ENERGIZE YOUR ADVENTURES: THE ANKER POWERCORE RESERVE 60,000MAH POWER BANK REVIEW

Finding the right combination of capacity, portability and price is like finding a needle in a haystack in the world of portable power, but the Anker PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh 192Wh power bank is one of the largest portable batteries we’ve ever seen that has the civility of something far smaller. You can own one today for only $109.99—that’s after using a $40 clippable coupon on Amazon—and we’ll walk you through why this deal is so great and what makes it the best power bank for your next adventure.

WHY THE ANKER POWERCORE RESERVE IS YOUR NEXT MUST-HAVE CHARGE PARTNER

With an initial glance, the Anker PowerCore Reserve must feel like an exercise in your head spinning. How is 60,000mAh 192Wh not considered massive? Anker proves that it is not necessarily size that matters, at an impressive 5.1 pounds. It renders obsolete the idea that power stations must be back-breaking brutes.

UNRIVALED VERSATILITY AND POWER ON THE GO

So it’s the capacity of this power bank, right? That’s its thing? Right, exactly, but try to think of a time when this capacity of a power bank is going to become a lifesaver precisely because you’re miles away from a mains power outlet: you can play the Nintendo Switch OLED for up to 14 hours, the Steam Deck console for 11 hours, or keep an iPhone 15 Pro Max charged up for 13.5 hours. For digital nomads, your Apple MacBook Air can hold life at bay a little longer for up to 3 hours.

A QUARTET OF PORTS FOR ALL YOUR CHARGING NEEDS

On the outside, the Anker PowerCore Reserve offers two USB Type-A and two USB Type-C ports. It dished out 27W and 60W (through the Type-C outlets) to power up my devices at the optimal speed and in the least amount of time. It would have been better if the cables were included in the package, but, hey, everyone has to draw the line somewhere.

NOT JUST A POWER BANK, BUT A LIFESAVER

Yet another distinctive aspect of the Anker PowerCore Reserve isn’t its capacity, or its ports. It’s what they add to this emergency powerbank. For example, alongside a standard USB-C input, there’s also a popup light that automatically activates if you open it in the dark – useful for illuminating a campsite at night, or to serve as a signal to emergency rescue – as well as an XT-60 port allowing you to utilise solar charging panels of up to 100W. A tiny OLED display keeps you apprised of everything from battery level to charge remaining.

PRACTICALITY MEETS ELEGANCE

With a power bank, you never want to sacrifice convenience – which is why the PowerCore Reserve’s handle is designed right into it. This is the sort of added little touch that tells you that Anker realises it needs to do more than just meet users’ expectations.

CHARGE WITHOUT COMPROMISE

Anker’s reputation as the leader in reliability and quality is legendary among Amazon shoppers. And while you’ll pay a premium for their gear, it’s well warranted when they’re producing products with best-in-the-industry build quality and advanced technology while backed by easily the best customer support out there. The PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh power bank from the formerly-indie powerhouse company retains their legacy of best-in-breed product at a price that can’t be beat.

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SMALLER?

If the PowerCore Reserve is too bulky for you, however, cheer up: Anker has a power bank for every situation, for every need, to ensure your devices never lose power, no matter where you are.

EXPLORING THE CONCEPT OF "CHARGE"

In the context of this article, however, ‘charge’ has another meaning, besides being a quantification and management of electrical power. It’s the promise of uninterrupted connection, entertainment and productivity – the freedom to go wherever you need or want to go, independent of the presence of a more conventional power source. The Anker PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh power bank is a tangible embodiment of this idea. Its generous capacity and superb portability highlights its potential as a personal and portable power source – the ultimate tool for the rampantly mobile citizen of today’s world. Made for adventurers, roving digital nomads and road warriors, as well as anyone who appreciates the peace of mind that comes from having the power to do what you need to do regardless of your location or the time of the day, the PowerCore Reserve is more than just a device, it’s a charge to freedom.

The Anker PowerCore Reserve has, for me at least, helped make sure that, in our laptop-laden, phone-carrying, gadget-hungry digital age, I don’t really have the choice of not being powered at all. Just like a watch, it is a tool to help you live your life. And it’s freeing for that to be as uncomplicated as possible. I no longer have to worry about the practicality of staying up to speed about everything, anywhere and everywhere. It just is. And Anker have helped me make that happen. PowerCore Reserve and iOS usage were as expected. Anker deserves serious credit for its power-bank design, build quality and capacity. Like a watch (and solar panels and other items with a ‘marginal utility’ in life), it’s both a purchase and an idea. I bought something that I use every day because it means I can choose to live a certain way. I breezily write airily without hypocrisy on how important it is to not tether ourselves to our power-stations, to travel and have experiences, because I know that the more I do that, the less I want to. And there’s plenty of juice in the PowerCore Reserve to ensure that I have that choice. As Montaigne might say, you don’t drown the fish but keep them fresh.