Description
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Anker |
| Model | PowerCore 533 (A1256) |
| Capacity | 10-000 mAh (≈6-100 mAh usable) |
| Ports | 2× USB-C PD (30 W max each)- 1× USB-A (QC up to 18 W) |
| Input | USB-C charge (up to 30 W input; some units limited to ~7–18 W) |
| Display | LCD (% + time estimate) |
| Safety | ActiveShield 2.0 (thermal/voltage protection) |
| Weight | ~216 g – 341 g (varies by region) |
| Dimensions | ~99×52×26 mm |
| Warranty | 18 months (region-dependent) |
Anker 533 Power Bank (PowerCore 30 W)
High-Speed Charging in a Pocket Size
The Anker 533 offers 30 W USB-C Power Delivery through two USB-C ports- ideal for fast-charging smartphones and tablets- and even emergency-boosting laptops like MacBook Air. It features a built-in LCD display showing battery level and estimated runtime- making it convenient to track at a glance
Triple-Port Versatility
It includes 2× USB-C (30 W max each) and 1× USB-A (QC up to 18 W)- allowing you to simultaneously charge three devices. When all are used together- power distribution adjusts intelligently among them
Smart Safety & ActiveShield 2.0
Equipped with ActiveShield 2.0- it performs over 3 million thermal checks daily- safeguarding connected devices with over-voltage and temperature control
Real-World Performance & Caveats
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Charging speeds live up to spec: Devices like iPhone and MacBook draw full PD speeds (~24–27 W observed) from a single port
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Recharge quirks: Some users report the power bank taking 5–6 hours to recharge (~7 W input)- although later models reportedly achieve ~17–18 W input .
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Capacity is realistic: A DC test found it holds ~6-156 mAh usable (~83% of spec)- meaning about two full phone charges .
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Potential battery issues: Occasional unit failures reported—sudden shutoff or calibration glitches—warrant customer support follow-up
Q&A: Should You Choose the Anker 533?
Q: Can it fast-charge an iPhone or MacBook?
A: Yes—observed charging at ~24–27 W on USB-C when used alone- delivering real fast-charge performance .
Q: How reliable and safe is it?
A: Very secure—ActiveShield 2.0 handles over-voltage/heat protection. Just watch out for rare sudden shutdowns; a warranty claim may be needed .
Q: How many charges can I get?
A: Real-world capacity is around 6-100 mAh (of the 10-000 mAh spec)- equating to about two full smartphone charges .
Q: Are there recharge issues?
A: Some units recharge slowly (~7 W)- taking >5 hrs; improved models achieve ~17–18 W input. Still- recharging overnight works fine .
Q: Does it charge while being recharged?
A: No – it doesn’t support pass-through charging- so you can't simultaneously charge the bank and another device