Our tech reporter never travels without this portable charger and it’s currently on sale for Black Friday
Anker’s 523 PowerCore Slim 10K charger is 35% off right now.
4.4-star average rating from 11,705 reviews on Amazon
“This portable charger goes with me everywhere — it’s been to four countries and has saved me from having a dead phone in countless airports, hikes and far-out bike rides,” says Rabinowitz. “It’s about the same size as my iPhone 15 Pro, and fits easily into a jacket pocket, bag or backpack. I love that it has both a USB-A and a USB-C port, meaning it can use basically any cable I have to charge any small device. (It also includes both types of cable in the box.)”
It’s not a newer model for Anker, but it’s versatile, according to Rabinowitz, since it’s compatible with iPhones, iPads, Samsung phones and Google Pixels. It also has a fireproof exterior and overcharge protection, too, according to Anker.
I’m a commerce editor for NBC Select who’s covered deals and sales for years. To evaluate the quality of this Anker deal, I made sure it’s at least 20% off and highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews. I also ran it through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel to ensure it’s at its lowest price in at least three months.
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