Super Speed! The Nitecore NB10000 GEN 3 Power Bank is here! | Full Review

[@hiker45]

I own the first generation. I don't see any relevant improvements from ultralight hikers. - charging speed/input still 18Watt - pass through charging only 10watts So if you stop to fully charge your phone and powerbank it will still take 4h only for the powerbank. So I will keep going with the gen1.

[@user-jt5vm3mi1w]

Benefits include it being new and not reduced capacity with age, and rounder corners that don't smash things

[@Davis2001r6]

Agreed. Marginal changes, not really an improvement IMO. Should be a 30 watt input.

[@user-jt5vm3mi1w]

@@Davis2001r6 No the heat just wastes power making it charge half as much stuff

[@arkeez1181]

@@user-jt5vm3mi1w He's talking about the input, not the output. Read

[@shanghai-on-sea]

Does this still enter reset mode when you hold the power button down for five seconds?

[@Let_there_be_flashlight]

I don't think so. The low-current mode is built-in in Gen 3. That switch function no longer exists.

[@ThatsPety]

22.5w charging is not super speed. Lol. Its just run of the mill acceptable fast changing

[@Xavier-et2ck]

Does this gen 3 fix the loose usb c port issue which gen 2 and carbo have?

[@user-jt5vm3mi1w]

They are not loose, they are designed to wobble to be durable

[@commentsonthetube14]

Agree with the other posters. Nitecore, if you're listening, your power banks were incredibly popular for years because of really excellent power to weight characteristics. It is now 2024. The bar has been raised. Rise with it. People weren't buying them just necause carbon fiber is cool. If you keep releasing the same bank and acting like it's an upgrade while anker and others change the game, you're going to get left behind. I like the rubber corners but I'm gonna stick with my gen1. I have a splitter cable that is usb a to 4 usb c that i use to charge my watch, garmin, headlamp, and other small devices while the 18w C charges my phone. I prefer that configuration for now. If i find a c to 4 c splitter, i would consider the new one. But I'm still disappointed by the lack of innovation.

[@Funkteon]

I’m pretty good at finding rare tech items on AliExpress, like specialized cables, but it seems that a 'USB-C to 4x USB-C' cable doesn't exist. I haven't even found a 'USB-C to 3x or 2x USB-C' option. The closest solution would be to use a 'USB-A 3.1 to 4x USB-C' cable and add a USB-A to USB-C OTG adapter. Interestingly, because the power is split across four connections, there wouldn’t be much difference in the wattage delivered through an OTG adapter on a 'USB-A 3.1 to 4x USB-C' cable compared to a hypothetical 'USB-C to 4x USB-C' cable, especially when powering devices from a power bank rather than an AC power brick.

[@commentsonthetube14]

@@Funkteon yeah, it's just extra weight and hassle and no real need for it. I think I found a longer c to 3xC a while back and it works fine but I really like the short A to 4xC for camping and travel due to lack of bulk.

[@anthonycampos7417]

Dudes got the sharpest name ive ever heard

[@Bikepacking]

One question how long does it take to charge the battery 0 to 100%

[@Davis2001r6]

@@Bikepacking too f’ing long since they only have an 18 watt input and an Anker Nano can charge at 30w.

[@chawin007]

Rated Energy is decreased from gen 2 ?

[@kendrick0210]

The lower rated energy in GEN3 could be because it’s measured at a higher current draw (2A), leading to more energy loss due to heat and internal resistance. It doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a downgrade from the previous generation.

[@chawin007]

@@kendrick0210 okay, Thanks 👍

[@oldunion]

Wit h the Gen2 my iPhone 15 pro max causes it to get hot and stop charging. No matter how high quality the cable. Usbc to usbc

[@dudeymcduderson]

Imagine your first name being Knives. You're a badass from birth.

[@tanner.quintero]

9v/3a output? Looking into it to chat the Sony Np-nz100 batteries

[@bani_niba]

Please make a 5,000mAh (or even better a 3,000mAh) version as I don't need such a large power bank for EDC. Instead I need something that is light and small as possible to top off my phone in the afternoon.

[@NitecoreStore]

Might I recommend the Carbo 6K :)

[@bani_niba]

@@NitecoreStore Thanks! I didn't know that existed.

[@x14inchdubsx30]

would love to see a 20mah or 25mah powerbank. Would be perfect for my bugout bag

[@user-jt5vm3mi1w]

The old one was better with a USB-A and a USB-C. Sometimes I have items that won't charge from USB-C even with adaptor.

[@Johak1982]

How long does it take to charge the battery 🔋?

[@Bikepacking]

Al; this review never tell you that

[@frogturtle]

Honestly the UX just seems better on this. Better display, flashing at low %, auto-detect low current devices, two of the same ports so no effing around with the right setup. Seems easier to use than outgoing models. I have Gen 1 and Gen 2 Carbo - this is a compelling offering My one wish? A numerical LCD readout with battery life. Your competition produces similar batteries that include this feature. Other than that, seems amazing. Love the increased performance too

[@FlytMedia1]

The gen 2 also has pass through charging capability

[@liryco8795]

What is pass through? Does it mean you can charge the power bank with wall adapter and charge a phone on the power bank at the same time? Cheers

[@FlytMedia1]

@@liryco8795 yes

[@AboutThings_byTarif]

You need to make a high wattage laptop centric version. 10000 would charge my MacBook Air at least once.

[@Yigitcanakkas]

Your macbook air, if small, has a 54wh battery, if big has a 74wh battery, a 10000mah powerbank is 37whs and with best efficiency would give out around 28whs max, which would charge your small macbook air maybe half if turned off.

[@aroundme2870]

Is it still hot when chaảgingout?

[@chawin007]

i think it normally more power = more heat

[@aroundme2870]

@@chawin007 The temperature is something I don't like about this power bank. it's too hot compared to other power banks I'm using. but nitecore's looks made me buy it.

[@chawin007]

@@aroundme2870 Yep, the nitecore power bank looks really cool. I almost bought the 2nd gen. Luckily I saw this clip.

[@tommacbride3654]

PD power packs can get warm some time depending on what’s th draw…Cheers!

[@OneOfDaKine82]

Love this power bank

[@Iona_Roe_Deer]

Great, but what about carbo 10k? 😮

[@NitecoreStore]

Both are fantastic options!

[@abtcup]

I have the Carbo 10k. If you value space and weight...I think its absolutely worth it. Its smaller than my iPhone 13 Mini.

[@kwjr.9569]

Great upgrades 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🏁

[@NitecoreStore]

Definitely!

[@romeras600]

If this supports super fast charging for a samsung phone, it's a go. If not, I'll wait for the gen 4 🤙🏾

[@NitecoreStore]

Don't wait. The NB10000 Gen 3 is the one. 22.5 W max output.

[@romeras600]

Just purchased w your coupon code! Can't wait

[@romeras600]

So this power bank does not support "super fast charging 2.0 on samsung phones. (S22 ultra & newer) I'm disappointed for the price point. It only max out at "fast charging." Maybe I'll return this and wait for gen 4. Anker has a lot of power banks size/weight comparable for half the cost. The nitecore 10000NB is still a n awesome little unit

[@brightlightdun]

Great improvement

[@NitecoreStore]

Thank you! We think so too!

[@Davis2001r6]

18w charging input…that’s complete garbage when tiny 30w chargers have been out for years now. Get with the program Nitecore.

[@Let_there_be_flashlight]

Using a higher-power charger results in faster charging, but it also causes the battery to get hotter and reduces its overall lifespan. This is the same reason that most iPhones will regulate their input to be below 20W even when you connect a 30W charging block to them.

[@Davis2001r6]

@@Let_there_be_flashlight The main market for this power bank is backpackers looking for the lightest option to keep there base weight low and being able to get in and out of towns quickly. Have to stay in town for 2 hours vs 1 hour is a huge difference. I would trade a marginal decrease is lifespan if it meant I could get in and out of towns quickly. For the price point this is marketed at there is no point in paying 2-4 times the zcost for a slower charge in order to save an ounce.

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

Very expensive. Nice though

[@billJoel4667]

Looks a little expensive for what it is

[@Yigitcanakkas]

This is a very slow, very behind the market and competition, unnecessarily overpriced, old powerbank. Also the carbonfiber wrapping is not even longlasting. Now we have 10000mah small powerbanks with info screens with 100w input and output for about 25us$ on amazon from many brands. This video and product was/is a waste of my time.

[@chawin007]

which brand ?

[@OneOfDaKine82]

I love this power bank

[@KramF10]

At that weight, with the same water resistance rating and long term durability testing.. I am not sure there is. I've had plenty excellent power banks for cheap, but inevitably they start losing charge, becoming unreliable and / or falling to pieces after a few months of sustained use.

[@Yigitcanakkas]

@@KramF10 I keep replying with the product i mentioned with its price and capabilities but the author keeps deleting it, basicly this powerbank is useless and its from 10 years ago :)

[@tanvo2655]

I love Nitecore