Charger / power bank / cable
Good8/10Mid-rangeAnker is the brand reviewers most often recommend for chargers and power banks thanks to its range, performance and pricing. Its safety record took a hit in June 2025 with US recalls of the PowerCore 10000 (A1263) and five newer power banks, traced to a battery-cell supplier. Chargers and cables themselves remain well regarded.
Good at
- Huge range of GaN chargers, power banks and cables
- Prime line handles multi-laptop charging well
- Usually strong value against Apple/Samsung originals
- Ran clear refund/replacement programmes for its recalls
Weak at
- 2025 US recalls: 1.1M+ PowerCore 10000 plus ~481k newer banks
- Confusing model names across a very large range
- Budget lines lack the polish of Prime models
- Reliability
- Value
- Features
- Service & warranty
In United States: June 2025 CPSC recalls: PowerCore 10000 A1263 and A1257/A1647/A1652/A1681/A1689 — check serials on anker.com.
Anker PrimeNanoZoloMagGoPowerCore (older)
Best for: Most people wanting a well-reviewed charger or power bank at a fair price
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