Anker 737 PowerCore 24K Power Bank 140W PD 3.1 USB Review - Revised

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Sorry, about the replaced video here. I wish KZbin would let me fix errors but it requires a whole new upload to change anything. It will still help greatly if you watch.

[@YukonHawk1]

What are the corrections you made?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

@@YukonHawk1 The measured output was low, the original and new data is in the video. TLDR - Run time went from 26 min to 31min with 140W out, and 72Wh measured output energy versus 62wh.

[@YukonHawk1]

@@AllThingsOnePlace Thank you.

[@AlvinSays]

thanks for correcting the mistake this way. Many youtubers refuse to correct their video with the wrong info just because they dont want to lose their initial view counts and momentum! My utmost respect for you! cheers!

[@Erin-Thor]

Newbie here, excellent review! Thanks! It would help to know for us noobs if this will charge an iPad or laptop like a MacBook Air.

[@ilicurosh]

I have NEVER, NEVER seen a more professional analysis than this!!!! On YT. Absolutely BRAVO! 😀😄😊

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks! It took a couple tries, haha.

[@KermitsBadFurDay]

This video is good, but this is like no where close to even a quarter of as professional as yt reviews get. Your mind would be BLOWN if you saw LinusTechTips or Mk if this is really the best you've seen. Great video though

[@neverendingstudent]

Thank you very much for the retraction with detail about what went wrong as well as the corrected energy capacity figures. Both the attention to detail as well as the honesty are appreciated and valued.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

No problem, seemed like the right thing to do.

[@ImAlsoMerobiba]

I've not yet watched the video, but it's impressive that you replied to all comments. That's dedication.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

hah, yeah, I won't be able to eventually, getting close now but for now...

[@EGlideKid]

I paid $109 for this guy on Amazon in mid-August, not counting tax. I figured for my usage rate, it will serve me well for years, I also bought a few USB-PD cables to get the most out and from it.

[@dueltheman]

What a review! This is by far my favourite review of a power bank ever. Merci beaucoup and warm greetings from France!

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks! If only I got it right the first time... can't win them all I guess.

[@raw415]

By far the BEST REVIEW out there for any power bank. The amount of info provided and useful data allowed me to make a educated decision on whether I should get this power bank or not. I've been rocking with the Anker Powercore+ 26800 Premium Portable charger. The USB-A version (since there is a USB-C version out there). My power bank still works no problem but I thought it was time for an upgrade. Man thank you for this video.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, charge times on that power bank must be very long. I like these fast charging power banks. I don't like leaving them plugged in over night or while not home.

[@EngineeringPerspective]

I’m glad you reuploaded! I am on the market for this battery pack

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks! Yeah, my Siglent analyzer is 1/6th slow at time which skewed the energy measurements. I'd use the power analyzer to measure both ends but I need to do some upgrades before that happens. I will end up getting another power analyzer with accurate time since I have a lot more power banks to get through.

[@deamer44]

Your site is going places. Amazing analysis.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks!

[@si1v3r352]

looks like a great unit, i reckon we will all be surprised when you do some reviews on some cheaper ones as i think they will fall short of something of this standard very quickly. Great review lots of very meaningful numbers that manufactures never tell us

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, I am kind of hoping that is the case. There should be some differences between premium and bargain.

[@by_jaredsillo6119]

Good review! I got this in Amazon a couple days ago on prime day for $89 and for that price it’s a pretty nice power bank that can double my laptop runtime! or charge all my photo gear when I’m on a trip

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Nice, yeah, I almost posted a short on the sale but didn't bother.

[@TapRackandBang]

Wait what was the sale for? Cheapest i have seen one is $133.99 from Office Max. If there is a sale coming up for $89, i will wait. Just curious if that same sale is going to be happening soon. (i know about $50 isn't much, but i don't need another power bank right now so will wait for a sale if it is coming again.)

[@fmulleady]

A wonderfully detailed review. Already had bought one at £85.99 on Amazon UK. Well worth that. I will be well prepared if an ill-informed airport security official tries to get smart thanks to you! :-)

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Haha, yeah watts not watt*hours. Thanks for watching.

[@jovaraszigmantas]

Loved the video, in depth everything. Real measurements and when I saw the thermal images I was just blown away. Keep up the great videos. I will recommend your channel to anyone who asks for a charger recommendations.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thank you! That really helps when people share the channel. I need to get more power bank videos going too.

[@marctronixx]

bought this weeks ago to use with a mac book pro 16 inch 8tb g4gtb laptop. i use that charging brick from the mac to charge this guy. never had it overheat on discharge and on charge. i regularly get max charge and discharge from this bank. its definitely worth the money.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, I abuse it during testing to make sure it can take the punishment. It protects itself when you do full speed discharge at 140W from 100-0% and try to charge right away. It needs an hour rest in between. Fact is most devices won't use the power bank that way. They will draw the large amount of power for a short amount of time then taper off. The power bank itself charges at about 125W to make sure it doesn't over heat, still better than anyone else using USB C. Power Banks probably are the path to higher speed USB C devices using the full 240W charging modes.

[@nightlyowll]

Thank you for the amazing review. No bsht no useless talk, to the point and technical!!!! Best review I have watched for a careful customer

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks! Yeah, I do tend to cut out the waffle so to speak.

[@matteugenio]

Found this review and you now have a new follower! Looking forward to many more power bank & adapter reviews! I was planning on getting this, but I might get the Baseus 100W instead…

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks for watching. Yeah, each has it's little advantages but in general they are all built down to a price.

[@masksenpai3381]

This is the type of channel I would instantly subscribe to! Great work!

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks for Watching. I wish I didn't mess it up the first time.

[@macd7743]

@@AllThingsOnePlace I'm sure everyone watching your reviews would agree with me that your work is most appreciated and all is forgiven.

[@Mxmau96]

So far I am impressed with your professionalism and video full of details, keep it up, another subscriber!😁

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks! I need to get more power bank videos out.

[@matty_v]

I'm on my second of this power bank both have now malfunctioned. Happy to send one to you for analysis

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Two failed units is impressive, admittedly I have several power banks so these rotate quite regularly. What were you using them for and was it in hot or cold environments? Send me an email, the address is on the youtube home page thing or use the form on the allthings website to get in contact. I'm still kind of on the fence on getting stuff sent in.

[@dirremoire]

Anker products are way underrated. It's my go-to company for Bluetooth accessories and power banks like this one. I've never been disappointed.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

They are the biggest 3rd party accessory maker for a reason right?

[@g1981c]

Samsung is my first choice for accessories because it's the only brand 100% guaranteed to be compatible with my Samsung gear, but Anker is the only other brand i trust. Most of my Anker accessories are compatible with my Samsung gear but there is one exception - my 15W Samsung Wireless Charging Stand will only work with a Samsung AC adapter. I just ordered this Anker 737 even though Baseus Blade would have fit my needs for $79 versus $149 for Anker, but i simply feel more comfortable going with the Anker brand based on many years of using their products from cables to AC adapters to power banks.

[@g1981c]

EDIT: received my Aftertop PD3.1 charger and it works with my Samsung 15W Wireless Charger, which previously only worked with its own included Samsung adapter. Went on Amazon and Samsung no longer includes the adapter and instead now says you need a Power Delivery AC adapter. So that's why my Anker didn't work - it was Quick Charge USB A and the Wireless Charger wanted PD USB-C. The Wireless charger didn't just run slow, it wouldn't run at all without USB-C PD. Needless to say very happy with this development as it seems to redeem both Samsung, Anker and Aftertop in one fell swoop.

[@bradabar2012]

@@AllThingsOnePlace Right!

[@bradabar2012]

Ditto!

[@atomic1950]

I love your very professional videos with these power measurements tomorrow I receive baseus blade

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thank you, again.

[@theweirdolikenoother]

thank you for the great video it was informative of the basic points of interest, whilst also teaching in a sense for the sake of curiosity driven mindset in your experiements

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks for watching!

[@jdkccmythcrew4465]

I almost gave up on this one after watching your original one. After watching the review one. I will keep it in my Amazon cart until it has big discount.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yep, the numbers didn't add up. So, I did the capacity measurements again (three more times) with a different method and it makes a lot more sense now.

[@MikeVideos327]

$50 discount today!

[@ENB90]

Thanks for the review. Love your break downs/reviews of these types of products.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks for watching.

[@noahbar-shain4218]

Such a comprehensive review! My inner nerd feels much more comfortable purchasing this product now

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

haha, yeah this was a wild one. I only had to do it twice to get it right. I did finally upgrade the firmware on that meter since it turns out it was not capable of keeping time which for an energy meter is crucial.

[@noahbar-shain4218]

​@@AllThingsOnePlaceI took it out of my cart so I could re-add it using your affiliate link!

[@go5582]

Hi thank you for your honesty review and for using the correct hardware to show us your findings. I just clicked the link from your site and order this charger for my cell phone. Thanks.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thank You!

[@GGg-ic9ku]

Fast charging + pass through + able to know it’s at 50% for long term storage on a large capacity battery is a game changer. Covers a multitude of flaws. Got it for $99 Black Friday. Returned 2 26,000 batteries as fast charge + pass through changes everything for me. I feel like I got it for free! Superb channel … data driven. Love it! Please expand your reviews into more consumer products … much needed

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Nice! Yeah, I have some of the larger power banks, this charges faster and that is a big win too. Thanks!

[@GGg-ic9ku]

@@AllThingsOnePlace I returned 2 26,000 power banks, to Costco, and they just gave me my money back and didn’t require me to mail them back. Best deal ever.

[@rabin_john]

Finally, a proper review video of this device !!! Great video.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Glad you liked it!

[@darkknightwithanidea1845]

Stunning ! Great review … thanks a tonne ! Love the channel BTW… such an in depth honest review. No BS

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback!

[@maasai-]

it's great power bank when it's in working condition ! mine went bad not long before 3months where it won't keeps its charge, return it to the shop where they've sent it to the company and i waited more than 2months , i have challanged the shop for court setlement unless compensated or refunded , they gave me zendure supertank pro instead ,looking good so far .

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah. I agree. When these go bad they go all the way. The 250w I need to do an update on because it is consistently at 0% when I go to use it, with Bluetooth turned off even. I still rely on the zmi no20

[@g1981c]

just placed an order for this Anker based on your video and the teardown video by ChargerLAB. the most interesting part of your video for me was the thermal imaging. what would have been really interesting is to drill a small hole and put a thermal probe between the bottom of the two PCBs and the cells underneath it to see the maximum temperature the cells are exposed to. then do the teardown and use thermal imaging on the components with and without the thermal padding. i understand i'm probably the only one who wants to see that though LOL.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah. I didn’t want to make any holes in this one. Especially since it’s already been torn down by chargerlab and I actually use it. But yeah the temperature issue is real and I’m sure would pop up more if using it outside in the sun.

[@freddymiguelponce]

This is my first itme on your channel Great video! Thanks!

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks for watching!

[@franklong6269]

Thanks! What an amazing, in-depth review. Great job! One small quibble. I don't think anyone using this power bank really cares about its input efficiency because the total amount of power we are talking about is minuscule. I am a Civil Engineer, so I understand your focus on efficiency - it is natural. However, I don't care if it loses 24% of the electricity that goes into it because it's too small to matter. What I care about is if this will charge my HP Envy laptop and my S22 Ultra smartphone at their maximum speeds and how fast it can be recharged. It appears that this power bank is really good at both of these tasks. You can charge its large capacity in about an hour, and it will put out its rated capacity of 140 watts for over 32 minutes. That's MUCH better than Anker's new 250-watt power bank, and this one is $92.00 right now. Just one other thought. I have a 10,000 milliamp Anker power bank that I bought for something like $20.00 on sale about six years ago. I have used it off and on for all of that time and it still performs like it is new. I literally have been stunned at just how good this little Anker power bank with fast charging is. So, my experience with Anker is that they make a spectacular product that is well-built and last. I just bought this Anker 737 24K power bank for $92.00 on sale to charge my laptop. That is half the price of the Anker 250K power bank that just came out, and it only has 3000k more capacity, and according to your review, it can't put out 140 watts consistently. So, we will see how well the 737 power bank works in real life when it comes in later this month. Thanks again for the excellent review!

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

It isn't better than the Anker 250... the 250 did 140W until discharged, it didn't do more than that though. But yes on sale this makes more sense.

[@charlieswimsexpress7420]

Is there a spot where we can see the data from your reviews? Your analysis is second to none and objective

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks! Yeah, I am still working on that for the power banks. I don't have a timeline on getting it done either. I need to find more time.

[@Lissiedi]

Great review and to be honest, I bought it some time back before seeing this video, so I was already a fan. As a tech enthusiast I believe this is definitely not the cheapest investment into a gadget, but it's a very safe and reliable investment to make.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks! Yeah, this is not a bad one, often on sale now too.

[@captainnemonautilus7482]

now they have and a newer product Anker Prime 27,650mAh Power Bank (250W) perhaps you could test some day or the UGREEN 145W Power Bank 25000mAh ,keep up the good work very informative presentations

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yep, that one is on the way, but the power bank doesn't arrive until mid-October. I have the 200W one which I'll be comparing to the ZXI no 20. Then shortly thereafter the Ugreen will be up (probably September).

[@j5892000]

Great battery information I've been considering an upgrade to my current anker power bank . Mine has 2 usb c ports and 2 usb a ports. Had it for a few years and it's still going strong even after a couple drops and less then idea enviorments. Still keep it in its bag that it came with too

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, I currently carry the iniu 15k and the ZMi no 20 25k power banks. We'll see if I can break one of them, ha.

[@OSLO_eirik]

Great review! Personally I prefer Omnicharge for a powerbank in this weight class. It has both pass through and offers 220V or 110V power and adjustable barrel voltage in addition to USB charging.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, this Anker is heavy for some reason, the capacity isn't that high for the weight. I'm surprised Omnicharge can get an inverter in a unit without adding that much weight. I do want to look at those. Been holding off until I work through some of the backlog of regular power banks and power adapters.

[@moving2fast2]

Which model is most comparable? I am unfamiliar with the Omnicharge line but looks pretty nice.

[@degru4130]

One thing that would be interesting to test is negotiation quirks with the various modes and current levels that it supports. I've discovered that this bank has some problems negotiating the correct current with USB-C trigger cables (15V 5A and 20V 5A from Adafruit). It seems to negotiate only 1A and then resets power or triggers UVP when the device tries to draw more, even though it should be able to do 3A.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

I spend a bit more time on that in the newer videos but yeah, there's so many devices. Interesting it has issues with those adapters.

[@monferaigne5061]

Most technical review! Subscribed!

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks. I try.

[@SmoothbassmanStudios]

I love this unit. It charges fast and has enough juice to charge anything I throw at it.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

It seems to hold charge for a decent amount of time as well. Some power banks discharge if you leave them for awhile.

[@mattfm101]

From an uneducated opinion I love this powerbank its the best one I've owned

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, this still holds up compared to a lot of what I've tested.

[@jn3536]

well done review! just subbed to your channel-keep it up and you will get more. again, well done sir.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks! It took a couple tries but I got there, haha

[@OldGeekVibes]

Great professional review. Thanks! Enjoyed it.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

You are welcome!

[@nounix]

Thanks for the GREAT video! Very informative!! :) A couple of questions please: 1) I have a 15" 2017 MacBook Pro - this power bank should be enough, right? 2) Should I be worried that 140W is more than what my MBP needs (possible damage to it)? 3) If not, will my MBP charge any faster with this power bank than it would with the Anker PowerCore III Elite 87W PD (USB-C) Power Bank 25.600mAh, since one is 140W while the other is 87W? At 9.05 you say that this power bank is "surprisingly inefficient" (86Wh claimed by Anker, vs. 72Wh real). Do you maybe have any info/measurements for the aforementioned PowerCore III Elite 87W, so you can compare which of the 2 models is better/more efficient/faster etc? 4) And last, a VERY important question!: I read that there are in-flight limitations to power banks in carry-on luggage (max 100W or max 27,027mAh), does that mean that I cannot take this with me on a flight?? **On the other hand I also read that, a) Though the total power is 140W, the pack can't put out more than 90W at any time, then you're still good; and b) While it can supply energy at a rate of 140W, it only stores 86.4Wh of energy.. So what does all this mean? Will I have trouble taking it on a flight or not? **If I will then I can't buy it obv... In your video at 9.42 say that it IS under the 100Wh limit so it CAN travel on a plane, but the airport staff are not electricians so they have no knowledge of what you're explaining - they will just read "140W" on the bank and they will probably tell you to throw it away... So what do you do? Is this 86Wh reading (even if may only actually be 72Wh..) written anywhere on the device so you can show them?? And is this on-flight limitation written IN Wh so you can show them the "86Wh" reading vs. the carrier's rules (AGAIN IN Wh)?? Thank you in advance for your time! :)

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

1 Yes 2 No, the device (laptop) decides how much power to use, it won't consume more than it needs. 3) I haven't looked at the PowerCore III Elite 87W yet, I have a few other power banks here, next is going to be the larger Anker Prime power bank though. I think 72Wh isn't terrible, there are a few others with a little better efficiency but it was more like wishful thinking that this new power bank would be the best one... I am pretty sure anything older will be a little lower on the efficiency scale., 4) Watts you can carry any size, watt*hours however does have the limitation of 100 without a permit. If your airline checks this is the limit. The mAh doesn't meaning anything so the actual Wh of the pack is what matters. This power bank at 86Wh rated is perfectly carry-on safe for a plane, 86 is the rated cell capacity, the electronics loose the rest so you only get 72 usable watt*hours. Don't confuse watts and watt*hours (I think I say that in the video or in later power bank videos, ha). The power bank has the watt*hour number written on it, this is actually a law that they have to write the number somewhere on the power bank. They have to look at that to determine if you can fly with it or not. I just took the ZMI no20 to Europe and it says 210W in big letters on the front. No one even asked, but if they did, it's under 100Wh.

[@jdoubleuu2]

I have the Anker 521 (A1626) and it has built in pins to plug it in directly. It’s currently my favourite travel battery bank/charger. When I unplug it, my devices stay charging. Not sure if it does momentarily stop. Maybe worth a review? I enjoy your videos and the information it brings. Keep going!

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks I did look at one of the fusion power banks from Anker. It wasn't bad but it was a real low wattage one. I added this to the list.

[@jdoubleuu2]

@@AllThingsOnePlace thank you sir

[@rayoflight62]

For the same money you can get the Zendure 100 W, which I did. The Zendure can operate as UPS, it use much better cells, it has the highest conversion efficiency among all power banks outthere, and never overheats. And it is slightly less than 100 Wh, which are clearly indicated, so it can travel by air. Anker is very hyped brand because of all advertisement and sponsoring they do, but the actual devices leave a lot to desire...

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

What model? It looks like there are several types.

[@chfin7251]

Brilliant analysis! Well done

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks!

[@juliusschmidt7858]

Great and detailed review :) really enjoyed the video.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks!

[@hakanyucel1639]

Wow nice video! I’m new in this channel and i love the channel ❤

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@JetSter735180]

Thanks for this revised video.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Not a problem.

[@needsomewater]

awesome video sir, i like getting nerdy with the little details that you showed us. will def check ur channel out

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thank you! It is what the channel is all about

[@arag0re]

Very good review, thanks for doin this stuff

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks!

very nice work , not sure but I think you missed the fact that you can double press the button for low power mode (trickle charge) that can be used for devices that are drawing low power , I was able to charge it in 45 minutes by putting it on a cold metal surface (that was taking away the heat) I think the discharge capacity can fluctuate with the power it has to output or voltage differece , if I recall correctly I got a better eficiency

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Interesting that you cooled the device to charge a little faster. I did notice it thermal throttle the charging a little. Yeah, 72 WH is full tilt. If you only use 20W out it can do a little better (I did test these, but I wanted to keep the video short). In either case the marketing numbers are actually conservative from Anker so that isn't a bad thing.

[@thienkhangcao1233]

Amazing video! I hope you would consider reviewing the nitecore nb10000/nb20000? They dont output as much power but seems very portable compared to other power banks with the same capacity

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

I was wondering when nitecore would show up as a request... I will have to pick some up and check them out. One of the issues I am running into with the larger capacity and lower power level power banks is they take a full day to charge / discharge. So getting three cycles in for a video... as a part time thing it's like 2 months to test one power bank, haha. It is all part of the fun though.

[@djmtbiker3495]

I WAS HOPING YOU DID THIS OH BOY I CAN'T WAIT TILL YOU SEE THE END OK OK OK THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU YOU DID GREAT VERY EXCITED

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

haha, VERY LOUD. Thanks!

[@Goodmanperson55]

So here's a funny thing I like to use this device for. I have an old Anker Powerport Atom PD 4 100 W charger PD2.0 only with voltage profiles. I have a newer phone that can use more than 30 W but only if it has PPS. I like to put this as some sort of PD2.0 to PPS converter. It's weird but it works. It's the only way I could make my phone "use" the old charger to its fullest capability.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, probably a pretty decent efficiency hit but as long as it works. Better to use what you have!

[@g1981c]

received my Anker 737 a day early. started charging it with Aftertop PD3.1 charger and was getting 130W rate but Aftertop began to overheat so i stopped. Anker was barely warm. I thought the screen was a gimmick but i actually found it extremely useful right away and will never buy a power bank without it again. The build quality of the Anker is incredible. 100% recommending the Anker, not so much the Aftertop.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, the Aftertop works but the real question is for how long under full load like that.

[@Izzystock]

what most ppl dont realize is that most devices in 2024 DO NOT charge anywhere near 140W...the latest samsung phones charge at a max of like 25-30 watts, and even VR headsets only charge about 10-20 watts...you only need 140W if you are recharging a laptop or something...

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

True. I only own power banks that charge with that much power. None of my laptops can even use this much.

[@Izzystock]

@@AllThingsOnePlace i just bought the anker 737 and put it in my go bag in case the SHTF...it will give me at least 7-9 fully charged batteries on my phone and help charge other devices until it dies...

[@GuttzTV]

Hello sir, is it compatible with s23 ultra 45w super charging?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yes.

[@somedudethatchillshard8376]

“It is surprising how inefficient it is” statement at 9:06 was from the original (incorrect) readings, right? Given the revised data, this seems like an upgrade from the Baseus in every measurable way. Much higher power input, higher power out, higher output energy for full discharge, and higher efficiency. Would you agree? Just wanted to clear some things up with the revision.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yes. I did notice but decided to leave in since it is also still losing 24% to power on the go so not exactly incorrect. Better than 29% with the Baseus though and it does beat the Baseus in most of the tests.

[@somedudethatchillshard8376]

Fair enough! It just seemed odd to me that you left this statement up -- given that in the Baseus video you stated the efficiency, but didn’t say it was inefficient. I’m being a bit picky here and offering what is hopefully constructive feedback: I think the inconsistency from the Baseus power bank review to this one leaves things a bit unclear. I know you haven’t reviewed many power banks relative to power adapters. However, in your power adapter reviews I appreciate how you always benchmark the adapters relative to each other in a concise way towards the end of the videos with supporting graphs/charts as well. That way, when a new power adapter is reviewed it is very clear at the end where it stands in the power adapter landscape relative to other options. TL;DR - please make it more clear where the power banks stand relative to each other in future videos.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

@@somedudethatchillshard8376 Got it and thanks! Which metrics do you think are most important? I think weight/wh is something that should be included in the scoring system.

[@somedudethatchillshard8376]

@@AllThingsOnePlace weight/wh is an interesting ratio, I like that idea. My most important metrics would be power input (aka wattage and speed of recharging the battery pack) and overall output energy for full discharge (aka which power bank will recharge my devices the MOST). I highly value a power bank that can recharge quickly and can deliver a serious amount of power to my devices.

[@v3er569]

Great review! Would love to get your take on the Hyperjuice 245W battery pack.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, I think they discontinued that for overheating issues? I have the ZMI no20 which has very similar specs.

[@Mpafanai46]

Excellent work ❤which one is better lithium ion or polymer for power banks?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

They are the same as far as I know. The polymer packs have more current handling typically but the soft shell is less durable versus the ankers metal shelled 21700 battery cells.

[@dylanroy]

Great video. I would love to see a side by side comparison of Anker 737 Power Bank and the UGREEN 145W Power Bank.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks for the suggestion. Yeah, I need to get that UGREEN on the bench, well and get one.

[@daffo1179]

I have the Samsung 25W 10k Mac battery. It's very nice and a third of the price. Output get's up to (only) 25W. It charges phone and tablets fast. I can get 4 charges to my iPhone 13 Pro and about 3 charges for my S20 using 25W. It also gets my MacBook Air M1 almost once, and has some great efficiency. I haven't checked how fast it charges, but I guess about 3 hours, which is great. I discharge it once in 3 days so I guess it has around 100-150 MAX charging cycles and it still has great capacity. It has 2 USB-C which have both 25w charging/discharging and a USB-A port with 15w or 18w output (not 100% sure what it was). Really recommend it for a "budget". It still costs quite some money, but it worth every cent.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

That is a good one to check out.

[@hazyss]

the best review evee. thank you for the effort

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks. I tried testing a slower charging power bank and was like wow, these used to take a day to charge not an hour...

[@hazyss]

@@AllThingsOnePlace I have the older 26 800 mAh and it take around 9 hours to fully charge

[@pnguyen2496]

Thank you for the research.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

No problem.

[@Hack_Life.Everyday]

Great Video!! plz post more test on those "premium & viral" battery bank for efficiency (Anker, RavPower, Jackery?) how much do they really output? PD 3.0 100w or just BS? UPS functionability? Maybe an Amazon review on the usb-c cables to use. Some are rated for power and some for data transfer rates it gets CONFUSING ?!?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yep. I have a bunch of them here. The power banks take a lot of time and are easy to make mistakes on. This was only my second video on the topic. USB cables, I focus on charging, but I have a fairly comprehensive list on my webpage. I will have a round four of the USB cables out probably late this year. Mostly focusing on the PD 3.1 charging capabilities though.

[@g1981c]

subbed because i enjoy your videos, but i have to point out your audio volume is a bit lower than most other channels. audio editing software ( such as Audacity and Adobe Audition ) can boost volume dramatically without clipping by using the compressor function. if overused compressor will make audio sound unnatural and muddy but in most cases you can double the volume before any such effects become noticeable. with your quiet audio you would likely be able to quadruple the volume before any adverse sound quality effects. my goal would be to match the volume level of popular channels - this would make your videos come off as more professional.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

I master the audio for -5 dBFS average. It on average matches everything I watch. Every video hits 0 dB peak and the compressor is active during most talking. I much prefer the dynamic range versus the crush it to the limit approach. Remember volume wars on music from the early 2000s (not that it’s ended). Everything sounded like mush. I would have to add a second compressor and set to a little different rate to tune things a little more. Any more on the one compressor and you can hear the compressor breathing effect. I use reaper to record but davinci resolve to do the audio work. It isn’t amazing I could do more in reaper but workflow and time limitations, one man band get it delivered is most important. Could also add a limiter to take the edge off the tops because it will inevitably go over if you gain it any more.

[@adrianvlad252]

Hello, You make a good job 👏 on your channel. Keep it like that. I am also very curious how the Razer USB C adapter works compared to others. I have the Razer package that includes laptop and two chargers. One think I know for sure is expensive, heavy and very good materials. Oh and one more thing if you can in the future to make some reviews with omnicharge power banks 🤝

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, both some of the omnicharge and the Razor have been on my watchlist for awhile now. I am waiting for a sale on the Razor because wow they are charging a lot for that one.

[@GenaMak]

Excellent review, thank you. I used your link to pick this one up from amazon. Its on sale now for $90. I dont understand half from what you have explained here but, I trust it will work to charge my new Lenovo Thinkpad P16s laptop with 86Wh battery. Do you think it will charge at least 75% of the battery capacity? I dont care for 140W since the laptop battery takes the minimum charge of 65W (oem adapter rated) up to possibly 100W. But, if I charge three devices at a time it will come handy for power split. I am more interested in charge capacity to keep up my laptop battery on my travels to the fullest.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, you are probably correct in your estimate about 75% of the laptop battery from this power bank. Of course the more things you connect...

[@CamaroWarrior]

They now selling some new 130w, 200w and 250w banks.... would love to see those reviewed too

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, I have a few of the new ones on the way, not arriving until october from Anker but yeah a few other companies have similar things out and I am curious how they prevent overheating.

[@motopiagaming7105]

Thank you so much for the very well made and informative reviews well done indeed ! Will you please review the Storm 2 100W and compare it with the Anker 737 and thank you again for the very fine work !

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks, I have that one here (I think, the Storm 2 looks like multiple adapters) and gets quite a few requests. I have a few Shargeek power adapters too.

[@motopiagaming7105]

@@AllThingsOnePlace great looking forward for your most qualified review and comparison with the 747 thank you in advance again !

[@ahmadabuhdaib8326]

thank you for the hard work

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks for watching!

[@TapRackandBang]

Does anyone know if this charges iPhone 12 Pro Max and newer iPhone for their full 25w charging? I saw on some forums it reverts to 5w or something, but they may be not telling the truth or know the truth. Any help is appreciated!

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

The iPhone uses USB PD protocol with fixed voltages so this power bank should have no problem charging at maximum speed on the USB C ports. The phone will drop to 5 watts towards the end of it's charge cycle or if it is too hot it can even stop charging altogether. I got that message the other day when I left my phone on my car seat plugged in, too hot to charge. The device decides how much power to pull from the power bank and there are situations where you won't get full power.

[@numberIII5243p]

Personally, I purchased this power bank and got about 75.1wh, which is 86.9% of the advertised capacity. Enough for one 14 inch macbook pro and 40% of an iPhone 14 Pro

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Nice! Yeah, I got a little more if I didn't rip it down to zero % with 140W.

[@numberIII5243p]

@@AllThingsOnePlace I used a load test and run it down with 20v 5a fixed pd power

[@macd7743]

Superb review! 😎👍

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks!

[@Fe.Cata.]

Awesome video! So, I’ve got one, and I don’t why when I play around with it, even if not charging anything, the displays shows C1-0w C2-0w and A⬆️0.1w Do you know if that’s normal?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

That's the low power mode. Double tap the power button and it should turn off.

[@Fe.Cata.]

@@AllThingsOnePlace brilliant!! Cheers mate

[@dapc73]

Great review.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks for watching!

[@ThisMarv]

That the powerbank re-negotiates/disconnects devices when passthrough charging stops is such a huge dealbreaking info for me. Thank you for not making me spend money on that powerbank! Is there any similar sized powerbank you can recommend that doesn't have this flaw? I don't need 140W or laptop charging functions, just have a couple of 5V devices like a raspberry pi and an HDMI encoder. Each draw less than 0.5A

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Ah, yeah, There are devices that do the lower wattages but I haven't found one yet, also haven't looked at that many yet. Yeah, it is a feature to turn off the USB port for a brief time period on plug and unplug of devices which kills off any 'extra' function of these devices. In the case of this Anker it has separate converters for each output so, minus battery, and heat/efficiency reasons (this is a big one), it should do 140W passthrough and act as a UPS. Anyway, yeah always looking for devices that support that.

[@IrfanRosandi]

Thanks for the great review, I just purchased this yesterday. Is this power bank have overcharge protection? will it damage the device/itself if I leave it charging once it has fully charged?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

It does have protection built in for that. It will not be damaged if you leave it plugged in at charge completion.

[@veryboringname.]

6:49 Did it supply the full 140W all the way to zero?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yes, all the way to zero. Many times.

[@veryboringname.]

@@AllThingsOnePlace Wow, that's fantastic! Thanks! edit: I love how detailed you are, you're like the modern video version of lygte-info!

[@papsny]

i use four of these to power my led lights for wedding videos and it stands the test of time. I had them dropped 5 feet from a lightstand and they didnt shatter or break.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Very cool. That is a great application for these. I wonder if they make a rubber case to help against those drops since someone else commented that the screen broke when it dropped.

[@GregStark-ci4si]

First, thanks for the review. Second, can you say more about the PPS mode? What cables were you using to trigger that? I’ve been exploring the different output ranges with a WITRN PDC002 setup, but I’ve had no luck with PPS. I’m admittedly new to all this, and so I may be making mistakes on this end.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Any USB C cable should work, Emark chip to go above 3 amps. The device asks for PPS. I have a bunch of different triggers, the PD3.1 will allow you to adjust the voltage but it doesn't have any memory, so plug and unplug and it's back to 5V. Some USB adapters don't supply PPS modes as well as some devices (most from what I've seen) don't request PPS modes.

[@4nimaMundi]

Could you do a video on the shargeek storm 2 powerbank? Love the video’s keep it up! 🍻

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yep, I added that one to the list (from this videos previous comment set).

[@LuVeRcHuNkS999]

Hello, thanks for all the videos, and in particular for being honest with the reason for replacing the video + the description about the changes! I'll be honest, I'm doing my best to wrap my head around all the technical aspects but it's still getting me a little googly eyed haha. That's what I get for trying to really research to decide what to get for my use case: Whether or not to get a powerbank or a wall plug to charge these when I'm out and about at college (simultaneously): a Zephyrus G14 (2022, this one accepts the 100w usb pd) and either an old s9+ or an ipad pro depending which one is lower haha. The only reason I'm considering a powerbank at all is because some of the rooms just don't have a wall outlet at all, or they're all taken. I do know from a lot of research on the g14 subreddit that charging with the usb-c port will cause the battery to discharge at the same time but honestly I just don't want to bring the original Asus power brick if possible hahaha

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

This power bank will do the job of extending the battery while on the go at least. There are larger capacity power banks (I haven't tested any yet) that maybe will give you a bit more run time but many of them are larger than the airline limit too, so that may be a factor.

[@LuVeRcHuNkS999]

@@AllThingsOnePlace yeah! The review made it look really promising, now it's a matter of saving up and waiting for sales haha

[@233kosta]

Would LOVE your take on the PinePower PSUs.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, I have had those on the list for a while, I need to get one.

[@233kosta]

@@AllThingsOnePlace They've got them in stock for now, mine shipped in to the UK in about a week.

[@WilliamParmley]

Great video and appreciate all the technical details. Definitely helps with a purchasing decision. It does sound a bit as if you are complaining that it obeys the immutable laws of physics, though. 😁 After all, TANSTAAFL.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Haha, yes. In this house we obey the laws of thermodynamics. Yeah, there are so many power adapters out there and I started with some fairly high quality ones.

[@fullsleevetats]

Great power bank, but BEWARE... it's screen is INCREDIBLY fragile. Mine fell flat on a carpeted floor with a light thump, and that was enough to crack the internal screen. No external damage at all, but no more screen. Anker Support wouldn't repair it (at my cost), nor replace it. Mine was a month old, and now it's an expensive brick. Anker usually makes stellar products, but I'm going elsewhere to find a replacement battery bank, after this experience.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Wow, that's not nice of Anker. Something like replacing a screen on a power bank should be easy enough and being able to repair electronics is a big positive, especially a screen on a product that is a portable power bank (meaning it is going to take some falls). Does it still work without the screen but now you just don't know battery percentage?

[@fullsleevetats]

@@AllThingsOnePlace No, it overheats now, and so I've had to disassemble it completely. Anker refused to service or repair it, even at my cost, and suggested I responsibly recycle it instead. Not great for a $150 power bank that's only 1 month old. My desire to support Anker products is VERY soured after this experience.

[@onehalf_]

Cos's not created to be easily disassembly. If you don't care about scratches/dents, you can try to replace the display module. Here is Anker 737 teardown: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hICTgWh4hJqairM

[@fullsleevetats]

@@onehalf_ I tried that, unfortunately the way they slather the glue around the inside components made it impossible to remove the display and its included, tiny plastic feet intact without destroying it. This looked to be intentional. It's now an open-face battery pack sitting on my bench, until I decide what I want to do with it. I can't travel with it in this fashion, unfortunately. I replaced it with a SHARGE pack, which has a bit more functionality, despite the microscopic display panel.

[@tyronewalker5764]

Just ordered one + charge dock.😮

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

The 737 doesn't work with the charging dock. Or some other kind of charger?

[@bobo-cc1xw]

I used to design battery packs. mAH is better from a legal perspective as it defines the batteries inside to a standard and then multiple across with voltage. You are right that it is inaccurate but WH is also inaccurate as it needs to go through the voltage converter and could argue about the source efficiency as well. The batteries will fade over time but typically mAH is used as a known quantity.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, the manufacturer should measure the actual capacity at the battery but I don't know if they're doing that, they use the nominal voltage times the expected mAh or some do a worst case value. The mAh or Wh can be measured with an integrating meter so both can be measured accurately but one is still part of the picture. In my case the Wh number is at the output specifically to see the usable energy from the pack but no reason you can't measure the pack itself but I don't want to take these apart and destroy them since they don't go back together.

[@bobo-cc1xw]

@@AllThingsOnePlace They have to measure it for at least Airline safety regs -. But the capacity is often a bit over (if doing it right) or under (as trust china, and that is actually convention after a while) or if really right / telsa voodoo magic bang on - to balance the pack. 3.7VxmAH is actually pretty close. Or at least alot more matters at that point e.g. what is your discharge rate. Try integrating under a curve of battery voltage. 3.7 , 3.65 is a nominal voltage. After that might depend on if they are under under utilizing capacity to extend life - which is what you would probably want. At which point what do you quote? Just a poor Battery engineer in a world of damn lies and marketing :)

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

@@bobo-cc1xw Yeah, it is all true. Have you seen the back of the Baseus pack? They list 4 or 5 different figures for capacity. Which is confusing to say the least. Figuring out which one to quote is a difficulty for sure. I don't see why they can't list the actual cell capacity in watt hours, yes, they still need to do all the testing either way, but I do think it comes down to bigger number more better marketing. Yeah, some of these don't give you the whole story, I wonder about the pack saying 100% charged really being an attempt to extend battery life to get people to reduce the depth of charge/discharge, if they're paying attention while it charges. Sidenote, I have seen some bad lithium ion designs, continuous charging and after the charger swells the battery pack to a football then it has a chip that permanently cuts power and makes the cells not replaceable. I was going to do a video on that.

[@mtmankowski9114]

Help. I received this device as a gift and it doesn't come with a standard wall plug charging cord, what would you suggest?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Any charger 30 watts and up with a USB C port will charge this power bank (Anker 511 for a more budget friendly but slower charging option). To charge it at maximum speed you need one with EPR or 140W on one port. There are a lot of options out there. Maybe watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6jdhZyPhdmLjNU

[@hbee3293]

Just got this for $ 66.3 seems like it's a price i cant complain about!

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Wow, that is excellent value.

[@kinjiawong7409]

Thank you for the Profesional videos! I’ve been watching them since looking into tech things. If you do see this, would this be something you suggest 😅? if not what would you suggest? Something of this same caliber / battery capacity is ideal!

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

I'd probably go for the newer models. They added a few nice to have features that make them a bit more compatible with more USB devices. The 200W and 250W anker power banks. If you can get this one on sale, then I'd still go for it.

[@kinjiawong7409]

@@AllThingsOnePlacethank you! The 200w and 250w were sadly not on sale (as expected), but the 737 was on a $68 discount!

[@stoplisten5439]

Hi can you please tell me what is the best power bank for my macbook Pro 14" The most important thing for me is the recharging speed Thank u

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

If your device supports PD 3.1 EPR (140W) this is the fastest power bank out there. Otherwise, anything that can put out 100w will max out the laptops charging speed.

[@tizzelous]

If you double tap the button the usb A stays in wake mode for very low current charge devices

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

I did not know that! Thank you for the tip.

[@zincfive]

Were you one of the guys who were sharing spreadsheets a number of year ago when usb-pd was first becoming a thing, did a lot of testing and whatnot, maybe on amazon, xda and there abouts... maybe the names were nathan and benson I think. Helped us a lot with chargers, cables, powerbanks back then.

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

It wasn't me directly at least but I probably looked over those same spreadsheets back then.

[@zincfive]

@@AllThingsOnePlace Thanks for what you do, it's really helpful! Do you share a spreadsheet like they did?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

@@zincfive I have the web site with information on the usb cables. I haven't gotten around to a power bank one yet. I am sure I will eventually have these available for everything but time is always the issue.

[@jammies701]

Nice vid mate

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Thanks

[@jyang_]

Hope you could review Zendure SuperTank Pro. That one is pretty interesting with 4 USB-C ports and pass-through. I am thinking I can use that as a multi-port charger even (during a trip).

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

Yeah, that is on the list, closer to the top of the list.

[@paulscott5402]

Thanks for the review would you recommend this power bank Asus ROG flow X13 gaming laptop? Or is there another one that you think is more suitable?

[@AllThingsOnePlace]

This would work good for that laptop. It would about double the battery life of the machine.