anyone use a powerbank to charge their laptop?

[killster1]

looking to purchase another powerbank with usb c output hopefully 45w+ charging capabilities. seems like everything has bad reviews which one to choose. (wish to charge phones/ hotspot / laptops) ((all usb c))

 

[Ichinisan]

Though I don't have a laptop that charges by USB-C, I recently bought this Anker power bank that can charge laptops too:

Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD 45W with 60W PD Charger, Power Delivery Portable Charger Bundle for USB C Laptops, MacBook Air/Pro/Dell XPS/iPad Pro 2018, iPhone 11 Pro / 11 / XS Max / X / 8, and More

Amazon.com: Anker PowerCore+ 26800mAh PD 45W with 60W PD Charger, Power Delivery Portable Charger Bundle for USB C MacBook Air/Pro/Dell XPS, iPad Pro 2018, iPhone 11 Pro / 11 / XS Max / X / 8, and More: Electronics

Buy Anker PowerCore+ 26800mAh PD 45W with 60W PD Charger, Power Delivery Portable Charger Bundle for USB C MacBook Air/Pro/Dell XPS, iPad Pro 2018, iPhone 11 Pro / 11 / XS Max / X / 8, and More: Portable Power Banks - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

I didn't pay $140. It was on sale for $90 via Anker's Amazon store.

 

[lxskllr]

I just took delivery today of two of these...

Outdoor Tech Kodiak 100 Watt Peak Power Station with 26,800mAH Capacity

$59 (save 71%)

morningsave.com

Got them to power gear at work. Haven't used them yet, so I don't how good they are, but I didn't see any glaring bad reviews when I looked. A lot of power for the price if they work out.

 

[killster1]

I just took delivery today of two of these...

Outdoor Tech Kodiak 100 Watt Peak Power Station with 26,800mAH Capacity

$59 (save 71%)

morningsave.com

Got them to power gear at work. Haven't used them yet, so I don't how good they are, but I didn't see any glaring bad reviews when I looked. A lot of power for the price if they work out.

seems a bit large to be 26800mah maybe im missing something. the largest pack i can take with out special approval on airplanes would be 100wh which is 30,000 or less.. why is it so giant?

 

[lxskllr]

Probably the built in inverter & associated electronics.

 

[Ichinisan]

Though I don't have a laptop that charges by USB-C, I recently bought this Anker power bank that can charge laptops too:

Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD 45W with 60W PD Charger, Power Delivery Portable Charger Bundle for USB C Laptops, MacBook Air/Pro/Dell XPS/iPad Pro 2018, iPhone 11 Pro / 11 / XS Max / X / 8, and More

Amazon.com: Anker PowerCore+ 26800mAh PD 45W with 60W PD Charger, Power Delivery Portable Charger Bundle for USB C MacBook Air/Pro/Dell XPS, iPad Pro 2018, iPhone 11 Pro / 11 / XS Max / X / 8, and More: Electronics

Buy Anker PowerCore+ 26800mAh PD 45W with 60W PD Charger, Power Delivery Portable Charger Bundle for USB C MacBook Air/Pro/Dell XPS, iPad Pro 2018, iPhone 11 Pro / 11 / XS Max / X / 8, and More: Portable Power Banks - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

I didn't pay $140. It was on sale for $90 via Anker's Amazon store.

I haven't used it much, but the Anker "26800 PD" power bank is still working fine.

I also purchased an Anker "10000 PD" and that one completely stopped working after only a few discharge + recharge cycles. It was halfway discharged when I put it on the charger for an hour or so (using the Anker USB-C cable and 60W wall charger that were included with my "26800 PD" power bank). When I disconnected the "10000 PD" from the charger, the charge indicator lights would not come on -- even when I press the button. Devices can't charge from USB-C or USB-A. The lights only come on while it is connected to a USB-C charger.

Returning it will be complicated because I purchased it for an international trip and I will not be back in USA until a couple days past my return period. I suppose I will have to contact Anker for warranty support instead of contacting Amazon for returns.

This is the one that failed:

[Upgraded] Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD, USB-C Portable Charger (18W), 10000mAh Power Delivery Power Bank for iPhone 11 / Pro / 8/ XS/XR, S10, Pixel 3, iPad Pro 2018, and More (Charger Not Include)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XNX88G3/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_BkOhEb2ED70CW

 

[killster1]

amazon might be OK with it . if you contact them now request the return then they give you 30 days to return (which will extend your time) i have some generic 30,000 one that has wireless charging usb C pd input output and it seems to do a good job charging my laptop with usb c. was super happy i have two ways to charge the laptop. have a anker slim 26800 sized battery pack somewhere but wow of course its misplaced. excited to buy another to extend the usage i get from this laptop but havnt decided exactly which one yet.