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Anker · Charger / power bank / cable

Anker

Good8/10

Chinese consumer-electronics company best known for charging gear; its other brands include Soundcore and Eufy.

Founded
2011
From
China
HQ
Changsha, China
Owned by
Independent
Made in
China (mostly contract manufacturers)
Also sold as
Anker Innovations
www.anker.com

Charger / power bank / cable

Good8/10Mid-range

Anker 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
Anker PrimeNanoZoloMagGoPowerCore (older)

Best for: Most people wanting a well-reviewed charger or power bank at a fair price

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Charger / power bank / cable brands in New Zealand

Anker is #1 of 14, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1AnkerChina8/10GoodMid-range
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3AppleUnited States7/10GoodPremium
4BelkinUnited States7/10GoodPremium
5XiaomiChina7/10GoodBudget
6DynamixNew Zealand6.5/10MixedBudget
7BaseusChina6.5/10MixedBudget
8EcoFlowChina6/10MixedPremium
9SamsungSouth Korea6/10MixedMid-range
10SatechiUnited States6/10MixedPremium
11Tech.IncNew Zealand6/10MixedBudget
12MophieUnited States6/10MixedPremium
13CygnettAustralia5/10MixedMid-range
14Cordtech5/10MixedBudget

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.