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1.0 out of 5 starstl;dr. it stopped working after the 18 month warranty ended. not recommended.
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2024
This is my experience of the Anker 747 Power Bank.
The good.
While it worked, it had a large capacity that was allowed on airplanes.
The bad.
Bought the Anker 747 Power Bank in November 2022. It was a bit heavy. It stopped charging after 18 months. I reached out to Anker Support and found out my warranty expired a few days ago. They were unable to assist me as the warranty ended. A 20% coupon was offered to buy a new one. It didn't make sense to buy another product that failed on me, so I declined.
The Anker 747 Power Bank stopped charging. When I attempt to charge it, it gets hot while the charge indicators cycle. I attempted the troubleshooting steps from Anker support below, but unfortunately, the steps did not fix it.
1. Use another device and cable to check if the problem is with the current device or cable.
2. Reset the power bank by plugging both ends of the cable into the input and output port of the battery simultaneously for 3-5 seconds.
3. Recharge and discharge the battery to ensure it is functioning properly.
4. If the problem occurs during charging the power bank itself, try using another wall charger and cable.
Per Anker: "In this case, it seems that there may be a more serious issue with the power bank. It's important to prioritize safety, so I recommend discontinuing the use of the power bank to prevent any potential hazards."
I could be an outlier. but it felt like planned obsolescence. I had similar experience to the review by Gin J from November 2022. Where the Anker 747 stopped working after 18 months.
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My Anker 747 25600 stopped working after 18 months. I do not recommend it.
tl;dr. it stopped working after the 18 month warranty ended. not recommended.