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Anker 621 Magnetic Battery vs Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD: Comparison

621 Magnetic Battery vs PowerCore Essential 20000 PD capacity mah compared

There is no decisive spec gap here. Capacity mah splits them by a margin most buyers will never feel, 621 Magnetic Battery 5000 mAh against PowerCore Essential 20000 PD 20000 mAh. There is a split on length as well, 104.9 mm on the 621 Magnetic Battery versus 162.1 mm on the PowerCore Essential 20000 PD. Width is not the same on both, 66.5 mm on the 621 Magnetic Battery versus 73.9 mm on the PowerCore Essential 20000 PD. They differ on thickness too, 11.4 mm on the 621 Magnetic Battery versus 24.9 mm on the PowerCore Essential 20000 PD. There is a split on dimensions as well, 4.13 x 2.62 x 0.45 in on the 621 Magnetic Battery versus 6.38 x 2.91 x 0.98 in on the PowerCore Essential 20000 PD.

Who each one is for

The 621 Magnetic Battery suits iPhone 12/13 series owners and ultra-compact magnetic backup power, though it is not the pick for iPhone 14 and later (undersized fit) and Android users. Buy the PowerCore Essential 20000 PD for long trips needing large backup capacity and USB-C PD device owners on a budget, though it is the wrong buy for fast modern charging speeds and laptop charging.

Where the two are identical

Where they agree, they agree completely, output port count, usb-c port count, ac outlet, built-in cable and display type included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 1 further specification as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the 621 Magnetic Battery and PowerCore Essential 20000 PD differ on single port max output?

Yes. Single Port Max Output reads 12W on the 621 Magnetic Battery versus 18W on the PowerCore Essential 20000 PD.

Is the Laptop Charging 60W+ the same on the 621 Magnetic Battery and PowerCore Essential 20000 PD?

It is. Both are listed at No, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    Anker 621 Magnetic Battery
    Anker
    Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD
    Anker
  • Capacity mAh

    Anker 621 Magnetic Battery
    5000 mAh
    Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD
    20000 mAhBest
  • Single Port Max Output

    Anker 621 Magnetic Battery
    12W (USB-C, 5V/2.4A)
    Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD
    18W (USB-C PD, 9V/2A or 15V/1.2A)
  • Max Output With All Ports

    Anker 621 Magnetic Battery
    12W Max
    Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD
    15W (5V/3A combined)
  • Output Port Count

    Anker 621 Magnetic Battery
    1 ports
    Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD
    1 ports
  • USB-C Port Count

    Anker 621 Magnetic Battery
    1 ports
    Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD
    1 ports
  • AC Outlet

    Anker 621 Magnetic Battery
    No
    Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD
    No
  • Built-in Cable

    Anker 621 Magnetic Battery
    No
    Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD
    No
  • Recharge Input Power

    Anker 621 Magnetic Battery
    12W (USB-C 5V/2.4A)
    Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD
    18W Max (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 15V/1.2A)
  • Display Type

    Anker 621 Magnetic Battery
    No
    Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD
    No
  • Weight

    Anker 621 Magnetic Battery
    129 g
    Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD
    12.2 gBest
  • Length

    Anker 621 Magnetic Battery
    104.9 mm
    Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD
    162.1 mm
  • Width

    Anker 621 Magnetic Battery
    66.5 mm
    Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD
    73.9 mm
  • Thickness

    Anker 621 Magnetic Battery
    11.4 mm
    Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD
    24.9 mm
  • Laptop Charging 60W+

    Anker 621 Magnetic Battery
    No
    Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD
    No
  • Dimensions

    Anker 621 Magnetic Battery
    4.13 x 2.62 x 0.45 in
    Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD
    6.38 x 2.91 x 0.98 in

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Anker 621 Magnetic Battery if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerAnker 621 Magnetic BatteryAnker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD
    Anker Store

    $42.99

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