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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The Inui hasnt been tested thoroughly, I did my own testing and the actual usable capacity is close to 10,000 mah instead of rated 20,000. Even accounting for heat and voltage losses, it should be 13,000 at least.
Do they include Vooc/SuperVooc ?
As a picky person in niche accessories you’ve always been someone I can trust not sure why I wasn’t subscribed. Underrated indeed
Great review , Thanks !
Mr Monty❤
Why was the iPad bent? Lol.
61F is hot? Were you testing these in a fridge?
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Oh my gosh this is the video I was searching for. I’ve been trying to find honest reviews and not paid ones *cough* nitecore *cough* as I am going on a trip soon and need to replace my power bank. Bonus points for being Canadian and having Canadian Amazon links! 🇨🇦
5:17 🙈 8:06 🙊7:45 🙉
Holy shit this is such a good review video.
0:30 "Stated" 10,000 mah, but your testing showed only 1,100 mah???? How did this make the # 10 Spot???
Did you try out any Shargeek products?
?? WBU FOR ANDROIDS???
55F is not hot. I think you meant 55C
Nice vid Thx
Love the dog! Does the ipad still work?
you should try out the anker 3 in 1 power bank 10,000mAH
Anker is mainly show. I bought Anker products for years before they went mainstream. The Customer Service was top-notch..and they needed it due to QC issues. I see no improvement in QC as far as functioning units. They raised cost made them look prettier, but they are the same beasts underneath. Mophie was/is (?) is like that.
I just upgraded from iPhone X to iPhone 15 and your videos were a great help in choosing accessories, thank you!
better to make a weight table and also other table with characteristics. would be useful to compare. i personally have iniu 10k powerbank, it charges slowly but i use it daily, so no problem, the smallest and lightest and cheapest. and i have an old 20k baseus powerbank that charges really quick! i like to pick it to hiking trips. my recommendations
🤣🤣🤣 "…5:18" P.S. Yes, I’m childish. 🤣
Have you checked out the Nitecore 10k or 20k Power Banks? They have the new "Carbo" Carbon Fiber design that are super light as well. Would love your review of these.
3:21 Such an asian man thing to say 😂
I bought a battery bank and I like it
Good job bro I love your videos don’t change
What is the best iphone 13 power bank not too big size?
You do good reviews 👍🏾. A lot of detailed information. Thanks!
2:31🤣
I don’t think I’ll ever buy a 10k mAh powerbank, it just has too little storage
*I might buy the Nano 🤣
There is no testing involved. Testing would mean to check real capacity, check real conversion rate, check outputs and protocols etc. It’s just unboxing and reading description on package. No information I can trust cause there was no preparation for making this video
I’ve been using Anker stuff for years, expensive shit. But it works, no let down, just throw inside your bag and remember to charge and you’re good.
Instant sub, amazing reviews in a river of toxic waste! Also for sure going to use your links
Amazing video woohoo ❤
Next up, the much debated solar power bank category.
FINALLY NO BS
Out of all the powerbank reviews i watched when searching for one, this is probably the best and most objective one. Others are just ads, untested reviews, or just plain ai narration with specs slapped on it
Remember, fast charging = shorter lifespan. Every reference I read states that to maximize the life of your battery, keep the power level between 20% and 90%. Try not to go under and do not charge to 100% if you want max battery output life. And…99% of all power bank makers state the capacity of their PBs to be lets say 20,000mAh. The actual output will be between 10% and 20% less than the 20,000mAh stated, with 20% less output being the norm. Batteries that output of 90% and above simply UNDERSTATE the actual capacity so it appears they have more efficient batteries. A 20,000mAh may have 22,000mAh actual capacity, so it may appear that it is 90% efficient. More capacity = more weight, unless they fudged the numbers. Also, check for pass-through charging. Many makers do not build that capability into their PBs to cut manufacturing costs. Pass-through charging means you can charge the PB and device(s) connected to the PB simultaneously.
Man , you talk too fast . Ty
Can you do a power bank review on RAcower banks
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I dont really like measuring batteries with mAh…
Cant you just say the Wh?
Some manufacturers use the 5V output and others the 3.4V of Li-Ion batteries to measure the mAh.
I like your flip IPad. Lol
Not good. If you really "TESTED" that UGreen you would know it is terrible and falls on its face.
I can’t keep up with how fast hes talking lol.
But. Better than the channels that have a day long intro.
Got the GaNPrime before a trip, after watching your video! So thankful!!! It was always charged and I didn’t have to have separate chargers! Great suggestion!
Dudes arm is so jacked from lifting all these chunky powerbanks. Would love a powerbank workout video.
Which 100w charger plug would you recommend to use for the anker prime 200w battery? I have the base unit but would like to been a smaller plug for traveling
Some people really shouldn’t put their face in a thumbnail 😂
Please explain how you measured the U-Green 20k mAh Power Bank and came up with 20k capacity. I have been trying to figure out an accurate way of measuring these power banks and have failed to have any of the many I tested come anywhere close to the advertised capacity. Anker said in an email to me that their standard out of the factory is 60% of the advertised capacity. Please post how you measured the power bank when got these numbers.