Anker Zolo 10,000mAh and 20,000mAh 30W Portable Charger with Built-in USB-C and MFi Lightning Cable

[@wwjoshdew]

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[@RaikaSTi]

This will probably be the last Anker product to feature a lightning cable since all the newer iPhones will now be using type-c

[@wwjoshdew]

@@RaikaSTi there will still be a lot of people that pickup an iPhone 13 or 14 to save money. And need lightning.

[@RaikaSTi]

@@wwjoshdew Then this product will be perfect for them then

[@ntan]

The Zolo is Anker’s new budget charging line. I believe it’s designed with developing markets in mind.

[@shanetempe90]

The brand name Zolo has actually been around for a little while. I had a pair of earbuds from Zolo back in 2018/2019 maybe and where my very expensive earbuds journey began 😅. They've been owned by Anker for as long as I've known them. I haven't looked into when they were founded or whether they were acquired by Anker later on. Knowing Anker I would wager they founded it themselves but I digress :)

[@ntan]

@@shanetempe90 I remember it to be one of the earliest true wireless earbuds in the market. I guess they decided to “reuse” the brand on something else 😅

[@Kment011]

If this is their budget line, what is their top tier charger in this size?

[@cooper1095]

this sounds perfect for people that have 2 phones as well. so I'd definitely get one of these

[@wwjoshdew]

X-aK-aWee (exactly, but like exactly with Zachary at the end, but Zack with a W. I’m a child)

[@cooper1095]

@@wwjoshdew um ok?

[@justonbrazda3846]

@@cooper1095 sure, if they have one new phone and one really only oboe. That happens to have a lightnigg connection. Pretty unlikely.

[@cooper1095]

@@justonbrazda3846 there’s still plenty of people using a iphone before the 15. lightning on airpods too

[@pureevoix]

Another difference is the price. Prime day was $20.00 after tax for the single ucb-c cable 10,000mah version. This one with the 15% off for 10,000mah was $34.00 after tax. So a $14.00 diff. I would just have a USB-C to lighting adapter instead.

[@conceptsbyun]

Great design from Anker, I didn't know about this line, and I will be ordering the 10k powerbank. It reminds me of my first INIU ppwerbank, which had exactly this design and digital display that was touch sensitive. The iniu version was 10k too but had just one cable attached to it instead of two like the Anker Zolo. INIU included two other short cables for lighting and micro USB in the box so you pick what you wanted. They also added a USB A LED light

[@marubinooo]

Got the built in USB-C only version of this, I need the pass-through that fully charged powerbank and phone in the morning. Such a bummer this version on the video don't have the pass-through charging tho.

[@user-if4jg6ul9o]

You can also use a lighting to usb adapter

[@user-if4jg6ul9o]

Are you going to make a video on the new prime items.

[@porsche9302]

Why aren't these on the Anker website?

[@FreedomFinanceFun]

Just got the 10k fusion. I wish it was flatter like these.

[@midegola5623]

10k is about 2 charges on most phones. iphone 15 pro max has a 4.4k mah battery, s24 ultra has 5k mah.

[@wwjoshdew]

the math isn't perfect. some power banks are more efficient than others. It's not as simple as dividing 10k by 4k. @allthingsoneplace has the tools to measure a power banks efficiency. Some of of them store only a fraction of the energy it claims. some you pay (for example 7 dollars for the energy it takes to recharge, and you get back 4 dollars worth of energy). 10k is perfect for one device in 2024 and anywhere between a partial, medium, or full charge a 2nd time. Just depends on the phone and how big the battery inside it is.

[@midegola5623]

@@wwjoshdew true i did kinda base it off my 10k anker power bank that charges my s23 ultra to full twice, with a tiny amount left over.

[@WhatMattersMost88]

Great vid as usual. I like Anker products especially the Prime Big Boy 250w I bought but powerbanks Asian markets have had these Type C & Lightning cable built in to their powerbanks for over a decade already. Some even have the old (outdated) micro usb as well. So this isn't new for me. #JustSaying

[@wwjoshdew]

Thanks for sharing!! I know built in cables has been a thing for a while. I prefer them. Some hate them. Some people look at a power bank with a built in cable like it’s a ticking time bomb. When in reality, all power banks are. Eventually you’ve recharged it hundreds or thousands of times and it no longer holds a charge. Or the built in cable stops working. I am okay with taking that risk. I mean, I can just grab a 1ft type c to type c cable and plug it into the available port anyways.

[@Tardymo]

Cable is "included" not "free". And I wonder why 10K was empty. It should have come partially charged. Better for the battery that way.

[@mkdinosss9333]

good in general, i like anker for power but the build-in cable is a no no for me and that goes for all things tech(io hubs, ssds, etc)

[@Making_soups]

Why

[@mkdinosss9333]

@@Making_soups you or anyone really do not want build-in cables because cables take the most damage on the regural. You dont want your only way to use your device to be that easy to stop working. In this case the build-in cable is not the only way to use the powerbank but the reality is that anker could for little to almost no extra space have put an extra port there insted of having that build-in cable. Why anker choose that? Well: 1)Marketing trick, were now they tell you that "your device comes with an attachment loop and ready to go cable" so you can be "worry free" of "forgetting to carry any cables at all" 2)More sales, if you can break it easier you will buy another one other faster. In my opinion it almost hits the "right to repair" case were users will own a half working/worth device the moment that cable, that gets crazy stress, fails. 3)Its cheaper for them, as the extra port would cost more than that funny cable they put in. Even if the build-in cable seems breaded that wont save it from being always grabbed by that point and always be the primary cable to be used when charge is needed. By the way the "extra cable" that comes in the box is completely different (way worst) from the build-in one and that because if they used the same rounded non breaded cable for the build-in one, the product would have a super sort lifespan. Remember that anker can provide other ways(structural for example) to provide the same product in terms of features with better usability and longer lifetime but that would cost them on thier profits so here we are. Also think of having one (of the many that are out there) portable ssds were the only io is a build-in cable. The ssd could cost a couple hundred bucks, were the cable costs way less and one day POOF and your damaged build-in cable made the whole device worthless and thats without saying that your data is locked in there now.... My rant is now finished and my job here is done xD

[@mkdinosss9333]

​@@Making_soupsi dont know if wwjoshdew or youtube did it but the comment "answer" that i gave to your comment, isnt showing/is deleted...

[@justonbrazda3846]

I’ll stick with the old one I threw away all my lightning cables a year ago.

[@pokeken]

Just get the mazer p45w, which is just about enough to also charge productivity type laptops

[@brianh5044]

I ordered the Zolo USB C a couple weeks ago. If only they had this one at the time of Amazon Prime Day, I would've bought that. I have family with older iPhone tech, so having a power source with a lightning cable is huge! Especially since some of the family members don't bring cords when they come to visit. I bought the 10k version earlier this week. How long will that take to charge? I wish these zolo banks did 30 watts input.

[@mungwatk]

Bought the old 20k mah yesterday in Germany. This model is not available here yet. Will just return it.

[@marubinooo]

This version doesn't have the pass-through charging tho.

[@jdotspin_]

Hey Joshdew. Why does yours have to charging light built in your I got the 20k zolo on Amazon it comes tomorrow on the picture shows one the usb c

[@dallas7129]

Dope vid

[@wwjoshdew]

thank you!! I appreciate the support. :)

[@szucs3860]

This seems fine until the cable breaks, and then you can’t replace or remove them.

[@wwjoshdew]

@@szucs3860 guess what… it had a usb c port that you can plug a usb c cable into. And it has a usb a port for people that still want to charge their phone at a snails pace. I’ll just plug a usb c cable into the available usb c port and charge my phone like normal.

[@brianh5044]

@wwjoshdew true that can be done with the two available ports, albeit you would have to bring an additional cord or two. I hope these embedded cords last a long time.

[@svijayrao]

bought the 10K Anker Zolo power bank. Any recommendations on carry pouch I can purchase ?

[@monochrome5297]

You know what downside is of all these chargers , it have no supervooc, and both my one plus devices charge at 10w max…

[@oscaryy55]

Why does this version not have has through charging? And the ucb c only version does?

[@toetie2019]

Any idea when or how these will be available in the EU?

[@Thomas_Ye]

Zolo like gen Z? I personally don't think that Ankers products were ever aimed at developing markets. Probably catering to the modern group with affordable prices

[@LeilaPhantomhive]

Am I the only one that hears a slight sizzling noise when using the lightning cable and a bit of buzzing when charging? Just bought it and don't want it to explode on me lol.

[@Daniel40400]

I have other powerbanks that do that. I think it’s normal don’t worry

[@LeilaPhantomhive]

@@Daniel40400 yeah, I decided to get a replacement JUST IN CASE, and it behaves the same, so I guess it's the transformer inside!

[@ciyaulas6355]

How much output does it have at the usb c hole ?

[@wwjoshdew]

30 watts.

[@nivektek2681]

nice videos..How much each of them please?Where you got them please?

[@wwjoshdew]

@@nivektek2681 amazon!

[@ThatCrazyRCGuy67]

Wtheck...lol..the other Zolo ones just came out...now these..dang

[@wwjoshdew]

I know, right?!

[@ThatCrazyRCGuy67]

@@wwjoshdew Yeah...its odd.but HEY .WHAT CAN YOU DO.....LOL

[@wwjoshdew]

@@ThatCrazyRCGuy67 spend more money!!!!! Haha

[@ThatCrazyRCGuy67]

@@wwjoshdew lol...i prob wont but either...but WHO KNOWS

[@monochrome5297]

While one plus 8t is 65w and one plus ace 160w

[@justonbrazda3846]

Lightning is done. These are pointless.

[@wwjoshdew]

@@justonbrazda3846 we can agree to disagree

[@justonbrazda3846]

@@wwjoshdew not really. It’s a fact. What uses lightning that is sold today? This product is 5 years too late.

[@MattKach1]

Apple still sell products that use lightning. I personally still need it for my phone and AirPods. Not at all pointless. There's plenty of people who would use this.

[@aaronrroy]

Lightning powered phone soundcore headphones

[@Cmtb125]

I need the lightning. I’m still using iPhone 13 Pro Max and don’t plan on upgrading anytime soon.

[@PhannyObsession]

I think they should have left off the USB-A Port for a cleaner look

[@wwjoshdew]

I'll take it. It's not in the way. I'm not going to try jabbing a wrong cable into the wrong hole. I think it's fine.

[@FreedomFinanceFun]

I actually need to USB A. Get the 10k fusion if you want no USB A

[@Utubeisazzho]

Mag safe wireless charger all day

[@toetie2019]

Really inefficient charging for a powerbank

[@xfuture3762]

First

[@wwjoshdew]

again?!

[@xfuture3762]

@@wwjoshdew haha, I’m waiting for the 522 unboxing

[@wwjoshdew]

@@xfuture3762 tomorrow! :)