What Is The Best Powerbank out There?

kmish on 23/10/2018 - 13:48

I am about to travel overseas for a couple of months.

I have a Pixel 2XL, partner has a nokia 8. We both use smartwatches too, pebble 2 and ticwatch S.

Want to buy a powerbank as my xiaomi 2c 20000 has crapped itself. Desirably want something that supports quick charge on the pixel 2 xl, but not necessary till it can charge the phone while the phone is in use. Doesn't even have to be as large as the 20000, a 10000 should also be enough (charge all the devices twice).

I can't seem to figure out what the best portable charger would be due to the amount of options. Please send opinions & links to which ones and why.

Electrical & Electronics Power Bank

Comments

  • Hybroid on 23/10/2018 - 13:49
    +5

    Anker power banks, reliable, great quality, good prices.

    • RichardL on 23/10/2018 - 15:35

      +1 for Anker.

      Just note that they are a lot more expensive than other brands, and the range available in/to Australia is Limited.

  • John Kimble on 23/10/2018 - 14:00

    You need a PD power bank then

    Eg https://www.ozbargain.com.au/product/xiaomi-zmi-10-power-ban…

    • kmish on 23/10/2018 - 14:21

      This is the question. Do i need PD for quick charge?

      • John Kimble on 23/10/2018 - 14:24

        Yes, pixels uses PD tech for "rapid charging", not "quick charge" tech.

        • kmish on 23/10/2018 - 14:36
          +1

          After a bit of googling, i now understand the difference.
          Shame none of those ones are on sale :(

  • [Deactivated] on 23/10/2018 - 14:13

    I use the Xiaomi Pro 10,000 mAh, in fact we have five of them. I travel a lot so having lots of power banks makes life super easy.
    They're freaking amazing!

    • kmish on 23/10/2018 - 14:22

      Is that the 2S? They come in around $22 so that's pretty good. Does this have USB-C output? Quick charge?

      • [Deactivated] on 23/10/2018 - 14:37

        No, it is this one https://www.mi.com/sg/pb10000pro/

        USB-C input to charge the power bank, Type-A output which charges my phone to full in about an hour or so.
        It comes with a Type A to Micro and Type-C cable to charge your phone.
        It's a pretty slim powerbank too.

        I carry a single Type-C charger with me, which can charge either the phone or powerbank.

        I wouldn't have it any other way.

      • RichardL on 23/10/2018 - 15:50
        +1

        There's the 2S and the Pro

        Xiaomi Mi Power Bank 2s

        • Has 2 USB Output Ports and a Micro-USB Input Port
        • Has Quick Charge 2.0 (Just note both port can be used at the same time, but only 1 port will deliver QC Voltages)

        Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Pro

        • Has 1 USB Port and a USB-C Input port (Note that you can't use the USB-C Port for Charging Devices)
        • Model PLM01ZM support QC2.0
        • Model PLM03ZM support QC3.0 and HiSilicon’s Fast Charging Protocol (benefit users who use Huawei phones that support FCP, such as the Huawei P9 and Mate 8).
  • Jimmycfc on 23/10/2018 - 14:36

    I bought an Aukey 30,000.
    Used it while i travel led and i think i got around 8-10 full Iphone charges out of it.

    https://www.catch.com.au/product/aukey-30000mah-qc3-0-2-usb-…

  • HighAndDry on 23/10/2018 - 14:45

    I think two perennial favourites are the Xiaomi ZMI above, and this Cygnett one: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/402265

  • RichardL on 23/10/2018 - 15:44
    +2

    Options for Power Banks with USB-C PD are:

    Not listed in any particular order.

    Also note when you're travelling on air-planes with a Power Bank, not to exceed 100Wh

    To Calculate Wh:

    (mAh)/1000 x (V) = (Wh)

    • Clear on 23/10/2018 - 15:45
      +1

      And try not to exceed 10000mAh if you're visiting China. The customs in the airports are iffy there from my experience and will sometimes confiscate them.

      • kmish on 23/10/2018 - 15:48

        Nah, just india and singapore, so should be ok

    • kmish on 23/10/2018 - 15:56

      This is amazing, thank you!

      Now thinking maybe the Kogan one is a good option, if they start shipping on oct 31, it should be here before i leave…

      • RichardL on 23/10/2018 - 15:57
        +1

        Just note that the Kogan one doesn't do Quick Charge, just USB-C PD.

        EDIT: Which shouldn't be a problem for you, since you're charging the Google Pixel 2 XL and Nokia 8, which supports USB-C PD.

        • kmish on 23/10/2018 - 16:25

          What an emotional roller coaster your comment has been haha

    • kmish on 23/10/2018 - 16:58

      Also found this one on groupon. With their flash10 today, might be worth it? The 20100mAh QC3.0 type-C USB power bank from the list

      https://www.groupon.com.au/deals/sobre

      $79.95 for a RAVpower 20100mAh QC3.0 type-C USB power bank
      Portable charger with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 technology: designed to charge up to 80% of the battery for QC 2.0 / 3.0 compatible devices when charging for >approximately 35 minutes
      QC 3.0 is compatible with USB, QC 2.0, and 1.0, and can deliver twice the charging speed of QC 1.0
      Capable of charging a Nintendo Switch while it is being played
      Type-C input and output
      External battery charger with USB-C / type-C (can be used to quickly recharge the 20100mAh external battery, or to power Apple MacBook (tested and supported) >with USB-C / type-C ports
      Micro-USB to type-C converter included
      Designed to charge an iPhone 6s and 6 almost eight times, Galaxy S6 almost five times or an iPad Air more than once
      Recharge takes 4.5 hours with a Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 USB charger
      Stylish, practical and safe
      Smooth ebony varnish with four-LED battery level indicator
      100% safe circuit protection (charger automatically shuts down if short-circuit or overload occurs)
      Note:
      Please use the device’s original charging cable or RAVPower’s MFI / micro-USB cable / type-C cable for the best possible performance
      Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 USB charger and USB-C / type-C charging cables sold separately

      Capacity: 20100mAh
      Input (micro): 5V - 12V 2A maximum (QC), 5V / 2A (non-QC)
      Input (Type-C): 5V / 3A maximum
      USB output: 5V / 2.4A maximum
      Type-C output: 5V / 3A maximum
      QC 3.0 output: 5V / 2.4A, 6.5V~9V / 1.5A, 9V~12V / 1.2A maximum
      Size: 6.77” x 3.15” x 0.79”
      Weight: 13.28oz
      Colour: black

      • SydStrand on 23/10/2018 - 19:00

        It's QC3.0. Doesn't seem to support Type-C Power Delivery, which is what you want, looking at what devices you own.

    • whooah1979 on 23/10/2018 - 22:23

      it's easier to remember to keep a single power bank to less than 27ah.

  • ayad on 23/10/2018 - 16:17

    is this a good deal? https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/cygnett-chargeup-pro-20000-mah-…

  • bobbified on 23/10/2018 - 17:41

    xiaomi 2c 20000

    Personally I think the xiaomi 10,000mah is good enough. If you need more capacity, buy two instead of one large one. The power bank is only as good as you being willing to carry it around. You can carry one or both whenever you feel like it.

    • kmish on 24/10/2018 - 11:02

      the 2S or the pro? do you use the PD technology? what are you charging with it?

  • whyisave on 23/10/2018 - 19:42

    i use an Anker powerbank.
    very good.

    • kmish on 24/10/2018 - 13:14

      Thanks for this! might go the 15000mAh

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