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Anker PowerCore 5000 vs Goal Zero Nomad 5

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Anker PowerCore 5000 is the lighter option — 18 g lighter than the Goal Zero Nomad 5 (12% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Anker PowerCore 5000 Goal Zero Nomad 5
Weight 130 g · 0.130 kg · 0.29 lb 148 g · 0.148 kg · 0.33 lb
Brand Anker Goal Zero
Category Electronics Electronics
Anker PowerCore 5000
130 g

Ultra-compact 5000mAh power bank.

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Goal Zero Nomad 5
148 g

Ultralight 5W foldable solar panel.

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Anker PowerCore 5000 vs Goal Zero Nomad 5: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Anker PowerCore 5000 wins — at 130 g it is 18 g (12%) lighter than the Goal Zero Nomad 5 (148 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest electronics page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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