Anker PowerCore 5000 vs Nitecore Carbon Battery 6k
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultra-compact 5000mAh power bank.
Upgraded power bank from NB Air 5k with higher IPX8 rating and increased capacity.
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Anker PowerCore 5000 vs Nitecore Carbon Battery 6k: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore Carbon Battery 6k wins — at 88 g it is 42 g (32%) lighter than the Anker PowerCore 5000 (130 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.