This is a great in-depth review. I love the testing and data that was presented. Mine arrived today and I do want to correct something that was said in the video. The device WILL charge the internal battery as well as other devices connected to it as long as the total between them doesn’t surpass (I have no testing equipment so I can’t be sure, but I assume) 65W. I plugged in my phone which caps at 30W charging and saw the lights blinking on the Anker indicating that it’s charging. Then I connected my iPad mini to it as well, which must have pushed it over the edge and the light stopped blinking to indicate that the Anker was no longer charging. I think this is important to clear up because many people -myself included- expect this to charge itself while charging other devices. I was very glad to see that it will do that but only as long as the other connected devices don’t draw too much power.
I just purchased Anker 733 for travel use. I think it is advantageous for travel purposes due to its hybrid/2-in-1 features. Instead of bringing several adapters( & powerbanks) for your devices such as smartphone/s, earbuds, etc., you can bring one 733 to cover both the adapter & powerbank.functions. It is compact and very convenient to stash in your personal item.
In my opinion, this powerbank should have had the option to limit the power output so that you can charge the internal battery and conencted devices at once. Explanation: This powerbank has a 65W charger, and it charges the battery at 20W. This powerbank also has a trickle charge mode which activates by double-tapping the power button. By doing that same gesture when the powerbank is plugged into the wall, it should reduce the power output to the USB ports to 45W, and reserve the 20W for charging the battery.
If it charges your stuff while it is charging itself all at the same time, the internal battery of the Anker Powerbank will put to extreme stress and it will probably not last as long.
I got this to keep with me for EDC in my fanny pack because my 737 is a little too big. I charge my vape, headphones, and phone (lower wattage devices) daily while I'm on the go. I keep my big 737 power bank in my backpack with my laptop so I can get in a full day of work while completely mobile, if needed. The 733 is super handy for an EDC role because it can take charge in multiple ways. It would have been so nice to be able to charge itself and output 65w at the same time, but it's such a small device, we can't expect miracles from it... and I don't wanna die in a fire.
Must add that the macbook test is the same as another hybrid product that anker has (where the book is prioritized on the charging) , but in my case with 733 it seems better going with 45W macbooks (i dont have any with type C to test if the behaviour is the exact same, this is just speculation based on the images) but what i see is that when you use the prongs to recharge the internal battery + plug 2 phones or 3 even, you get the charge for both phones and battery.
All new power banks sold by Anker that can be plugged into an outlet are now pass-through, charging themselves and devices at the same time, even the cheaper ones. So much can change in just 1 year since this comment was posted...
I think this product is primarily an AC Adapter first, and battery backup second. You could make it your home Type-C charging hub and use it to charge all of your Type-C devices and if you end up needing a decent battery bank, it is there for you in a pinch. Or possibly, if you can run and charge your Laptop off of this, it could replace your laptop charger and, when necessary, it could act as a battery bank for type-c devices. It is not going to be a portable battery power station that can charge three devices and itself and then charge a large number of devices off an internal battery as well. I think Anker states the reason why plainly enough on their site. "Do Anker power banks support pass-through charging?"
Only problem with this battery I think is the usable battery is 6000mAh (60% of capacity), not much for 65w output. The 20k battery is my favourite anker battery - a nice sweet spot for capacity and power output for my MacBook Air. I thought I was all set and then they recalled it, at least in the UK anyway. Thinking to move to 537 24k...
@@wwjoshdew fwiw I went with Anker 737 as it has a display. Having the cycles info makes into a 'proper device'.. dont like the weight at 630g but whatever.
I was in to find out if it charged while connected to other devices, but sadly it doesn't. Bummer. I guess more flexible and cumbersome go hand in hand. 100g difference can't make up for more capacity and convenience of having everything charging at once.
Cool! Planning to get one -- but I have a concern. Currently I have the s23 ultra, does this support Super Fast Charging 2.0? I see it didn't show on your Samsung probably because of the cable you used (must be 5A or 100W cable). Were you able to test it out? EDIT: I spoke too soon. Now that you mentioned it cannot charge itself while outputting power to other devices, I'm not too sure of getting this anymore. Are there any alternative hybrid thingy like this out there?
Hi great video. I'm waiting for my Anker 737 battery rectangle shape pack. I'm planning on using the orico 240w 8k 40Gbps. Cable on my Samsung note 10 plus To charge when I'm away from home. To charge at home do you recommend this Anker product with my orico cable?
Anker is set to release the 537 powerbank: basically the 535 powerbank you tested except it's 24,000mAh and it has 65W power output. It has the same ports as the 535, and it can charge two devices on the two C ports at 45W on one port, and 20 watts for the other one, perfect for laptop and phone charging.
For some reason it wont charge 3 gadgets simultaenously. When you plug the 3rd gadget, it says check the connection. Im sure the cord is not the problem coz ive tried to switch them and it works just fine. What could be the possible reason? Appreciate your comments.
Im trying to find power-block min 40/65W with usb c power/video delivery input and seconds usb c power delivery/video output. I saw usb c and hdmi but Im not use HDMI, I mean iI'm using only for TV rest devices connected only by USB c.
Sir, I would like to know how long it takes for the Anker Powercore 733 to reach fully charge from 0 to 100%? How many times can you fully charge your laptop using the fully charged Anker Powercore 733? Your review was very informative, using your digital watt meter. I like your idea of comparing the compact design of the Anker Powercore 733 versus using a separate 65W charger and 10,000mAh power bank. In your video, it is indeed very easy to carry the compact design of the Anker Powercore 733, but it cannot simultaneously charge its own battery and any device you plug in, it undergoes bypass charging in simple terms. Unlike with a separate charger that can charge the power bank and other devices at the same time, it can multitask in other words. You can use the battery while you carry it and still use the charger to charge other devices while it is plugged into an outlet. That cannot be done due to the compact design of the Anker Powercore 733, well that's a very good point Sir.
I don’t have this power bank anymore, so I can’t test or answer those questions. I gave it away to my sister because I NEVER used it. The new one that just released, is better in every single way. ruclips.net/video/DSKbBJL8y9U/видео.htmlsi=10qqdGpaLc2YzZg9
It's a power bank, the use of this would be to charge with 220v instead of using 5.5 USB volt, disconnect and use, why leave it on the wall? But the most important thing was not said, How long does it take to charge from 0 to 100%
the system report on my mac says 45W, not 65W. it will though say 60W when I connect the cable to the Macbook charger. Would this be my cable problem..? :(((
I have a lot of Anker Products including Cables and out of them all I love this thing the best I lost the first one at Work but Anker had a Sale going on for Presidents Day for only $68.00 Dollars originally $100.00 so I just grabbed another one while it was On Sale and I just checked and it's still On Sale on Amazon but probably not for much longer.
that puts it in a lower power mode. like for charging your earbuds or a game controller. also prevents the unit from auto turning off because it thinks it's done charging something. Press it once again to turn it off. :)
Huge review thanks! I had higher hopes too and this was critical to judging if I would buy it or not. Correct conclusion that it doesn’t beat a brick and battery
My plug in battery bank I adore for convince like I don't gotta take a plug with me cause it has it built in I plug in and it'll charge both but it won't charge unless something is drawing over 18w but if I sleep overnight I end up with both full
I think the Type-C charging of the Hybrid Charger is ideal if you are charging from a larger DC Portable Power Station. That way, you do not need to run your DC to AC circuitry to do things like supply DC to a battery bank. It is a super niche case. I assume it is only there because Anker sells those types of devices also.
wwjoshdew#0119 or wwjoshdew on psn, wwjoshdew on steam, or wwJOSHdo on Xbox. Add me and we’ll play! Crazy how you saw that. I was like, how did this guy even know? Then I rewatched the video and it’s literally only a couple of seconds that you see DIM up. Lol
Why do no mainstream powerbanks output 40W=10V@4A, which is Huawei SCP other than Huawei's own power banks. Everyone is buying Huawei phones, and you cannot buy there power banks unless you are in China, warranty and support for them is non existent fir them outside of China.
Sir, I would like to know how long it takes for the Anker Powercore 733 to reach fully charge from 0 to 100%. How many times can you fully charge your laptop using the fully charged Anker Powercore 733? Your review was very informative, using your digital watt meter. I like your idea of comparing the compact design of the Anker Powercore 733 versus using a separate 65W charger and 10,000mA power bank. In your video, it is indeed very easy to carry the compact design of the Anker Powercore 733, but it cannot simultaneously charge its own battery and any device you plug in, it undergoes bypass charging in simple terms. Unlike with a separate charger that can charge the power bank and other devices at the same time, it can multitask in other words. You can use the battery while you carry it and still use the charger to charge other devices while it is plugged into an outlet. That cannot be done due to the compact design of the Anker Powercore 733, well that's a very good point Sir.
In anker’s brand new release that i covered yesterday, it can charge your phone or tablet, WHILE it charges it’s own internal battery. It absolutely destroys the anker 744 and has the latest fast charging protocols that the anker 733 doesn’t have. ruclips.net/video/DSKbBJL8y9U/видео.html
This is a great in-depth review. I love the testing and data that was presented.
Mine arrived today and I do want to correct something that was said in the video.
The device WILL charge the internal battery as well as other devices connected to it as long as the total between them doesn’t surpass (I have no testing equipment so I can’t be sure, but I assume) 65W.
I plugged in my phone which caps at 30W charging and saw the lights blinking on the Anker indicating that it’s charging. Then I connected my iPad mini to it as well, which must have pushed it over the edge and the light stopped blinking to indicate that the Anker was no longer charging.
I think this is important to clear up because many people -myself included- expect this to charge itself while charging other devices. I was very glad to see that it will do that but only as long as the other connected devices don’t draw too much power.
I try to improve on each video and rewatching this video several months later makes me realize that I repeated myself several times. I will do better.
I just purchased Anker 733 for travel use. I think it is advantageous for travel purposes due to its hybrid/2-in-1 features. Instead of bringing several adapters( & powerbanks) for your devices such as smartphone/s, earbuds, etc., you can bring one 733 to cover both the adapter & powerbank.functions. It is compact and very convenient to stash in your personal item.
In my opinion, this powerbank should have had the option to limit the power output so that you can charge the internal battery and conencted devices at once.
Explanation: This powerbank has a 65W charger, and it charges the battery at 20W. This powerbank also has a trickle charge mode which activates by double-tapping the power button. By doing that same gesture when the powerbank is plugged into the wall, it should reduce the power output to the USB ports to 45W, and reserve the 20W for charging the battery.
Got it this week, only thing i could complain is on bank mode its not 18W but 15W, other than that its perfect, as it works as expected
The 733 is my go-to power bank. Having a built-in outlet plug is fantastic.
Great review with all the various input and output tests. Thanks.
If it charges your stuff while it is charging itself all at the same time, the internal battery of the Anker Powerbank will put to extreme stress and it will probably not last as long.
I got this to keep with me for EDC in my fanny pack because my 737 is a little too big. I charge my vape, headphones, and phone (lower wattage devices) daily while I'm on the go. I keep my big 737 power bank in my backpack with my laptop so I can get in a full day of work while completely mobile, if needed.
The 733 is super handy for an EDC role because it can take charge in multiple ways.
It would have been so nice to be able to charge itself and output 65w at the same time, but it's such a small device, we can't expect miracles from it... and I don't wanna die in a fire.
I don't see any problem if it's not charging itself while charging my phones. Powerbank is just an emergency backup. Im gonna buy this one. Thank you!
Bought this one, and its the only powerbank that i'll ever love unless they improve the output on 3 ports.
Must add that the macbook test is the same as another hybrid product that anker has (where the book is prioritized on the charging) , but in my case with 733 it seems better going with 45W macbooks (i dont have any with type C to test if the behaviour is the exact same, this is just speculation based on the images) but what i see is that when you use the prongs to recharge the internal battery + plug 2 phones or 3 even, you get the charge for both phones and battery.
All new power banks sold by Anker that can be plugged into an outlet are now pass-through, charging themselves and devices at the same time, even the cheaper ones. So much can change in just 1 year since this comment was posted...
I think this product is primarily an AC Adapter first, and battery backup second. You could make it your home Type-C charging hub and use it to charge all of your Type-C devices and if you end up needing a decent battery bank, it is there for you in a pinch. Or possibly, if you can run and charge your Laptop off of this, it could replace your laptop charger and, when necessary, it could act as a battery bank for type-c devices. It is not going to be a portable battery power station that can charge three devices and itself and then charge a large number of devices off an internal battery as well. I think Anker states the reason why plainly enough on their site. "Do Anker power banks support pass-through charging?"
Does your Anker 733 wobble my stays still but if you touch it it wobbles I think the bottem is uneven and I was wondering if yours does too 7:17
Really great and thorough review. Thank you!
Only problem with this battery I think is the usable battery is 6000mAh (60% of capacity), not much for 65w output. The 20k battery is my favourite anker battery - a nice sweet spot for capacity and power output for my MacBook Air. I thought I was all set and then they recalled it, at least in the UK anyway. Thinking to move to 537 24k...
The 537 is a beast and I use it nearly everyday.
@@wwjoshdew fwiw I went with Anker 737 as it has a display. Having the cycles info makes into a 'proper device'.. dont like the weight at 630g but whatever.
The 537 does not have pass through charging and it much more expensive.
Do you still have this? I was thinking about getting it.
Someone stole this from me. And my mom bought a new color white for me because im so devastated 😅
I was in to find out if it charged while connected to other devices, but sadly it doesn't. Bummer.
I guess more flexible and cumbersome go hand in hand. 100g difference can't make up for more capacity and convenience of having everything charging at once.
Cool! Planning to get one -- but I have a concern. Currently I have the s23 ultra, does this support Super Fast Charging 2.0? I see it didn't show on your Samsung probably because of the cable you used (must be 5A or 100W cable). Were you able to test it out?
EDIT: I spoke too soon. Now that you mentioned it cannot charge itself while outputting power to other devices, I'm not too sure of getting this anymore. Are there any alternative hybrid thingy like this out there?
Boom!! amzn.to/41xjZKp can charge your phone and internal battery at same time. But only 5000mah.
@@wwjoshdew awww it's even worse haha thank you for the recommendation though, appreciate it!
Hi great video. I'm waiting for my Anker 737 battery rectangle shape pack. I'm planning on using the orico 240w 8k 40Gbps. Cable on my Samsung note 10 plus To charge when I'm away from home. To charge at home do you recommend this Anker product with my orico cable?
Anker is set to release the 537 powerbank: basically the 535 powerbank you tested except it's 24,000mAh and it has 65W power output. It has the same ports as the 535, and it can charge two devices on the two C ports at 45W on one port, and 20 watts for the other one, perfect for laptop and phone charging.
You sir... are bad for my health. I mentioned you on twitter just now...
For some reason it wont charge 3 gadgets simultaenously. When you plug the 3rd gadget, it says check the connection. Im sure the cord is not the problem coz ive tried to switch them and it works just fine. What could be the possible reason? Appreciate your comments.
Great video. Your scenario-based informed testing steered me away from this product. Good review bud
I definitely don't use mine. Has it come in handy? Yup. Once. Maybe twice. But it definitely isn't worth 100 bucks.
Im trying to find power-block min 40/65W with usb c power/video delivery input and seconds usb c power delivery/video output. I saw usb c and hdmi but Im not use HDMI, I mean iI'm using only for TV rest devices connected only by USB c.
Idk if there has been an update or not but I charge my phone and Apple Watch simultaneously and battery pack charges too
Sir, I would like to know how long it takes for the Anker Powercore 733 to reach fully charge from 0 to 100%?
How many times can you fully charge your laptop using the fully charged Anker Powercore 733?
Your review was very informative, using your digital watt meter.
I like your idea of comparing the compact design of the Anker Powercore 733 versus using a separate 65W charger and 10,000mAh power bank.
In your video, it is indeed very easy to carry the compact design of the Anker Powercore 733, but it cannot simultaneously charge its own battery and any device you plug in, it undergoes bypass charging in simple terms. Unlike with a separate charger that can charge the power bank and other devices at the same time, it can multitask in other words. You can use the battery while you carry it and still use the charger to charge other devices while it is plugged into an outlet. That cannot be done due to the compact design of the Anker Powercore 733, well that's a very good point Sir.
I don’t have this power bank anymore, so I can’t test or answer those questions. I gave it away to my sister because I NEVER used it. The new one that just released, is better in every single way. ruclips.net/video/DSKbBJL8y9U/видео.htmlsi=10qqdGpaLc2YzZg9
how much wattage can the type c ports output each if its charging a phone withot it being plugged to a wall output
Wall charge is primary and the powerbank is secondary for this anker 733 as far as i can see..
It's a power bank, the use of this would be to charge with 220v instead of using 5.5 USB volt, disconnect and use, why leave it on the wall? But the most important thing was not said, How long does it take to charge from 0 to 100%
This is very helpful! Thanks!
You are very welcome Rebecca.
the hybrid one, the battery will die quickly due to extra heat, and being stuck at 100% charge constantly.
I didn’t even consider that!!
the system report on my mac says 45W, not 65W. it will though say 60W when I connect the cable to the Macbook charger. Would this be my cable problem..? :(((
I have a lot of Anker Products including Cables and out of them all I love this thing the best I lost the first one at Work but Anker had a Sale going on for Presidents Day for only $68.00 Dollars originally $100.00 so I just grabbed another one while it was On Sale and I just checked and it's still On Sale on Amazon but probably not for much longer.
When i double press the power button the first light turns green, why? Anyone know?
that puts it in a lower power mode. like for charging your earbuds or a game controller. also prevents the unit from auto turning off because it thinks it's done charging something. Press it once again to turn it off. :)
Which portable charger would u recommend my 10 year old daughter wants to charge her iPad and iPhone at same time
10k is way to small to charge two devices fully. Especially a tablet. So I’d get this: amzn.to/3rYWiOp
@@wwjoshdew thx for your reply I saw the reviews on Amazon regarding this item and many have said it doesn’t hold charge and stops charging devices
I didn’t order the 737, 733 with 765 usbc 140w cable from Amazon but Amazon delivered it
Nice device. Anker gets it.
Huge review thanks! I had higher hopes too and this was critical to judging if I would buy it or not. Correct conclusion that it doesn’t beat a brick and battery
I know, right?! like... I was super excited. But now... 10 thousand isn't much in a world where you have 20k or more. and much better options.
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My plug in battery bank I adore for convince like I don't gotta take a plug with me cause it has it built in I plug in and it'll charge both but it won't charge unless something is drawing over 18w but if I sleep overnight I end up with both full
Bought mine on amazon and it does not charge my devices. Amazon wont refund me 😞
Is this the 13 or 16 inch macbook?
Definitely going to get this for my macbook pro 13inch
I think the Type-C charging of the Hybrid Charger is ideal if you are charging from a larger DC Portable Power Station. That way, you do not need to run your DC to AC circuitry to do things like supply DC to a battery bank. It is a super niche case. I assume it is only there because Anker sells those types of devices also.
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wwjoshdew#0119 or wwjoshdew on psn, wwjoshdew on steam, or wwJOSHdo on Xbox. Add me and we’ll play! Crazy how you saw that. I was like, how did this guy even know? Then I rewatched the video and it’s literally only a couple of seconds that you see DIM up. Lol
mA = milliAmpere
Next step is wireless charging 90watt min imum wall charger powerbank
Anker 737 power bank powercore 24k FTW
i swear anker did 10,000mah on purpose so people can't decide and end up buying both lol
Nice 😀
Why do no mainstream powerbanks output 40W=10V@4A, which is Huawei SCP other than Huawei's own power banks. Everyone is buying Huawei phones, and you cannot buy there power banks unless you are in China, warranty and support for them is non existent fir them outside of China.
it's already 2023, and manufacturers are still using USB A ports.
do not buy this ,can not use in 65w notebook
Plugged in?
@@miguelh6231 Nope, will not charge as a plugged-in adapter nor, as a battery bank for my 65w input HP notebook.
Hey I didn't know you could use the built in app (System Information) on the macbook to verify your charger. Thank you!!
But if you plug in a cord to the USB port it'll charge both at the same time
"whatever that mah is..."
Sir, I would like to know how long it takes for the Anker Powercore 733 to reach fully charge from 0 to 100%. How many times can you fully charge your laptop using the fully charged Anker Powercore 733?
Your review was very informative, using your digital watt meter.
I like your idea of comparing the compact design of the Anker Powercore 733 versus using a separate 65W charger and 10,000mA power bank.
In your video, it is indeed very easy to carry the compact design of the Anker Powercore 733, but it cannot simultaneously charge its own battery and any device you plug in, it undergoes bypass charging in simple terms. Unlike with a separate charger that can charge the power bank and other devices at the same time, it can multitask in other words. You can use the battery while you carry it and still use the charger to charge other devices while it is plugged into an outlet. That cannot be done due to the compact design of the Anker Powercore 733, well that's a very good point Sir.
In anker’s brand new release that i covered yesterday, it can charge your phone or tablet, WHILE it charges it’s own internal battery. It absolutely destroys the anker 744 and has the latest fast charging protocols that the anker 733 doesn’t have. ruclips.net/video/DSKbBJL8y9U/видео.html