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Love the introduction of energy density per kg and volume. That's a realy good indication of how much energy you're carrying around with you and if it's worth for someone's use case. I think it's anacronistic for power banks these days to not offer at least 18W charging. I get that a 10K mAh power bank is meant to be smaller, easier to carry around. But it's gonna be hooked to a modern phone with a 20Wh battery for at least two hours. I wouldn't ask more than that because it would make the device bulkier and hotter while charging. I was expecting a better charging efficiency due to the low power required, but I guess the long time on the charger makes it disappear.
For 10K mAh I'm really liking the Nitecore NB10000 (gen. 1 or gen. 2 doesn't make a difference). I don't have the lab equipment to test it, but a rough math suggest that the output is around 30Wh compared to the 38.5Wh on the box. It weights 150g so it's as energy dense as the 20K+ mAh ones. Has a low power charging mode so you can charge smartwatches, earbuds, etc. It's pricey but it's worth in my opinion for the every day carry or even in a pocket.
Anker just launched new 67W, 100W, and 240W chargers, and a 140W charging station. They also launched new 130W, 200W, and 250W powerbanks which also feature wicked-fast recharging. I'm skeptical about the thermal performance of these powerbanks however...
wait theres a 200 and 250w version i gotta see them rofl. edit: nevermind still the same powerbank. was expecting a graphene one rofl. might actually buy those shit. plus still 100w charging . i wonder the efficiency on full load lmao edit #2 : powerstation still mId ugreen 140w still look better . i wonder which one is better tho. one is half the price lma0o edit #3: the 240w looks neat. would be intrested to see reviews lol. or if baseus come up with new power strip. need more voltages kekw
Yeah, I've been waiting for those new Ankers to come out, I thought it was going to be July. I'll certainly be getting them on the channel though. I also have the UGREEN 140w power bank and the ZMI 210W one to compare to. I expect some interesting thermal results as well.
@@TolySamson They'll probably each be there own video but I will try to use them to compare to each other. In terms of timing, probably September/October.
Amazon dropped off the 100W Anker adapter today (model A2343). The model released today. Well, I'm not impressed. Another Anker PD3.0 adapter with PPS limited to 3.3-11V. I cannot understand why they aren't yet supporting PPS up to 20V. My 13th Gen Intel Framework laptop *may* take advantage of 20V PPS to better recharge the battery. So, this adapter is another Anker disappointment. Sadly.
People want cheap. My first powerbank was a highly rated Anker 10.000mAh, and I was so disappointed with the 12h? recharging. I could not imagine Anker would do that, and people would love it ?!?
I have three of these. It works for slow old android devices that don't support fast charging. I still use them but charging these devices overnight is always a pain as I usually forget. I switched to Anker 733 but found that the capacity is not enough for travelling. 737 is really efficient for my use case as you can charge them for half an hour and get a day's worth of backup.
I think that is key for these power banks, they will last a long time but you need to remember to charge them before use. The 737 I find a little bulky but in general I do like it.
I have the 325 and use it as an emergency back up while walking around on a long day as it is on the lighter side.I use my anker prime as my high performance bank when I need a quick charge.
I used to have the same 525 Powerbank for almost a year before getting the 737 powerbank. During a recent discharge test earlier this year I also got 56Wh of energy. This was achieved by charging my 737 powerbank, and it charged from 0-70%, and the "Total Input" watt-hour rating increased by 56Wh. This is further reinforced by the fact the 737 has an 83Wh net capacity, the remaining 3Wh are hidden below 0%, and 2Wh of those 83Wh are in a "100%" buffer, meaning the 0-100% range is actually 81Wh. 70% of 81Wh is 56.7Wh. I am unsure about the accuracy of this information, but seeing that you got a similar amount of energy out of a brand new vs 1.5 year old powerbank is actually pretty good. The entire test from 100-0% took over 3 hours, although since the 737 was only displaying 18W input I don't know if it actually was discharging at its full rated speed or if the 737 charges at 90% efficiency. Interestingly though, halfway through the test, the 525 dropped it's output from 20W to 18W.
That is a great WH figure for the power bank. Good to see it holding up over time. I think that is kind of the point of these power banks, they last a little longer versus some of the more modern ones that push the batteries harder. A 2 watt drop isn't terrible, the USB C on the 525 is only rated for 18W so it sounds like it got a little extra for a while.
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I have all 3 Anker powerbanks in this video (Apart from many other brands/models) and they've all been incredibly reliable. The simplicity and reliability is the selling point. Input/Output charging speeds are lacking but i use them when i know it wont be an issue - Not all scenarios for me require super fast input/output charging. Point taken about the efficiency.
From Anker's device instructions on Amazon, "Trickle-Charging Mode Trickle charging is designed to provide optimized charging to low-power devices such as earphones, Bluetooth speakers, and other accessories. To activate, press the power button twice or press and hold for 2 seconds until the LED indicator turns green." I have the Anker PowerCore III Elite 25600 mAh 87W version of this series and can confirm on mine that trickle charging shows a green LED when active and keeps the ports active until deactivated.
I actually use one of those 10k ones. And that tiny difference in thickness actually makes a huge difference for my very specific use case: it can fit into the hard case for my Nintendo switch, so I take it with me when I travel. I don't mind the slow charge or low charge efficiency because I use it maybe a couple times per year, so the electricity cost is almost negligible for me. the low efficiency on discharge isn't great, but it is what it is. In some ways I prefer slow charging for a power bank because it may give better longevity to the cells.
Yeah, if only using occasionally I get that, and if a slow charge works, it certainly will not be abusing the cells in any of these power banks so long life might be the answer on these.
The longevity doesn't matter for a garbage-tier product like that. It was cheap to begin with and are you really going to want to use it a decade or so in the future?
@@AtomizerX I meant more just for powerbanks in general. Also, yes, I don't know about a full decade necessarily, but I might continue to travel with my switch for several more years into the foreseeable future, so having that specific power bank which is a perfect fit for my carry case continue to work would be nice.
I’ve got that 313 unit for a couple of years and it’s fine for what it is. Think I got it for $18 and it’s perfect when you’re flying and sitting in shitty coach with no plugs nearby. Gets you a couple of phone charges and then you charge it up overnight while sleeping. Yeah. Not the best. But it’s fine. And it’s like, if you lost it you probably won’t shed a tear about it. I’m thinking of getting another one - maybe the paw print one - just to have in a backpack at work or on the go. These are no frills units which is why people like them.
I have the Anker flagship 26,800MAH battery bank, and a family member of mine has the Anker 20,000MAH batter bank. They both work decent, but you are right, they do charge slowly. But, they have a great ability, you can plug in a phone or tablet to them, and keep them plugged in, to power such devices. I tested my Anker 26,800MAH power bank, and it can keep my tablet running for a week! I don't understand why Anker is taking so long to put out a fast charger, I feel like they have been behind the times for so long. What I didn't know, was these devices inherent inefficiency, when it comes to input power to charge them, vs the power that gets outputted, to charge a device with them. Thats pretty sad that in 2023, Anker still doesn't seem to care.
I think it's all down to cost and sale value. The 313 is very inexpensive. It does what it claims, even if it is not so efficient. But yeah, the larger batteries and slow speeds make me want to look elsewhere.
This is awesome to know! Amazon reviews are mostly useless from people who don't know much about tech and say dumb stuff like "it powers my phone 5 stars". Good testing on charge power vs delivered!
So in 2020 when it FIRST dropped... I'm talking first week, I bought that Anker 20,000MaH Powercore with the USB-A and Micro/C Input. It charges so slow.. like 5w slow, about 15 hours. But... It will slow charge my iPhone like five times before it kicks it. It really stores that power well. I have a cheap INIU 10,000MaH 22.5W I got for faster charges I love it. I wanna get their newer 65w or 100w version. Anger is to large and expensive. I do like them though.
Have the 10000mAh model for 5 years I think and it went on like a dozen trips with me. Since I am gonna carry it while out all day exploring a place slow charging makes no difference, not like I can leave it at some place after topping up the phone
Yeah, I used to carry a 10k power bank with similar specs when my phone battery would go flat really fast. I’m getting back to that now so it’s a good reason why this exists. Thanks for sharing.
Great review, as usual. Anyway, not being a big fan of Anker and having a soft spot for all things USB like you I recently got myself an INIU B-63 250000 mAh 65W PD power bank and haven't looked back since. I mainly got it as a backup power source for my Dell 7285 2in1 laptop and with this specific discharge profile (PD @20V) I measured 82,9 Wh power delivery until shutdown which is about 89,6% = almost 90% of the advertised 92,5 Wh ... not bad at all, and it can be completely recharged in about 2h30mins (very efficiently as well) ... this is pretty much in line with what some fellow geeks have measured. Can't complain for the ~ $40 I paid.
anker launched a new product called Anker 548 Power Bank boasting a 60000mAh / 192Wh and LiFePO4 cells. It's interesting they're marketing it as a powerbank, would love to hear your thoughts on that since you've reviewed the eco flow river 2. thanks for the videos! bought a cable and an adapter based from your vids
Yeah, that certainly starts to blur the line of power bank and power station. It comes with a handle, ha. I try to hit a lot of Anker products since they are the biggest and it bring viewers to the channel so that has a high probability of making it at some point. I also don't see the point of this one though since it is still a power bank, meaning no extra outputs like a power station.
Yeah, I just tossed a bunch of money down the drain, hopefully some of it ends up being useful. Looks like a bunch of them aren't coming in until October though for arrival dates.
I have two if the 325's works well but the slow charge is a killer. But to be fair I tend to recharge off solar so don't care that much and for my use case for charging my older Samsung S10+ and Anker headphones I can go a week+ on the 325 and I have power stations at home to charge devices also so no big issue. I would say the 325 is a solid bank for the price and also would be good to throw in the car or a go bag for just in-case scenarios. Just remember to cycle them now and again.
Yep, patiently waiting for this. Seems to be the best option for weight/size/quality/price. Might even buy a second one. Probably quite inefficient at 20v though, given it's boosting from 3.6v.
@@savagebushranger7953 Yup.. Even In Qoo10, Some seller offers around 50-60$, which is GREAT bargain. I already have Samsung's one(EB-U3300) but since I got my lovely Steam Deck, I need high power Power Banks.
Will you be reviewing the Nitecore battery line up? New Gen vs Old Gen? They have some compelling light weight batteries. Thanks for the great work! (Nitecore Carbo 20000 Lightweight 20000mAh Power Bank) and (Nitecore NB10000 Gen II (Gen 2) Ultra-Slim Power Bank, Silver, 10000mAh QC)
Yeah, I want to look into them as well. I'd really be looking at new gen, not sure if you can get older ones still, unless they have some that just came out.
Had the 20k PD one for a few years, picked it up at the time because it was one of the few options on Amazon that had 18w charging. Only use it for my phone and Garmin inreach so it works well, matches my phone's charging speed. Looking to replace it with a Baseus 100w unit soon. But I did pick up the Dewalt 100w charger/powerbank on prime day so I'll see how I like that unit for now.
Yeah, the Dewalt probably should do pretty good. These reviewed ankers seem like phones and small 5V devices are the target. They'd charge camera batteries like a champ.
You mind testing the energy efficiency of the Anker A1383? Its the Anker 20k maH with built in usb C Cable. Im curious how it stacks up against the Iniu models. 87W and 65W recharge rate. Im guessing the closest one would be the iniu 100W 25k one. Similarly priced as well on Amazon
@@AllThingsOnePlace be interesting to see more teardowns of anker banks. The low end seems less efficient than the iniu models. Perhaps the sweet point might just be around the 45W recharge range as currently the 65w class doesn't have energy efficient chargers.
Yeah. I have a lower wattage iwalk adapter I haven’t looked at yet. Maybe I can get that into one of the 65w rounds. I’ve got enough adapters for a few more rounds of 65w already.
At 11:36 the 525 and 325 data are swapped. The individual tables are correct. The spoken word doesn't align with the text either. I need to get away from power point... Copy paste errors are a very large percentage of the errors in the videos and there is no review process. The database side has checks in it that say, you did something wrong... Power point doesn't. I knew something didn't look right but I couldn't see it when I uploaded it. Thanks for pointing out the error. I will pin a comment.
Thank you for the informative video. By any chance could you get Xiaomi's power bank to compare with Anker? It seems to be more competitively priced with higher efficiency, however I think they don't support as many charging protocols.
Yes, IEEE had an article on these and they decided they shouldn't be tested, which is basically a trigger to say they definitely need to be tested (it was sponsored by AHAM, same organization that said the DOE VI mark would destroy the electronics industry along with Microsoft, I fear change). TLDR, they're terrible, figure of merit says they need a test, but the excuse given is there are issues making it repeatable. I have dabbled so far. I need to get into it a lot more though.
Yeah, micro USB is pretty bad. I tested lots of cables and they are not great to charge with more current, so yeah, wasted energy. I like that all of these have both USB C and micro so you can choose the better connector or whatever cable you have.
Those cheap anker powerbanks are all super slow but cheap and dead reliable. And most people never need more than the 18w these provide to charge a phone.
I've been using the 20000 mah battery pack for almost 6 years now and it's been excellent. It definitely doesn't charge fast or charge other things fast but $40 for a reliable 20000 mah battery pack is a great deal.
My Anker QC 3.0 is too small to run the OM1 camera. It requires USB PD output 27 W (9V 3A. 15A V 2A 15v 3A.) or more. Using for 3 months back packing so what is my lightest option ? Are your 3 options compatible? Cheers
Could you check the temperature when they charge phones? Since we'll probably put them in pockets along with phones, temperature control is more important than that of wall chargers. I have the thicker version of powercore 10k, and it warms my thigh a bit too much...
I didn't try insulating it during the discharge or charge portion. I am sure it would get warmer in a pocket for sure. On the table alone at maximum output power it barely gets warm to the touch.
@@AllThingsOnePlace Insulating while testing might be tricky, but I think it'll still be valuable if you could compare different power banks' temperature under full load on the table to see which one have better temperature control.
If you gave a device a high pqs & then after some time the price was cut 30%, would the pqs score then rise? Just asking because I saw on the website that prices weren't always correct.
Is it possible for you to measure how clean the voltage output from the chargers/ power banks are specially when the power is being drawn from them? I would very much like to know that devices I plug into these chargers/ power banks are getting the rated, clean voltage without spikes.
I have the entire voltage discharge curve of all these power banks and these Anker units were very stable. About 0.2V over the entire discharge cycle for the 10k and 20k mah at 5V and 0.3V for the 9V mode on the 20k mah PD model. The short term switching ripple was also very good,
The Switch is the tricky device. It may have some compatibility issues. The Evatronic 60W power bank is relatively fast charging and discharging so will power lots of devices. The 525 in this video can charge phones but I'm not sure if it would charge a switch.
do Duracell powerk bank review too 10k and 20k how many times it can charge 3400 mah phone and how many hours it takes to charge its self.. most imp part of powerbank !
So what’s a good 20k charger that’s the same size of these Ankers? Like ones that charge up to 45w? Just bought a steamdeck and have a cheap chromebook.
The evatronic 60W power bank is my go to mid-size power bank. I'd still call it pocketable but it has enough storage, is efficient, charges fast, and can keep anything I have going, laptop to watch.
I have a doubt, do we have a power bank which doesn't disconnect the power from connected devices when the power bank is connected/ disconnected from charging. Basically I need a powerbank which keeps connected devices always on charge like ups.
Yeah, there are some that have specifically that function. I have a few that make claims of that in my pile of things to test but I haven't tested them yet. There will certainly be videos. The shargeek did have that functionality but only with USB C in and USB A out.
Is the 323 any good if I got it for really cheap like 12 USD though it usually sells in my country for 24 USD .. I have an Iphone 14 plus a 12 mini and an ipad pro ( I needed a power bank a solid backup option)
I have the same anker 20,000 mAh PD charger. I am not able to charge the power bank with my new apple 35w dual charger. Are they not compatible or my adapter has issue? the adapter works fine with apple devices...
There were claims of incompatibility with one of these, but I didn't have issues with the PD version. The 313 and 525 charged with both of the Apple 35W adapters at the expected rate no issues. I used the Satechi cable I normally use. The 325 did have some issues negotiating. It still charged but it continuously turns on and off.
I bought a crazy power bank on aliexpress....40,000 mAh...well it uses 8 21700 batteries which can be swapped out. I don't have it yet though. :( Hopefully it doesn't explode.
@@AllThingsOnePlace Also I bought that Baseus GaN 100W Charger that you recommend. Need something serious to charge that beast. Saved me some money and I think I got the best value. Thanks for everything you do man.
i see most of the powerbanks are chinese these days, and most lie about the capacity. IN your opinion are these legit, or is Samsung a good alternative? Or some other brand.
I haven't tried the Samsung ones, I also try to avoid the real cheap 'lying' ones because there are a lot of those out there. But the Anker ones seem pretty legit. In general they meet the specifications they claim to.
Video error: The summary data for the 325 and 525 are swapped at 11:36.
so the efficiency of discharge of the 325 should've been 95%?
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Love the introduction of energy density per kg and volume. That's a realy good indication of how much energy you're carrying around with you and if it's worth for someone's use case.
I think it's anacronistic for power banks these days to not offer at least 18W charging. I get that a 10K mAh power bank is meant to be smaller, easier to carry around. But it's gonna be hooked to a modern phone with a 20Wh battery for at least two hours. I wouldn't ask more than that because it would make the device bulkier and hotter while charging. I was expecting a better charging efficiency due to the low power required, but I guess the long time on the charger makes it disappear.
What portable power bank would you recommend then?
For 10K mAh I'm really liking the Nitecore NB10000 (gen. 1 or gen. 2 doesn't make a difference). I don't have the lab equipment to test it, but a rough math suggest that the output is around 30Wh compared to the 38.5Wh on the box. It weights 150g so it's as energy dense as the 20K+ mAh ones. Has a low power charging mode so you can charge smartwatches, earbuds, etc. It's pricey but it's worth in my opinion for the every day carry or even in a pocket.
@@TommyThousandFacesI was looking at the Anker 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K).
I was looking at the nitecore as a potential next review.
Jackpot of a channel!!! Excellent format. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Anker just launched new 67W, 100W, and 240W chargers, and a 140W charging station. They also launched new 130W, 200W, and 250W powerbanks which also feature wicked-fast recharging.
I'm skeptical about the thermal performance of these powerbanks however...
wait theres a 200 and 250w version i gotta see them rofl.
edit: nevermind still the same powerbank. was expecting a graphene one rofl. might actually buy those shit. plus still 100w charging . i wonder the efficiency on full load lmao
edit #2 : powerstation still mId ugreen 140w still look better . i wonder which one is better tho. one is half the price lma0o
edit #3: the 240w looks neat. would be intrested to see reviews lol. or if baseus come up with new power strip. need more voltages kekw
Yeah, I've been waiting for those new Ankers to come out, I thought it was going to be July. I'll certainly be getting them on the channel though. I also have the UGREEN 140w power bank and the ZMI 210W one to compare to. I expect some interesting thermal results as well.
@@AllThingsOnePlace how about uze bold 2 :P
@@AllThingsOnePlacehow soon can we expect to see this comparison (UGREEN 140W vs ZMI 210W)?
@@TolySamson They'll probably each be there own video but I will try to use them to compare to each other. In terms of timing, probably September/October.
Anker just announced a heap of new chargers and power banks...
Yep, I have been waiting for that.
Fuck me I just ordered the 737 probably still decent
Amazon dropped off the 100W Anker adapter today (model A2343). The model released today. Well, I'm not impressed. Another Anker PD3.0 adapter with PPS limited to 3.3-11V. I cannot understand why they aren't yet supporting PPS up to 20V. My 13th Gen Intel Framework laptop *may* take advantage of 20V PPS to better recharge the battery. So, this adapter is another Anker disappointment. Sadly.
@@AllThingsOnePlaceI hope you review the 12000 power bank that just got announced.
People want cheap. My first powerbank was a highly rated Anker 10.000mAh, and I was so disappointed with the 12h? recharging. I could not imagine Anker would do that, and people would love it ?!?
I have three of these. It works for slow old android devices that don't support fast charging. I still use them but charging these devices overnight is always a pain as I usually forget. I switched to Anker 733 but found that the capacity is not enough for travelling. 737 is really efficient for my use case as you can charge them for half an hour and get a day's worth of backup.
I think that is key for these power banks, they will last a long time but you need to remember to charge them before use. The 737 I find a little bulky but in general I do like it.
I have the 325 and use it as an emergency back up while walking around on a long day as it is on the lighter side.I use my anker prime as my high performance bank when I need a quick charge.
Yeah, the 325 I think fits that bill nicely, thanks for sharing!
I used to have the same 525 Powerbank for almost a year before getting the 737 powerbank. During a recent discharge test earlier this year I also got 56Wh of energy.
This was achieved by charging my 737 powerbank, and it charged from 0-70%, and the "Total Input" watt-hour rating increased by 56Wh.
This is further reinforced by the fact the 737 has an 83Wh net capacity, the remaining 3Wh are hidden below 0%, and 2Wh of those 83Wh are in a "100%" buffer, meaning the 0-100% range is actually 81Wh. 70% of 81Wh is 56.7Wh.
I am unsure about the accuracy of this information, but seeing that you got a similar amount of energy out of a brand new vs 1.5 year old powerbank is actually pretty good.
The entire test from 100-0% took over 3 hours, although since the 737 was only displaying 18W input I don't know if it actually was discharging at its full rated speed or if the 737 charges at 90% efficiency.
Interestingly though, halfway through the test, the 525 dropped it's output from 20W to 18W.
That is a great WH figure for the power bank. Good to see it holding up over time. I think that is kind of the point of these power banks, they last a little longer versus some of the more modern ones that push the batteries harder. A 2 watt drop isn't terrible, the USB C on the 525 is only rated for 18W so it sounds like it got a little extra for a while.
@@AllThingsOnePlace this stopwatchgod person is one of my favorite people. They have such good information and I can't thank them enough for being a viewer of mine AND yours!!
I have all 3 Anker powerbanks in this video (Apart from many other brands/models) and they've all been incredibly reliable. The simplicity and reliability is the selling point. Input/Output charging speeds are lacking but i use them when i know it wont be an issue - Not all scenarios for me require super fast input/output charging. Point taken about the efficiency.
Thanks, yeah, I was kind of leaning that way and it is good to hear that is a good use case for these.
From Anker's device instructions on Amazon,
"Trickle-Charging Mode
Trickle charging is designed to provide optimized charging to low-power devices such as earphones, Bluetooth speakers, and other accessories. To activate, press the power button twice or press and hold for 2 seconds until the LED indicator turns green."
I have the Anker PowerCore III Elite 25600 mAh 87W version of this series and can confirm on mine that trickle charging shows a green LED when active and keeps the ports active until deactivated.
Thanks!
@@AllThingsOnePlacedo you happen to know what the output is in trickle mode?
I actually use one of those 10k ones. And that tiny difference in thickness actually makes a huge difference for my very specific use case: it can fit into the hard case for my Nintendo switch, so I take it with me when I travel. I don't mind the slow charge or low charge efficiency because I use it maybe a couple times per year, so the electricity cost is almost negligible for me. the low efficiency on discharge isn't great, but it is what it is. In some ways I prefer slow charging for a power bank because it may give better longevity to the cells.
Yeah, if only using occasionally I get that, and if a slow charge works, it certainly will not be abusing the cells in any of these power banks so long life might be the answer on these.
The longevity doesn't matter for a garbage-tier product like that. It was cheap to begin with and are you really going to want to use it a decade or so in the future?
@@AtomizerX I meant more just for powerbanks in general. Also, yes, I don't know about a full decade necessarily, but I might continue to travel with my switch for several more years into the foreseeable future, so having that specific power bank which is a perfect fit for my carry case continue to work would be nice.
I’ve got that 313 unit for a couple of years and it’s fine for what it is. Think I got it for $18 and it’s perfect when you’re flying and sitting in shitty coach with no plugs nearby. Gets you a couple of phone charges and then you charge it up overnight while sleeping. Yeah. Not the best. But it’s fine. And it’s like, if you lost it you probably won’t shed a tear about it. I’m thinking of getting another one - maybe the paw print one - just to have in a backpack at work or on the go. These are no frills units which is why people like them.
Yeah, they also tend to last longer since they won't abuse the battery.
I have the Anker flagship 26,800MAH battery bank, and a family member of mine has the Anker 20,000MAH batter bank. They both work decent, but you are right, they do charge slowly. But, they have a great ability, you can plug in a phone or tablet to them, and keep them plugged in, to power such devices. I tested my Anker 26,800MAH power bank, and it can keep my tablet running for a week! I don't understand why Anker is taking so long to put out a fast charger, I feel like they have been behind the times for so long. What I didn't know, was these devices inherent inefficiency, when it comes to input power to charge them, vs the power that gets outputted, to charge a device with them. Thats pretty sad that in 2023, Anker still doesn't seem to care.
I think it's all down to cost and sale value. The 313 is very inexpensive. It does what it claims, even if it is not so efficient. But yeah, the larger batteries and slow speeds make me want to look elsewhere.
This is awesome to know! Amazon reviews are mostly useless from people who don't know much about tech and say dumb stuff like "it powers my phone 5 stars".
Good testing on charge power vs delivered!
Yeah, even the manufacturers don't say the specifications on their own product pages.
So in 2020 when it FIRST dropped... I'm talking first week, I bought that Anker 20,000MaH Powercore with the USB-A and Micro/C Input.
It charges so slow.. like 5w slow, about 15 hours.
But... It will slow charge my iPhone like five times before it kicks it. It really stores that power well. I have a cheap INIU 10,000MaH 22.5W I got for faster charges I love it. I wanna get their newer 65w or 100w version. Anger is to large and expensive. I do like them though.
Yeah, the 325 power banks are more budget friendly but yes. Not fast. I like the iniu ones as well. 15 hours seems really slow though.
Have the 10000mAh model for 5 years I think and it went on like a dozen trips with me. Since I am gonna carry it while out all day exploring a place slow charging makes no difference, not like I can leave it at some place after topping up the phone
Yeah, I used to carry a 10k power bank with similar specs when my phone battery would go flat really fast. I’m getting back to that now so it’s a good reason why this exists. Thanks for sharing.
Great review, as usual.
Anyway, not being a big fan of Anker and having a soft spot for all things USB like you I recently got myself an INIU B-63 250000 mAh 65W PD power bank and haven't looked back since. I mainly got it as a backup power source for my Dell 7285 2in1 laptop and with this specific discharge profile (PD @20V) I measured 82,9 Wh power delivery until shutdown which is about 89,6% = almost 90% of the advertised 92,5 Wh ... not bad at all, and it can be completely recharged in about 2h30mins (very efficiently as well) ... this is pretty much in line with what some fellow geeks have measured. Can't complain for the ~ $40 I paid.
Yeah, that is a very good result. I will certainly have to check that one out. I have a couple INIU units I haven't tested yet but none that size.
anker launched a new product called Anker 548 Power Bank boasting a 60000mAh / 192Wh and LiFePO4 cells. It's interesting they're marketing it as a powerbank, would love to hear your thoughts on that since you've reviewed the eco flow river 2. thanks for the videos! bought a cable and an adapter based from your vids
Yeah, that certainly starts to blur the line of power bank and power station. It comes with a handle, ha. I try to hit a lot of Anker products since they are the biggest and it bring viewers to the channel so that has a high probability of making it at some point. I also don't see the point of this one though since it is still a power bank, meaning no extra outputs like a power station.
Looking forward to the dissection of the new fancy-pants Anker Prime lineup😈
Yeah, I just tossed a bunch of money down the drain, hopefully some of it ends up being useful. Looks like a bunch of them aren't coming in until October though for arrival dates.
I have two if the 325's works well but the slow charge is a killer.
But to be fair I tend to recharge off solar so don't care that much and for my use case for charging my older Samsung S10+ and Anker headphones I can go a week+ on the 325 and I have power stations at home to charge devices also so no big issue.
I would say the 325 is a solid bank for the price and also would be good to throw in the car or a go bag for just in-case scenarios. Just remember to cycle them now and again.
Thanks! That is very well said.
Always thanks for great, professional review. If you don't mind could you analyze the ZMI's QB826G, 210W 21000mah Power Bank?
Yep, I have that one in house already to test.
@@AllThingsOnePlace Appreciate!
Yep, patiently waiting for this. Seems to be the best option for weight/size/quality/price. Might even buy a second one.
Probably quite inefficient at 20v though, given it's boosting from 3.6v.
@@savagebushranger7953 Yup.. Even In Qoo10, Some seller offers around 50-60$, which is GREAT bargain. I already have Samsung's one(EB-U3300) but since I got my lovely Steam Deck, I need high power Power Banks.
Will you be reviewing the Nitecore battery line up? New Gen vs Old Gen? They have some compelling light weight batteries. Thanks for the great work! (Nitecore Carbo 20000 Lightweight 20000mAh Power Bank) and (Nitecore NB10000 Gen II (Gen 2) Ultra-Slim Power Bank, Silver, 10000mAh QC)
Yeah, I want to look into them as well. I'd really be looking at new gen, not sure if you can get older ones still, unless they have some that just came out.
Thank you for the detailed review. Is it just me, or are the advertised "cool blue" LEDs on the 325 actually white?
Yes, I think you are correct.
Had the 20k PD one for a few years, picked it up at the time because it was one of the few options on Amazon that had 18w charging. Only use it for my phone and Garmin inreach so it works well, matches my phone's charging speed. Looking to replace it with a Baseus 100w unit soon. But I did pick up the Dewalt 100w charger/powerbank on prime day so I'll see how I like that unit for now.
Yeah, the Dewalt probably should do pretty good. These reviewed ankers seem like phones and small 5V devices are the target. They'd charge camera batteries like a champ.
so how did it go? did the baseus blade work well for your phone?
Wait for the iniu crazy sales.
You mind testing the energy efficiency of the Anker A1383? Its the Anker 20k maH with built in usb C Cable. Im curious how it stacks up against the Iniu models. 87W and 65W recharge rate. Im guessing the closest one would be the iniu 100W 25k one. Similarly priced as well on Amazon
Yeah I need to get some more ankers on the channel. I’ve done the extreme ends and nothing on the middle wattages.
@@AllThingsOnePlace be interesting to see more teardowns of anker banks. The low end seems less efficient than the iniu models. Perhaps the sweet point might just be around the 45W recharge range as currently the 65w class doesn't have energy efficient chargers.
I am liking the iwalk 65w power charging brick. Interested to see what you think between iwalk, aohi & Anker 65w pps, pd blocks.
Yeah. I have a lower wattage iwalk adapter I haven’t looked at yet. Maybe I can get that into one of the 65w rounds. I’ve got enough adapters for a few more rounds of 65w already.
Why the diagram at 5:18 and 7:17 doesn’t match 11:36? Which one has the highest discharge efficiency? Thanks
At 11:36 the 525 and 325 data are swapped. The individual tables are correct. The spoken word doesn't align with the text either. I need to get away from power point... Copy paste errors are a very large percentage of the errors in the videos and there is no review process. The database side has checks in it that say, you did something wrong... Power point doesn't. I knew something didn't look right but I couldn't see it when I uploaded it. Thanks for pointing out the error. I will pin a comment.
@@AllThingsOnePlace thank you so much! 😄
I badly want the new IKEA Varmfront power bank reviewed if you've got the time. The IKEA products can sometimes be of surprisingly high quality.
The Ikea products I've looked at have been of excellent quality. I added that to the list.
Thank you for the informative video. By any chance could you get Xiaomi's power bank to compare with Anker? It seems to be more competitively priced with higher efficiency, however I think they don't support as many charging protocols.
Yeah, I need to get some of those in for review.
@@AllThingsOnePlace Xiaomi 33W Power Bank 10000mAh Pocket Edition Pro
looks like a contender to Anker's 533 PowerCore 10000mAh 30W PD PowerBank
Have you considered testing wireless chargers and wireless power banks, and the energy losses associated with them?
Yes, IEEE had an article on these and they decided they shouldn't be tested, which is basically a trigger to say they definitely need to be tested (it was sponsored by AHAM, same organization that said the DOE VI mark would destroy the electronics industry along with Microsoft, I fear change). TLDR, they're terrible, figure of merit says they need a test, but the excuse given is there are issues making it repeatable. I have dabbled so far. I need to get into it a lot more though.
Great review. Thank you
Thanks for watching!
I do have power core 26000mAh with micro USB and 2 USBA. After i started using USB PD USBA based charging is very slow and heats up quickly
Yeah, micro USB is pretty bad. I tested lots of cables and they are not great to charge with more current, so yeah, wasted energy. I like that all of these have both USB C and micro so you can choose the better connector or whatever cable you have.
@@AllThingsOnePlace 100% agree
Those cheap anker powerbanks are all super slow but cheap and dead reliable. And most people never need more than the 18w these provide to charge a phone.
Yeah the 20k makes more sense I think since it can deliver that power. The reliability is probably the main reason though.
I've been using the 20000 mah battery pack for almost 6 years now and it's been excellent. It definitely doesn't charge fast or charge other things fast but $40 for a reliable 20000 mah battery pack is a great deal.
Nice! Yeah, I think that is the point of these. They don't break. No fancy features but long life.
My Anker QC 3.0 is too small to run the OM1 camera. It requires USB PD output 27 W (9V 3A. 15A V 2A 15v 3A.) or more. Using for 3 months back packing so what is my lightest option ? Are your 3 options compatible? Cheers
The evatronic 60W is probably it at least from what I have tested so far.
@@AllThingsOnePlace Thankyou for the reply.Looking at your review evatronic 60W is more positive then the anker equivalent.
which powerbank would be best for samsung phones supporting pps superfast charging 2.0 45w?
Anker 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K)
Yep.
If you can get your hands on one, could you please test the Anker PowerCore III Elite 25.600mAh 87W powerbank?
Yeah, I am surprised I haven’t done that one yet.
Could you check the temperature when they charge phones? Since we'll probably put them in pockets along with phones, temperature control is more important than that of wall chargers. I have the thicker version of powercore 10k, and it warms my thigh a bit too much...
I didn't try insulating it during the discharge or charge portion. I am sure it would get warmer in a pocket for sure. On the table alone at maximum output power it barely gets warm to the touch.
@@AllThingsOnePlace Insulating while testing might be tricky, but I think it'll still be valuable if you could compare different power banks' temperature under full load on the table to see which one have better temperature control.
If you gave a device a high pqs & then after some time the price was cut 30%, would the pqs score then rise? Just asking because I saw on the website that prices weren't always correct.
The PQS does not change with price. The prices are full retail price at time of testing so yeah they will certainly change in time.
Cool, thanks for the response. Thanks for the videos as well.
Is it possible for you to measure how clean the voltage output from the chargers/ power banks are specially when the power is being drawn from them? I would very much like to know that devices I plug into these chargers/ power banks are getting the rated, clean voltage without spikes.
I have the entire voltage discharge curve of all these power banks and these Anker units were very stable. About 0.2V over the entire discharge cycle for the 10k and 20k mah at 5V and 0.3V for the 9V mode on the 20k mah PD model. The short term switching ripple was also very good,
Hi, do you have a goto recommendation for a powerbank for fast charging mostly phones, in ears, Nintendo switch? Nothing bigger. Thanks in advance
The Switch is the tricky device. It may have some compatibility issues. The Evatronic 60W power bank is relatively fast charging and discharging so will power lots of devices. The 525 in this video can charge phones but I'm not sure if it would charge a switch.
do Duracell powerk bank review too 10k and 20k how many times it can charge 3400 mah phone and how many hours it takes to charge its self.. most imp part of powerbank !
Thanks, they are already on the list.
So what’s a good 20k charger that’s the same size of these Ankers? Like ones that charge up to 45w? Just bought a steamdeck and have a cheap chromebook.
The evatronic 60W power bank is my go to mid-size power bank. I'd still call it pocketable but it has enough storage, is efficient, charges fast, and can keep anything I have going, laptop to watch.
review the linearflux hypercharger max please! Its a 100w power bank and for the cost I think I should buy but Im not fully sure. Thanks! 😁
Thanks for the suggestion!
I have a doubt, do we have a power bank which doesn't disconnect the power from connected devices when the power bank is connected/ disconnected from charging. Basically I need a powerbank which keeps connected devices always on charge like ups.
Yeah, there are some that have specifically that function. I have a few that make claims of that in my pile of things to test but I haven't tested them yet. There will certainly be videos. The shargeek did have that functionality but only with USB C in and USB A out.
Is the 323 any good if I got it for really cheap like 12 USD though it usually sells in my country for 24 USD .. I have an Iphone 14 plus a 12 mini and an ipad pro ( I needed a power bank a solid backup option)
It’s a low power bank right? I mean as long as expectations are fair it isn’t going to be fast but it should work just fine.
@@AllThingsOnePlace it says fast charging
I have the same anker 20,000 mAh PD charger. I am not able to charge the power bank with my new apple 35w dual charger. Are they not compatible or my adapter has issue? the adapter works fine with apple devices...
There were claims of incompatibility with one of these, but I didn't have issues with the PD version. The 313 and 525 charged with both of the Apple 35W adapters at the expected rate no issues. I used the Satechi cable I normally use. The 325 did have some issues negotiating. It still charged but it continuously turns on and off.
Can you please review IKEA’s ASKSTORM 40W USB charger ?
I think I did this one, in a mini review inside of the Ikea light bulb video. ruclips.net/video/yuprdfPyEUs/видео.html
thanks
You are welcome.
I bought a crazy power bank on aliexpress....40,000 mAh...well it uses 8 21700 batteries which can be swapped out. I don't have it yet though. :(
Hopefully it doesn't explode.
Nice, yeah, I have a smaller one with 2 21700 swappable batteries on the bench to check out soon.
@@AllThingsOnePlace Also I bought that Baseus GaN 100W Charger that you recommend. Need something serious to charge that beast. Saved me some money and I think I got the best value. Thanks for everything you do man.
Where you get your USB cables you use in your videos to buy
Any retailer really. The cable I mostly use is the Satechi 100W 10 inch USB C to C cable.
Do some videos on your favorite power strips. They might have more options than adapters 😂
haha, yeah, there are a ton out there. I like keeping them separate, basic power strip, then pick the adapter I need.
Are there power banks that use Lifepo4 batteries?
they should replace Amazon's reviews by yours
hahaha, right? Manufacturers aren't too keen on my reviews.
Is that a Joule Thief hitching a ride on your calipers? If not it may need to talk to a doctor
It isn't a joule thief, so yeah, I better get it an appointment.
could you do the nitecore nb20000 please?
Yeah, that's been on the list for a bit. I need to get to both that one and the 10k one.
I bought an anker wireless power bank and I was disappointed
Yeah, I haven't checked any of those out yet but maybe I should.
Great way of dissing the opps
Iniu took the spot on Amazon for top mobile power bank at least for a while, I haven't checked again.
i see most of the powerbanks are chinese these days, and most lie about the capacity. IN your opinion are these legit, or is Samsung a good alternative? Or some other brand.
I haven't tried the Samsung ones, I also try to avoid the real cheap 'lying' ones because there are a lot of those out there. But the Anker ones seem pretty legit. In general they meet the specifications they claim to.
@@AllThingsOnePlace the only minus to samsung is the battery issues of their phones in the past
usb-c don't charge the phone here ? 1:33
On the non PD unit that is correct, the USB C is charging only.
Danke
You're welcome.
The efficiency of some of them is terrible.
Yep.