I have been looking at/for the upper range mAh Power Banks allowed by the TSA. Afaik the maximum allowed is 27000mAh. Quality, future proofing & pricing are my concerns.
The two top brands I've identified for quality are Anker & RAVPower. I want to keep my pricing to $100 before taxes. I was also influenced by shorter charging times of phones etc. & recharging times of the Power Banks themselves.
The Anker I'm looking at is:
Anker PowerCore+ 19000mAh PD Hybrid Portable Charger and USB-C Hub with Included USB-C 30W PD Wall Charger
$70 Anker A1362 Recharge Time 3.5 Hours
Power Delivery: Deliver full-speed 27W charging to USB-C phones, tablets, laptops, etc.
Hub Mode for Data Sync and Connecting Accessories
And the RAVPower is two separate purchases because a 30W PD Wall Charger is not included:
RAVPower 20000mAh 60W PD 3.0 USB C Power Bank
$50 RAVPower RP-PB201 Recharge Time 3.0 Hours
Power Delivery: Deliver full-speed 60W charging to USB-C phones, tablets, laptops, etc.
& the
RAVPower 61W PD USB C Charger[GaN Tech] Type C Wall Charger
$25 RAVPower RP-PC112 (the 30W was only $3 cheaper)
Alternate suggestions welcomed. I ended up with ~20000mAh solutions because 27000mAh quality solutions were over $100.
I've been using Anker for awhile and it has been a great power bank!
Try the xiaomi power bank 3 pro its 20.000mah
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hi guys
i want to buy a Single Port Wall Charger
which one has a better built quality from your experience ?
1- AUKEY PA-T9 18W USB Wall Charger Compatible with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Amazon
2-Tronsmart WC1T 18W Quick Charge 3.0 USB Wall Charger
Amazon
3-Anker PowerPort+ 1 Quick Charge 3.0 18W USB Wall Charger
Amazon
from the pictures(i think) it seems aukey has a better board quality than anker but i could'nt find any pictures of Tronsmart WC1T board
base price for both anker and aukey is about 40$ and for tronsmart is 25$ so maybe those two have a better build quality
but some reviews about other tronsmart products says that chargers from this company have a better quality in material (housing plastic) than aukey or other
which one do you prefer?
I think Tronsmart is better.
I was thinking about buying a Qualcomm QuickCharger and researched it a lot. I chose the Tronsmart charger over the Anker Powerport singleport wall charger.
Pro's:
1. Comes with a USB cable (24 AWG) with a length of 6 ft. (I wanted a long USB cable with good charging rates! For Quickcharging, a good cable is a must along with the QuickCharge adapter)
2. It comes with an Indian type plug (I am from India, and didnt wana buy a converter for USA to India conversion)
3. footprint is similar to Anker
Cons :
1. No LED light (In Anker, blue light normally; green when in 9V/12V. However, once you have established that your device supports Quickcharge, the colour change has no significance)
Good luck. Also let me know which one you bought.
any other thoughts?
which one do you think has a better build and board quality?
They are all GOOD, and possibly made in the same place in China. Not familiar with Transmart, but I have reviewed a ton of Anker and Aukey, and Choetech products. They all good because they have a better quality control and offer an excellent support and extended warranty. To differentiate, maybe look for better accessories, like low gauge cables (that's a plus for high current charging), and better price deals.
Btw, what are you planning to charge with QC3.0, are there any phones/tablets even available to take advantage of it?
Anker makes a quality product. I know their batteries work well. I'd go with them over the others.
iClever wins the game
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Anker makes a quality product. I know their batteries work well. I'd go with them over the others.
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I also trust Anker's quality. But I could think twice when purchasing since its price is always highest one.
Anker, Aukey and Tronsmart quick chargers all comes with 18W output. Actually the 1st release of this products share the same specifications.
So the quality is the point. It is very difficult to decide based on their Amazon reviews, almost the same review rating.
So, I am iClever Fans, since I bought a dual usb charger from their store. Works so great as I expect.
Its quick charge 3.0 single port charger is Amazing, 24W output.
Wow, Seems like the seller is providing deal price at 13.59$.
Ii would prefer aukey, I bought aukey qc 3.0 for use in car, and it works very well, I got some hdmi miracast adapter from Tronsmart and there is poor support on it, and does not work well (cant connect from NB or PC with Windows 10 to the adapter, but from smarthphone it works, only sometimes drops connection)
I have my HTC M10 on hand now. Just buy a set of QC 3.0 charger(wall, car, desktop) from Tronsmart. Works as expected.
if you want a cheap options the Aukey PA-Y2 blows the competitions away.
https://www.aukey.com/products/amp-type-c-dual-port-wall-chargerwith-quick-charge-3-0
this is the only charger that can fast charge both USB Type A devices and Type C devices.
Type C devices like Galaxy S8, Nexus 5X/6P or Google Pixel aren't able to be fast charged using a type a to type c cable, so please consider it when getting a type a only charger.
Hey guys,
I was recently looking for a high capacity power bank that supported Quick-Charge 3.0 and USB Type C since I have a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and Galaxy Tab S3.
After an extensive search, I decided upon the RAVPower 20,100 mAh 3-Port USB External Portable Power Bank (Model #: RP-PB043) as it seemed to fit all my needs. I honestly couldn't be happier with this purchase and thought I'd give it a review.
Pros:
Huge 20,100 mAh Capacity - Uses six Panasonic 3,350 mAh 18650 Lithium Ion Batteries inside. I opened mine up and I managed to get Panasonic cells. The website says you can get Panasonic or LG, depending on regional availability. I was able to charge my Galaxy S7 Edge a little over 5 times. It has a 3,600 mAh internal battery, so this is a respectable efficiency of nearly 90%. You will always lose some of the max capacity due to heat transfer in the charging process. To figure out how many times you would be able to charge your device... take the max capacity of the Power Bank (20100 mAh) and multiply that by the efficiency (roughly 85 to 90% for this model), and divide that by your devices internal battery (i.e. 3600 mAh for GS7 Edge).
High-Speed 2A Input - Most Power Banks only have a 1A input to charge. This means it would take nearly a day to recharge to full capacity for a Power Bank of this size. Fortunately this model has 5V/2A input. I used the included Quick-Charge 3.0 Wall Charger and the Power Bank was fully charged from 0 to 100% in 4 hours and 50 minutes, can't beat that!
3-USB Port Outputs - 1 Quick-Charge 3.0 Port, 1 USB Type C Port, and 1 is art 2.0 Port (See tech specs below). This means this Power Bank supports pretty much any device you throw at it. The iSmart port will even work with those dreaded Apple products that your family members have the misfortune of using.
LED Light Power Indicator - There are 4 White LED Lights that you can check the % of battery life remaining on the Power Bank.
Full Accessory Package: Includes 1 RAVPower Quick Charge 3.0 USB Wall Charger, 2 Small Flat microUSB Cables, a micro USB to USB Type C Adapter, and a nice mesh traveling case. The short microUSB cables are a godsend because they allow you to keep your devices close to the Power Bank without having a huge wired mess. The Type C Adapter will also come in handy because I always need those in a pinch with my Galaxy Tab S3 since I have so many microUSB cables.
Lifetime Warranty - Yes, you read that right. This Power Bank is backed by a Full Lifetime Warranty with online registration (see warranty card in box). This is something unheard of in the Power Bank industry and really means they stand behind their product and its well-built. Not even companies like Anker offer longer than 18 months.
Cons:
Rather Basic Finish - The Power Bank is matte black plastic and nothing exciting in terms of looks. There are no other color options, so if you have a white device, you're out of luck if you want them to match.
Accuracy of LED Indicator - With only 4 LED Indicators, you are left guessing what % of capacity is left. Each dot represents 25% capacity. 0 to 24%, 25 to 49%, 50% to 74% and 75% to 100%. I prefer having a digital display showing the approximate % remaining from 0 to 100%.
No Built-In LED Flashlight - Many Power Banks have a built-in LED Flashlight for the dark. This model DOES NOT which isn't a huge negative, but I still have found myself using it sometimes on other models when the power went out.
RAVPower RP-PB043 Technical Specifications:
Input (Micro): 5V - 12V 2A Max (QC), 5V / 2A (Non-QC)
Input (Type-C): 5V / 3A Max
USB Output: 5V / 2.4A Max
Type-C Output: 5V / 3A Max
QC 3.0 Output: 5V / 2.4A, 6.5V~9V / 1.5A, 9V~12V / 1.2A Max
SIDE NOTE: Not realizing that this Power Bank came with cables included, I also managed to pick up this unique RAVPower 3.3 Ft. 2-in-1 USB 3.0 Type A & Type C Connector Cable (Model: RP-TPC006). I haven't seen anything like this before and when it was on a special Prime Day lightning sale I decided to snag one. It definitely comes in handy because it can be connected with tons of devices since it has dual-purpose connectors. Not only that, but it is also braided and very high quality. If you're in the market for a Type C cable... it might also be worth considering, especially since it also has a Lifetime Warranty.
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I recently recieved my Auckly W126 10000 mAh powerbank and wrote this short review from the perspective of a Google Pixel 2 XL owner.
Disclaimer: I purchased this item for the full price at Amazon. I am not related to the manufacturer and did not receive any incentive for the review.
Specs
capacity: 10000mAh
ports: 4 (USB-C in/out, Micro-USB in, USB-A QuickCharge out, USB-A out)
Micro-USB in: DC 5V-2A max
USB-C in: DC 5V-2.4A 9V-2A 12V-1.5A 18W Max (supports both USB-C to USB-C recharging powerbank and charging device)
USB-C out: DC 5V-2.4A 9V-2A 12V-1.5A 18W max
USB-A QuickCharge: DC 5V2.4A / 9V2A / 12V1.5A (supports QC 3.0)
USB-A: DC 5V-2.1A Max (no quickcharge)
Attention: all ports can be used at the same time but if so without PD or QC
Dimensions: 132 * 65 * 11mm
weight: 208g
Box contents
The box contains the powerbank, a low-quality Micro-USB-to-USB-A 1in cable (which you can safely throw away) and a short manual.
Sadly, there is no sleeve/pouch/etc.
Design & built
This powerbank targets the compact department as it is both small and leightweight. I owned an Anker PowerCore+ 10000mAh powerbank before and I like this one better: It is a little bit larger but alot thinner. Even it is made out of plastic, it still looks classy with rounded edges, a clean top and a rubber-coated bottom.
It features 4 ports, 4 LEDs to indicate the battery state and a button to turn on the LEDs.
Usage
The powerbank provides 2,5 charges for the Pixel 2 XL with near-than-zero power losses. Power delivery works perfectly and the Pixel 2 XL starts rapid charging when connected.
Time until full was equal to the stock charger. It can also rapidly recharge when connected to the stock charger via USB-C.
The first LED turns green when PD/QC is active which is a handy indicator.
Accessories
Since the powerbank does not include a USB-C-to-USB-C cable, you need a 3rd party cable. The cable that is included with the stock launcher works fine. Nevertheless I purchased an Anker PowerCord II USB-C-to-USB-C cable (3in) which provides Power Delivery, is high quality and fully spec compliant.
I have not purchased a sleeve yet but am planning to do so. Since the powerbank has nearly the dimensions of a common smartphone, it should not be hard to find one.
Verdict
I highly recommend this powerbank. It provides enough power for 2,5 charges, charges rapidly and has a good built quality. For me, it hits the sweet spot between capacity and portability.
Where is it sold? Sounds like they are ripping off the Aukey Amazon name.
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Where is it sold? Sounds like they are ripping off the Aukey Amazon name.
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I bought it at Amazon Germany:
https://www.amazon.de/10000mAh-Auck...d=1516980877&sr=8-1&keywords=auckly+powerbank
I got one too. It's very nice. Love it. Keeps the charge and my wife uses it all the time. I take it out of her purse and charge it once per week. It's remarkable how much capacity this can hold.
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Accessories
Since the powerbank does not include a USB-C-to-USB-C cable, you need a 3rd party cable. The cable that is included with the stock launcher works fine. Nevertheless I purchased an Anker PowerCord II USB-C-to-USB-C cable (3in) which provides Power Delivery, is high quality and fully spec compliant.
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Where did you find that 3-inch cable?
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Where did you find that 3-inch cable?
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At Amazon.de: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B072JYDQ7N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8WcgBbHCC0F3Y
How fast are you getting a charge in milliamps on ampere with screen on
My phone max charger is 1050mah
Hey guys, I did a full review over at the Pixel 4XL forums since that's the phone I have, but as these products are phone agnostic figured I'd post here since everyone can benefit from the discount code. In short, Aukey has a new OmniPower line that includes "the world's smallest" 27W PD wall charger and 18W PD car charger, a 63W dual USB C wall charger that will intelligently direct up to 45W to one port and 18W to another (or 60W if just the bottom port is used,) and an 8000mAh power bank with 2x USB A ports and a USB C in/out that is also capable of wirelessly charging your phone. Finally, they have a 100W 4-in-1 USB C hub that can not only expand your laptop's USB C port to include 4k HDMI out and 2x USB A 3.0 ports, but also offers 100W PD pass through charging and wireless charging. Putting them through their paces everything delivered as promised and they will be added to my frequently used chargers.
They are offering XDA members 50% off on their website for all of the OmniPower products (including the C to C and C to Lightning cables) through the end of November with code XDAONLY. Full disclosure, they sent me these products to test at no cost but there was no stipulations on giving a good review and I am not receiving any commission or referral bonus for sales. Check out the thread in the P4XL forums for a full rundown of these products if you want some more detail and some pictures.
i'm back with a few more chargers to test, this time from baseus which i have to admit i've never tried before. they sent me the 45w charger/10000mah power bank as well as their 120w 3 port wall charger. the first thing that jumped out at me is the size of these things. even though they employ GaN they are larger than I'm used to. it is somewhat understandable on the 45w charger as it also doubles as a power bank, but i was really surprised at how big the 120w charger was. that said, performance on both of them were great and they feel really dense, so they don't appear to be wasting any space.
the 45w charger was the one i was intrigued the most by because of its versatility as a wall charger and a portable power bank. you can plug it in to use as a charger or charge the 10000mah battery, and both usb c ports can be used to charge the battery as well. baseus claims 45w max output on ac power or 30w max on portable power through either of the type c ports individually, or when used together 30w+15w or 15w+30w on ac power and 18w+18w on portable power. i tested it using my pixel 5 and a completely dead samsung chromebook plus and noticed consistently that the top port had a slightly lower voltage than the bottom, despite both being rated for the same. neither port delivered a full 45w on my testing. with the chromebook and the charger plugged in the top port maxed out at 2.35a/14.6v, with the bottom port delivering 2.35a/15v. plugging in a second device dropped the charging speed to 1.85a/8.7v and 1.9a8.8v for top/bottom. in powerbank mode the top/bottom gave 2.2a/11.7v and 2.2a/11.9v individually, 1.9a/8.8v and 1.9a/9v with a second device plugged in.
the 120w charger offers 3 ports, 2 usb c and 1 usb a. theoretical power output gets a bit complicated; the usb c ports can put out up to 100w individually, or 60w+60w when used together. either usb c port used with the a port will put out a max of 87w with the a port delivering 30w, and if you use all 3 together the top c port will put out 60w, with the bottom c and the a port putting out 30w each. in my testing i was able to maintain charging speeds of 1.85a/19.2v on the top port regardless of what the other ports were doing. on the bottom port the speed was similar, but dropped to 2.2a/12v once i had all 3 ports in use.
as i mentioned earlier these chargers are quite large and heavy. the 120w is noticeably heavier and larger than a 90w 3 port charger i recently tried out. obviously it delivers 33% more power and there is a lot to be said for that, but i think for most users this would be more of a wall solution versus a travel charger. the 45w charger is much larger than a few other 60w chargers i have, but again this baseus charger offers a fairly unique advantage of both plugging in and using portable power. while these chargers dont fall into the ultra-packable categories, they both offer value in the extras they can deliver. right now the 120w charger is available on amazon for $44.99 after clipping the on-page coupon, and the 45w for $32.99 after clipped coupon, and if you buy both it gives you an extra $5 off of each. as always these are not affiliate links; im not affiliated with any of these companies and dont receive any compensation for these reviews.
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edit: here are some xda-exclusive discount codes for even more savings!
120W: EKUPZ5YV
45W: 328EOOBQ
I'm using my Xiaomi 55W wireless charger with the 120W supply that came with my Mi 10 Ultra. Works a treat.
So what actually is the FASTEST charger that can be safely used with the P5 apart from the supplied Google charger that comes with the P5 and the Google Pixel Stand ?
If a non UK forum member replies, remember I'm in the UK, so ideally I'd like one that I can source in the UK, but I'd still be interested in what others are using.
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So what actually is the FASTEST charger that can be safely used with the P5 apart from the supplied Google charger that comes with the P5 and the Google Pixel Stand ?
If a non UK forum member replies, remember I'm in the UK, so ideally I'd like one that I can source in the UK, but I'd still be interested in what others are using.
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As far as I'm aware, using a charger with more power than the supplied charger makes no difference. The device decides how it will draw power.
These high wattage chargers are mainly for laptops.
I bought this 45W charger few days ago, but with one usb-c and one usb-a port. First I bought variant with 2 usb-c ports, but it didn't work well, it only charged from the wall, but when tried to charge from battery, phone started to charge power bank instead of the power bank charging phone, so I returned it and got the variant with one usb-c port and with one usb-a port, because they didn't have option with two usb-c ports anymore. I actually love this charger, because you can use it for both, as wall charger and as power bank and that's awesome for traveling and it also have PD. But I don't think it's really 10000mAh power bank. I tried to charge my phone from power bank, the power bank was fully charged, and my Pixel 5 was 50% charged. I left it overnight and it charged my phone to 100%, but power bank has only 25% battery left (1 light on out of 4). I don't think 10000mAh power bank should last only half of a charge. I was thinking about ordering other charger and power bank, but I couldn't find any charger and power bank in one device other than that specific device from Baseus.