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Anker Nano Power Bank vs Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2: Comparison

Anker Nano Power Bank vs Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2 capacity mah compared

Expect a near tie. The closest thing to a difference is capacity mah, Anker Nano Power Bank 5000 mAh against Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2 10000 mAh. Weight is closer, 4.3 g on the Anker Nano Power Bank versus 178 g on the Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2. Recharge input power is not the same on both, 20W on the Anker Nano Power Bank versus USB-C 30W, empty-to-full in about 2 hours on the Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2. There is a split on length as well, 102.0 mm on the Anker Nano Power Bank versus 98.0 mm on the Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2. Width is not the same on both, 70.6 mm on the Anker Nano Power Bank versus 68.0 mm on the Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2. There is a split on thickness as well, 8.6 mm on the Anker Nano Power Bank versus 22.0 mm on the Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2. There is a split on dimensions as well, 4.02 x 2.78 x 0.34 in on the Anker Nano Power Bank versus 98 x 68 x 22mm on the Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2.

Which should you buy, Anker Nano Power Bank or Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2?

The Anker Nano Power Bank suits MagSafe iPhone users wanting a slim backup and minimalist EDC, though it is not built for Android users without a Qi2 case and full-day standalone power. The Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2 is the one to take for ultralight and thru-hiking backpacking trips and trail runners carrying minimal gear, though it is the wrong buy for laptop or high-wattage device charging and multi-device simultaneous charging (only 2 ports). Our rating of the Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2 (8.3/10): the lightest well-built 10,000mAh bank we've found, purpose-built for ounce-counting hikers.

What Anker Nano Power Bank and Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2 have in common

The common ground is wider than the gap: output port count are identical here.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    Anker Nano Power Bank
    Anker
    Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2
    Nitecore
  • Capacity mAh

    Anker Nano Power Bank
    5000 mAh
    Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2
    10000 mAhBest
  • Output Port Count

    Anker Nano Power Bank
    1 ports
    Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2
    1 ports
  • Recharge Input Power

    Anker Nano Power Bank
    20W (USB-C 5V/3A or 9V/2.22A)
    Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2
    USB-C 30W, empty-to-full in about 2 hours
  • Weight

    Anker Nano Power Bank
    4.3 gBest
    Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2
    178 g
  • Length

    Anker Nano Power Bank
    102.0 mm
    Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2
    98.0 mm
  • Width

    Anker Nano Power Bank
    70.6 mm
    Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2
    68.0 mm
  • Thickness

    Anker Nano Power Bank
    8.6 mm
    Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2
    22.0 mm
  • Dimensions

    Anker Nano Power Bank
    4.02 x 2.78 x 0.34 in (102 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm)
    Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2
    98 x 68 x 22mm

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Anker Nano Power Bank if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerAnker Nano Power BankNitecore NB10000 Gen 2
    Anker Store

    $54.99

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    Verdict

    Nitecore NB10000 Gen 2

    8.3 / 10 Expert Rating

    The lightest well-built 10,000mAh bank we've found, purpose-built for ounce-counting hikers.

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