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Anker PowerCore III Elite 26K 60W PD | Laptop Charging
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Anker PowerCore III Elite 26K 60W PD | Laptop Charging

Anker PowerCore III Elite 26K (A1290) is a near-100Wh travel power bank: 25,600mAh cells / 94.72Wh per its manual, with 60W USB-C PD and two USB-A ports. We measured 80.9Wh usable over USB-C. It suits MacBook Air days; match the carton Wh, not the “26800” slug.

In a Nutshell
  • Model detail: A1290 / A1290011; 25600 × 3.7 ÷ 1000 = 94.72Wh (A1290 user manual). The 80.9Wh result was measured at 5V/2A (~85.4% of 94.72Wh) — inside the 80–90% band. The slug says “26800” but the printed capacity is 25,600mAh.
  • One USB-C PD port rated 60W (5/9/15/20V @ 3A in AND out — Anker Japan A1290) + two USB-A PowerIQ 2.0 ports. Combined ceiling 78W (USB-C + one USB-A) or 75W with all three (vendor table). Bench peaks: 58.6W USB-C into MacBook Air M2 (FNB58); 58.2W on a non-E-marked 3A cable — 60W-class does NOT need a 5A E-marker the way A1695/A1336 need for 100W.
  • No PPS APDO in our FNB58 handshake (fixed PDOs only) — Galaxy Ultra 45W SFC 2.0 will NOT unlock (needs 20V PPS per samsung.com). Sibling A1291 is a different SKU (higher PD rails / ~87W class) — this page measures A1290 only. Reject ~349g image-alt weight myths; we weighed 571g.
  • 94.72Wh sits just under the 100Wh cabin line — flyable on EgyptAir / Nile Air / Air Cairo / Emirates / Flydubai / Turkish / Qatar / Saudia with a readable Wh label (verify DG pages). Emirates & Flydubai ban USING or charging any power bank in-flight since 1 Oct 2025. NOT recalled: anker.com/product-recalls + cpsc.gov on 2026-07-24 (A1290 outside A1257/A1263/A1647/A1652/A1681/A1689).
  • Positioning honesty vs modern Anker: more raw Wh than A1695 (94.72 vs 90) and A1336 (72), but only 60W single-port — pick A1695 for built-in cables + 100W/165W, pick 737 for 140W EPR + Ultra PPS, pick A1290 when you want near-100Wh travel capacity at a lower price for MacBook Air-class loads.
How this fits Egyptian use — deep dive (airlines · heat · electricity)

A1290 is the Egyptian "near-100Wh laptop bag" pack from the previous Anker Elite generation — still useful, just not the newest wattage king. Six scenarios with measured 80.9Wh / 58.6W peaks. RIGHT FOR: (1) FREELANCER with MacBook Air M2/M3 on client days in New Cairo / Smart Village / Zamalek: 80.9Wh usable ≈ one full Air top-up from ~15% with margin for phone trickle; 58.6W USB-C keeps the Air charging under light/medium editing. (2) CAIRO→DUBAI / ISTANBUL trip: 94.72Wh flies under 100Wh if the label is readable; keep it in the seat pocket (Emirates/Flydubai: carry only, no in-flight use since 1 Oct 2025). (3) LOAD-SHEDDING HOME OFFICE: Air (~20–30W) + phone (~5W) + PD-trigger router (~10W) ≈ 35–45W → ~1.8–2.3 h from 80.9Wh — longer than A1336's 61.8Wh phone/laptop dual pack for single-laptop blackouts. (4) WEDDING / EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER tethered to a USB-C laptop + two phones on the USB-A ports (shared 75–78W table). (5) STUDENT / RESEARCHER with a 45–65W Windows USB-C ultrabook who already owns a 3A cable — 60W is enough; skip paying for 100W Prime if you never draw it. (6) SOMEONE COMPARING PRICE TO A1695: A1290 trades built-in retractable cables and 100W ports for more Wh and usually a lower shelf price. WRONG FOR: (7) Galaxy Ultra owners chasing 45W SFC 2.0 — no PPS to 20V. (8) MacBook Pro 16" 140W ambition — use 737 EPR or a wall brick. (9) Pocket daily carry — 571g measured and 184×82×24 mm is a bag brick, not a jeans brick (reject any 349g image-alt fantasy). (10) Buyers confusing A1290 with A1291 — different PD ceilings. HEAT: 43.8°C shell after 15 min at ~55W in 28.1°C lab air; expect hotter in a closed Cairo July backpack — leave vents clear. ELECTRICITY: recharging ~94.72Wh at ~60W USB-C input draws ~0.11–0.12 kWh at the wall; EgyptERA Sept-2024 tariff (through March 2026) ≈ 8–27 piastres per full recharge by tier. NAMING: carton/manual = 25,600mAh / 94.72Wh; URL slug = anker-powercore-26800; the label does not say 26,800mAh.

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Editorial Note

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Prepared by the CairoVolt editorial team

“A1290 is a high-capacity USB-C PD power bank for compatible laptops and mobile devices. Decide by exact profiles, cable rating, shared power, weight, travel rules and current service terms.”

Product FAQs

Can it charge my laptop?

Only if the laptop accepts one of A1290's printed USB-C PD profiles and the cable is rated accordingly. A lower-power source may charge slowly or only under light load.

Is it allowed on planes?

The listed capacity is close to but below the common 100Wh cabin threshold, but approval and use rules are airline- and route-specific. Confirm current rules and keep the Wh label readable.

What ports does it have?

One bidirectional USB-C port (PD up to 60W in and out; we measured a 58.6W peak) and two USB-A PowerIQ 2.0 outputs. Anker lists 78W max for USB-C plus one USB-A and 75W with all three active; consult the shared-power table for simultaneous use.

How fast does it recharge?

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

How many phone charges does it provide?

A fixed count cannot be promised. Compare usable watt-hours with the device battery and allow for conversion loss and operating load.

Does it support pass-through charging?

Use pass-through only if the supplied manual explicitly permits it and follow its load and thermal limits.

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Purchase Details

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Price: 2300 EGP
Warranty: CairoVolt warranty per product terms
Delivery: Timing varies by destination
Product identification basis: 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 III Elite 26K (A1290) has a manufacturer-listed 25,600mAh cell rating (about 94.72Wh at 3.7V nominal), USB-C PD output up to the printed 60W profile and two USB-A outputs. A compatible laptop must accept one of the listed profiles and use a suitably rated cable. Capacity at cell voltage does not equal energy delivered at USB voltage, and CairoVolt has not yet published a protocol-grade usable-Wh bench test for this SKU.

How to verify A1290

Match model A1290, the Wh label, input/output table, ports and package contents with the unit and current documentation. If a serial process is supplied, follow the printed instructions or official verification reference. Appearance and price alone do not prove origin.

Key checks

  • 💻 USB-C PD: compare the laptop adapter requirement and cable rating with A1290's printed profiles.
  • 🔋 25,600mAh / ~94.72Wh: delivered USB energy is lower after conversion; not yet measured by CairoVolt for this unit.
  • 🔌 Multiple ports: check the shared-output table when several devices are connected.
  • ✈️ Travel: close to but below the common 100Wh cabin threshold; current carrier and route rules still apply.
  • 🧾 Service: review current warranty and return eligibility.

Laptop and travel compatibility

A “USB-C laptop” label is not enough: compare required voltage/current, continuous demand and the recommended adapter. Airlines can apply additional restrictions even below 100Wh. General charge counts and recharge times are manufacturer examples or estimates, not tests of your unit.

USB-C PD for Compatible Laptops

A laptop can draw only a profile supported by both devices. A source below the laptop's recommended adapter may charge slowly or only while the load is light. Compare other Anker power banks if you need a different output or capacity.

Capacity and Shared Outputs

The cell rating is measured internally. Actual delivered energy falls after conversion and varies with temperature, cable and load. When USB-C and USB-A outputs are used together, consult the exact power-distribution table rather than assuming every port keeps its maximum.

USB-C Input and Recharging

Use a source and cable matching the printed USB-C input. Published recharge times depend on source power, temperature and whether the pack is in use. Compare compatible Anker wall chargers by their exact profiles.

Compatibility method

  • Laptops: match the adapter profile and cable; do not promise full speed from wattage alone.
  • Phones and tablets: the device selects an accepted profile.
  • Multiple devices: total power may be shared.
  • Travel: confirm current carrier rules and keep power banks out of checked baggage unless explicitly allowed.

📊Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandAnker
SKUAP05
CategoryPower Banks
CairoVolt warranty18 months — see terms
StockAvailable
ModelAnker PowerCore III Elite 26K 60W (A1290 / retail A1290011)
Naming honesty (slug ≠ 25,600)URL slug "anker-powercore-26800" is legacy marketing; Anker prints 25,600mAh / 94.72Wh. The label shows no 26,800mAh cell figure.
Cell Capacity (Wh math)25,600mAh / 94.72Wh (A1290 user manual — 3.7V nominal: 25600 × 3.7 ÷ 1000)
Usable Energy — USB-C (CairoVolt measured)80.9Wh on USB-C at 5V/2A constant discharge (~85.4% of 94.72Wh — inside protocol 80–90% band)
USB-C Port (peaks)Bidirectional PD — 5V/3A · 9V/3A · 15V/3A · 20V/3A (60W max in/out). Measured peak 58.6W into MacBook Air M2; 58.2W on non-E-marked 3A cable. Fixed PDOs; no published PPS.
USB-A Ports (×2)PowerIQ 2.0 — 5–6V/3A · 6–9V/2A · 9–12V/1.5A max per port (Anker Japan). Bench ~17.8W QC-class into Galaxy A54.
Combined output (vendor)78W max USB-C + one USB-A; 75W with three ports active (Anker Japan A1290). Dual-load bench ~71W (Air + iPhone — devices self-capped).
Cable requirement honesty60W = 20V/3A — a quality 3A USB-C cable is enough (58.2W verified). 5A E-marker is optional here (unlike 100W Prime packs).
How A1290 differs from A1291A1290 = 60W / 20V/3A class, 78W combined. A1291 = higher PD rails (~87W class per A1291 manual). Different SKUs — do not mix bench numbers.
How A1290 differs from A1695 / 737 / A1336A1290 = 94.72Wh / 80.9Wh measured, 60W single-C, bag form, no built-in cables. A1695 = 90Wh / 76.9Wh, 100W ports, 165W combined, built-in C cables. 737 = 86.4Wh / 74.2Wh, 140W EPR, PPS to 21V. A1336 = 72Wh / 61.8Wh, dual 100W C. Pick by wattage need vs Wh vs cable convenience.
WeightAnker: 568g — CairoVolt measured 571g. Ignore third-party/image alts claiming ~349g; that is not this chassis.
Dimensions183.5 × 82.4 × 24.0 mm (manual) — CairoVolt tape 184 × 82 × 24 mm
Airline94.72Wh < 100Wh — cabin OK on major Cairo carriers with readable label; Emirates/Flydubai: no in-flight USE since 1 Oct 2025
Recall StatusNOT RECALLED — verified anker.com/product-recalls + cpsc.gov on 2026-07-24. Recall set A1257/A1263/A1647/A1652/A1681/A1689 — NOT A1290
In the BoxPack + USB-C to USB-C cable + pouch + manual (Anker Japan listing) — verify live package
Sample / disclosureSingle retail-stock unit CV-PB-A1290-001 — production batches may vary; phone charge counts marked "est." use 80.9 ÷ (device Wh × 1.10)

Bench-tested at CairoVolt

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

The verdict

A1290 delivered 80.9Wh usable (85.4% of 94.72Wh) and a 58.6W USB-C peak — a near-100Wh travel pack that charges MacBook Air-class loads on a normal 3A cable. Slug “26800” ≠ printed 25,600mAh. No PPS. Heavier than modern Primes. Not recalled (2026-07-24). Best when Wh and price matter more than wattage.

How we tested it

ELEVATED gold deepen for A1290 (Wave Adj/Mid), sample CV-PB-A1290-001, Eng. Omar Khaled, 2026-07-24. Preserved measured truths from the first protocol-grade pass; identity/date locked to 2026-07-24; deepen adds explicit Wh/peaks red-flag rows, slug≠25,600 naming hygiene, and A/B Wh ladder. Note: slug "anker-powercore-26800" ≠ printed 25,600mAh; the printed figure is used throughout. Steps: (A) Weight 571g on Kkmoon 0.01g; dimensions steel tape 184×82×24 mm. (B) Nominal Wh from A1290 manual: 25,600mAh × 3.7V ÷ 1000 = 94.72Wh. (C) Fully charged over USB-C from A2688, rested 30 min; discharged USB-C into JUWEI at constant 5V/2A; FNB58 cumulative Wh = 80.9Wh (85.4% of 94.72Wh — inside 80–90% band; AVHzY within 2%). (G) Peak wattage: MacBook Air M2 on USB-C — 58.6W FNB58; AVHzY CT-3 within 1.4%. Repeated peak with non-E-marked 3A cable — still negotiated 20V/3A ≈ 58.2W (proves 60W-class does not require 5A E-marker). (D/E) PD handshake: fixed 5/9/15/20V @ 3A only — no PPS APDO. Dual-load: Air on USB-C + iPhone 15 on USB-A — combined ~71W (devices self-capped vs 78W table). USB-A PowerIQ into Galaxy A54 — ~17.8W QC-class. (F/H) Self-recharge 0→100% timed at ~60W USB-C input = 1 h 54 min. (I) Est. charge counts: 80.9 ÷ (device Wh × 1.10) — Air ~1.2–1.4 top-ups; iPhone 15 ~5.7. (J) Surface IR after 15 min ~55W: 43.8°C (28.1°C ambient — under ≤50°C @65W-class threshold). (L) Recall check anker.com/product-recalls + cpsc.gov on 2026-07-24 — A1290 not listed. Independent corroboration (NOT our data): A1290 user manual Wh/PDO; Anker Japan A1290 combined-output table; samsung.com SFC 2.0 20V PPS requirement. HONEST GAPS: no 9V/20V constant-load Wh pass this cycle (5V/2A headline only); no PZEM AC-input; SINGLE UNIT — batches may vary.

Equipment: FNIRSI FNB58 (fw v1.3) (Cumulative Wh + PD handshake + peak wattage) · AVHzY CT-3 (Second-instrument cross-check of USB-C usable Wh and peak) · JUWEI 35W USB electronic load (Constant 5V/2A discharge for usable Wh) · Anker Prime A2688 100W wall charger (USB-C PD recharge source capped at pack 60W input) · Anker A8865 5A E-marked + generic 3A USB-C cable (Prove 60W negotiates on 3A cable; cross-check on 5A) · Apple MacBook Air M2 (52.6Wh) + iPhone 15 (12.99Wh) (Real-device peak + dual-load + charge math) · Samsung Galaxy A54 + Galaxy S24 Ultra (QC-class USB-A behaviour + Ultra 45W SFC 2.0 attempt) · BENETECH GM320 IR thermometer (ε=0.95) (Shell temperature after 15 min ~55W) · HTC-2 · UT61E · Kkmoon 0.01g scale · steel tape (Ambient, mains, weight, dimensions)
MetricRatedMeasured
Rated cell capacityA1290 manual — 25600 × 3.7 ÷ 1000 = 94.72Wh exact; slug "26800" is NOT a cell figure25,600mAh / 94.72Wh—
Usable energy — USB-C @5V/2AFNB58 cumulative after full charge + 30 min rest; AVHzY within 2%—80.9 Wh
Cell → USB ratio (gate)80.9 ÷ 94.72 — inside 80–90% band; NOT an AC-input efficiency—85.4%
Wh consistency check (red-flag)Reject any marketing that implies >~85Wh USB-out or invents 26,800mAh from the slug—PASS — 80.9 ≤ 94.72 × 0.90
Slug vs printed capacity (red-flag)URL slug kept; printed cells are 25,600mAh, not 26,800mAhURL: anker-powercore-26800Carton/manual: 25,600mAh / 94.72Wh
USB-C peak (20V/3A path)~98% of rated — FNB58 into MacBook Air M2; AVHzY within 1.4%60W58.6W
Same peak on 3A non-E-marker cable60W-class does NOT require 5A E-marker — cable-budget win vs 100W packs—58.2W
PPS windowGalaxy Ultra 45W SFC 2.0 falls back — pick 737 or A2688 wallnot published for A1290no PPS APDO in handshake
USB-C + USB-A dual-loaddevices self-capped; vendor table allows up to 78W—~71W combined (Air + iPhone)
USB-A PowerIQ into Galaxy A54QC-class behaviour on PIQ 2.0 rail—~17.8W
Galaxy S24 Ultra 45W SFC 2.0 attemptno 20V PPS on A1290—FALLS BACK to ≤25W-class / fixed PD
MacBook Air M2 (52.6Wh) — est. from measured Wh80.9 ÷ (52.6 × ~1.15 path loss) — Air-class sweet spot—~1.2–1.4 top-ups depending on start %
iPhone 15 (12.99Wh) — est.80.9 ÷ (12.99 × 1.10)—~5.7 charges
vs A1695 / 737 / A1336 usable Wh (A/B)Highest USB usable Wh among these CairoVolt Anker packs under 100Wh — loses on single-port watts—A1290 80.9Wh vs A1695 76.9 / 737 74.2 / A1336 61.8
Self-recharge 0→100% @ ~60W USB-Cfaster than Micro-USB-era PowerCores; slower than 100W Prime input packsUSB-C PD input ≤60W1 h 54 min
Surface temp @~55W (15 min)28.1°C ambient — under ≤50°C @65W-class; warmer in closed bags—43.8°C
Weight (reject 349g myth)reject ~349g third-party/image-alt claims568g (Anker)571g
Dimensionssteel tape183.5×82.4×24.0 mm184×82×24 mm
A1290 vs A1291 identitydifferent SKUs — do not paste A1291 PD ceilings onto this page—A1290 = 60W / 20V/3A this bench — NOT A1291 ~87W class
Recall status (verified 2026-07-24)anker.com/product-recalls + cpsc.gov — outside A1257/A1263/A1647/A1652/A1681/A1689—NOT recalled
Sample disclosureProduction batches may vary — do not treat as multi-unit statistics—Single unit CV-PB-A1290-001

✅ Strengths (measured)

  • 80.9Wh measured usable (85.4% of 94.72Wh) — highest USB usable Wh among CairoVolt-tested Anker packs under 100Wh in this wave (beats A1695 76.9 / A1336 61.8 / 737 74.2)
  • 58.6W USB-C peak into MacBook Air M2 (~98% of 60W) — and 58.2W on a plain 3A cable with no mandatory 5A E-marker tax
  • 94.72Wh airline-capable with readable label — maximum practical cabin Wh without crossing 100Wh on EgyptAir / Nile / Air Cairo / Emirates / Flydubai / Turkish / Qatar / Saudia
  • USB-C self-recharge in 1 h 54 min @ ~60W — escapes the old Micro-USB overnight trap of classic PowerCores
  • NOT recalled — verified anker.com/product-recalls + cpsc.gov on 2026-07-24; A1290 outside A1257/A1263/A1647/A1652/A1681/A1689

⚠️ Limitations (measured)

  • 60W ceiling — loses to A1695 (100W) and 737 (140W EPR) for high-draw Pro laptops; no 100W/140W ambition on this SKU
  • No PPS — Galaxy Ultra stays off 45W SFC 2.0 (needs 20V PPS); falls back to ≤25W-class / fixed PD on our handshake
  • 571g / 184×82×24 mm — bag brick, not pocket; reject 349g myths. No built-in cables — pack a USB-C lead (unlike A1695)
  • Slug "26800" ≠ printed 25,600mAh / 94.72Wh — verify the physical Wh label before airline arguments; the 26,800 in the URL is not the label figure
  • Not A1291 (~87W class); Emirates/Flydubai cabin carry OK under 100Wh but no in-flight USE since 1 Oct 2025; single unit CV-PB-A1290-001 — batches may vary

Sample: CV-PB-A1290-001 · SINGLE retail-stock A1290011 unit (CV-PB-A1290-001) — production batches may vary · CairoVolt lab, New Cairo · ambient 28.1°C (HTC-2) · humidity 46% RH · mains 222V (UT61E) · Anker A8865 100W 5A cable used for cross-check only (3A cable also verified for 60W) · wall recharge via Anker Prime A2688 set to feed USB-C PD ≤60W · A/B Wh anchors from separate CairoVolt sheets: A1695 76.9Wh · A1336 61.8Wh · 737 74.2Wh · A1260 61.4Wh

Tested: 24 July 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.