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50,000mAH
Power Bank
Review
Boasting one of the largest battery sizes we've tested in the portable category this big boy will keep you powered up forever.
Find out if a 50,000mAH Power Bank is hot or not.
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Quick Breakdown
8/10
The outer shell is smooth to the touch and all of the plugs are on one side that tuck into the center. It's got built in temp control and it sports a fireproof exterior, not that I want to see in action but it's nice to know.
8/10
This guy measures out at 3in x 6in x 1in, for reference an iPhone Pro Max is
3in x 6in x 0.5in. That means is guy is the size of two phones put together. If you pocket carry, it's heavy. If you bag carry it, it's heavy. Either way, it's a big boy and there's no easy way to weigh it out.
9/10
Being able to charge 6 devices at the same time is impressive. We wish it had Qi Charging but that seems a mute point since it corded it can charge faster.
9/10
Convenience would be all around use time and this guy as you might find out cannot be carried on all airlines. Luckily, most of the places we fly accept no higher than 27,000mAH making this ideal to travel with families.
8/10
It's a higher price point but this was a reasonable purchase at $159.99 considering it can recharge any single device 10x, whereas most average at 1.5.
6/10
Sporting a more utlitarian style, this guy gets points for the led indicator and design. While not a rugged box or uniquely built it's convenience driving it, not sensibility.
In-Depth Review
First Impressions
When I first picked up this Power Bank my first thought was, "Does anyone even use USB Micro?"
I know that my iPhone has 3200mAH needs in terms of space and this monster could recharge me a bunch of times. But what else could it do, especially with all these dongles hanging off it.
I took the opportunity to test this thing out thing in Japan as well as around town in Hayward. It's really a monster of a power bank and is really well suited to a person with multiple devices that need charging.
Build Quality
The outer shell is ok, I wouldn't swing it around by the cords but it does feel very solid. It's advertised with exterior fire protection which we can only assume is built into the shell as there's nothing visible connecting it's presence. There's small processor inside that controls the heat sink, fan and trickle charging portion because there is a display to tell you. The indicator is easy to read and icons not hard to figure out. Although, you do still have to do a guesstimate how far 50000mAH will take you.
Be prepared for a bit of a weight when carrying this around. Compared to the Anker 20000mAH that weighs a fresh pound this big boy weighs a whole pound plus nineteen ounces (1.19lb). That said we suggest lugging this bad boy around in a sling or better yet, a backpack, as this is only pocket sized if your wearing JNCO jeans.
Utility
This is example of a larger Power Bank you can get. There are some other battery packs that are able to attach magnetically to your devices, especially iPhones, so you can use them and charge them at the same time. Qi often is not the most efficient method of charging at 5-15w, however this guy charges at 22.5w (max) making equivalent to a fast charger when used with USB Type-C. This speed and power output could charge your iPhone 13 in about 2-2.5hrs, a lot more if in constant use.
So far, the power output doesn't seem to affect multiple devices. In a field test in, I took the Shinkansen from Shinjuku Station to Shin Osaka to visit Universal Stuidos Japan and spent nearly a day there and never used the Power Bank more than a few times. Carrying it around and it wasn't inconvenient at all but I think it's better suited for longer trips when you're on your device a lot more. I played on my Steam Deck with part of the way there and recharged it (but the Steam Deck requires 45w charging so it only did half the job), plus my AirPods back up half way for the return trip.
Price
Priced on the higher end at $159.99 (not on sale) you might be able to find one on sale for as low as $129.99. Usually off brand products do run a little lower than similar brand products but this is particular Power Bank was a good price. Considering most Power Banks run at $20-25 for 5000mAH, you are getting 10x the capacity and output for at most $30 more.
Let's say you want to get everyone a battery and there's you, your partner and a child: if you go cheap, 5000mAH battery, $20 each that's $60. With that everyone gets approximately one charge. In the same situation with this Power Bank, you save $10 and everyone gets 1.5 charges, but you have to share. Not to mention it has it's own cords, saving you $20 a cord! Everything has a trade off but this battery seems to give more than it takes.
Portability
Capacity and cords aside, even this guy will weigh you down. If, like me you will be utilizing the center compartment of you sling for your phone and battery, keep in mind as these things are usually at an angle on your body, will inevitably slide feel weighty.
If you like to carry your battery in your pocket, one even though it doesn't get super hot, it still gets hot. So if that's going to be uncomfortable this might not be the one for you. That said, it is cooler than an iPhone 13 running at max. That said, it's not awkwardly sized, similar to the size of a iPhone Pro Max but double the height which means if you have it in your pockets (guys) with a phone your going to need to tighten your pants.
Convenience
Capacity aside, even this guy will weigh you down. If, like me you will be utilizing the center compartment of you sling for your phone and battery, keep in mind as these things are usually at an angle on your body, will inevitably slide feel weighty. If you're carrying it in a backpack or purse you will most likely never notice the additional weight.
If you like to carry your battery in your pocket, one even though it doesn't get super hot, it still gets hot. So if that's going to be uncomfortable this might not be the one for you. That said, it is cooler than an iPhone 13 running at max. That said, it's not awkwardly sized, similar to the size of a iPhone Pro Max but double the height which means if you have it in your pockets (guys) with a phone your going to need to tighten your pants.
Style
It comes in black. That's it. I liked that it had attached cords for convenience but man is it ugly it really isn't much to look at compared to some out there. I do have a cute cylinder one I got from a gacha, a 3000mAH generic Power Bank but you can always add a sticker if you really want.
Overall, this is meant for function over form. It is nice the ports are all sides, it makes it easier to position on a table or in a bag to recharge your devices but it will not look terribly cool while performing its duties.
The
Verdict
This is what you came for, Is this accessory worth it?
Well, YES. For all it's shortcomings it finds it's place near the top but not without it's limitations. This is really heavy for some people. If you want a slim profile or magnetic adhesion this is not the product for you. In bag is where it belongs but then you're carrying more weight which could make the bag shift around, or heavy. With the huge capacity I just felt like it had my back like, I would never not be able to use my devices and that was everything to me. For traveling with multiple devices this was absolute peak, plus you can share it.
Score Summary
8/10
Equipped with 22.5w fast charging, the ability to share it with 6 others makes this an absolute find if you can handle the weigh and sharing.
Our Opinion
A 8 of 10 is a decent score, brand did not play any factor into this decision. It was priced high, but thats reasonable considering it's capacity. That said, if you are looking for something more sleek and portable this is not your option I would stick with the mag options especially if you like iPhones. You aren't going to get more than 10000mAH capacities out of those guys which is good but nothing beats this big boys reliability and utility.
Having used this specific battery for about 2 years I have to say it has definitely held up to the abuse of travel. The material isn't demolished and still holds a charge. The wires can get clogged, but keep it in a slip case and you can reduce the link in like the USB-C. It may not be the biggest or the most compact of things but I carried around daily but when it came to needing a charge it has been and still is very reliable. Plus having all those cords is nice when you want to meet new people because everyone needs a charge and with 50000mAH I'd never know the difference.
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Reviewed by
Darin
Style, convenience and aesthetics are a huge game changer when it comes to travel. The more efficient you can carry your gear with style and finesse the better only because you know, you are getting your money's worth. It's just like gaming, the more complicated you make it the less you like what you're playing.
