I Tested $1500 Worth Of Battery Banks – Here's My Top 5
I Tested $1500 Worth Of Battery Banks – Here's My Top 5
The best portable battery bank for your iPhone, iPad or MacBook isn’t going to be the most popular Amazon product. I’ve tested 12+ of the most popular 10k to 20k mAh battery banks on Amazon and here are my top picks!
I’ve based my ranking on 13 criteria including price, charge speeds, efficiency, size, heat, cables and extras. You won’t find a more detailed roundup for these battery banks!
Top 5 Portable 10k-20k mAh Battery Banks:
#1 – UGreen 100W Fast Charge Power Bank – https://mreh.ca/3R1gyrT
#2 – Anker Prime 20k Power Bank – https://mreh.ca/3yrbu9B
#3 – Anker Nano Power Bank – https://mreh.ca/4bOB72A
#4 – INIU 65W 20k Power Bank – https://mreh.ca/3VdtkG7
#5 – Anker 733 GaNPrime PowerCore 65W – https://mreh.ca/3Vg0ntk
In this video:
0:00 Intro
0:18 #5
1:47 #4
3:13 #3
4:48 #2
6:47 #1
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For those looking for the “Best Bang For Your Buck Portable Charger” for smartphones, check out the VoltMe Portable Charger 20W 20k (https://mreh.ca/4bC1n0r)
#1 UGreen 100W Fast Charge Power Bank – https://mreh.ca/3R1gyrT
-The UGreen has a 20000 mAh capacity, confirmed in my tests.
-Three ports: USB-C (100W), USB-C (30W), and USB-A (22.5W).
-Recharges at 65W, just 30 mins slower than #1.
-The simple battery indicator says “more than power.” What else do I need in a power bank?
-At $90, it’s pricier than average but performs well. Not Anker Prime well but not a week’s worth of groceries.
-Downsides: It runs hotter at 55°F vs. 50°F average.
-It’s large and hefty, not pocket-friendly.
-The slick finish shows grease marks easily.
-All these seem trivial when you need a simple, powerful battery bank.
#2 Anker Prime 20k Power Bank – https://mreh.ca/3yrbu9B
-Performance-wise, this blows everyone else out of the water.
-Takes in 100W and charges fully in just over an hour with a 140W charger.
-Other 20k banks? 8 hours.
-Prime has three ports: two USB-C at 100W each, and one USB-A at 65W.
-It can charge two laptops at 100W each.
-Seriously, two laptops, one battery bank.
-BUT 20,000 mAh isn’t enough for two laptops.
-It has a smart screen showing power levels, recharge time, and power draw.
-Most of this info isn’t critical, just cool to have.
-Pitfalls: Efficiency isn’t great. Anker claims 20K, I observed around 18.5K.
-It’s heavy, at 536g. The next heaviest is 480g.
-Price is $150, plus $70 for an optional charging base.
#3 Anker Nano Power Bank – https://mreh.ca/4bOB72A
-It has two ports, USB-C and A, plus a built-in USB-C cable.
-Max output wattage is 30W for USB-C, which charges phones and most iPads, and 22.5W for USB-A.
-It charges fully in about 90 mins, much faster than the average 4 hours for other 10k banks.
-Anker has placed a screen under the cover to show you power levels, unlike the usual 4 dots.
-I’m a fan of the built-in cable design because you don’t need to bring an extra cable and it feels more secure.
-No difference in charge speeds between the built-in cable and my own.
-Biggest downside: efficiency test showed around 9600 mAh instead of the 10k mAh capacity.
-Not a fan of how the back wears.
-At $70, it’s one of the pricier battery banks, but cheaper than the Top 2 and best for smartphones.
#4 INIU 65W 20k Power Bank – https://mreh.ca/3VdtkG7
-Unlike the #5 pick, it outputs 65W, great for MacBook Pro use.
-It has three ports: two USB-C, one USB-A, with clearly labeled wattages.
-Charges at 45W, full charge in 2.5 hours. Some packs take 8 hours, so this is quick.
-The front looks like it has a large screen but doesn’t.
-Soft rubber finish improves handling.
-Has a hook stand for your device during charging.
-Cons: it runs hot, clocking in at 61 degrees.
-Size and weight are its main downsides.
-At $40, it’s affordable with a 65W output, making it great for laptops.
#5 Anker 733 GaNPrime PowerCore 65W – https://mreh.ca/3Vg0ntk
-#5 for battery banks, but my summer go-to.
-The Anker 733 GaNPrime has a stated capacity of 10000 mAh, my tests show around 11000.
-It uses 4 LED lights for battery level.
-It has three ports: two USB-C (30W each) and one USB-A (22.5W).
-Runs cool, likely due to its bigger size and heatsink.
-I initially thought it outputs 65W, but it doesn’t.
-It fast charges iPhones and smaller iPads, but not larger ones.
-65W output only when plugged into a socket.
-Less to carry, always topped off, and easy to locate.
-Downside: the price is around $90, almost double the average.
-BUT you get what you pay for.
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here is the trick with ANker Batteries – you need to let them charge even after 100% – it takes another 60 minutes to get your "missing" 1.5k mAh…..you can measure it, after it shows 100% loaded it loads slowly further – i gueas the 100% is some arround 92% or so
Bro your channel is a treasure
Thank you!
The reason the banks are hot is because they are taking the heat instead of making the phone take the heat. The hotter the bank the better. Unless it’s wireless of course. Just some food for thought
Whats the strongest magnet on a power bank? Need secure strength more then all over features.
I just purchased one, battery is 0, I’m charging for 4 hours and continues 0
5:19 😂 let me subscribe you with feel good in that hand
Seems,like a add forANCOR😂😂😂😂😂 SEEN A LOT,OF,BAD REVIEWS FOR ANCHOR,DONT LAST LONG!!!!😂😂😂
Trying to decide still #3 or #5
Ugh
Anker is absolutely trash will not last longer than one year, doesn’t matter if you buy a top level model or mid tier model
Subscribe coz of the cute dog
Thanks
Choose Anker all the time
What’s the difference between Anker 737 which is 5V vs Anker Prime powerbank 20k mah which is 20V. I mean what’s the significance of voltage on these.
What about Nitecore NB10000 gen3 ?
I am suprised anker 737 didnt make the list
As a dumdum with no tech spec knowledge and adhd, this video is blessing — thank you!
Thanks Bro
What about a wireless power bank?
Hi. You talking so fast that’s so bad 👎🏻👎🏻and your photo for so fast too because we need seet
Ugreen 100W or INIU 100W?
Honestly excellent interview. I learned a lot of things and I make up my mind on which new Anker power bank. I’m looking for. Thank you so much for all the info very well preferred video not boring straight to the point and funny. I love that dog.
U GREEN Power Bank 25000 mAh + 145w is ALL THE WAY 🤗🤗
UGH FINALLY A NON-SPONSORED THOROUGH TESTING AND RANKING, THANK YOU!
Hello, I want to buy a power bank and there are three power banks I am thinking of, (1-Samsung 45W 20,000mAh Super Fast Charging 2.0), (2-Anker Power Bank, 20,000mAh , 87W Max Fast Charging), and (INIU 20,000mAh 65W),
Can anyone tell me which is better from true capacity, build quality and heat generation during charging, and what do you recommend me to buy?
5:18 made me subscribe. lol
Please treat the dog well. When a dog stands like that for a long time I get a sneaking feeling that the owner might be harsh on the dog. Hope that is not the case here.
Bro…. You stroking that battery bank like a pro
Keep talking like you’re talking right now cuz your golden pony boy !!! Any fast that shit would be on 2x lol the way you talk is perfect!! I’m learning a lot from this video in a matter of minutes
Anyone know what type of Dog is Monty?
The Ugreen you reviewed has worked great for me. I actually got it by accident because I needed it quickly and the one by Anker couldn’t arrive in time. I am fully satisfied with it, though. I couldn’t believe how easy it was to charge a MacBook Pro needing a 65W input with it. Do you think power demand for laptops and phones will increase in the coming releases and years, or do you think today’s power banks will continue to perform well for the next 3-5 years?
Thanks for the information,it help a lot.
Hello sir can i ask 1 of your power bank hehe
Another fantastic review, anker does a great job, but sometimes there is some nuances that are worth paying attention against as usual
Thanks you ❤
61 F ? thats nothing??? its only 16 C… i think you haf the wrong number in your head 🙂
Great review! Do you need the charging base for the Anker Prime?
Thanks god bless
Thank you sir
Hi! Do you have any opinion on the Nitecore 20,000? Thanks
I love the Prime one ❤
The real question I have is how they do at charging low power items i have an old cygnett one it ok but it hates my headphones and turns off afterva few minutes.
why not UGREEN 145W 25,000mAh?
Slow down and see how your channel explodes
I have a colossal 60K mAh bank 😅
Subscribed! I like reviewers. Influencers? Not so much.
People help me please!! I need a power bank no more then 20 oz and 20000 mah!?
🙏🙏🙏
Love your dog
How do you get a dog to sit still like that? Is it CGI?
Thank you Monti, great review. Please ask your human if he would recommend any of these to charge a mirrorless camera. Thanks again