesn’t heat up.

Final Thoughts

This isn’t my favorite charger. Its small but bulky. But what I do like is that its a 2-in-1 charger and is a good option for travel when you need to save space and weight. Even with its weight and size its still smaller and lighter than a battery pack and a wall charger. Honestly not having a Qualcomm Quick Charger hasn’t been that big of deal. For some tests it was as fast my other quick charge battery pack while others were a little slower. I will be retiring this charger to travel duty and to my gear bag for work. Its a space saver and if I forget get my my wall charger and portable battery packs, I can use this one as a back up.

Keep in mind the Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000 Portable Charger was released in 2017 and uses older tech. That means it uses Micro-USB to charge the battery pack (or just use the built-in plug to charge from an outlet), Heavier/larger than new 5000mAh battery pack, and doesn’t have Qualcomm Quick Charger (some battery packs didn’t come with this option back then).

For travel and space saving needs I believe this to be a great option and have no issues recommending the Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000 Portable Charger. There might be some better options on the market now but I haven’t had the chance to see. For more information make sure to check the Amazon Sales Page, also available Walmart (in store or online) and Anker.com.