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Anker PowerCore 5000 vs Nitecore NB10000 Gen 4 Power Bank

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

Anker PowerCore 5000 is the lighter option — 12 g lighter than the Nitecore NB10000 Gen 4 Power Bank (8% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Anker PowerCore 5000 Nitecore NB10000 Gen 4 Power Bank
Weight 130 g · 0.130 kg · 0.29 lb
as listed
 142 g · 0.142 kg · 0.31 lb
as listed, accessories not included
Brand Anker Nitecore
Category Electronics Electronics
Anker PowerCore 5000
130 g

Ultra-compact 5000mAh power bank.

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Nitecore NB10000 Gen 4 Power Bank
142 g

Compact 10000 mAh power bank at 5.0 ounces.

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Anker PowerCore 5000 vs Nitecore NB10000 Gen 4 Power Bank: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Anker PowerCore 5000 wins — at 130 g it is 12 g (8%) lighter than the Nitecore NB10000 Gen 4 Power Bank (142 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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