Hi guys,
Just bought a Nintendo Switch and I'm going to be taking it travelling for about 6 months and was wanting some recommendations for power banks. I've heard whisperings that an improper power bank can brick your switch in some instances.
Bonus points if there's a sale on the power bank at the moment!
Thanks!
EDIT: Just bought the RAVPower 26800mAh from here: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RAVPower-26800mAh-PD-30W-USB-C-P…
$85 after the code :) thanks for all the feedback!
The Switch also charges at 15V.
If you're referring to what the power plug says, I believe that's what it'll supply to the console when it's docked. The extra voltage is to power the dock as well as charge the switch. I know that too much voltage can damage devices whereas the current doesn't matter. I've got a 5V/3.4A bank so I'm just sticking with that to be safe.
Incorrect voltage or excessive current cause damage.
Plugging a PD charger capable of delivering 15V into an undocked Switch will charge it at that voltage up to around 2.6A.
Read reviews and guides here.
Also power banks don't brick switches. That's 3rd party docks.
That's 3rd party docks.
How?
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/420754
That one works well. I paid ~85 dollars for it, so that price is great (though expired).
Been using the Kogan one with no issues so far.
Anyone know a powerbank which will work for a usb-c-hdmi adapter and allow hdmi out to function normally?
Most of the powerbanks state specifically if they do work for the switch, hdmi out will not work.
I believe that as long as you have a good quality cable and no more than 5V output from the power bank you'll be ok.