In the table you can compare the characteristics of all models of power banks described in the article with Power Delivery, and in the general section you can choose a Powerbank yourself.

Price, aluminum body.
Maximum power (50W) only works with Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones.

The power bank from Xiaomi, which goes on sale at the beginning of 2022, has a laconic design made of aluminum. It looks nice, is not too heavy, and at the same time is superior in strength to its plastic counterparts.

Xiaomi Mi HyperSonic Power Bank 20000 with a capacity of 20 thousand mAh has dimensions of 154x74x28 mm, provides a single control button and a simple charge indicator with four LEDs.

The powerbank battery supports today's popular fast charging protocols, namely Quick Charge 3.0 and Power Delivery 3.0 (as well as their earlier versions). It also acquired three ports: a pair of USB A output (with a power of up to 22.5 W) and USB C. Using the latter, you can charge both the power bank itself (up to 45 W) and various connected gadgets (up to 50 W).

You can power up to 3 devices at the same time. And the replenishment time for the external battery itself is about 4 hours (USB C cable included).

Ultra-fast charging (50 W) is possible with a limited set of gadgets - Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones. So, let’s say, Xiaomi Mi 11 can be fully charged in about an hour. But thanks to support for Power Delivery technology, 45 W of power is available for any compatible devices (including laptops). For example, it is stated that the Lenovo L480 charges to 100% in approximately 2.5 hours.

In addition, there is the possibility of low-current charging. Therefore, the power bank is suitable for “feeding” energy to wireless headphones and speakers, fitness bracelets, etc.

Xiaomi Mi HyperSonic Power Bank 20000 is a universal battery that can quickly charge smartphones or even become an alternative charger for some laptops on a short trip.

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Many ports (7 pcs.), charging up to 5 devices simultaneously.
No significant deficiencies were identified.

The BASEUS brand power bank is notable for having as many as 7 ports. Thus, the role of inputs is assigned to Lightning and Micro-USB, plus there are 4 outputs - USB A - and bidirectional USB type C. The latter has support for the Power Delivery 3.0 standard and provides output power of up to 65 W, which allows you to power laptops. It has an input capacity of 60 W, so it will take up to 3 hours to replenish the capacity of the lithium-polymer battery of the model itself. BASEUS Amblight 65W 26800 is ready to simultaneously power 5 different devices, giving them real 17 thousand mAh of energy out of a total capacity of 26800 mAh. This is definitely enough to, for example, fully charge a MacBook Air 13 once or an iPhone 14 Pro five times, not to mention low-current devices like smart watches or TWS headphones.

Fast but safe charging

The fastest port of the model is USB type C, for which, by the way, the package includes a high-quality meter-long cable with a throughput of up to 100 W. One of the USB A supports current fast charging protocols, including Quick Charge 4.0 and Huawei profile technologies. For him, the peak output power will be 30 W, while for all others - up to 15 W. When simultaneously feeding from 2 to 4 devices, the power drop is not very large - up to 60 W, but when all 5 ports are in operation, the peak power will be half as much - up to 30 W. A multi-level protection system against various force majeure events, including short circuit or overvoltage, is designed to extend the battery life. For clarity, the model is supplemented with an info display. BASEUS Amblight 65W 26800 is a power bank with an abundance of ports and is ready to charge various devices - from a fitness tracker to a laptop.

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Peak power 140 W, support for pass-through charging (UPS mode), charging the power bank itself in 1.5 hours, informative color display, aluminum case.
The included wire does not support 140W.

In the Hoco branded line, the portable battery Q17-25000 can be classified as an older solution, and in the market as a whole - in the mid-budget segment. The emphasis in the model is not on capacity, like, say, the J110A-60000, but on workmanship and high power characteristics. The power bank has a stylish and durable aluminum case that is not subject to heating even under intense loads. Peak power for both input and output can reach 140 W, which guarantees performance and compatibility with a variety of laptops that support the Power Delivery protocol. The total capacity of the lithium polymer battery is 25,000 mAh, and charging time from 0 to 100% will take only 1.5 hours.

3 ports and pass-through charging mode

To connect devices, the power bank is equipped with 3 ports - one USB A and a pair of type C. Both of the latter are ready to pass (to input or output) up to 140 W each. Regular USB is compatible with fast charging technologies, but its peak capabilities are more modest - 22.5 W. Interestingly, when all three ports are used, the total output power remains at 140 W. Pass-through charging is also supported in a seamless mode, that is, without interrupting the transfer of energy when the power bank is connected to an outlet. In fact, this turns the model into a mini-UPS.

Cool display

The advantages of the accessory include its display. It is colored and extremely informative - online it shows not only the charge level, but also the actual power for each of the connectors. Among the minuses, we can highlight the included USB type C cable. In general, it is good on the market, but its throughput is still limited to 100 W, which means it will not be able to reveal the maximum potential of the power bank. In any case, for the money, Hoco Q17-25000 is a good solution that can compete with analogues of top brands.

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Peak power 140 W, support for pass-through charging, fast charging of the power bank itself, informative color display.
No significant deficiencies were identified.

The model boasts not only the stylish, laconic design typical of the ANKER brand, but also a very convenient display. It is colored here, supports the automatic rotation function and provides the user with maximum useful information. So, it shows not only the charge level of its battery, but also the input or output power of each port in real time, the approximate charging time. The screen also displays the “health” status of the ANKER 737 Power Bank and keeps a counter of work cycles, and in addition has an “Easter egg” - it displays an animated picture when you press a single button 10 times.

3 ports and high power

ANKER 737 Power Bank received a pair of USB C and one traditional USB A port. The first two support the Power Delivery 3.1 protocol: they individually have a throughput of 140 W. The third connector works only as an output and provides a peak power of 18 W (for devices supporting Quick Charge 3.0). You can simultaneously load all three connectors, without sacrificing the total power parameters. It also claims through-charging, but not seamless: if you plug the model into a power outlet, the power to the connected gadgets is interrupted (and you have to press the button on the case again to continue).

Reliable and safety

The heart of the power bank is a lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 24,000 mAh. Of these, a little more than 15,000 mAh can actually be given to a variety of devices (from wireless headphones to laptops). It is stated that this is enough for 1.3 charging cycles for a MacBook Air on the M1 or almost 5 full cycles for the iPhone 14. As tests show, replenishing the battery itself from 0 to 100% takes about an hour, which is one of the best indicators on the market (for this capacity) . Separately, it is worth mentioning the multi-level protection system, including preventing overheating (ActiveShield 2.0). The disadvantages include the not-so-small price tag (including for the proposed moderate capacity). But choosing the ANKER 737 Power Bank is a bet on high quality, speed and benchmark reliability.

Capacity 38400 mAh, power 100 W, fast charging of the power bank (1.5 hours), aluminum case, microUSB and USB type C inputs for battery charging, pass-through charging, 2 cables included.
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Sandberg's powerbank is not cheap, but it fully justifies the price with its characteristics and capabilities, namely large capacity, fast charging and high performance. The battery capacity is an impressive 38,400 mAh (or 142 Wh), so with such an assistant you can safely go out of town for several days, into nature, where there is no civilization and no power supply. The capacity of the power bank is enough to fully charge a laptop several times or charge a smartphone as many as 16 times. These numbers, of course, are approximate, since everything depends on the gadget’s battery capacity, but, in any case, the Sandberg USB-C PD 100W 38400 will provide battery life for a long time.

It also allows you to charge several gadgets at the same time, as it is equipped with a USB C port, two USB A and microUSB, which only works as an input. The main character in this four is USB C, because its maximum power reaches 100 W. Fast charging standards Quick Charge 3.0 and Power Delivery 3.0 are supported, so the external battery can quickly recharge smartphones, tablets, laptops and other devices that also use these technologies. The power bank itself is also charged with maximum power - despite its large capacity, it only takes 1.5 hours to fully renew the energy. Pass-through charging allows a unit connected to the network to immediately transfer power to other gadgets.

In addition, the model’s packaging deserves special attention: it includes a 50 cm long USB C cable and a 30 cm microUSB cable.

The manufacturer has “packed” a capacious battery into a durable aluminum case that is not afraid of active use. And this is another plus for lovers of outdoor activities, traveling and hiking. But at the same time, the dimensions of the model are rather large: with dimensions of 190x94x26 mm, it weighs 770 g. However, if you take into account the large capacity of the battery, its dimensions are still quite modest.