Recommendations: 100Wh/26800mAh power bank USB C

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#302956 6-Jan-2023 12:47

We will be travelling with a toddler soon and have several USB C devices to keep charged.
We've got two phones and a Fire tab HD 8 to keep charged. May also to carrying a Chromebook and second tablet, but doubt the power back will do the Chromebook @ 2.25A/45W.

Any recommendations for a 100Wh/26800mAh power banks, ideally USB C?

An option may be to get one in NZ and a second one delivered to the UK, ready for our arrival. However there would need to be a good price difference to justify that.

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#3017801 6-Jan-2023 13:26

Personally, I cary 2x Xiaomi power banks Mi 20000mAh 50W Fast Charging Power Bank - Mi Store NZ (mi-store.co.nz)

If you plan to travel with them, then they need to be small enough to be allowed in your carry-on baggage. Batteries are not permitted at all in checked luggage.

I presume that's where your 100Wh number comes from - just be very careful when you get close to that limit. Security will always take them if they aren't certain of the capacity - I say speaking from experience.

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#3017814 6-Jan-2023 14:21

Yes 100Wh is the limit without needing to declare at chick in for pre-boarding approval, which is 100-160Wh.
If the power bank has the Wh printed on it, that's an added bonus to prevent it's seizure.
A few I've seen at actually ~98Wh, I assume to avoid any ambiguity.

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#3017820 6-Jan-2023 14:44

rscole86: We will be travelling with a toddler soon and have several USB C devices to keep charged.
We've got two phones and a Fire tab HD 8 to keep charged. May also to carrying a Chromebook and second tablet, but doubt the power back will do the Chromebook @ 2.25A/45W.

Just a lateral question here, under what circumstances do you anticipate not having access to power for long enough that you need a power bank? I've always carried one with me just in case I need it and never actually have, even in quite isolated areas there's always either some source of power available or the devices can ride through any non-charging interval. So it may be planning for an eventuality that won't occur.

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#3017830 6-Jan-2023 15:13

I just got this a few weeks ago, very happy with it overall, only thing is it doesn't charge my S22U at the full 45W but just 25W.

Alternatively look at this which more meets your needs, 268000mAh capacity rated at 96.48Wh with 4 USB-C ports. The firmware on the powerbank can be updated also, which is a unique selling point for possible future proofing. Downside is it's pricey.

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#3017852 6-Jan-2023 15:45

We carry two of the these when we travel. They are very good and tiny. Having something that supports USB C PD at 12V is great. It also charges via usb C which I like.

https://amzn.eu/d/ikR2gUF

I’d rather have two small batteries that are pocketable than one big battery. My wife has one and I have one. They do make a big brother as well at 23800maH

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#3017853 6-Jan-2023 15:46

neb: Just a lateral question here, under what circumstances do you anticipate not having access to power for long enough that you need a power bank?

In no particular order, the below was my thoughts about getting a power bank.

I've never travelled with a toddler before, but having the ability to charge his tablet to avoid a meltdown will do a world of good for everyone on the plane.

My previous experience with the onboard USB ports for charging is lackluster at best. Web browsing while using in-flight WiFi and charging still had a net loss.

I don't think there are any in seat 240v connections for higher amp charging.

Having a single power bank with a cable is more appealing than packing a travel adaptor, cables, double adaptor and the charger.

Our total time from home to destination is around 36 hours, so having a single small device to keep all of our devices topped up seems ideal.

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#3017854 6-Jan-2023 15:50

neb:
rscole86: We will be travelling with a toddler soon and have several USB C devices to keep charged.
We've got two phones and a Fire tab HD 8 to keep charged. May also to carrying a Chromebook and second tablet, but doubt the power back will do the Chromebook @ 2.25A/45W.

Just a lateral question here, under what circumstances do you anticipate not having access to power for long enough that you need a power bank? I've always carried one with me just in case I need it and never actually have, even in quite isolated areas there's always either some source of power available or the devices can ride through any non-charging interval. So it may be planning for an eventuality that won't occur.

We use ours a heap when we are travelling, especially with kids. Our phones get hammered from maps, deciding where to get lunch and just general surfing. Being able to top up makes a huge difference.

A lot of hotel rooms/air bnbs don’t have great options for charging, especially for 4 of you at once so ours get a real workout.

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#3017860 6-Jan-2023 16:03

rscole86:
neb: Just a lateral question here, under what circumstances do you anticipate not having access to power for long enough that you need a power bank?

In no particular order, the below was my thoughts about getting a power bank.

I've never travelled with a toddler before, but having the ability to charge his tablet to avoid a meltdown will do a world of good for everyone on the plane.

My previous experience with the onboard USB ports for charging is lackluster at best. Web browsing while using in-flight WiFi and charging still had a net loss.

I don't think there are any in seat 240v connections for higher amp charging.

Having a single power bank with a cable is more appealing than packing a travel adaptor, cables, double adaptor and the charger.

Our total time from home to destination is around 36 hours, so having a single small device to keep all of our devices topped up seems ideal.

It’s well worth buying a good quality GaN charger with plug adapters. Fast charging is essential for me when we travel and having a compact charger that comes with all the adapters is so much easier to deal with.

The uk plugs work way better on planes. We used this one for our recent trip back to NZ and Singapore. I’m going to buy a second one as with two of these and one universal adapter we are pretty well covered. The travel adapters have also have usb ports on them but they won’t charge laptops of fast charge.

https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B09KQJ3P24

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#3017948 6-Jan-2023 17:36

neb: Just a lateral question here, under what circumstances do you anticipate not having access to power for long enough that you need a power bank?...

I find carrying a power bank when travelling cheap insurance. You're right, you often don't need them, but when you do need one and you don't have one with you, you end up kicking yourself.

My travel set-up is a good quality GaN charger with multiple USB-C and USB-A ports plus a power bank that charges with USB-C and multiple USB-A outputs. I can charge my power bank and use the USB-A outputs to charge other devices at the same time so it doubles as a hub.