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Today’s Dealmaster is headlined by a great discount on Anker’s PowerCore 10000 PD Redux, which is currently down to $24.65 on Amazon. While we’ve seen this portable battery drop to $30 on a couple occasions, today’s deal brings it down to a new all-time low. We usually see it priced in the $40 to $45 range online.

We recommended the PowerCore 10000 PD Redux in our guide to the best iPhone and iPad accessories and our most recent travel tech gift guide. While there are countless power banks that can get the job done, we like this particular Anker battery for packing a fast-charging USB-C Power Delivery port in a supremely portable design. The device measures just 4.2×2.05×1-inches and weighs a scant 0.4 pounds, making it noticeably smaller (albeit thicker) than most modern smartphones and easy to pop into a handbag or jacket pocket if need be.

The battery’s USB-C port puts out 18W of power, which is enough to charge iPhones and many Android phones at maximum speeds, and there’s an additional USB-A port for refilling a second device simultaneously. Its 10,000mAh (36Wh) capacity is enough to get two full charges out of most phones, while a handy quartet of LEDs lets you know how much power you have left. Anker covers the whole thing with a decent 18-month warranty and includes a USB-C-to-USB-C cable in the box.

Before you buy, there are a few caveats. The PowerCore 10000 PD Redux can only output 18W in total, so if you plug a second device into the USB-A port, you’ll shave some power off of the USB-C PD port. It’s also worth noting that new USB specs should allow new phones to charge faster than batteries like the PowerCore 10000 PD Redux can allow. But only a few recent flagships, mainly from Samsung in the US, make that possible today, and the market for compatible third-party power banks is still dry. If you want an unobtrusive battery that’ll still help your phone charge quickly today, the Redux remains a good buy, especially at this deal price.

If you don’t need a new power pack, though, we also have deals on Final Fantasy VII Remake, Apple’s AirPods Pro, Thunderbolt 3 docks and USB-C hubs, and much more. Have a look for yourself below.

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Top 10 deals of the day

  • Anker PowerCore 10000 PD Redux USB-C portable battery – 18W total, 18W USB-C PD, 12W USB-A, 10,000mAh for $24.65 at Amazon (normally $42).
  • Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS4) for $49.94 at Walmart (normally $59.99).
  • Apple AirPods Pro true wireless noise-cancelling earphones for $227.99 at Amazon (discount seen at checkout – normally $240).
  • Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm) smartwatch for $179 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $199).
  • CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 dock – 2x Thunderbolt 3, USB-C 3.1 Gen 1, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2, 5x USB-A 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, SDXC, Gigabit Ethernet, digital optical audio, analog in/out, 87W charging for $229.99 at Amazon (normally $270).
  • Roku Premiere 4K HDR media streamer for $29.99 at Amazon (normally $39.99).
  • Anker Premium 5-in-1 USB-C hub – 2x USB 3.0, HDMI (4K at 30Hz), SD, microSD for $17.99 at Amazon (clip 15% coupon and use code: ANKERHUB34 – normally $23.99).
  • Nekteck 5-Port 111W Charging Station USB-C desktop charger – 111W total, 87W USB-C PD, 4x USB-A for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $49.99).
  • Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display for $59.99 at Amazon (normally $75).
  • HyperX Alloy Elite RGB mechanical gaming keyboard – Cherry MX Brown switches for $99.99 at Amazon (normally $120).
Lenovo's Yoga C930 two-in-one.
Enlarge / Lenovo’s Yoga C930 two-in-one.
Valentina Palladino

Laptop and desktop PC deals

  • Lenovo Yoga C940 laptop – Intel Core i7-1065G7, 14-inch 1080p, 12GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $1,049.99 at Lenovo (use code: SNEAKPEEKMD3 – normally $1,299).
  • Lenovo Yoga C930 laptop – Intel Core i7-8550U, 13.9-inch 1080p, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $999.99 at Lenovo (use code: SNEAKPEEKMD1 – normally $1,200).
  • Microsoft Surface Pro 7 tablet PC – Intel Core i5-1035G4, 12.3-inch 2736×1824, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD + Surface Pro Type Cover (Black) for $1,299 at Amazon (normally $1,600).
  • Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad wireless keyboard for $130 at Amazon (normally $140).
  • CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 dock – 2x Thunderbolt 3, USB-C 3.1 Gen 1, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2, 5x USB-A 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, SDXC, Gigabit Ethernet, digital optical audio, analog in/out, 87W charging for $229.99 at Amazon (normally $270).
  • AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-core/12-thread desktop processor + Xbox Game Pass for PC 3-month membership for $164.99 at Newegg (use code: EMCDKGH23 – normally $175).
Sometimes, you need a comically large sword to make a point in <em>Final Fantasy VII Remake</em>.
Enlarge / Sometimes, you need a comically large sword to make a point in Final Fantasy VII Remake.

Video game deals

Keanu Reeves as a character in <em>Cyberpunk 2077</em>.
Enlarge / Keanu Reeves as a character in Cyberpunk 2077.
CD Projekt Red

Gaming deals

  • HyperX Alloy Elite RGB mechanical gaming keyboard – Cherry MX Brown switches for $99.99 at Amazon (normally $120).
  • EA Access (PS4, XB1) 12-month membership for $24.99 at Amazon (normally $29.99).
  • Sony PlayStation Plus 1-year membership card for $36.99 at eBay (normally $59.99).
  • Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition wired gaming keyboard – Razer Linear Optical switches, TKL + Razer Viper wired gaming mouse for $129.99 at Best Buy (normally $195).
Polk's Command Bar. Doesn't come with the stuffed animals, unfortunately.
Enlarge / Polk’s Command Bar. Doesn’t come with the stuffed animals, unfortunately.

TV and home entertainment deals

Apple's AirPods Pro.
Enlarge / Apple’s AirPods Pro.

Electronics deals

A 40mm Apple Watch Series 4 next to a 38mm Apple Watch Series 3.
Enlarge / A 40mm Apple Watch Series 4 next to a 38mm Apple Watch Series 3.
Valentina Palladino

Smart home deals

Anker's PowerCore 10000 PD Redux portable battery next to a Google Pixel 3a.
Enlarge / Anker’s PowerCore 10000 PD Redux portable battery next to a Google Pixel 3a.

Accessories and miscellaneous deals

  • Apple USB-C to USB Adapter dongle for $13 at Amazon (normally $16.50).
  • Nekteck 5-Port 111W Charging Station USB-C desktop charger – 111W total, 87W USB-C PD, 4x USB-A for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $49.99).
  • Yubico Security Key USB-A 2FA security key for $18 at Amazon (normally $20).
  • RAVPower RP-PC112 USB-C wall charger – GaN, 61W USB-C PD for $20.99 at Amazon (clip $2 coupon and use code: PC112FMV – normally $35.99).
  • Anker PowerCore 10000 PD Redux USB-C portable battery – 18W total, 18W USB-C PD, 12W USB-A, 10,000mAh for $24.65 at Amazon (normally $42).
  • Anker PowerLine II (3ft) USB-C to Lightning cable for $10.99 at Woot (normally $14.50).
  • Anker PowerLine (5-pack) microUSB cable – 1ft, 6ft, 2x 3ft for $9.99 at Woot (normally $14).
  • Anker Premium 5-in-1 USB-C hub – 2x USB 3.0, HDMI (4K at 30Hz), SD, microSD for $17.99 at Amazon (clip 15% coupon and use code: ANKERHUB34 – normally $23.99).
  • Anker PowerPort Strip PD 2 Mini USB power strip – 18W USB-C PD, 2x USB-A, 2x AC for $24.99 at Amazon (use code: ANKERPS2 – normally $33.99).
  • Mophie Powerstation AC portable battery pack – 100W AC, 30W USB-C PD, USB-A, 22,000mAh for $127.57 at Amazon (normally $195).

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