u/Radiant_Fee_8154

Hi, I’m looking to upgrade my Anker power bank and could use some advice.

I currently have the PowerCore 13000 (A1215). It’s lasted years, but it’s pretty slow to recharge and also charges my phone quite slowly now.

I mainly use it to charge my iPhone, and occasionally for my Apple Watch or AirPods when travelling.

I’m thinking of getting a 20,000mAh power bank, but I’m not sure what specs actually matter beyond capacity. For example:

• What charging speed/output should I be looking for?
• For models with built-in cables, do those cables tend to wear out or break over time?
• Are there specific models people recommend?

I’d also prefer one with CCC certification logo, since I’ve transited through China before and might travel domestically there in the future.

So far I’ve been looking at:

• Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 22.5W, built-in USB-C cable)
• Anker Power Bank (20K, 87W, built-in USB-C cable)

Would appreciate any advice or recommendations. Thanks!