r/powerbanks

Hey

I have an Acer laptop and want to get a portable charger for it.

I bought an Anker portable laptop charger, but, it drains before fully charging my laptop.

Could you all recommend a portable charger that could actually charge my laptop fully?

Bought an Anker Solix C300 dc and it wound charge above 5w with 3 of my chargers. After 15 emails jumping through hoops with support where I provided proof of purchase at their request, all the test data, and photos… Anker tech support said it’s probably a cable issue and offered to sell me another cable.

Are effing kidding me?!!’ I’ve tried half a dozen 140-240w pd3.1 cables, including the one that comes with the C300 dc. And told them so. It’s not the cable. The C300 wouldn’t even recognize the 3x 67w chargers on of the box until I updated the firmware. Now it only charges at 5w with these chargers and estimates charging to take over 62hrs!!!

I think I may return it for a return/refund to Amazon and buy something else since this is how I was treated on my first tech support inquiry to Anker.

You can read the details here: https://www.reddit.com/r/AnkerSOLIXCommunity/s/xxEdKT6o4D

So, it appears the closest competitor is the EF ECOFLOW TRAIL Plus 300 DC Portable Power Station, 288Wh for a little less money and similar specs.

Loos like the ecoflow has 3x 140w usbc ports vs only 2x 140w ports on the Anker C300.

The 140w usbc ports is useful to me for running Nanlite fc120c and fc-60b cinema COB lights remotely.

Looks like the Ecoflow is a little lighter than the c300 and its handle converts to a charge cable.

The chemistry is different between the two, it I don’t know how significant that is, or which out be better for running LED video/film lights.

Has anyone compared the two? I like the Anker overall, but I don’t like that it appears to be very restrictive on which chargers it’ll work with… that, and the fact Anker support has me jump through all these hoops on a brand new power station, then ultimately punted and blamed the cable, when I’ve tried several high spec cables including their own.

Very off putting and disappointing coming from a company with the reputation that Anker has.

I don’t know if Ecoflow is any better, but I’m now looking for similar specs and pricing for alternatives that aren’t Anker.

Just want to ask if this is normal or should i return it back. Also if this issue is really common with the brand product itself I also want to ask some recommendations for some good capsule powerbank that won't be too bulky to carry or use.

Hallo zusammen

Wo kann man in Deutschland eine Powerbank kaufen, die sowohl CCC als auch einen QR Code hat? Für die Einreise nach China ist ab 2027 ein QR Code auf den Powerbanks erforderlich.

want to buy a 20000 mAh powerbank ,any recommendations? budget upto 2k.
I’m confused between portronics,xiaomi also wired or wireless both works so tell accordingly🙏🏻

Hi everyone!!!

I've purchased the Baseus Blade H1, and unfortunately it doesn't come with the slip sleeve that the 1st gen version does...I've reached out to Baseus, and they were not that helpful...does anyone have any ideas/suggestions of which slip case/sleeve may fit? I have a hard case coming in the next few weeks which I will use when I pack in in a case, but I would also like a mesh bag or felt-type sleeve to put it in to use in a specific laptop bag. The dimensions are 13.4cm x 13.4cm, so ideally something between that and up to 15cm x 15cm would work...I tried searching Amazon UK with no luck. Thanks in advance 👍

I've bought a couple of power banks over the years, and while they worked well, most of them ended up staying at home because they were either too bulky or just another thing to remember before heading out. It made me realize that portability matters just as much as battery capacity for everyday use.

Recently, I started paying more attention to smaller options and found RORRY while browsing for compact charging accessories. I liked that the products seemed designed for carrying around daily instead of only bringing them on long trips. It got me wondering if I had been focusing on the wrong features all along.

For those who carry a power bank regularly, what has worked best for you? Is there a model you've actually kept using instead of leaving it in a drawer?

I'm looking for a 10,000 mAh power bank, mainly for hiking or festivals, so my criteria are light weight, actual capacity, and safety/durability. Right now, I’m hesitating between the Anker Nano 10k (a brand known for safety and quality) and the Nitecore NB10000 Gen4 (one of the lightest on the market). However, I’m worried that the Nitecore’s light weight might come at the expense of safety or actual capacity. What do you think?

I'm looking for a good power bank for my Samsung S21 FE. Should I go with Samsung's own power bank, or are there other brands that support Samsung's 25W Super Fast Charging reliably? I've heard accessories from the same brand tend to offer better compatibility, but I'm not sure how much of a difference it actually makes.

Am I allowed to bring a 10,000mah Power Bank on my personal item (handbag) when I enter the plane?

Would I also need to remove my power bank from my personal item when going through TSA or can I keep it inside my personal item? Thank you!