Anker PowerCore 10000

Yes, the Anker PowerCore 10000 can charge a Nintendo Switch, but it will do so at a slower speed than the console's official wall adapter. It is excellent for extending the battery life of your Switch during long flights or road trips. The battery bank outputs 5 Volts via USB-A, which is sufficient to prevent the console from dying.

It takes roughly 4 to 5 hours to fully recharge the Anker PowerCore 10000 using a standard 2 Amp wall charger. Newer versions of the battery bank support PowerIQ charging to speed up this process slightly when paired with a fast-charging brick. The LED battery indicator will stop blinking and shine steadily when it is completely full.

The standard PowerCore 10000 features a USB-C input port, but it only outputs via USB-A and does not support full USB-C Power Delivery (PD). Anker later released specific models like the PowerCore 10000 PD to offer 18W USB-C output for modern iPhones and iPads. If you need fast charging for a MacBook, you will need a different, higher-capacity battery pack.

Yes, the Anker PowerCore 10000 is fully TSA-approved and safe to carry on commercial airplanes. Its 10,000mAh capacity equates to roughly 37 Watt-hours, which falls well below the FAA limit of 100 Watt-hours for carry-on batteries. You must keep it in your carry-on bag and are not allowed to store power banks in checked luggage.