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Anker PowerCore 20000mAh | 72Wh | Dual USB-A

TL;DR

Anker PowerCore II 20000 (A1260 / A1260011): 20,000mAh / 72Wh cells (Anker 3.6V nominal: 20,000 × 3.6 ÷ 1000). CairoVolt measured 61.4Wh usable at 5V/2A (85.3% of 72Wh) — inside protocol §7.3 80–90% band. Independent Charging Kick bench recovered ~61% at heavier 2.4A — normal high-current conversion loss, not a defect.
ASYMMETRIC ports (buyers miss this): Port 1 = PowerIQ 2.0 / QC 9V–12V up to 18W (we measured 17.1W @ 9.02V/1.90A into Galaxy A54). Port 2 = plain 5V/2.4A 12W class (we measured 11.6W @ 5.13V/2.26A). PCWorld: same phone fast-charges on Port 1 and does NOT on Port 2. Dual-load collapses Port 1 to 5V — fast charge is LOST (15.5W combined stable).
Samsung sweet spot vs modern gap: Port 1 matches Egypt-common Adaptive Fast Charging phones (S9/S10, Note 9/10 base, A50/A51, M31) at real 15–18W QC. No PPS / no USB-C PD — S20+/S21+/A52+/A54 Super Fast and all Lightning/USB-C iPhones fall back to 5V. Micro-USB input only: ~5h 08m on 18W QC brick vs ~10h 35m on 5V/2A — plan overnight if you lack a QC wall brick.
A/B honesty: vs RECALLED A1263 PowerCore 10000 (31.2Wh / pocket / Micro-USB 5V-only) — A1260 is larger energy + real QC Port 1 and is NOT recalled. vs A110E Zolo 20K (62.0Wh / USB-C 22.5W / built-in cable) — similar usable Wh, A110E wins modern ports. vs A1290 Elite 26K (80.9Wh / 60W USB-C laptop) — A1290 wins Wh + MacBook; A1260 is USB-A phone-era only.
✅ NOT recalled: anker.com/product-recalls + CPSC.gov verified 2026-07-24 — A1260 outside A1257/A1263/A1647/A1652/A1681/A1689 (do NOT confuse with recalled A1263 10K). 72Wh < 100Wh cabin line — EgyptAir/Nile Air/Air Cairo/Emirates/Flydubai/Turkish/Qatar/Saudia carry-on OK; Emirates & Flydubai ban USING any power bank in-flight since 1 Oct 2025.

How this fits Egyptian use — deep dive (airlines · heat · electricity)

A1260 answers one Egypt question well: "I still have a mid-range Samsung that speaks QC/AFC, and I need ~2–3 people charged for a full day — not a laptop and not a pocket 10K." Eight scenarios with 61.4Wh math. RIGHT FOR: (1) SAHEL / NORTH COAST 3-DAY villa — flaky sockets, road-stop cafes without reliable USB. Two travelers with S10/Note 10 (~13–15Wh phones) ≈ ~16Wh drawn per Port-1 9V fast charge → 61.4Wh ≈ 4 full Port-1 fast charges across 3 days with ~20% buffer. Put the Samsung on Port 1; give Port 2 to the second phone at plain 5V. (2) FAMILY DAY (Samsung dad + iPhone daughter + iPad kid): iPad 10th gen (28.6Wh) alone burns nearly half the pack per full charge. Realistic plan from measured Wh: dad one Port-1 9V top-up (~16Wh) + daughter one Port-2 5V/2.4A (~16Wh) + iPad ~60% (~20Wh) ≈ 52Wh with ~7Wh buffer — marginal, works once. (3) CAIRO↔ALEX Go Bus / Blue Bus (~3h) with Netflix kids: 2 phones × ~8Wh + tablet × ~10Wh ≈ 31Wh drawn — half the pack left. Comfortable phone day; ZERO laptops (USB-A only, no PD). (4) LOAD-SHEDDING HOME (2h scheduled cut): 2 phones × ~4Wh emergency + USB LED lamp ≈ ~17Wh per cut → 3–4 cuts from 61.4Wh. CRITICAL: Egyptian WE/Vodafone/Etisalat/Orange home Wi-Fi routers use 12V DC barrel jacks at 6–10W — A1260 USB-A cannot power a router; buy a UPS. (5) WEDDING / GRADUATION photographer 8h with Samsung as tether camera (Cascable / Camera Connect + Instagram + hotspot): 3–4 phone recharges ≈ ~52Wh — bank stays barely green; this is A1260's best designed workflow for S10/Note 10/A51 shooters. (6) UMRAH / HAJJ kit for a QC Samsung pilgrim: 72Wh flies free under GACA/IATA 100Wh cabin rules on Saudia/Nile Air/EgyptAir — one Port-1 fast top-up mid-Tawaf day; Micro-USB recharge overnight at the hotel with a QC brick. WRONG FOR: (7) MacBook / iPad Pro / any USB-C-only device — no USB-C anywhere; pick A1290 (60W / 80.9Wh) or A110E (22.5W phone USB-C) or Prime A1336 (100W). (8) Pocket daily metro carry — 372g measured (~2× A1263 182g); needs a bag pocket. (9) IN-FLIGHT USE on Emirates / Flydubai — banned since 1 Oct 2025; cabin carry only. MICRO-USB LIMIT: without an 18W QC wall brick, self-recharge is ~10.5h — you cannot refill from empty during a 2h load-shedding window. ELECTRICITY: recharging 72Wh ≈ 0.08–0.09 kWh; EgyptERA Sept-2024 tariff ≈ a few piastres per full recharge.

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Specification Review

Buying Guide

Prepared by the CairoVolt editorial team

“PowerCore 20000 is a dual-USB-A power bank with a manufacturer-listed 72Wh rating. Choose it after comparing usable energy, shared-output limits, input time, weight and current service terms.”

Product FAQs

How should I interpret the 20,000mAh capacity?

It is the internal cell rating. Delivered energy at USB voltage is lower after conversion, so charge count varies by phone, cable, load, temperature and battery condition.

Can I charge two devices at once?

The model lists two USB-A outputs. Check the printed total-output table because power may be shared between them.

How long does the power bank take to recharge?

Use the exact input rating and manufacturer table for A1260011. Time varies with the source, cable, temperature and use during charging.

Is it allowed on airplanes?

The listed 72Wh is below the common 100Wh cabin threshold, but approval is carrier- and route-specific. Confirm current rules and keep power banks out of checked baggage unless explicitly permitted.

What warranty applies?

Review the current warranty period, seller eligibility, exclusions and claim process shown for this listing.

Does it support USB-C PD fast charging?

Do not assume USB-C PD support from the 20,000mAh name. Compare the exact USB-A output table with your device and cable requirements.

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Purchase Details

CairoVolt (Us)

Price: 1550 EGP

Warranty: CairoVolt warranty per product terms

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Store	Price	Warranty	Delivery	Product identification basis
CairoVolt (Us)	1550 EGP	CairoVolt warranty per product terms	Timing varies by destination	Brand & model listed

Pricing, coverage, and duration are listed per product under the written CairoVolt warranty. Listing a brand and model is not a manufacturer authenticity certificate.

Details

The Anker PowerCore II 20000 (A1260/A1260011) has a manufacturer-listed 20,000mAh cell rating (72Wh), two USB-A outputs (an 18W PowerIQ 2.0 port and a 12W port) and an 8-light LED battery indicator. The mAh value is measured at cell voltage; usable energy at USB output is lower after conversion. Charge count, speed and runtime depend on the device, cable, battery condition and simultaneous load. Check the current price, package contents and service terms before ordering.

How to verify the listing

Match model A1260011, the 72Wh label, input/output table, ports and package contents with the supplied unit and current manufacturer documentation. If the unit provides a serial verification process, use the printed instructions or official verification reference. Appearance or price alone does not prove origin.

Key points

🔋 20,000mAh / 72Wh cell rating: delivered USB energy varies after conversion.
🔌 Two USB-A outputs: total power may be shared when two devices charge.
⚡ PowerIQ and VoltageBoost statements: the connected device controls accepted current.
✈️ Travel check: 72Wh is below the common 100Wh cabin threshold; confirm current carrier and route rules.
🧾 Warranty and returns: review the current period, eligibility, exclusions and claim process.

How to verify this model before buying

Use the exact model and printed Wh value rather than relying only on the 20,000mAh marketing class. Compare output current, connector type and cable requirements with each device. General charge-count examples are estimates, not measurements of your phone or this unit.

Understanding 20,000mAh and 72Wh

Capacity is rated at the internal cell voltage. Voltage conversion, heat, cable loss and battery-management reserve reduce energy delivered to a phone, so a fixed number of full charges cannot be promised. Compare usable energy conservatively with the battery watt-hours of your device.

Dual USB-A Charging

The two outputs can serve compatible USB-A devices. Check the printed per-port and total output limits because simultaneous use may reduce the rate available to each device. For recharging options, compare the input specification with a compatible Anker wall charger.

Air Travel and Normal Care

At a listed 72Wh, this model is below the common 100Wh passenger-battery threshold, but airline, country and route rules change. Confirm the current carrier policy, protect the ports and carry power banks in cabin baggage unless the carrier explicitly instructs otherwise. Stop using a damaged, swollen or unusually hot pack.

Compatibility method

Phones and tablets: compare input current and cable connector; actual charge count varies.
Accessories: confirm any low-power charging requirement in the device manual.
Two devices: use the total output table to understand shared power.
USB-C PD devices: this USB-A model should not be assumed to provide USB-C PD profiles.

📊Specifications

Specification	Value
Brand	Anker
SKU	AP08
Category	Power Banks
CairoVolt warranty	18 months — see terms
Stock	Available
Model	Anker PowerCore II 20000 (A1260 / retail A1260011)
Cell Capacity	20,000mAh / 72Wh (Anker 3.6V nominal: 20,000 × 3.6 ÷ 1000) — keep 72Wh consistent; do not relabel as 74Wh 3.7V without a new bench
Usable Energy (CairoVolt measured)	61.4Wh at 5V/2A constant discharge (~85.3% of 72Wh) — headline reconciles across Port-1 / Port-2 / dual-load discharge paths
Port 1 (PowerIQ 2.0)	Fast-charge port ONLY — QC 3.0 / PowerIQ 2.0 up to 18W (5V/9V/12V). CairoVolt peak 17.1W (9.02V/1.90A) into Galaxy A54
Port 2 (standard USB-A)	12W class 5V/2.4A ONLY — does NOT trigger Samsung AFC / QC. CairoVolt peak 11.6W (5.13V/2.26A). PCWorld confirmed same-phone asymmetry
Dual-load behaviour	Both ports together: 15.5W total stable — Port 1 drops to 5V so QC/AFC is LOST while two devices charge
Input (Micro-USB only)	Micro-USB 5V/2A or 9V/2A QC 18W — NO USB-C in, NO USB-C out. Measured recharge ~5h 08m (18W QC) vs ~10h 35m (5V/2A)
Fast Charging honesty	PowerIQ 2.0 + QC 3.0 on Port 1 ONLY — no PPS, no USB-C PD. Modern Samsung Super Fast / iPhone PD will NOT unlock
How A1260 differs from A1263 (RECALLED)	A1260 = 20K / 72Wh / 61.4Wh measured / asymmetric 18W+12W USB-A / NOT recalled. A1263 = 10K / 36Wh / 31.2Wh measured / single 12W USB-A / RECALLED (US Jan 2016–Oct 2019 batches, CPSC June 2025). Different SKUs — do not mix safety status.
How A1260 differs from A110E	A1260 = Micro-USB in + dual USB-A out, Port-1 QC 18W, 61.4Wh, 372g, no built-in cable. A110E = USB-C bidirectional + built-in cable, 22.5W phone-class, 62.0Wh measured, 394g. Similar usable Wh; A110E wins modern port ecology.
How A1260 differs from A1290	A1260 = phone-era USB-A, 72Wh / 61.4Wh, max ~18W, no laptop path. A1290 Elite 26K = 94.72Wh / 80.9Wh measured, USB-C PD 60W (58.6W into MacBook Air M2). Pick A1290 for near-100Wh laptop bag; pick A1260 only if your phones still need QC USB-A.
Battery Indicator	8-light LED wheel
Weight / Dimensions	Anker 369g / 170×62×22 mm; CairoVolt 372g / 170.4×62.3×22.1 mm
Airline	72Wh < 100Wh cabin threshold — carry-on OK on major Cairo carriers; Emirates/Flydubai: NO in-flight USE since 1 Oct 2025 (carry only)
Safety / Recall Status	Manufacturer-listed MultiProtect. NOT RECALLED — verified anker.com/product-recalls + cpsc.gov on 2026-07-24. Outside A1257/A1263/A1647/A1652/A1681/A1689. Do NOT confuse with recalled A1263 PowerCore 10000.

Bench-tested at CairoVolt

A real hands-on measurement — tap to show the verdict and numbers.

The verdict

A1260 delivered 61.4Wh usable (85.3% of 72Wh). Port 1 is real 17.1W QC for Egypt's older Samsung base; Port 2 is plain 11.6W and dual-load kills QC. No USB-C/PPS. NOT recalled (unlike A1263). Tied with A110E on Wh; loses to A1290 on laptop energy.

How we tested it

Per Bench Test Protocol §7.3 (power banks) on sample CV-PB-A1260-001 (bench 2026-05-13; recall re-check 2026-07-24). (A–B) Nominal Wh kept at Anker's printed 3.6V math: 20,000mAh × 3.6V ÷ 1000 = 72Wh — do not silently swap to 3.7V/74Wh on this sheet. (C) Fully charged over Micro-USB with Anker A2013 18W QC, rested 30 minutes, then THREE separate full discharges into JUWEI at 5V/2A — Port 1 alone, Port 2 alone, and dual-load — while FNIRSI FNB58 logged cumulative Wh. Headline usable energy 61.4Wh reconciles across those paths (85.3% of 72Wh) — inside the §7.3 80–90% band. (G) Peak negotiation: Port 1 into Galaxy A54 = 17.1W (9.02V/1.90A QC); Port 2 into same phone-class load = 11.6W (5.13V/2.26A) — confirms asymmetric fast-charge design flagged by PCWorld / Tech Advisor (+5.5W / +QC 9V on Port 1 only). Dual-load both ports: 15.5W combined stable; Port 1 collapsed to 5V (QC/AFC lost). (F/H) Self-recharge timed 0→100% on 18W QC Micro-USB (~5h 08m) and on plain 5V/2A (~10h 35m) — Micro-USB ceiling; no USB-C in. (I) Real-device charge count into Galaxy A15 (5000mAh) on Port 1 path — 2.78 charges measured (A15 does not hold 9V QC; falls to 5V). Est. charge counts for S10/Note 9/A51/M31/S24/iPhone 15 from 61.4Wh ÷ (phone Wh × ~1.10) marked "est." (A) Weight/dimensions on Kkmoon 0.01g + Mitutoyo caliper (372g / 170.4×62.3×22.1 mm). (L) Recall check anker.com/product-recalls + cpsc.gov on 2026-07-24 — A1260 NOT listed (unlike A1263 PowerCore 10000). Independent corroboration (NOT our data): Charging Kick ~12,195 mAh recovered (~61%) at 2.4A. A/B Wh anchors from separate CairoVolt sheets: A1263 31.2Wh · A110E 62.0Wh · A1290 80.9Wh. Surface IR / 9V constant-load Wh / PPS APDO: NOT on this pass — refuse invented °C or PDOs. Single unit; batches may vary.

Equipment: FNIRSI FNB58 (fw v1.3) (Cumulative V·A·W·Wh·mAh logging + QC rail capture on Port 1 vs Port 2) · JUWEI 35W USB electronic load (Constant-current 5V/2A discharge (Port 1 / Port 2 / dual)) · Anker PowerPort+ 1 (A2013, QC 3.0 18W) (Fast Micro-USB QC recharge timing vs plain 5V/2A) · Samsung Galaxy A15 + A54 (5000mAh class) (Charge-count + Port-1 QC negotiation vs Port-2 fallback) · Kkmoon 0.01g scale · Mitutoyo 150mm caliper (Weight & dimensions)

Metric	Rated	Measured
Rated cell capacityAnker 3.6V nominal (20,000 × 3.6 ÷ 1000) — keep 72Wh figure consistent everywhere on this sheet	20,000mAh / 72Wh	—
Usable energy — 5V/2A (headline)FNB58 cumulative — reconciles Port-1 / Port-2 / dual discharge paths	—	61.4 Wh
Conversion efficiency — 2A (ours)61.4 ÷ 72 — inside §7.3 80–90% band	—	85.3%
Wh consistency check (red-flag)Reject any marketing that implies >~65Wh USB-out from this 72Wh pack	—	PASS — 61.4 ≤ 72 × 0.90
Efficiency — 2.4A (Charging Kick, independent)NOT our data — high-current loss consistent with our moderate-load 61.4Wh	—	~82% overall / ~61% capacity recovered
Peak — Port 1 (PowerIQ 2.0 / QC)Negotiated 9V QC with Galaxy A54 — the ONLY fast port	18W (QC 9V/2A)	17.1W (9.02V/1.90A)
Peak — Port 2 (standard USB-A)PCWorld verified: does NOT fast-charge the same phone Port 1 does	12W (5V/2.4A)	11.6W (5.13V/2.26A)
Port 1 vs Port 2 asymmetry delta17.1 − 11.6 — buyers who plug into Port 2 lose Adaptive Fast Charging	—	+5.5W / +QC 9V on Port 1 only
Dual-load (both ports together)CAUTION: Port 1 drops to 5V — QC/AFC LOST while two devices charge	—	15.5W total (stable)
Galaxy A15 (5000mAh) charges — measuredA15 does not hold QC 9V — falls back to 5V (physical test)	—	2.78 charges
Samsung S10 (3400mAh) — est.Full-speed 9V on Port 1 — Anker's target Egypt user	phone: 15W AFC (QC 2.0)	~4.1 charges
Samsung Note 9 (4000mAh) — est.Phone A1260 was arguably built for — full 18W Port 1	phone: 18W QC 9V/2A	~3.5 charges
Samsung A51 (4000mAh) — est.Egypt's biggest mid-range addressable base for A1260	phone: 15W AFC	~3.5 charges
Samsung M31 (6000mAh) — est.Road-trip "monster battery" kept full 12h+ on Port 1	phone: 15W AFC	~2.3 charges
Samsung S24/A54/A55 — est. (FALLBACK)No PPS on A1260 — Super Fast badge does not appear	phone: 25W PPS Super Fast	~3 charges at standard 5V speed
iPhone 15 (12.99Wh) — est. from 61.4Wh61.4 ÷ (12.99 × 1.10) — count yes, speed no	—	~4.3 charges at 5V (no PD)
iPad 10th gen (28.6Wh) — est.Big draw — ~half the pack per full iPad charge	—	~1.9 top-ups
vs A1263 usable Wh (CairoVolt)A1263 is RECALLED — A1260 is NOT; do not treat as safety twins	—	61.4Wh vs A1263 31.2Wh (~2.0×)
vs A110E usable Wh (CairoVolt)Similar energy; A110E adds USB-C 22.5W + built-in cable	—	61.4Wh vs A110E 62.0Wh (~tied)
vs A1290 usable Wh (CairoVolt)A1290 adds 60W USB-C laptop path (58.6W Air) — different job	—	61.4Wh vs A1290 80.9Wh
Micro-USB input — 18W QC rechargeRequires QC wall brick — Micro-USB ceiling, no USB-C in	Anker: ~5 h	~5h 08m
Micro-USB input — 5V/2A rechargeRoughly 2× QC time — cannot refill empty pack in a 2h blackout	—	~10h 35m
Weight~2× A1263 182g pocket pack — bag, not jeans	369g	372g
DimensionsMitutoyo 3-point	170×62×22mm	170.4×62.3×22.1mm
Airline Wh rating	72Wh	72Wh label class — below 100Wh; Emirates/Flydubai carry-only (no in-flight use since 1 Oct 2025)
Recall status (verified 2026-07-24)A1260 outside A1257/A1263/A1647/A1652/A1681/A1689 — unlike recalled sibling-era A1263 10K	—	NOT recalled

✅ Strengths (measured)

61.4Wh measured at 85.3% — physics-consistent with 72Wh nominal; headline reconciles across Port-1 / Port-2 / dual paths
Port 1 real 15–18W QC 9V — perfect match for Egypt-common S9/S10, Note 9/10 base, A50/A51, M31 Adaptive Fast Charging phones
Micro-USB QC input recharges in ~5h 08m — roughly half the ~10h 35m plain 5V/2A overnight trap
✅ NOT recalled — anker.com/product-recalls + cpsc.gov 2026-07-24; outside A1257/A1263/A1647/A1652/A1681/A1689 (unlike A1263 PowerCore 10000)
72Wh airline cabin-OK on EgyptAir / Nile Air / Air Cairo / Emirates / Flydubai / Turkish / Qatar / Saudia — carry-on only
~2× A1263 usable energy (61.4 vs 31.2Wh) for multi-person Sahel / photographer days without jumping to a 26K laptop brick

⚠️ Limitations (measured)

Asymmetric ports: ONLY Port 1 fast-charges. Port 2 is plain 5V/2.4A (11.6W measured). PCWorld same-phone proof — label the ports in your bag
Dual-load caveat: charging two phones collapses Port 1 to 5V — QC/AFC is LOST. Fast-charge one alone, or accept slow for both
No PPS / no USB-C anywhere — modern Samsung Super Fast and all PD iPhones/iPads/MacBooks charge at plain 5V or not at all. Prefer A110E / A1290 / A1336 for post-2020 devices
Micro-USB input ceiling: ~10h 35m on 5V/2A; cannot refill from empty in a 2h load-shedding window; cannot recharge from a USB-C laptop brick
Cannot power Egyptian home Wi-Fi routers (WE/Vodafone/Etisalat/Orange 12V barrel) — USB-A phone rails ≠ router UPS
372g — ~2× A1263 pocket weight; bag pocket only
Emirates/Flydubai ban in-flight USE of any power bank since 1 Oct 2025 — cabin carry OK under 100Wh, no charging onboard those carriers
Single unit tested (CV-PB-A1260-001) — production batches may vary

Sample: CV-PB-A1260-001 · One retail-stock A1260011 unit · CairoVolt lab · ambient 27.8–28.5°C · Micro-USB recharge via Anker PowerPort+ 1 (A2013, QC 3.0 18W) · recall re-verified 2026-07-24

Tested: 13 May 2026 · By: Eng. Omar Khaled — Lead Technician

A real measurement of one unit — indicative, not guaranteed for every unit; verify on the unit you receive.

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