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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Great video! The dog stole the show. Adorable!!!!!
Glad I found this video, to the point with honest feeling reviews !
I am looking for a 40,000 mAH power bank . Can you recommend one?
Great overall review but I wish reviewers would dummy down stuff and tell us what it can do. Like I am trying to find a power bank that can power my laptop while I am on a 6 hour flight. If that means I need two then thats fine. But I just need to be able to work on it and not have it die. I use a HP laptop and I am not sure if I can power it through the USBC plug in on southwest flights (60w output).
The best Anker product I have used was recalled. I used it for another 2 years and decided it was time to get rid of it.
Respect the fact you can be bought brother. Goes a long way! Subscribed!!
Awesome video just snagged the ugreen! Thank you for making these so relevant and the testing is perfect
Monty should have his own channel. Just the epitome of cuteness.
Great reviews! Not an influence in sight. But Monty…. you rock!
I really like your videos and want to thank you for your effort. Just a small piece of feedback. I understand that your videos are mainly focused on viewers from USA and your charisma makes up 50% of your work, but if you could provide the numbers a little bit slower, it would be easier for us (non-native English speakers) to digest the info, rather than listening it over and over again or slowing down the video. Keep up the good work, cheers! 🙂
Is your dog alive?
How much do you want for the dog?
Have you done portable power banks that fast charge an AWU?
i moved closer to my laptop to read the ugreen box and he started twerking on me lol
Have you tested the Nitecore NU10000? I’m looking for a small light weight 10000 pack
I have an Anker power bank that is only a few years old and is barely used and now it won’t even hold a charge. Rated at 20,000 mah, it barely can charge a phone now. I done nothing to it, I didn’t let it discharge. But one day when I wanted to use it it was completely dead. I charged it back up after that and it acts like it only has maybe 3000 mah. Junk.
Pet are used for views on another level 🙃
#4 100%… that price is insane.. idc about heat as much
The Anker Nano is my go to.
That feels good in my hand clip is a Pause moment
NO HOMO. I need your workout routine.
in order to help the button on the ugreen is to start charging on low powered devices if not the device powershell off.. (please read the manual)…
Thank you Sir! 😀 Patient, cute doggie!
5:18 😏🥴😂
I have a question do all these involved a cable or need one or can I just put it on top of the power bank??😅
Does this work with a traveling adaptor? (adaptor when traveling to a country with different plugs)
Who else is in Cali and is buying a power bank because there power got shut off? 😂
Quick question, is Anker better than ugreen? Considering the Anker 737 or the Ugreen nexode 200W power bank
90 is not bad at all
Don’t buy VOLTME. they are trash and are being removed from amazon listings as i write this
5:17 AHHHHH
i got that no2 anker for like 85 on amazon didnt realize it was that good just seemed like a deal 🫡
what about UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 12000mAh 100W with Smart Digital display?
1:03 that thing is WARPED
You can tell who sponsored his video with the opening comment… Anchor
Loved your video!!! Thank you so much for a concise, tested, and funny video!
hei… 55F its 12 C … its low …
Very cool video. Very informative with a little comedy. Great job!
"This feels really goid in my hand" 😂 nice video
I didn’t even notice the dog until 1:40 minutes 😂😂
I bought an Energizer UE30063PQ. Can’t find a thorough review of it here. It has 30,000MAh, 6 ports with some fast charge, and digital display of charge %. 2x USB-A, 2xUSB-A fast charge, and 2x USB-C. Downside is total charge is only 30W. But it was under $50 at Amazon.
Anker 733 has always been my favorite since.
I don’t charge my phone the sun does ..made in Japanese cell phone.. only for Japanese residents
Great video!!!
Which ones in the 10k size generated the least heat charging something like an iPhone?
What happened to the ipad?
Too much info too quickly. My brain hurts.
feels good in his hand. 🤭. seems there some perverted thoughts.
Next-level innuendo baked in.
The dog though 😂❤
bro you know that iPads don’t go in your back pocket right? 1:04