A selection of the best external batteries with USB-C PD for laptops
External batteries have become an indispensable attribute of modern life. They help out at home during a banal power outage due to bad weather, in a cafe, on an airplane, in a hospital, in nature and in any places where there are few or no outlets.
One of the main requirements for all power banks presented in the selection is the presence of a high-speed USB-C PD port. Thanks to this, laptops will charge quickly, just like when using original power supplies.
The advantage of powerful external batteries is that you can connect other devices to them, such as action cameras, wireless headphones, smartphones, portable consoles and smart watches. Some power banks support wireless charging and can be used as a USB hub.
We have sorted external batteries in ascending order of battery capacity. All prices are current at the time of publication of the article.
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Selection criteria
We based this article on have taken research by The New York Times. All presented external batteries were selected based on a number of technical characteristics. We also took into account the price of the devices, the warranty period and appearance:
USB-C Power Delivery. Each of the power banks has a high-speed USB-C PD port that quickly charges both the power bank itself and the devices connected to it.
Power over 30 W. All presented models are distinguished by high output power. Most modern laptops require 30 to 60 watts for high-speed charging. The modular Framework Laptop 13 will run at 60 W, while the Apple M2 MacBook Air will run at 30 W. This power is enough to charge other devices: portable consoles and smartphones. The Steam Deck needs 45W, while the iPhone 15 only needs 27W.
Battery capacity. It should be from 20,000 to 26,800 mAh. This power bank will charge laptops such as the HP EliteBook 840 G9 or MacBook Air M2 once. The situation is even better with smartphones. Such devices will charge the Google Pixel 7 three times, and the iPhone 14 four times. American Transportation Security Administration allows take on board external batteries with an energy capacity of up to 100 Wh. More powerful devices can only be carried with the permission of the airline itself. According to the rules Finnair, Utair And S7 Power banks can only be carried in hand luggage, and are prohibited from being checked in as luggage. Their energy intensity should not exceed 160 Wh.
Pass-Through Charging Technology. It allows you to simultaneously charge the external battery itself and the devices connected to it.
Additional ports. The high-speed USB-C PD port is suitable for charging laptops, portable consoles or smartphones. For low-power devices such as wireless headphones or fitness bands, a regular USB-A will suffice.
USB hub. This feature allows you to simultaneously charge connected devices and share data. This way you can copy photos from a camera or smartphone to a laptop using a power bank as an intermediary. This will come in handy when there is no stable Internet.
Weight. People buy external batteries so as not to depend on outlets during long trips or business trips. Therefore, the weight of such devices should not exceed 1 kg.
Price. The ability to work and be online without constant access to an outlet depends on the power bank. This factor becomes especially important when traveling, so you should not skimp on such devices.
Warranty period. It must be at least one year. A short-term warranty implies that the device is not so reliable and may fail at the most inopportune moment.
Compatibility. Each external battery was tested for compatibility with different laptops, smartphones and the Nintendo Switch portable console. So the authors made sure that each of the power banks is capable of charging the most common types of devices.
Appearance. Journalists evaluated the form factor of the devices. They were placed in bags, backpacks and organizers to evaluate their compactness. The researchers tested the ease of use of power banks: build quality, responsiveness of the power button, the presence of charging status indicators, as well as additional functions or accessories.
Omnicharge Omni 20C+
Size: 12.7 x 12.2 x 2.7 cm.
Weight: 630
Battery capacity: 20,000 mAh or 71 W
USB-C PD Maximum Power: 100 W
Ports: 1 x USB-C PD, 1 x USB-C, 2 x USB-A
Wireless charger: Yes
Pass-through charging: Yes
USB hub: Yes
Price: 25.9 thousand rubles.
The Omni 20C+ is the only device on the list that works as a USB hub and has wireless charging. The battery capacity is smaller than that of competitors and is only 20,000 mAh. Moreover, this is the most expensive model from the selection.
This power bank has two USB-C ports with output power of 60 W and 100 W. But only one of them supports Power Deliver fast charging. In addition to this, the Omni 20C+ has two USB-A ports with a power of 18 W. All four outputs support pass-through charging.
The power bank from Omnicharge turned out to be compact with beveled edges. It weighs only 630g, about the same as a half-liter bottle of water. It will easily fit in almost any laptop bag. There is a 1.3″ OLED display on the front panel. The power bank displays information about the device temperature, amount of charge, input and output power and shows which ports are currently in use.
Holding the power button activates and deactivates the USB hub function. With its help, you can copy any files from your devices, for example, photos and videos from a DSLR camera or quadcopter.
Included with the external battery is only
one USB-C cable. You will need a power supply or a proprietary hard case
purchase separately. The warranty period is one year.
Baseus PPDGL-01
Size: 13.4 x 16.2 x 1.8 cm.
Weight: 490 g
Battery capacity: 20,000 mAh or 71 W
USB-C PD Maximum Power: 100 W
Ports: 2 x USB-C PD, 2 x USB-A
Wireless charger: No
Pass-through charging: Yes
USB hub: No
Price: 6,840 rub.
Baseus PPDGL-01 is a budget external battery from a Chinese manufacturer. It is thin and light: with a thickness of 1.8 cm, the device weighs 490 g. The delivery set includes a meter-long USB-C cable and a proprietary velor case that will protect the case from scratches during travel.
At the power bank two high-speed USB-C PD ports with output power of 65 W and 100 W and two USB-A 30 W. Despite the small capacity of 20,000 mAh, the device will fully charge laptops such as the Mackbook Air 2021 or Samsung Notebook 9 Pro.
If you use a proprietary 65 W power supply, then the time to fully charge the device will be only 1.5 hours, otherwise up to 6 hours. BPS II technology detects connected gadgets and selects the optimal power for them. In case of overheating, the power bank will turn off automatically. User ixbt claimedthat this often happened when using a maximum power of 100 W.
The LED display is hidden under a dark black glossy panel, which easily attracts fingerprints. The screen displays the charge level as a percentage, current voltage and the approximate time of completion of charging the device. The display is bright, all information is clearly visible even on a sunny day.
ZMI Power Bank 20K Pro
Size: 16 x 8.1 x 2.1 cm.
Weight: 440 g
Battery capacity: 20,000 mAh or 72 W
USB-C PD Maximum Power: 65 W
Ports: 1 x USB-C PD, 2 x USB-A
Wireless charger: No
Pass-through charging: Yes
USB hub: Yes
Price: RUB 9,690
The dark blue metal body of the device is made of aluminum alloy. Thanks to the matte finish, it does not show fingerprints. To monitor the charge level, there are four LEDs on the side panel.
The battery capacity is 20,000 mAh, and the maximum power of the device is 65 W. In one hour the power bank will be charged 48%, and in three hours it will be fully charged. This will require any power supply with a power of more than 45 W. ZMI Power Bank 20K Pro will fully charge the MacBook Pro 13 and Xiaomi Mi Laptop Air 13.3 laptops once each, the iPad tablet – twice, and the Nintendo Switch console – three times.
External battery Supports USB hub function. If all the laptop ports are busy, you can use a power bank to connect a wired mouse, external hard drive or flash drive. The device comes with two USB-C cables and a carrying bag.
Einova Eggtronic 63W Power Bank
Size: 17 x 10.1 x 1.5 cm.
Weight: 453
Battery capacity: 20,000 mAh or 74 W
USB-C PD Maximum Power: 45 W
Ports: 1 x USB-C PD, 2 x USB-A
Wireless charger: No
Pass-through charging: Yes
USB hub: No
Price: $70 or 6.4 thousand rubles.
Budget external battery. It is weaker, has less capacity and has a limited number of ports. However, it is a good choice if you are on a budget. He weighs only 453 g. and won't take up much space in your bag. Thanks to the fabric insert, it will slide less on the table.
The Eggtronic 63W Power Bank has a USB-C PD port limited to 45W. This is enough to quickly charge devices such as the Nintendo Switch or iPad Pro tablet. But this is not enough by the standards of modern laptops. They will charge a little slower.
Two USB-A ports output 12 W and 15 W. Both of them support pass-through charging. The problem is that this power will not be enough for modern smartphone models. iPhone 12 and iPhone SE require 20W to fast charge, while Samsung Galaxy S22 Series requires 25W.
The device capacity is only 20,000 mAh, less than that of its competitors. Despite this, the Einova power bank will charge most modern laptops such as the MacBook Air M2 or HP EliteBook 840 G9 once. It will cope much better with smartphones. The Eggtronic 63W Power Bank will charge the Google Pixel 7 three times and the iPhone 14 four times.
The device is equipped with a small screen that shows the remaining charge. This method is more convenient than informing using LEDs. The kit does not include a power supply; you will have to purchase it separately. The warranty period of the device is one year.
Anker 747 PowerCore 26K
Size: 18.4 x 8.3 x 2.4 cm.
Weight: 748
Battery capacity: 25,600 mAh or 92 W
USB-C PD Maximum Power: 87 W
Ports: 2 x USB-C PD, 2 x USB-A
Wireless charger: No
Pass-through charging: No
USB hub: No
Price: $150 or 13.8 thousand rubles.
The device from Anker has a high battery capacity of 25,600 mAh or 92 W. In him two USB-C PD ports with a power of 87 W and two USB-A of 15 W each. Powerbank completely will charge MacBook Air 2020 once, Galaxy S20 four times, and iPhone 13 Pro five times.
The Anker 747 PowerCore 26K comes with an AC adapter, a 50cm USB-C cable, and a fabric pouch for storing the power bank. The body is made of polished metal, which is almost resistant to stains or fingerprints. The front panel is painted with a gradient from light gray to dark. The ends are rounded. The weight of the device is 748 g.
When using the original power supply, the total charging time of the device will be 2.5 hours, otherwise you will have to wait 17 hours. The Anker 747 PowerCore 26K doesn't have pass-through charging, so you won't be able to use the device while it's plugged in.
Powerbank has triple protection: Against overheating, overcharging and short circuit. The warranty period is 18 months.
The disadvantages include the lack of a screen. Eight small LEDs built into the power button inform you about the amount of charge remaining. Each division corresponds to approximately 12.5%.
Omnicharge Omni Mobile 25600
Size: 11 x 15.7 x 2.5 cm.
Weight: 720
Battery capacity: 25,600 mAh or 92 W
USB-C PD Maximum Power: 60 W
Ports: 1 x DC, 1 x USB-C PD, 2 x USB-A
Wireless charger: Yes
Pass-through charging: No
USB hub: No
Price: $130 or 12 thousand rubles.
The device is compact, slightly larger than a Ritter Sport chocolate bar. Thanks to its thin body, it will not take up much space in your bag or backpack. The power bank's power is below 100 W, so it can be carried on board the plane in hand luggage.
All ports are located on the front panel. It also has a power button and four voltage indicators. Using the DC port, you can charge your laptop directly, leaving the original charger at home. USB-C power of 60 W will quickly charge any gadget.
The manufacturer claims that the power bank will charge action camera 12 timesDSLR camera or smartphone – six times, quadcopter or tablet – three times, 13″ laptop – two times. Thanks wireless charging You don’t have to carry a bunch of different wires with you.
Zendure SuperTank pro
Size: 12.4 x 7.4 x 4.5 cm.
Weight: 565
Battery capacity: 26,800 mAh or 96 W
USB-C PD Maximum Power: 100 W
Ports: 2 x USB-C PD, 2 x USB-C
Wireless charger: No
Pass-through charging: Yes
USB hub: No
Price: $170 or 15.7 thousand rubles.
The Zendure SuperTank pro external battery looks stylish and resembles a shockproof travel suitcase. The case is made of silver aluminum, which will protect the device from dents and scratches while traveling. However, this protection makes the power bank look bulky. The weight of the device is 565 grams with a thickness of 4.5 cm. Because of this, it will not fit into thin bags.
Unlike competitors, Zendure SuperTank pro four USB-C ports, two of which support high-speed charging. To connect other devices, the power bank comes with an adapter to USB-A.
The battery capacity is 26,800 mAh. This is enough to fully charge a MacBook Pro 13, Asus Strix XG17 or Surfacw pro 7 laptop once each, a Nintendo Switch four times, an iPhone 11 six times and an Apple Watch 20 times.
The total charging time for the external battery is 1 hour 45 minutes when connected to a 100 W power supply. On the front panel of the power bank there is OLED screen. It shows the device's charge level, which ports are in use and their power.
Mophie Powerstation Pro AC
Size: 11.4 x 19.3 x 3.1 cm.
Weight: 980
Battery capacity: 27,000 mAh or 97 W
USB-C PD Maximum Power: 60 W
Ports: 2 x USB-C PD, 1 x USB-A, 1 x AC
Wireless charger: No
Pass-through charging: No
USB hub: No
Price: $200 or 18.1 thousand rubles.
Mophie Powerstation Pro AC equipped with an outlet for an American outlet. To activate it, you need to hold the power button for several seconds until the red LED lights up. The maximum power of the AC port is 100 W. You can connect not only powerful laptops to it, but also other devices, for example, a table fan. The AC connector is covered with a rubber cover that protects it from dust and moisture. However, to connect devices with a European plug, you will have to purchase an adapter.
Mophie has two USB-C PD ports. The power of one of them is 60 W. It is used both to power the power bank itself and for high-speed charging of laptops connected to it. The power of the other is 24 W. This is enough to quickly charge small portable devices such as the iPhone 14.
Metal body The Mophie Powerstation Pro AC is finished in matte black. Thanks to this, there are no fingerprints left on the power bank. The weight of the gadget is almost one kilogram, about the same as a liter bottle of water. The manufacturer attached a nylon strap to one of the corners of the external battery to make it easier to carry the rather heavy device.
ChargeTech Premium 27K AC
Size: 18.7 x 12.9 x 2.7 cm.
Weight: 680 g
Battery capacity: 27,000 mAh or 98 W
USB-C PD Maximum Power: 65 W
Ports: 1 x USB-C PD, 1 x USB-A, 1 x AC
Wireless charger: No
Pass-through charging: No
USB hub: No
Price: $185 or 16.8 thousand rubles.
The ChargeTech Premium 27K AC is the most powerful power bank on this list. His capacity is 27,000 mAh. Because of this, the full charging time will be approximately 7-8 hours when using the native 65 W power supply.
The power bank is equipped with only one USB-C PD port with a power of 65 W. This enough for fast charging of the latest MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models. The external battery also has one regular USB-A port for charging smartphones, headphones or fitness bracelets.
ChargeTech, like the previous model, has an outlet for an American outlet. Maximum AC port power is 90 W. However, the connector is not closed with a plug, so dust will accumulate in it.
There is an LCD screen next to the power button. It can hardly be called informative, because it only displays the charge level. The power bank's warranty period is one year, but can be extended to three years for an additional $19.50.
People have become accustomed to comfort and have become dependent on many gadgets that constantly require charging. Laptops, tablets, smartphones, portable consoles, wireless headphones, smart watches, cameras, toys – all this needs to be connected to the network. The more devices there are, the more difficult it is to live without electricity.
The main criterion for all power banks in this selection was the presence of at least one high-speed USB-C PD port. With its help, you can quickly charge laptops and avoid missing deadlines due to a sudden power outage. Therefore, choose the external battery that you need:
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